Location is good, easy walk to Ag Nik, the room itself was great, the housekeeping staff are fabulous 11/10 … breakfast buffet is great, onsite restaurants are great if a little expensive, the grounds are fabulous….i suppose it is what you expect at this price range …. Most of the staff were great 👍 the swimming was great …..

The image on the booking.com website doesn’t show the actual layout, there is a big “dogleg” which isn’t shown and u can find yourself 500m from breakfast …. We were fine with it but when u are booking, if u don’t book a front villa u find yourself kinda 2nd class as u can’t access the sea or sub beds so u have to use the small beaches …. It wasn’t.a big deal but it should be clear when booking ….

Fabulous location and wonderfully friendly staff. The best breakfast I have had in a hotel, ever! The grounds of the hotel are absolutely beautiful and the views across the bay are stunning.

Our bed was a little hard, but I do have a bad back and the staff tried to help by putting a topper on the bed. Our sea view bungalow was a little smaller than I’d envisaged, all very lovely but the dressing area was a little cramped.

Best breakfast buffet I have ever seen. Private beach areas outstanding. Gardens lush and beautiful. Waiting staff lovely attitude. Spa was lovely and the massages and facials I had there were first rate. Super comfortable bed and very good quality toiletries. Cleaners very attentive. Serene feel to the whole place. Highly recommend

We arrived late evening after dark and the receptionist was rather curt and rushed. She sped through the app and the rather complicated tech for lighting, audio etc. No tour was offered to orientate us so we missed many opportunities eg a fabulous lounge we discovered as we were leaving. She was the only member of staff who fell short however.

Great location with beautiful views on the waterfront. Good breakfast with plenty of choice, provided us a take away breakfast box on our departure day due to leaving earlier than breakfast start time. Staff polite and attentive.

Advertised as "bungalow" but on arrival was a bit surprised that each room is actually just part of a bungalow e.g. 1 bungalow split into 3 suites, which made the room quite small. On reflection this can be seen albeit subtly in the advertised photos. Fridge wasn't too cold and annoying to keep having to ask for an iron as one is not provided in room.

The grounds are absolutely stunning, great care has been taken on them and you feel like you’re in an oasis of calm. The staff are incredibly friendly, all restaurants are excellent and though it’s a big place it doesn’t feel like a big resort at all, there’s always space by the pool or beach and it felt very romantic. It far exceeded our expectations and we had seven days of delicious food, crystal waters and total peace

Very little that I didn’t like. Only suggestions would be that the pool area could be a little prettier and cozier, maybe some of the ceramics from the beach would look nice up there and this comes down to taste… but the dinosaur art by the pool didn’t really do it for me! These are minor things though, it’s very hard to fault this hotel

- Great location (2 private beaches and a 10 minute walk into town) - Very friendly staff (special mention to Alexandros at the main bar who is very attentive/remembers 5* details) - Breakfast selection is very good - We stayed in a sea view bungalow which was very modern and great for us.

- Paying for water on the beach/lunch isn’t in line with 5* hotels (€3.50 for a small carton) and cocktails are mostly ice in small glasses. - Restaurant menus could be improved as not the easiest to follow and pricing pretty high. Most restaurants in town are of similar quality and 1/3 of the cost (The taverna night at the hotel is very good however) - Gym is an afterthought as others have mentioned

We had the pleasure of staying at Minos Beach Art Hotel for a relaxing weekend, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we had stepped into paradise. The hotel itself is beautifully spread across a large area, offering various accommodation options. Based on the glowing reviews, we opted for a bungalow right on the water, and it was the best decision we made. The bungalow was recently renovated, featuring elegant, modern decor and all the comforts we could ask for. The veranda right by the water provided breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere – truly a dream spot to unwind and connect with nature. Walking around the hotel, we enjoyed exploring the lush flora and the impressive art installations that added a unique cultural touch to the entire experience. We also had the pleasure of dining at La Bouillabaisse Restaurant during one of their special Invited Chefs & Friends event. The food was beyond incredible – every dish was a masterpiece, and the service was impeccable. A perfect 10/10 in every way. Thank you to the wonderful team at Minos Beach Art Hotel and the General Manager for his special attention. We can't wait to return!

Almost everything! We especially valued the ample space on the beautiful hotel grounds. It is never crammed with people and there is lot of privacy for each guest. The personnel is absolutely great, exceptionally friendly (in a natural way), forthcoming and competent. The breakfast buffet was the best ever! You can also clearly see the difference from not being part of a hotel chain.

Only the bathroom in our room (in the main building) soon needs a renovation, but everything was working.

lovely staff; combination of garden and ocean, good food

beds are a bit too soft

Beautifully designed, it never feels like being in a large hotel. The bungalows are scattered across the garden up to the seafront. A lot of places to stay by the beach or the pool, but as always the best spots are to be taken early on! We had booked a bungalow with sea view and got an upgrade with a private pool. The room was very comfortable. The food is delicious, starting with breakfast that has a nice mix of Cretan and continental food, to dinner where we ate all 4 evening at Adeste restaurant: quiet and village-like feel.

The beds were maybe a bit too soft to our liking. A few more hooks would be handy to hang towels and clothes.