King Minos Palace

Star Rating: 4 star

in Hersonissos, Crete, Greek Islands

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King Minos Palace in Hersonissos, Crete, Greek Islands

King Minos Palace details

With a peaceful setting close to the beach, and a great approach to service, it’s not surprising this place scores so highly on TripAdvisor.

The King Minos Palace is terraced into a hillside, just a couple of minutes’ walk from a sandy beach. But it’s not just the location that makes this place stand out from the crowd. It looks the part, too. Its pastel-washed cubist buildings peer out from a thick blanket of trees. Lawns are dotted with palms and cypress trees, while the pool area comes with a wraparound terrace and a roomy arrowhead-shaped pool.

Step inside and you’ll find a modern lobby. Kitted out with comfy chairs and dark-wood coffee tables, it strikes the perfect balance between smart and homely. The same vibe continues into the bedrooms. Accessorised with light-wood furniture, they’re stylish and comfortable at the same time.

Elsewhere, there are two restaurants. Expect Greek buffets, themed evenings and show cooking at the buffet restaurant. As for the à la carte, it serves international favourites alongside local dishes.

Lastly, there’s the entertainment. Things like volleyball, water aerobics and water polo are all on the menu during the day, while evenings see occasional live music and folklore shows.

Location

• 150m subway to the sandy beach • 1km to the resort centre

Transfer time

1 hour

Swimming pool

• Large swimming pool • Pool bar • Sun terraces • Sunbeds • Gardens

Meals

• Dining room serving buffet meals • Open-air, à la carte taverna with snacks and local dishes • Barbecue

Activities

• Card/bridge room • Pool table • Table tennis • Minigolf • Tennis court - equipment and tuition available • Internet available • Football and volleyball court

Entertainment

• Occasional live music • Folklore show • Hotel entertainment programme 6 days a week • Lounge with satellite TV • Bar

For families

• Children’s pool • Children's club • Playground • Cots • Highchairs

Other facilities

• Internet access available

Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning at manager’s discretion, TV, radio, telephone, fridge, hairdryer and balcony or terrace. Standard rooms have 2 or 3 beds.

We also offer Single rooms without a sea view.