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Located on the northeast coast of Crete positioned 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 away 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 148 units which consists of 97 sea view rooms,
14 suites sea view, 23 suites sharing swimming pool and 5 suites with private
swimming pool plus 9 garden bungalows offering spectacular views of the
Mirabello Bay. All rooms are spacious, offering a mix of lavish home-comforts
co–existing with modern facilities and extend out onto tastefully fully
furnished balcony or terrace area.
Room Types:
Room Sea View: Exceeding the proportions of most international hotels
these rooms are tastefully decorated and offer spectacular views of the sea
allocated around the building.
Bungalows Sea View: Ideally located in the hotel’s gardens above the
hotel's private beach with exceptional frontal views of the sunrise and overlook
the gulf of the Mirabello Bay. The perfect environment for those who seek
privacy, spacious accommodation offering individual air-condition unit (hot &
cold), with marble line bathrooms some offering aerospa bath tubs.
Suites Sea view: Truly stunning suites all individually decorated and
highly appointed with excellent sea views of the Mirabello Bay. The suites
comprise of one bedroom and living room, which can be utilized as 2nd sleeping
area, with TV set in each room. A large bathroom with aerospa bath tub and
luxury toiletries and accessories are just a few of the special features.
Suites Sharing Swimming Pool: Nestled in the colorful gardens the
suites are an expression of beauty in a place where light and sea the
pre-eminent features. Marble dominates the facades of the bathroom which
includes such luxuries as an aero spa bath tub, while the bedroom leads through
into the living room, (which can be separated as a 2nd sleeping area) with
individual control air condition units (hot & cold). The private terrace is
tastefully furnished and just steps away from your shared swimming pool. One
swimming pool is shared in every four suites.
Suites with Private Pool: A striking new addition for all guests who
prefer a more secluded retreat, where they can enjoy the tranquility of the
Minos Palace. The Suites are an expression of style with extensive rooms all
tastefully furnished and offering modern amenities. Upon entering the air
conditioned environment you will see that every expectation has been fulfilled.
The Living room presents an impressive setting with your own business point, a
state of the art CD player with extensive library, a large flat screen satellite
TV with DVD player, cordless telephone, leading into a larger than average
bathroom, fitted with a personal steam bath, aero spa bathtub double basin, not
forgetting a separate w.c and the walk in dressing room fitted with a large size
safe deposit box. Step outside to the private terrace, which lends its self to
dining al fresco where the delights of our restaurants can be served. Amidst the
stylishly equipped garden is a heated Jacuzzi which leads to your private
swimming pool.
Room Amenities:
- Safe deposit box
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Air–condition (hot and cold)
- Direct dial telephone with ISDN system
- Fully stocked mini bar with premium brands
- Satellite TV with an array of channels, (BBC World, Euronews, Raiuno,
Teve, ZDF, Deutchwella, Russian One, RTL)
- 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.
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- Boutique
- Free parking
- In house doctor
- Conference room
- Hair dressing salon
- Currency exchange
- A la carte restaurant
- Baby sitting service on request
- Laundry & dry cleaning service
- Rooms service 07.00-22.00 hours
- Kiosk including newsagent and gifts
- Early dinner on request, special vegetarian and diabetic meals
Leisure Facilities:
- Mini Club
- Water sports
- Games room
- TV & video room
- Gym and sauna room
- Large seawater swimming pool
- Children’s outdoor playground
- Children’s paddling pool with seawater
- Comfortable sun beds free of charge at pool and beach
Entertainment:
The Minos Palace offers live piano music 6 times per week as well as a
Cretan Folclore Evening with live local music.
Minos Palace offers causal and elegant dinning 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.
Restaurants
Amalthea Restaurant: Dine in style in the Amalthea restaurant,
which is surrounded by large balconies overlooking the Kri-Kri Island and the
town of Aghios Nikolaos.
Asterias Taverna: Open for lunch from 12.30 - 16.00, where the beauty
of the Mirabello bay extends to your table, for lunch al fresco with local
specialties.
A weekly Special Events Night at "Asterias" taverna with entertainment music and
dance show (supplement charge).
Bars
Bacchus Bar: "Bacchus" bar open daily from 10.00 - midnight with light
snacks all day, serves nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages, snacks and waiter
service around the pool. Also the venue for the pianist performing music shows
six nights a week (May – September).
Kirki Beach Bar: "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.
Natural Therapies
- Shiatsu
- Body wrap
- Reflexology
- Top to toe
- Thai massage
- Facial massage
- Facial reflexology
- Full body massage
- Holistic aromatherapy
- Facial lifting therapy
- Back/Part body massage
- Facial Massage with mask
- Dr. Kleanthous rejuvenating masks
- Dr. Kleanthous classic plus facial
- Dr. Kleanthous sculptura for cellulite
Greece, Crete, Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos
