Our opinion: The Minos Palace offers magnificent views of Mirabello Bay combined with luxurious accommodation and attentive service.

The Minos Palace is a magnificent deluxe hotel built on a picturesque headland, ideal for those seeking both beauty and tranquillity. The hotel offers superb walking routes through its extensive landscaped gardens which have excellent views of the town of Aghios Nikolaos and the bay of Mirabello. Only a short drive will bring you to the lively resort of Aghios Nikolaos with its numerous facilities. The Minos Palace Hotel offers a high standard of accommodation combined with excellent, attentive service.

Special offers

Save up to £480 per couple . A discount of up to £240 per person is included in the prices shown. Book by 30th April 2010 for stays between 1st May 2010 and 31st October 2010.

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Amenities

• Bar (pianist)
• Dining room
• Perfect Blue a la carte restaurant
• Pool with bar service
• Beach bar
• Boutique
• TV/video lounge
• Internet desk
• Rent-a-car desk
• Mini market
• Hairdresser
• Conference room
• Laundry/dry cleaning service.

Leisure Activities

• One seawater swimming pool
• Gym
• Sauna
• Two tennis courts
• Games room with billiards
• Water sports available on the beach (payable locally)
• PADI scuba diving courses with qualified instructor
• Private beach
• Sun terrace with sun loungers, parasols and beach towels.

For Children

• Playground
• Highchairs & cots
• Babysitting & early meals on request.

Accommodation

Recently renovated twin bedded rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV with 3 channel radio, hairdryer, mini bar, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box, a private bathroom with bath and shower and a balcony with sea view. Finishing touches include bathrobes and slippers. Other room types available at a supplement include suites in the main building for maximum 3 adults and 1 child with separate bedroom, twin beds and 2 sofa beds, two TV's, CD player, bathrobes and slippers, private bathroom with an aero spa bath and a sea view, suites sleeping 2 adults and 2 children with shared pool (large pool shared every four units with a large deck balcony) with bedroom divided from lounge area with sliding doors, CD player, bathrobes and slippers and a private bathroom with an aero spa bath and one bedroom suites with private pool sleeping up to 4 adults with a twin bedroom, a living room with two sofa beds, two TV's - one with DVD player, CD player, steam bath, outdoor Jacuzzi, private pool, bathrobes and slippers and a private bathroom with an aero spa bath. Standard bungalows sleep 2/3 people with CD, bathrobes and slippers, private bathroom with an aero spa bath and a sea view and single rooms with side sea view are also available at a supplement.

Entertainment

• Pianist (six times per week)
• Cretan night with Cretan buffet and folklore show (weekly from May - Sept and payable locally)
• Folklore show (weekly May to September at a supplement).

Cuisine: Main restaurant serving full American buffet breakfast. Buffet dinner service including salads, cold and hot appetisers and three choices of main courses. Lunch is an a la carte menu at the Taverna (Half Board guests wishing to have lunch in the taverna are given an allowance towards their food bill). Special diabetic and vegetarian meals are available upon request. Dress code: smart casual for the a la carte restaurant.

Additional Information

Facts and Figures

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Code: 22201

Rooms: 148

Floors: 5

Lifts: 1

Official Rating: Deluxe

Facilities

Children's facilities

Can be booked as Accommodation Only

Half Board

HalfBoard/FullBoard

Special Features

Child Stays Free

Family Rooms

Wedding Offers

Honeymoon Offers

Olympic Gold

£55 per person. Private taxi, local champagne and fruit in room, VIP ticket wallet and luggage labels and resort information. (Subject to availability) Read More

Olympic Gold Plus

£79 per person. Private taxi, access to UK airport lounge, local wine and fruit in room, VIP ticket wallet and luggage labels and resort information. (Subject to availability) Read More

Free Taxi Transfer

Taxi transfers included (unless otherwise specified)

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Special Bonuses