King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa

The hotel is in a lovely setting and really well layed out. We had a room with a private swimming pool which was much nicer and bigger than it looked in the pictures. We stayed for a week in total. However we did notice ants around the place and a few of them got into the room. However we phone reception and a lady from house keeping came in with some spray and we didn’t see any for the rest of the week. Overall the hotel/pool and room were very nice, staff were very friendly and helpful. But the food was not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. We ended up eating down the town a few different nights. And the hill up to the hotel is has no street lights or footpath so you have to be carefully when walking at night. Overall it was a lovely stay with some really nice staff. I would say it’s more like a good 4 star hotel due to poor food, occasional ants and unlit hill to the hotel.

First I'm ever leaving a TripAdvisor review as I needed to say me and my wife's week long honeymoon stay here was amazing. Food was incredible (we went half board) that we were waiting outside the doors most nights to get in there. All the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Huge shout-out to both George and Joanna who really stood out to us in making us feel special and really bringing a new level of care and thoughtfulness to our stay. Honestly already planning to come back here on a future anniversary.

I got an aromatherapy massage done by Melisa and it was the best massage I have ever had. I have suffered with scoliosis and right shoulder pain and she really helped a lot. Will definitely book again i recommend Melisa 100% !

Very pleased with this hotel overall - we have a lovely suite with chill overlooking the sea - enchanting. I’ve just had the best massage ever in the wellness spa with Christopher who was able to work out the knots in my back and arms expertly. I highly recommend this experience. Outside, the sea is azure blue and the waves are great fun - big, crashing waves that can knock you over onto soft sand. Just a short walk from the hotel. Getting a bed here is stress free -.there are plenty. Avoid the pool ones (which are always taken anyway) because they have no shade. Food is good enough and something for everyone.

From beginning to end this was a laid back, luxury experience. From being personally greeted and open-heartedly pulled into the hotel at check-in, to them sending a forgotten item that reached us in time at the airport before leaving, all the major points of the resort-experience exceeded our expectation. First and foremost we want to mention the staff. No matter who, where or what time of day the interactions were always at least polite and competent. Often however we were impressed by the authentic hospitality, sheer friendliness and helpfulness and the will of just about everyone to go out of their way to make us comfortable, happy and feel at home. Food was great and plentiful, drinks were usually mixed well and not diluted. The spa experience was worth its price, the pools were beautifully designed, the courtyard next to reception looked so much better than on the pictures, the pool bar and the spacing of sunbeds and cabanas allowed for ample privacy and relexation. Despite there being lots of guest there was never a sense of crowdedness or of being overwhelmed. The curated entertainment in the evenings never failed to turn this outdoor pool bar area into a chilled lounge. Our room looked out into Hersonisos and the water. This probably made it quieter than rooms around the pool or the courtyard. The two-story layout of the room was unusual, but extremely convenient and allowed even the use of two smart-tvs on different programs if one of the users would login with their Bluetooth headphones. The only two things that struck us were the conspicuously rare and weirdly inconveniently placed hooks for towels and the dinner situation for late arrival after 9 pm. We came in late because of a delayed flight and received small ham-and cheese buns and cute wraps, apple and a banana which was a snack at best. Also not anything up to the normal kitchen standards the resort is performing on on all other occasions. We ended up ordering a delivery which turned out very good for comparatively little money. Over all we would have liked to stay longer and may well be back soon.

My boyfriend (now fiancé 😊) and I had an amazing stay at this hotel. We were treated so kind and welcoming by all of the staff. When they heard from our TUI agent that we got engaged they even sent a little treat to our room as a surprise. Thank you for making this holiday so special!