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King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Aquaworld Aquarium

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Classic Room Garden View Private Pool
Classic Room Sea View Private Pool
Signature Suite Sea View Hot Tub
Petite Suite Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub
Classic Room Garden View Private Pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Adamaki Str, Limenas Chersonisou, Hersonissos, Heraklion, 700 14
  • Labyrinth Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Acqua Plus Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Aquaworld Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room Sea View

Classic Room Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room Garden View Sharing Pool

Classic Room Garden View Sharing Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Petit Suites Sea View Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Petite Suite Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

Petite Suite Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Oasis Suite Private Pool

Garden Oasis Suite Private Pool

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Petit Suites Garden View

Petit Suites Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Garden View Outdoor Hot Tub

Classic Double Garden View Outdoor Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Signature Suite Sea View Hot Tub

Signature Suite Sea View Hot Tub

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Serenity Suite Sea View

Serenity Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room Sea View Private Pool

Classic Room Sea View Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room Garden View Private Pool

Family Room Garden View Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room for Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Sea View

Family Room Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sanctuary Suites Sea View Private Pool

Sanctuary Suites Sea View Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room Garden View Private Pool | Exterior

Classic Room Garden View Private Pool

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Hersonissos

Close to the beach.You'll find Aquaworld Aquarium and Acqua Plus Water Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Port of Hersonissos and Crete Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Acqua Plus Water Park - 3 min drive
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Crete Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Star Beach Water Park - 5 min drive
  • Port of Hersonissos - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ta Petrina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ελλη - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lobby bar Village Heights - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Areston - ‬3 min drive

About this property

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa

5-star luxury hotel near Aquaworld Aquarium
Some rates at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The luxury King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa also features a children's pool, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Hersonissos hotel is smoke free.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2023
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, German, Greek

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property Registration Number 1039Κ014A2931900

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

King Minos Palace
King Minos Retreat & Spa
King Minos Retreat Resort Spa
King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Hotel
King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Hersonissos
King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Hotel Hersonissos

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing peaceful stay and lovely staff…close to places to rent cars and bikes etc and a short 10min walk to a whole strip of places to eat and smaller shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, decided to pick this hotel for my solo trip and it was amazing. I felt safe and the room and pool area was beautiful. Also the staff are all very lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Itory

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ellory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and attentive in particular the bar staff in both the evening at morning. All went above and beyond to make sure everyone was served and having a great time. Abdul asahe and gobi were excellent in the dinning area and were ao warm and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kea Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

max

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we paid half board which included breakfast and dinner, however, we were charged anytime we wanted water. I feel as though drinks shoukd be inclued in those 2 meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well presented. Staff are friendly and I would definitely go again and recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

anil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place...staff is very co-operative they do there bes to accomodate your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

fabien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel et prestations magnifiques. Très belle décoration. Taille d’hôtel relativement intimiste malgré un séjour en plein mois d’août. T’es bon rapport qualité prix
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bel hôtel mais manque d'intimité sur les terrasses
Sensation mitigée. J'avais réservée une chambre avec Jacuzzi sur la terrasse hors à aucun moment il n'était mentionné l'absence totale d'intimité car cette terrasse est situé à 1 m et au même niveau qu'une allée de l'hôtel . Il n'y a même pas de barrière pour séparer. Néanmoins j'ai été changée de chambre suite à cette réclamation, et surclassee.mais la nouvelle chambre n'était pas prête et sentait le renfermé. Dommage. Personnel sympathique cependant et très belle piscine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top nice hotel with ordinary food standard
Very nice hotel. The hotel and surroundings were top class. The food, both breakfast and dinner buffet were not the same very high level - just ordinary
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel à taille humaine avec un personnel accueillant et souriant. La chambre est fidèle au descriptif et offre un confort sans pareil. La clientèle est dans l’ensemble respectueuse. La piscine et les abords sont calmes, idéal pour se reposer. Certains se plaindront de l’absence d’animation d’autres s’en réjouiront. Le buffet est de très bonne qualité et très varié. Petit bémol néanmoins pour la formule all inclusive qui n’offre que très peu de choix sur le "snacking " en journée. La situation géographique de l’hôtel situé à seulement 20 minutes de l’aéroport, n’est malheureusement pas idéale car très enclavée. Il faut prévoir la location d’une voiture pour idéalement visiter les environs. L’hôtel propose ce service à des prix intéressants. Je recommande vivement cet établissement.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erika Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schön und sauber! Das Essen war jetzt leider nicht spektakulär… etwas enttäuscht mit der Qualität und der Sauberkeit des Geschirrs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, Sandhausen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein tolles Zimmer mit Privatpool, waren aber auch an dem wunderschönen großen Pool mit den kostenfreien Cabanas. Das hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Das Essen war sehr lecker, man hat immer was gefunden. Abends kann man an der Poolbar chillen oder durch die quirlige Fußgängerzone/Strandpromenade laufen. Lediglich die Damen und Herren an der Rezeption waren etwas reserviert. Wir haben beim Betreten des Hotels oder auch während des Tages immer gegrüßt und es hat nie jemand zurückgegrüßt. Das gehört zu einem 5 Sterne Hotel dazu. Außerdem bieten andere Hotels dieser Kategorie jeden Tag mind. eine Flasche Wasser auf dem Zimmer. Wir hatten für 3 Personen eine und das auch nur am ersten Tag. Der bereitgestellte Raki am ersten Abend wurde direkt am nächsten Tag wieder abgeräumt, obwohl wir noch nicht mal davon probiert hatten. Das haben wir nicht verstanden. Aber ansonsten würden wir jederzeit wieder dieses Hotel buchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fynn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really kind,friendly and helpful. The area is also really quiet and calm. Also the massage and the spa treatment was awesome. I really recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benbeka, chilly-mazarin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique et comme sur les images du net avec un merveilleux accueil, je recommande
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Alles war perfekt nur der Service am Abend war etwas langsam
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023