Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

Infinity pool on a headland over Mirabello Bay, Agios Nikolaos.

  • Infinity
  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
1115 guest reviewsRated 9.5 out of 10 from 1115 reviews on Booking.com · checked 25 Oct 2026
Pool verified · checked 6 Oct 2026
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Why it made the list

Highlights

  • Private sandy cove with sunbeds and water sports
  • Adults only: all guests 18 and over
  • Three suite types with a private pool
  • Spa with an indoor pool, vitality pool and hot and cold plunges
  • Agios Nikolaos centre about 2 km away
The resort's sandy cove from above, with sunbeds lined up by clear water

The pool

Why this pool made the list

The infinity pool sits at the tip of a rocky headland, so the view from the water takes in 180 degrees of Mirabello Bay: islets, the mountains of eastern Crete and the open sea. Loungers are set into the shallow water itself, and below it all is the resort's own sandy cove. Three suite types add a pool of their own, and in the Infinity Lagoon Suites that pool opens onto a shared lagoon running along the rooms.

The Nama pool bar handles cocktails, and Mom, the breezy poolside restaurant, covers breakfast and lunch. Everyone here is 18 or over. Away from the sun, the spa has a curving indoor pool under a glass roof, with a vitality pool and hot and cold plunges. The outdoor pool opens for the season, so check dates for an early-spring or late-autumn trip.

Pool passportSWP pool check
Heated
No
Type
Shared, outdoor
Infinity edge
Yes
Open
Seasonal
Adults only
Whole property

Checked against the property's official facilities on 6 Oct 2026. We re-check monthly.

The stay

Beyond the pool

Minos Palace occupies its own small peninsula on Crete's north-east coast, about 2 km from the centre of Agios Nikolaos: the town's bus station is roughly a 15-minute walk. Heraklion airport is around 50 minutes by car. Landscaped gardens of palms and cypress slope down to a private sandy cove with sunbeds, where you can also try water sports.

Rooms start at 30 m², and nearly every category faces the sea. The suites run up to the 61 m² Waterfall Suite with its own pool. Amar is the fine-dining restaurant above the beach, cooking Cretan dishes with seasonal produce. The Nao spa adds treatments, an infrared sauna and longevity programmes, and there's a fitness centre, yoga classes and a tennis court.

Not for everyone: children aren't allowed, so this is a couples' and friends' address rather than a family one.

  • Resort
  • On the coast
  • Adults only
  • No pets
  • Beachfront
  • Spa

Good to know

Questions people ask

Which rooms have a private pool?

The Sunset Suite, the Infinity Lagoon Suite and the Waterfall Suite each come with a private pool. The Infinity Lagoon Suites also open onto a shared lagoon pool.

Can children stay at Minos Palace?

No: the resort is adults only, and the minimum check-in age is 18.

Is there an indoor pool?

Yes: the spa has a curving indoor pool under a glass roof, alongside a vitality pool and hot and cold plunge pools.

Nearby

When you get out of the water

Chania: Balos Lagoon Off-road 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos 6 hours A small-group off-road drive to Balos lagoon from Kissamos, in the far west of the island. See on GetYourGuide Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour 1.5 hours A small-group guided walk round the Minoan palace near Heraklion, skipping the ticket queue. See on GetYourGuide Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains 6 hours Cook Cretan dishes in the White Mountains above Chania, then eat them; pickup available. See on GetYourGuide Chania: Elafonissi Beach, Free Umbrella, Honey & Wine Tasting 10 hours A full day from Chania to Elafonissi beach, with honey and wine tasting on the way. See on GetYourGuide

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