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Minos Palace Resort

Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

White resort on a peninsula cloaked in greenery surrounded by the sea and mountains

Vanilla-coloured sandy cove lapped by turquoise waters, lined with thatched parasols and loungers

Therapist massages a guest on a bed lying on their front, with a towel covering their head

Three people in loose fitting clothes sit with their eyes closed and hands on their knees in a pretty garden with trees, a stone-walled pond and the ocean in the background

Ultra-modern room with limewashed cream walls, a cream marble-look desk area, wooden sculptures and furniture and a cluster of hanging pendant lights in a brass hue

Hotel bedroom and living area with a bed with a charcoal fleecy throw, black partitions, cream walls, a sofa and cushions in neutral shades and a balcony with a sea view

Hotel bedroom living area with a neutral sofa and cushions, round rattan rug, dark circular coffee tables and a wall-hung TV, plus a balcony with sea views

Ocean-facing rectangular swimming pool framed by trees with a grey daybed to one side with a straw hat and towel on

Open-sided restaurant terrace with cream sofa seating, hanging pendant lights and a view of the ocean and surrounding green hillsides

Oceanfront terrace with square wooden tables and chunky armchair-style grey chairs

Woman sits at a table laid up with sushi platters and a glass of white wine with a view of the sea in front of her

Table laid up with a bowl of steamed mussels, a plate of pomegranates and a plate of salad under the shade of palm trees

Man holding a floating breakfast tray in a pool, laid up with fruit, yoghurt, a green smoothie and iced coffee

White two-storey building with cobbled stone walls, surrounded by stone pathways, greenery and hills and the sea

Sandy cove lapped by waves, lined with thatched parasols and loungers

Stone platforms with steps into the sea, lined with thatched parasols and cream loungers

Rugged rockface with stone platforms with loungers and umbrellas, overlooking turquoise waves and fringed by greenery

Pool terrace at sunset, with an ocean view, infinity edge and surrounding of palm trees

Therapist pours oil on a guest's back during an outdoor spa treatment

Silhouette of a woman in a yoga pose at sunrise or sunset next to an ocean-facing pool

Grey yoga mats lined up on a stone terrace overlooking a green hillside and the sea

Woman in leggings and a gym top in a yoga pose on a mat in a lush garden

Stone walkway lined with lanterns with a Buddha statue at one end, and black cabin-style area with red daybeds

Tropical gardens on a hillside overlooking the sea, with an al fresco terrace laid up for dining

Reception area with cream limewashed walls, a large marble-like cream desk and a brass ceiling light cluster, with a view to a palm-lined swimming pool

Infinity-edge pool at sunset, with two palm trees at the front and a view of the ocean and horizon beyond

Villa terrace with neutral furniture, a rattan ceiling pendant light, and a pool with jets

Low-rise cream resort surrounded by palms and shrubs, with steps into the entrance

Blue and cream squishy armchair-style seating with rounded black pergolas on an ocean-facing poolside terrace

Oceanfront table for two looking over to a twinkling green hillside under a night sky

Tiled swimming pool with a palm island and giant cream cushions, next to a terrace with black pergolas and blue chairs

Overview

As far as locations go, Minos Palace Resort certainly delivers – it’s on a peninsula overlooking a Blue Flag beach and the Mediterranean Sea, nestled among pine trees and olive groves. The interiors are just as impressive. Crisp and minimalist, hallmarks include limewashed walls, a neutral colour palette, and contemporary works of art made from natural woods. It’s an adults-only resort, so peace and quiet is a given.

At the heart of it all is the NAO Longevity Hub, a cutting-edge wellbeing concept that brings together ancient Greek wisdom and modern science. Built around the four pillars of Nutrition, Movement, Sleep and Self-Mastery, NAO offers personalised programmes, advanced diagnostics, and a wide range of therapies to address the effects of ageing. You can also enjoy yoga, fitness classes and hydrotherapy.

At mealtimes, there are delicious Cretan dishes to choose from – including nutrient-rich creations with ingredients sourced from the resort’s gardens. By day, you can focus on wellbeing or relax by the outdoor pool, and by night you can relax with a sundowner, DJ sets, and the gentle sounds of the Mediterranean Sea.

The hotel is open from 17 April to 27 November 2026.

When to go

Crete enjoys a Mediterranean climate all year round so tends to be warm for most of the year. January is usually the coolest month.

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What we love

Elevated spa offering with a focus on longevity, using ancient Greek wisdom mixed with super high-tech tools
Adults-only hotel with a prime beachfront location and panoramic sea views
Choice of activities, including fitness classes, yoga, watersports, cooking classes and wine tasting

Who should go

Anyone who wants a comprehensive spa break but in a relaxed, non-medical setting
Solo travellers looking for a family-free break on the beach
Friends or couples looking for a relaxing luxury wellness experience

Offers

Exclusive Benefits

Spa credit of €50, per person, min stay 5 nights
A free room upgrade (subject to availability at the time of arrival)
Early check & late check out (subject to availability)
Welcome in room amenity & Welcome non-alcoholic drink
Free Airport transfers for suites with private pool (min 5 nights stay)

Early Bird:

10% discount on the room
Must be booked by 31 March 26

Special offer:

5% discount on the room + meal plan
For stays between 17 April - 12 June & 1 Oct - 27 Nov
Must be booked by 31 March 26

Have a question?

This hotel is not fully available from 22/11/2025 until 01/04/2026 and from 02/04/2026 until 16/04/2026. Please email or call us on +44 (0)20 3735 7555 to find our more details about availability.

Transform 3 day Retreat

A three-day experience designed to provide a transformative entry point into your wellbeing journey. This programme combines advanced diagnostics, targeted therapies, and tailored guidance to set you on the path to sustainable health and longevity.

Price from:

Low season: £2,400 per person sharing / £2,600 single use for 3 nights stay

High season: £2,700 per person sharing / £3,150 single use for 3 nights stay

Peak season: £2,800 per person sharing / £3,300 single use for 3 nights stay

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

The Programme

1 Complete Metabolic Assessment with Macronutrient Optimisation (Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment, Maximal Oxygen Uptake Assessment, Biological Age)
1 HRV Assessment

HRV Assessment

A highly effective assessment of your heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of your autonomic nervous system's health. This is the system that regulates involuntary physiological processes and is triggered by stressful aspects of life. During this session, you will practice paced deep breathing, guided at a rate of six breaths per minute. This simple yet powerful challenge test helps determine the maximum amount of parasympathetic (vagal) activity your body can produce. It provides valuable insights into your overall HRV, with results closely correlated to more extensive 24-hour HRV measurements, making it a reliable snapshot of your nervous system's vitality.
1 Wellbeing Body Composition
1 Balance and Strength Assessment

Balance and Strength Assessment

Enhance longevity and reduce injury risks by evaluating your stability, mobility, and coordination. This test focuses on identifying areas of improvement for optimal physical performance. Grip strength is measured by a device called a hand dynamometer. Lowered grip strength is a sign of frailty and associated with a high risk of dangerous complications. Good grip strength is associated even with immune system benefits. Balance Board Test evaluates body equilibrium, postural control, coordination, core strength, and proprioception. Advanced technology is used to assess weight distribution, force output, and dynamic balance, enabling personalized movement strategies.
3 Prescribed Brain Gym Personal Training Session
2 Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy

Step into the invigorating world of Cryotherapy, where brief exposure to sub-zero temperatures unlocks powerful, science-backed health benefits. This cutting-edge treatment stimulates your body’s natural physiological responses, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, boosting energy levels, and enhancing overall rejuvenation. Each session lasts approximately 5 minutes, with a total booking time of 30 minutes to ensure a seamless and personalised experience.Benefits: Boosts circulation & metabolism, reduces inflammation and pain, enhances recovery and performance, revitalises the skin and improves mood and sleep.
2 PBM Red Light Therapy

PBM Red Light Therapy

Regenerate and restore on a cellular level in our state of the art light therapy pod. Working on the whole body, the red and near-infrared light accelerates recovery, relieves pain, relaxes muscles and joints, improves blood circulation, and reduces inflammation. It also promotes cellular repair and enhances overall vitality.Benefits: Boosts cellular energy, reduces pain and inflammation, enhances recovery, improves circulation, promotes skin health, supports neurological wellness and optimises overall vitality.
Session
2 Vibroacoustics Therapy

Vibroacoustics Therapy

A non-invasive therapy that uses specific sound frequencies to help alleviate stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders. Synchronized binaural sounds and music, often paired with guided meditation, guide your brainwaves into relaxation, deep sleep, or focused mental states.Benefits: enhances circulation, reduces muscle tension, improves sleep quality, and supports overall well-being by alleviating stress and promoting relaxation.
Session
1 Prescribed Self-Mastery Session
2 Prescribed Functional Body Therapy (60 minute)
1 Wellbeing Body Treatment (60 minute)
1 Facial Therapy (60 minute)
Meal plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner according to nutritional advice for 3 days (7 meals in total)
Access to NAO spa facilities on days when treatments are scheduled (other days chargeable at €40 a day)
Access to pool, gym and leisure facilities
Access to weekly group activity agenda (as per schedule)

This retreat is designed for 3 days

Self-Optimise 5 day Retreat

Step into a 360-degree approach to health with this five-day programme. Crafted to fine-tune your wellbeing, it provides precise insights into your unique physiology and a deeply personalised plan to sustain optimal health for the long term.

Price from:

Low season: £3,040 per person sharing / £3,350 single use for 5 nights stay

High season: £3,500 per person sharing / £4,200 single use for 5 nights stay

Peak season: £3,700 per person sharing / £4,590 single use for 5 nights stay

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

The Programme

1 DNA Health

DNA Health

Take the first step toward optimizing your health with the MUHDO DNA Health test. This advanced genetic analysis uses a saliva sample to reveal how your genes influence nutrition, fitness, immunity, and overall wellness. Gain personalised, science-backed recommendations to make targeted adjustments to your diet, lifestyle, and environment – empowering you to take control of your long-term health.
1 Complete Metabolic Assessment with Macronutrient Optimisation (Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment, Maximal Oxygen Uptake Assessment, Biological Age)
1 HRV Assessment

HRV Assessment

A highly effective assessment of your heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of your autonomic nervous system's health. This is the system that regulates involuntary physiological processes and is triggered by stressful aspects of life. During this session, you will practice paced deep breathing, guided at a rate of six breaths per minute. This simple yet powerful challenge test helps determine the maximum amount of parasympathetic (vagal) activity your body can produce. It provides valuable insights into your overall HRV, with results closely correlated to more extensive 24-hour HRV measurements, making it a reliable snapshot of your nervous system's vitality.
1 Wellbeing Body Composition Scan
1 Balance and Strength Assessment

Balance and Strength Assessment

Enhance longevity and reduce injury risks by evaluating your stability, mobility, and coordination. This test focuses on identifying areas of improvement for optimal physical performance. Grip strength is measured by a device called a hand dynamometer. Lowered grip strength is a sign of frailty and associated with a high risk of dangerous complications. Good grip strength is associated even with immune system benefits. Balance Board Test evaluates body equilibrium, postural control, coordination, core strength, and proprioception. Advanced technology is used to assess weight distribution, force output, and dynamic balance, enabling personalized movement strategies.
3 Prescribed Brain Gym Personal Training Session
2 Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy

Step into the invigorating world of Cryotherapy, where brief exposure to sub-zero temperatures unlocks powerful, science-backed health benefits. This cutting-edge treatment stimulates your body’s natural physiological responses, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, boosting energy levels, and enhancing overall rejuvenation. Each session lasts approximately 5 minutes, with a total booking time of 30 minutes to ensure a seamless and personalised experience.Benefits: Boosts circulation & metabolism, reduces inflammation and pain, enhances recovery and performance, revitalises the skin and improves mood and sleep.
2 PBM Red Light Therapy

PBM Red Light Therapy

Regenerate and restore on a cellular level in our state of the art light therapy pod. Working on the whole body, the red and near-infrared light accelerates recovery, relieves pain, relaxes muscles and joints, improves blood circulation, and reduces inflammation. It also promotes cellular repair and enhances overall vitality.Benefits: Boosts cellular energy, reduces pain and inflammation, enhances recovery, improves circulation, promotes skin health, supports neurological wellness and optimises overall vitality.
Session
2 Vibroacoustics Therapy

Vibroacoustics Therapy

A non-invasive therapy that uses specific sound frequencies to help alleviate stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders. Synchronized binaural sounds and music, often paired with guided meditation, guide your brainwaves into relaxation, deep sleep, or focused mental states.Benefits: enhances circulation, reduces muscle tension, improves sleep quality, and supports overall well-being by alleviating stress and promoting relaxation.
Session
1 Neuromodulation

Neuromodulation

Experience the future of wellness with Neuromodulation, a revolutionary treatment designed to alleviate stress, ease anxiety, and improve sleep quality. Using gentle electrical currents, this non-invasive therapy works to harmonise your nervous system and restore inner calm. Tailored to suit your unique response patterns, Neuromodulation offers a cutting-edge approach to wellness, helping you achieve a deeper sense of relaxation and rejuvenation. Perfect for those seeking a science-backed solution to modern life's challenges, this treatment is your gateway to enhanced balance and tranquillity.Benefits: Enhances focus and creativity, boosts cognitive performance, increases neuroplasticity for improved learning and adaptability, elevates mood and improves sleep quality.
1 Prescribed Self-Mastery Session
2 Prescribed Functional Body Therapy (60 minute)
1 Wellbeing Body Treatment (60 minute)
1 Facial Therapy (60 minute)
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner according to nutritional advice for 5 days (13 meals in total)
Access to NAO spa facilities on days when treatments are scheduled (other days chargeable at €40 a day)
Access to pool, gym and leisure facilities
Access to weekly group activity agenda (as per schedule)

This retreat is designed for 5 days.

Self-Master 7 day Retreat

Discover the secret to longevity with a seven-day programme designed to help you master every aspect of your health. Through an in-depth evaluation and personalised interventions, you will gain a profound understanding of your unique ageing process through epigenetics and be equipped with take-home tools to continue your journey to longevity long after your stay.

Price from:

Low season: £4,750 per person sharing / £5,200 single use for 7 nights stay

High season: £5,400 per person sharing / £6,450 single use for 7 nights stay

Peak season: £5,700 per person sharing / £6,900 single use for 7 nights stay

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

The Programme

1 Precision Health & Wellbeing Analysis (DNA Transform, Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment, Maximal Oxygen Uptake Assessment, Biological Age)
1 HRV Assessment

HRV Assessment

A highly effective assessment of your heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of your autonomic nervous system's health. This is the system that regulates involuntary physiological processes and is triggered by stressful aspects of life. During this session, you will practice paced deep breathing, guided at a rate of six breaths per minute. This simple yet powerful challenge test helps determine the maximum amount of parasympathetic (vagal) activity your body can produce. It provides valuable insights into your overall HRV, with results closely correlated to more extensive 24-hour HRV measurements, making it a reliable snapshot of your nervous system's vitality.
1 Wellbeing Body Composition
1 Balance and Strength Assessment

Balance and Strength Assessment

Enhance longevity and reduce injury risks by evaluating your stability, mobility, and coordination. This test focuses on identifying areas of improvement for optimal physical performance. Grip strength is measured by a device called a hand dynamometer. Lowered grip strength is a sign of frailty and associated with a high risk of dangerous complications. Good grip strength is associated even with immune system benefits. Balance Board Test evaluates body equilibrium, postural control, coordination, core strength, and proprioception. Advanced technology is used to assess weight distribution, force output, and dynamic balance, enabling personalized movement strategies.
1 Antioxidant Capacity - Glutathione Level
5 Prescribed Brain Gym Personal Training Session
2 Movement Group Session
16 Prescribed Wellbeing Technologies Session (4 x Cryotherapy, 4 x PBM Red Light Therapy Session, 2 x Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Treatment, 2 x Vibroacoustics Session, 4 x Neuromodulation) - 30 minutes
3 Prescribed Self Mastery Session
2 Prescribed Functional Body Therapy (60 minute)
1 Wellbeing Body Treatment (60 minute)
1 Wellbeing Body Treatment (120 minute)
1 Facial Therapy (60 minute)
Breakfast, lunch & dinner according to nutritionist’s advice for 7 days (19 meals in total)
Access to NAO spa facilities on days when treatments are scheduled (other days chargeable at €40 a day)
Access to pool, gym and leisure facilities
Access to weekly group activity agenda (as per schedule)

This retreat is designed for 7 days.

Longevity Pro 14 day Retreat

This fourteen-day immersion is the pinnacle of the Nao Method—designed to transform your health, mindset, and lifestyle at the deepest level. Longevity Pro offers enlightening insights, creating profound, lasting shifts within you. Over the two weeks, you will lay the ultimate foundation for a lifelong journey of peak health, longevity, and wellbeing.

Price from:

Low season: £8,750 per person sharing / £9,700 single use for 14 nights stay

High season: £10,100 per person sharing / £12,150 single use for 14 nights stay

Peak season: £10,650 per person sharing / £13,100 single use for 14 nights stay

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

The Programme

1 Precision Health & Wellbeing Analysis (DNA Transform, Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment, Maximal Oxygen Uptake Assessment, Biological Age)
1 HRV Assessment

HRV Assessment

A highly effective assessment of your heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of your autonomic nervous system's health. This is the system that regulates involuntary physiological processes and is triggered by stressful aspects of life. During this session, you will practice paced deep breathing, guided at a rate of six breaths per minute. This simple yet powerful challenge test helps determine the maximum amount of parasympathetic (vagal) activity your body can produce. It provides valuable insights into your overall HRV, with results closely correlated to more extensive 24-hour HRV measurements, making it a reliable snapshot of your nervous system's vitality.
1 Wellbeing Body Composition
1 Balance and Strength Assessment

Balance and Strength Assessment

Enhance longevity and reduce injury risks by evaluating your stability, mobility, and coordination. This test focuses on identifying areas of improvement for optimal physical performance. Grip strength is measured by a device called a hand dynamometer. Lowered grip strength is a sign of frailty and associated with a high risk of dangerous complications. Good grip strength is associated even with immune system benefits. Balance Board Test evaluates body equilibrium, postural control, coordination, core strength, and proprioception. Advanced technology is used to assess weight distribution, force output, and dynamic balance, enabling personalized movement strategies.
1 Antioxidant Capacity - Glutathione Level
10 Prescribed Brain Gym Personal Training Session
5 Movement Group Session
34 Prescribed Wellbeing Technologies Session (7 x Cryotherapy, 7 x PBM Red Light Therapy Session, 6 x Vibroacoustics Session, 10 x Neuromodulation Therapy, 4 x Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Treatment) 30 minutes
6 Prescribed Self Mastery Session
4 Prescribed Functional Body Therapy (60 minutes)
2 Wellbeing Body Treatment (60 minutes)
1 Wellbeing Body Treatment (120 minutes)
1 Facial Therapy (60 minutes)
1 High Tech Facial (90 minutes)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner according to nutritional advice for 14 days (40 meals in total)
Access to NAO spa facilities on days when treatments are scheduled (other days chargeable at €40 a day)
Access to pool, gym and leisure facilities
Access to weekly group activity agenda (as per schedule)

This retreat is designed for 14 days.

Neurobalance & Stress Recovery

A holistic approach to emotional and physiological balance. Using gently yet powerful modalities, this package supports deep relaxation, stress regulation, and personal reflection. Perfect for anyone seeking stillness and renewal.

Price from:

Low season: £700 per person sharing / £900 single use for 3 nights stay

High season: £990 per person sharing / £1,430 single use for 3 nights stay

Peak season: £1,100 per person sharing / £1,600 single use for 3 nights stay

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

The Programme

Expert consultation (30 minutes)
1 HRV Assessment

HRV Assessment

A highly effective assessment of your heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of your autonomic nervous system's health. This is the system that regulates involuntary physiological processes and is triggered by stressful aspects of life. During this session, you will practice paced deep breathing, guided at a rate of six breaths per minute. This simple yet powerful challenge test helps determine the maximum amount of parasympathetic (vagal) activity your body can produce. It provides valuable insights into your overall HRV, with results closely correlated to more extensive 24-hour HRV measurements, making it a reliable snapshot of your nervous system's vitality.
1 Vibroacoustics Therapy

Vibroacoustics Therapy

A non-invasive therapy that uses specific sound frequencies to help alleviate stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders. Synchronized binaural sounds and music, often paired with guided meditation, guide your brainwaves into relaxation, deep sleep, or focused mental states.Benefits: enhances circulation, reduces muscle tension, improves sleep quality, and supports overall well-being by alleviating stress and promoting relaxation.
Session
1 Private Yoga sessions
1 Re-balancing body massage
1 Guided journaling practice
Access to pool, gym and leisure facilities
Access to weekly group activity agenda (as per schedule)
Access to spa facilities included only pre or post treatment otherwise chargeable at €40 a day
Breakfast

Anti Inflamatory

This therapeutic programme is designed to calm the body from within. Using advanced diagnostics and targeted recovery modalities, it supports cellular repair, reduces inflammation and promoted long-term physical resilience. Ideal for those experiencing fatigue, soreness or chronic tension.

Price from:

Low season: £750 per person sharing / £970 single use for 3 nights stay

High season: £1,050 per person sharing / £1,490 single use for 3 nights stay

Peak season: £1,150 per person sharing / £1,650 single use for 3 nights stay

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

The Programme

1 Expert consultation (30 minutes)
1 PNOE - resting metabolic rate analysis

PNOE - resting metabolic rate analysis

This assessment measures how many calories your body burns at rest. The results provide important information regarding the amount of energy you expend throughout the day and help to identify areas for improvement regarding weight management.
1 Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy

Step into the invigorating world of Cryotherapy, where brief exposure to sub-zero temperatures unlocks powerful, science-backed health benefits. This cutting-edge treatment stimulates your body’s natural physiological responses, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, boosting energy levels, and enhancing overall rejuvenation. Each session lasts approximately 5 minutes, with a total booking time of 30 minutes to ensure a seamless and personalised experience.Benefits: Boosts circulation & metabolism, reduces inflammation and pain, enhances recovery and performance, revitalises the skin and improves mood and sleep.
1 Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy
1 Lymphatic drainage (60 minutes)
Access to pool, gym and leisure facilities
Access to weekly group activity agenda (as per schedule)
Access to spa facilities included only pre or post treatment otherwise chargeable at €40 a day
Breakfast

Cognitive Movement

A dynamic programme for active individuals looking to optimise performance and recovery. Combining movement science with restorative therapies, this package boots endurance, enhances focus and accelerates muscular recovery.

Price from:

Low season: £815 per person sharing / £1,015 single use for 3 nights stay

High season: £1,100 per person sharing / £1,550 single use for 3 nights stay

Peak season: £1,220 per person sharing / £1,750 single use for 3 nights stay

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

The Programme

1 Expert consultation (30 minutes)
1 PNOE - resting metabolic rate analysis

PNOE - resting metabolic rate analysis

This assessment measures how many calories your body burns at rest. The results provide important information regarding the amount of energy you expend throughout the day and help to identify areas for improvement regarding weight management.
1 Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy

Step into the invigorating world of Cryotherapy, where brief exposure to sub-zero temperatures unlocks powerful, science-backed health benefits. This cutting-edge treatment stimulates your body’s natural physiological responses, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, boosting energy levels, and enhancing overall rejuvenation. Each session lasts approximately 5 minutes, with a total booking time of 30 minutes to ensure a seamless and personalised experience.Benefits: Boosts circulation & metabolism, reduces inflammation and pain, enhances recovery and performance, revitalises the skin and improves mood and sleep.
1 Brain gym personal training (60 minutes)
1 Dynamic recovery massage
Access to pool, gym and leisure facilities
Access to weekly group activity agenda (as per schedule)
Access to spa facilities included only pre or post treatment otherwise chargeable at €40 a day
Breakfast

Brain Power Boost

Designed for mental high-performers, this programme targets cognitive fatigue, stress and emotional overload. Through neuromuscular activation, brain-based training and deep massage, it supports clarity, mood balance and sustained focus.

Price from:

Low season: £930 per person sharing / £1,130 single use for 3 nights stay

High season: £1,220 per person sharing / £1,650 single use for 3 nights stay

Peak season: £1,300 per person sharing / £1,860 single use for 3 nights stay

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

The Programme

1 Expert consultation (30 minutes)
2 Brain gym training session (60 minutes)
1 Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy

Step into the invigorating world of Cryotherapy, where brief exposure to sub-zero temperatures unlocks powerful, science-backed health benefits. This cutting-edge treatment stimulates your body’s natural physiological responses, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, boosting energy levels, and enhancing overall rejuvenation. Each session lasts approximately 5 minutes, with a total booking time of 30 minutes to ensure a seamless and personalised experience.Benefits: Boosts circulation & metabolism, reduces inflammation and pain, enhances recovery and performance, revitalises the skin and improves mood and sleep.
1 Fatigue fighter massage
1 Neuromodulation

Neuromodulation

Experience the future of wellness with Neuromodulation, a revolutionary treatment designed to alleviate stress, ease anxiety, and improve sleep quality. Using gentle electrical currents, this non-invasive therapy works to harmonise your nervous system and restore inner calm. Tailored to suit your unique response patterns, Neuromodulation offers a cutting-edge approach to wellness, helping you achieve a deeper sense of relaxation and rejuvenation. Perfect for those seeking a science-backed solution to modern life's challenges, this treatment is your gateway to enhanced balance and tranquillity.Benefits: Enhances focus and creativity, boosts cognitive performance, increases neuroplasticity for improved learning and adaptability, elevates mood and improves sleep quality.
Access to pool, gym and leisure facilities
Access to weekly group activity agenda (as per schedule)
Access to spa facilities included only pre or post treatment otherwise chargeable at €40 a day
Breakfast

Stay without programme

Room with breakfast stay only. Treatments can be added on a la carte basis.

Price from:

Low season: £110 per person sharing / £180 single use per night

High season: £210 per person sharing / £350 single use per night

Peak season: £250 per person sharing / £420 single use per night

*Prices do not include any offers. Contact us for personalised quote.

Movement retreat

A gentle and soft programme for those who want more active treatments. Brain gym session is a cognitive–movement training designed to enhance neuroplasticity, mental agility, coordination, and focus. These are guided 1‑to‑1 sessions with specialised trainers

Sleep Retreat

Relax your mind and sleep better with this sleep enhancement programme. You'll enjoy soothing treatments and private meditation sessions. Come home feeling completely rested and ready to take on life again.

Cleansing Retreat

A very gentle programme to promote body's natural detoxification process and help to remove accumulated toxins.

Wellbeing Booster

Our signature introductory wellbeing booster includes is combination of the best NAO can offer. Enjoy an expert consultation, private yoga & breathwork session, massages and journaling to bring to back to balance.

Wellness

NAO is Minos Palace’s signature wellbeing method, inspired by the Greek word ‘nao’, meaning, ‘to flow’. Drawing inspiration from water as the essence of life, the approach blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science in the field of longevity. Built around four pillars: Nutrition, Sleep, Movement and Self-Mastery, it aims to slow and even reverse the ageing process through personalised programmes ranging from one day to two weeks.

Guests undergo detailed diagnostics (DNA, metabolic analysis, HRV, body scans, antioxidant testing) and follow tailored plans that include treatments such as cryotherapy, red light therapy, neuromodulation and vibroacoustic therapy. These are combined with emotional wellbeing sessions built on the HeartMath system, including meditation and breathwork, yoga, journalling and sound healing.

For those pampering, there's a wide selection of body treatments, massages and facials. The hydrotherapy circuit, meanwhile, features a vitality pool, infrared sauna with a Himalayan salt wall, hot and cold plunge pools and an emotional shower (extra cost). The resort also offers a fitness centre and tennis court.

Example treatments at Minos Palace Resort

PNOE metabolic assessment
Health analysis
Heart Rate Variability assessment
Balance and strength assessment
Cryotherapy
PBM red light therapy
Neuromodulation (nervous system stimulation)
Vibroacoustic (sound vibration) therapy
Journalling session
Breathwork
Sound bath
Selection of massages
Acupressure
Cupping
Skin therapies and facials
Yoga (different styles)
Pilates
Tabata
Body weight training
Functional training
Core training
Abs and hips

Activities

Activities available at resort

Beach
Swimming pool (freshwater)
Tennis court
Gym
Water sports & diving centre
Bikes & electric bike hire
Live DJ sets
Vegetable garden experience
Cooking & mixology classes

Activities available at the surrounding area

Wine tours
Hiking in Gorges
Scuba diving & snorkelling
Visit Plaka which is a traditional fishing village
Visit the city of Aghios Nikolaos (St. Nicholas)
Spinalonga island, the former leper’s colony, just a short boat trip away

Sample Weekly Class Schedule

Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments

Rooms

There are 150 rooms, bungalows and suites – some with private or shared pools for added luxury. Designed in soft, neutral tones that echo the surrounding landscape, each space feels calm and peaceful. Plus, each room has stunning views of either Mirabello Bay or the Mediterranean horizon.

Room with soothing neutral tones, including white wardrobes and walls, a dark-wood desk, charcoal bed throw and wall-hung TV

Zen room

Size: 30 square metres

Zen rooms come with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a balcony with partial views of Mirabello Bay. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a satellite LCD TV, safe, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, toiletries and a hairdryer.

Stone-walled balcony with two black chairs and a rounded table, and views of a tropical hillside and the sea

Zen Sea View room

Size: 30 square metres

These rooms come with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a balcony with views of the sea and hillside or the hotel's infinity pool.

Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a smart lighting and devices system, satellite LCD TV, safe, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, toiletries and a hairdryer.

Hotel bedroom with floor-to-ceiling balcony doors opening onto a view of the ocean at sunrise

Sunrise Sea View room

Size: 30 square metres

These rooms come with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a large balcony with views of the sea and sunrise. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a smart lighting and devices system, satellite LCD TV, safe, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, toiletries and a hairdryer.

Hotel room with charcoal bedding, white wardrobes and walls, a dark-wood desk and spotlights

Sunset Sea View room

Size: 30 square metres

These rooms come with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a large balcony with views of Mirabello Bay and sunset. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a smart lighting and devices system, satellite LCD TV, safe, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, toiletries and a hairdryer.

Hotel room with white walls, a bed with charcoal bedding and neutral cushions, and a bohemian wall hanging in the shape of the sunshine, plus a balcony with an ocean view

Infinity Blue room

Size: 30 square metres

Upper-floor Infinity Blue rooms offer panoramic views of Mirabello Bay and the Mediterranean Sea. These rooms come with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a large balcony.

What’s on the menu

Wellbeing is woven into every aspect of Minos Palace – and the dining concept is no exception. Meals are fresh, simple and natural, inspired by traditional recipes and crafted with home-grown produce largely sourced from the resort’s own gardens. The team of chefs has collaborated closely with the NAO wellness experts to design nutrient-rich menus that support long-term health. That said, guests are free to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail alongside their meal – balance is very much part of the philosophy here!

There are two restaurants and two bars to choose from, along with an organic herbal and vegetable garden. Guests can also take part in cooking classes, mixology workshops, and a hands-on vegetable garden experience. Non-alcoholic drinks are available, too.

Waitress puts down a plate on a table on a sunny ocean-facing terrace

Amar Restaurant

A beachside escape where traditional Mediterranean recipes meet modern creativity. Dishes are crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with each plate celebrating the region’s rich flavours.

Plates of bao buns and seafood on a sunny surface

Mom Restaurant

Open all day, Mom Restaurant offers both à la carte and buffet options in a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting. The menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients, designed to nourish the body and support wellbeing.

Nama Pool Bar

Enjoy carefully crafted cocktails and light bites by the pool, made with fresh, invigorating ingredients. Drinks are curated by Baba Au Rum, ranked among The World’s 50 Best Bars.

Location

Minos Palace is situated between the charming village of Elounda and the small town of Agios Nikolaos, overlooking spectacular Mirabello Bay in eastern Crete. The resort has its own Blue Flag–awarded beach with clear, calm waters.

The surrounding area was made for exploring, offering scenic walks through quaint mountain villages and access to hidden beaches. For those eager to venture further, the hotel provides both bicycles and electric bikes.

Transfers from Heraklion Airport take around 45 minutes. Chania Airport is around two-and-half-hours’ drive away, and arrival by ferry is also possible, with Heraklion port one hour from the hotel.

Families, Children & Infants

This hotel is adults only.

Reviews

Lovely hotel and best staff I've ever come across in a hotel. They can't do enough for you and go out of their way to help you with any issues or questions you may have.

Joanna Russell

The staff at Minos Palace were great-so friendly. The hotel exceeded our expectations-better than the photos! I would love to go back and visit again and have already recommended it to friends

Emma

When we got off the airplane a really nice driver greed us through the transfer we booked with an extremely comfy car (comfy headrests, water etc). The hotel staff were amazing too and I'd say the photos on the websites don't even show how gorgeous it is, it exceeded my expectations once we arrived there!

Anonymous

In a 5 start hotel, I would expect: teapots and milk jugs that don’t dribble all over the floor and I have to wipe up the mess. A dinner table that it well lighted. We ate our first meal in the dark - I couldn’t; see what I was eating. Had to use my torch on my phone to see the food. When asked for a light, was told - not possible. Asked for lemon with tea - didn’t arrive. Spa ok, yoga teacher very good .

Anne Finnigan

Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts

Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.

Value added benefits and discounts

As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.

Award winning service

With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.

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