A magnificent deluxe hotel the Minos Palace Hotel is built on a picturesque headland,ideal for those seeking beauty and tranquility. The hotel offers superb walking routes through its extensive landscaped gardens with excellent views of the towns of Aghios Nikolaos and the bay of Mirabello. Located on the northeast coast of Crete,70 km from Heraklion International airport and within easy reach of all major places of interest on the island. The lively resort of Aghios Nikolaos is a short walking distance of 1.5 km from the hotel. The resort takes its name from small 9th century chapel of Aghios Nikolaos the oldest church on the island, which boasts original wall paintings and stands in the grounds of the Minos Palace. The Minos Palace offers seaview rooms and suites, suites sharing swimming pool and suites with private swimming pool. All accommodation is spacious, offering a mix of lavish home-comforts co-existing with modern facilities, equipped with hot and cold air-condition, satellite TV with an array of channels, (BBC World, Euronews, Raiuno, Teve, ZDF, Deutchwelle, Russian One, RTL, etc), mini bar, direct dial telephone with ISDN system and a safe deposit box. The modern marble lined bathrooms are fitted with a bath/shower and the finishing touches include a hair dryer, make up mirror, electronic scales and luxury bath towels. Minos Palace offers causal and elegant dining from a Cretan specialties lunch served by the sea to a more personal affair of fine international cuisine. The bars are open all day to match your mood for refreshments, coffees or exotic cocktails. The hotel games room is free of charge and offers ping-pong, billiards,board games including chess, backgammon, scrabble and playing cards. The hotel has two hard-court tennis courts where beginners can have lessons from our experienced coach. A variety of sea sports and activities are available for hire at the water sports center on the hotel's private beach 3 digit security code required at time of booking to guarantee all reservations

Location:
Located on the northeast coast of Crete, 70 km from Heraklion International airport and within easy reach of all major places of interest on the island. The lively resort of Aghios Nikolaos is a short walking distance of 1.5 km from the hotel.

Areas Served:
Heraklion (Iraklion) Airport HER 60 km, Agios Nikolaus City Centre 1 km, Ancient City of Knossos 60 km, Heraklion Bus Station 63 km

Restaurant:
Restaurants: Dine in style in the Amalthea restaurant, which is surrounded by large balconies overlooking the Kri-Kri Island and the town of Aghios Nikolaos. A select American breakfast buffet and dinner is served, with an excellent choice of Greek or international cuisine and a selection of the best Greek wines. Buffet themes include International gastronomy, Greek specialties evening, an Italian cuisine and a Gala dinner. Special dinners such as anniversary, birthday, a la carte, vegetarian, diabetic and children's menu are available upon request. DRESS CODE IN RESTAURANT: A suit and tie is not compulsory, but we do ask our guests not to wear sport or swim wear clothing. The Asterias Taverna is open for al-fresco lunch with local specialities, with the beauty of Mirabello bay extending to your table. A weekly Special Events Night with entertainment music and dance show at supplement charge. Bacchus' bar open daily from 10.00 - midnight with light snacks all day, serves non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, snacks and waiter service around the pool. Also the venue for our pianist performing music shows six nights a week (May - September). Kirki beach bar, open-air venue from mid May - end September for refreshments and snacks and an evening transformation where candle light and the stars create the atmosphere.

Rating: Star Rating 5