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King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Serenity Suite Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Garden Oasis Suite Private Pool | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Petite Suite Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
$339
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Adamaki Str, Limenas Chersonisou, Hersonissos, Heraklion, 700 14
  • Crete Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Star Beach Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Hersonissos
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Classic Room Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room Garden View Sharing Pool | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

Garden Oasis Suite Private Pool

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

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Petit Suites Garden View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

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

Signature Suite Sea View Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Serenity Suite Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

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

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

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

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 this property

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa

5-star Hersonissos hotel close to Aquaworld Aquarium
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
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.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
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.

In addition to a full-service spa, King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
A la carte restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Main Restaurant - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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.

Property amenities

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 to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • A la carte restaurant
  • Main Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Built in 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1039Κ014A2931900

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further 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. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Raphael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Salle de sport petite donc rapidement occupée. Les chambres à proximité des locaux pour le personnel de ménage peuvent se révéler un peu bruyantes tôt le matin…
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline Mutanguha

Traveled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline Mutanguha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

fabien

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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