Minoa Palace Resort - Platanias (Crete)

$$$$||View on mapPlatanias (Crete), GreeceMain Street, Platanias (Crete), Greece, 730 14|
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Minoa Palace Resort - Platanias (Crete)
Main Street, Platanias (Crete), Greece, 730 14·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families38%
Solo6%
Groups5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families38%
Solo6%
Groups5%

Beachfront resort with private pools and extensive wellness facilities in Platanias (Crete)

Accommodations

Minoa Palace Resort offers 4 types of rooms, each with a private balcony and marble bathroom. The bungalows include a private pool, as seen in guest reviews. All rooms come with satellite TV and living areas, with views over the sea, pool, or landscaped gardens.

Dining

The resort houses 4 restaurants and 4 bars, serving Italian, Greek, and Cretan cuisine. Guests can join on-site cooking classes and wine tasting sessions led by Sommelier George in the temperature-controlled wine cellar. Galazio restaurant offers a 5-course tasting menu with paired wines, while Thallassa beach restaurant serves lunch with avocado salad.

Wellness & Recreation

The spa at Minoa Palace Resort includes a 250-m2 indoor pool, hot tub, hammam, and sauna. Treatments such as aromatherapy, hot stone massages, and face treatments are available. Guests also have access to a fitness room, tennis court, and yoga classes on the beach.

Entertainment & Activities

Evening entertainment includes live music performances and themed dinner nights. Daily activities range from a Greek cooking class to bicycle rental and bike tours. Tennis equipment is provided at the on-site court, and the resort offers free tennis lessons as noted by guests.

Location & Services

Minoa Palace Resort sits on Platanias Beach with direct access via a pedestrian overpass connecting the two hotel buildings. The resort is 12 km from Chania Old Town and Venetian Harbor, and a 30-minute drive from Chania International Airport. Services include airport shuttle, car hire, a minimarket on site, and a business centre with meeting facilities.

  • Location: Beachfront in Platanias, 12 km from Chania
  • Rooms: Bungalows with private pools and marble bathrooms
  • Dining: 4 on-site restaurants, cooking classes and wine tasting sessions
  • Wellness: 250-m2 indoor pool, hammam, sauna, and aromatherapy treatments
  • Activities: Tennis court, yoga classes, bicycle rental, and live music evenings
  • Family: Kids' playground, outdoor play equipment, and board games

Licence number: 1007542

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 06:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Greek, Russian
Building
Number of rooms:142
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
Two-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
Family Bungalow
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
All inclusive
Facilities for kids

Children's play area

Cots

Board games

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • All inclusive
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view
  • Water view
  • Landscape view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Minoa Palace Resort

💵 Lowest room price 92 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 26.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Souda, CHQ

Location

Main Street, Platanias (Crete), Greece, 730 14
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Main Street, Platanias (Crete), Greece, 730 14
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Main Street, Platanias (Crete), Greece, 730 14
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Square
Platanias Square
340 m
Mylos Club
550 m
New Planet
570 m
Restaurant
Zafferano
80 m
Restaurant
Match More
140 m
Restaurant
Kanelis Cretan Restaurant
130 m
Restaurant
The Stones Restaurant
130 m
Restaurant
Kyano Beach Restaurant
330 m
Restaurant
Stamna Taverna
200 m
Restaurant
Galazio Restaurant
180 m
Restaurant
Thalassa Restaurant & Bar
240 m
Restaurant
Mama's Food
300 m

Reviews of Minoa Palace Resort

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Guests say: exceptional stay
rated 9+
4.7/ 5
167 reviews
9.1/ 10
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4.6/ 5
56 reviews
9.5/ 10
58 reviews

FAQ about Minoa Palace Resort

Which popular attractions are located near the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort hotel?
Highly rated landmark Platanias Beach set 1 km from the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort hotel, as well as Cretan Mountain Jeep Safari placed nearly a 10-minute ride away are well worth visiting.
What is the closest airport to the Minoa Palace Resort hotel?
Souda airport is located within a 29-minute drive (30 km) from the Minoa Palace Resort hotel.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to Minoa Palace Resort hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to Minoa Palace Resort hotel with a 29-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can I leave my car in the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort parking lot for free?
Yes, the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort provides parking spaces for free.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at this elegant hotel?
Guests of this elegant hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Fiore Restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the bar of the hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at Minoa Palace Resort?
Guests of Minoa Palace Resort can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 06:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort?
Payment methods in the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does this elegant hotel offer?
This elegant hotel offers such room types as Imperial Suite, Bungalow Suite, and Executive King Suite.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort hotel?
Each room at the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort hotel is fully equipped with climate control to ensure that guests have a comfortable stay. On average, guests rate the comfort of the rooms 9.2/10.
Does the staff at this elegant hotel speak any foreign languages?
The staff of this elegant hotel will assist you in German, Italian, English, and Greek.
Which facilities are provided in this elegant hotel?
This elegant hotel features an impressive score of 9.1 for its facilities, which include a private beach area and a luggage room as well as currency exchange and a lift.
What spa facilities are provided at the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort hotel?
At a wellness centre featured at the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty therapy, aromatherapy, and manicure. Additionally, a Turkish steam room, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi are offered on-site.
Do you have a pool at the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort?
Yes, the 5-star Minoa Palace Resort features a private swimming pool.
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