King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Hersonissos , Hersonissos (Crete) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Limenas, Hersonissos, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece, 70014

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa offers quality 5-star accommodation on a half board basis, emphasizing Cretan hospitality. Guests have access to a wide range of amenities including a spa, pools, and various sports facilities, all set within verdant surroundings. This Hersonissos (Crete) hotel is designed to enhance your stay with its diverse offerings and proximity to stunning beaches.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa comprise 212 accommodations, including classic double garden view and sea view rooms, family suites, and luxurious suites. Many rooms feature private pools or jacuzzis, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay for a variety of guest preferences.

Dining Options

Dining options include a buffet breakfast served at the main restaurant with sea views, as well as an à la carte themed restaurant offering Greek cuisine. Guests can enjoy meals poolside at the snack bar and are provided room service for in-room dining.

Leisure & Wellness

The resort features leisure amenities such as a large outdoor pool, a children's pool, tennis courts, mini-soccer, and an open-air gym. Guests can indulge in holistic spa therapies aimed at rejuvenation and relaxation, along with various organized cultural events.

Location & Transportation

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa is conveniently located 18.5 miles from Heraklion airport and offers easy access to numerous local attractions such as the Minoan Palace of Knossos and various beautiful beaches including Agia Pelagia. Additionally, nearby bus stops facilitate travel to local points of interest.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Classic Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

Classic Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

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Getting around

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City Center

Hersonissos (Crete) 2.1 mi

Airports

Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) 16.3 mi

Sitia Public (JSH) 63.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Quality Dining Experience

“The restaurant offered a wide selection of good quality food, ensuring we always had something to enjoy during our meals.” view full review

Refreshing Pool Time

“The pool was clean and inviting with just the right temperature, making every swim a good experience.” view full review

Comfortable Room Setup

“Our room was impressively clean and well-maintained, providing a cozy environment that made us feel at home.” view full review

Convenient Facilities

“Having a small fridge in the room was incredibly useful for keeping our snacks and drinks chilled throughout the stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cribs
Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Limenas, Hersonissos, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece, 70014

Map view

Limenas, Hersonissos, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece, 70014

City landmarks

Museums

Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre

1.4 mi

Museums

Lychnostatis Open Air Museum

2700 ft

Amusement Park

Star Beach

3400 ft

Museums

Lixnostatis Folk Museum

2800 ft

Hersonissos Horseriding

2300 ft

204

Quad Safari

3500 ft

Πλατεία Πισκοπιανού

Piskopiano Museum of Rural Life

1.3 mi

Drepanos

4000 ft

Store

Starmate Art & Accessories

4100 ft

Fountains

Roman Fountain

1.4 mi

Agias Paraskevis 125

Church of Saint Paraskevi

1.5 mi

El. Venizelou 67-69

Church Annunciation

5200 ft

25 Dimokratias

Buggy Safari Motoxperience

1.5 mi

Aquarium

Aquaworld Aquarium

1.3 mi

Paralia Limena Chersonisou

1.2 mi

Night club

Palm Beach Club

1.2 mi

Church

Church of the Virgin Mary

1.2 mi

Παραλιακό πάρκο

Sarakinos

1.4 mi

Night club

New York Beach Club

1.3 mi

Piskopiano church

1.3 mi

Night club

Cameo

1.3 mi

Museum of Rural Life

1.3 mi

Enigma

1.3 mi

Sarakino Fountain

1.4 mi

Stalida 700 07

Sparrow travel

1.4 mi

Paralia Stalidas

1.4 mi

Spa Center

Euphoria Wellness Spa

1.6 mi

Maritime Collection

1.5 mi

Port of Hersonissos

1.5 mi

Isiodou Old Chersonisos

Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic

2.0 mi

Nearby

Museums

Lychnostatis Open Air Museum

2700 ft

Amusement Park

Star Beach

3400 ft

Restaurants

Meltemi

2300 ft

Plaka Area

Anatoli

2300 ft

14 Themistokleous

Theodora's Garden

2300 ft

El. Venizelou Street Hesronissos

Taverna Tarantella

2800 ft

Eleftheriou Venizelou 244

Yamas Restaurant Hersonissos

2900 ft

Venizelou Eleftheriou 242

Red & White Lounge-Restaurant

3200 ft

L. Chersonissos Themistokleous 2

Bony Fish Seafood Restaurant

4200 ft

Themistokleous Ave.

No Name

3900 ft

25th Martiou

Wow Sushi & Steak

4300 ft

Themistokleous Ave.

Elemes Cretan Cuisine

4700 ft

Themistokleous Ave.

Porto Greco Bar

4500 ft

25is Martiou Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Clean and quiet rooms

Friendly staff

Limited breakfast options

Noise from outside

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.4

Location

8.4

Service

8.4

Dining

5.8

Paul

United Kingdom, August 2024

7.2/10

El hotel tiene una ubicación espectacular, en un lado de la colina con jardines hermosos y cerca de la playa de Star Beach y Hersonissos. Las habitaciones son limpias y ofrecen un buen nivel de comodidad, aunque una de las habitaciones que nos dieron inicialmente se sentía un poco como una celda de prisión. El servicio es muy amigable y eficiente, especialmente en el restaurante y la barra de la piscina. Sin embargo, la experiencia de comedor podría mejorar y la ubicación, aunque hermosa, es un poco difícil de acceder de noche.

Rooms

7.0

Las habitaciones eran limpias y cómodas, pero la primera que nos asignaron se sentía un poco claustrofóbica.

Service

9.0

El personal fue muy amable y servicial, nada parecía ser un problema para ellos.

Location

8.0

La ubicación del hotel es hermosa, con jardines a su alrededor y bastante cerca de la playa, aunque el acceso puede ser complicado por la falta de luz en la carretera de noche.

Dining

5.0

Desafortunadamente, la experiencia de comedor tuvo sus altibajos, como un desayuno limitado y un problema con una comida que se perdió.

Facilities

7.0

Las instalaciones son bastante agradables y incluyen una buena piscina, sin embargo, el acceso y la iluminación podrían mejorar.

Theodore

United Kingdom, August 2024

6.2/10

I had mixed feelings about my stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean but lacked a nice view and felt cramped. The service could be hit or miss, with some staff friendly and others quite grumpy. On the positive side, the pool area was fantastic, and the location had beautiful gardens. However, it was a bit of a trek to the beach, requiring a taxi ride which cost around 7 euros.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were clean but felt a bit like prison cells, and the views were not great since I only had a tiny glimpse of the sea.

Service

6.0

Service was somewhat inconsistent; some staff members were friendly and helpful, while others seemed extremely rude and grumpy.

Location

7.0

Set on the side of a hill with beautiful gardens, the location was decent but required a taxi ride to reach the beach.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were rather limited, with no special highlights during our stay.

Facilities

8.0

The pool was large and well-maintained, providing a nice spot to relax and enjoy the sun.

William

United Kingdom, August 2024

6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the plus side, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome. Our room had a nice sea view, although it felt a bit cramped and unsecure. The location is decent, close to the town but a tad inconvenient at night due to poor lighting on the hill. Overall, it's a family-friendly option with good amenities, but some aspects need improvement.

Rooms

5.0

We were upgraded to a sea view room, but it felt a bit prison-like and couldn't be locked despite maintenance attempts.

Service

9.0

The staff was super friendly and remembered us from previous visits; they were always happy to help.

Location

7.0

The hotel is up a hill which is poorly lit at night, but close enough to town for exploring.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was an American style, which was decent, although we missed a meal due to timing issues.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had good amenities overall, but there were some issues with maintenance.

Harry

United Kingdom, June 2024

8.0/10

Mi estancia en el hotel fue algo mixta. La ubicación es realmente fantástica, justo al lado de la playa y rodeada de jardines hermosos. Las habitaciones eran cómodas, aunque un poco ruidosas debido a un generador cercano. El servicio fue amistoso y me hicieron sentir bienvenido, pero el proceso de check-in no fue el mejor. Definitivamente hay espacio para mejorar en algunos aspectos, pero en general, valió la pena.

Rooms

6.0

Las habitaciones eran adecuadas, pero estaba justo al lado de un generador que hacía ruido durante la noche. Solo tenía una pequeña vista al mar.

Service

9.0

El personal fue amigable y reconocieron nuestras visitas anteriores, lo que hizo que me sintiera bienvenido.

Location

10.0

La ubicación era perfecta, permitiéndome disfrutar de la tranquilidad del hotel mientras tenía acceso fácil a la playa.

Dining

7.0

La experiencia gastronómica fue aceptable, aunque la variedad durante el desayuno podría haberse mejorado.

Facilities

8.0

Las instalaciones estaban bien mantenidas, y disfruté de la piscina de agua dulce.

Dean

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.4/10

The hotel has a prime location near the beach, making it easy to explore nearby attractions. The rooms are consistently clean and quiet, providing a comfortable retreat. The hospitality of the staff really stood out, though my experience with the dining could use some improvement, particularly with the breakfast options. Overall, it's a decent value for a restful getaway.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spotless, ensuring a relaxing stay with everything you need for comfort.

Service

9.0

The staff worked hard and were not only friendly but also efficient, especially in the restaurant and pool bar.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly situated close enough to town for convenience but far enough to maintain a quiet atmosphere. The views are fantastic too!

Dining

6.0

While breakfast was okay, I found the options somewhat limited, which was a bit of a letdown.