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Minoa Palace Resort

5.0 star property

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Sundeck
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Imperial Double Private Pool | View from room
Imperial Double Waterfront | Living area
Imperial Double Side Sea View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Agias Marinas, Platanias, Crete Island, 730 14
  • Platanias Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Platanias Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • War Shelter of Platanias
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Bungalow Suite Private Pool

Bungalow Suite Private Pool

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Imperial 2 Bedroom Suite Waterfront

Imperial 2 Bedroom Suite Waterfront

  • 105 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bungalow Double

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Imperial Double Waterfront | Living area

Imperial Double Waterfront

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Bungalow Family Suite

Bungalow Family Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Imperial Suite Private Pool Waterfront

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Imperial Double Private Pool Waterfront

Imperial Double Private Pool Waterfront

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Imperial Double

Imperial Double

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Pool View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Imperial Double Side Sea View

Imperial Double Side Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Bungalow Double Private Pool

Bungalow Double Private Pool

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Inland View

  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Imperial Double Private Pool

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Platanias

When you stay at Minoa Palace Resort in Platanias, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Platanias Beach and 6 minutes from Agia Marina Beach. .This beach hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Port of Souda and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

What's nearby

  • Platanias Beach - 3 min walk
  • Platanias Square - 12 min walk
  • Agia Marina Beach - 6 min drive
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 14 min drive
  • Nea Chora Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Χάλαρο - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Τσιγκέλια - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cool Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Μαντείο - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Taste - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Minoa Palace Resort

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Minoa Palace Resort offers 254 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Platanias hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 254 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite at Elia, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 4 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or one of 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a bus station shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Elia - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Ta Nissia - This poolside theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch only. Open daily.
Thalassa - This beach restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Galazio - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants and 4 coffee shops
  • 2 poolside bars, 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Elia
  • Ta Nissia
  • Thalassa
  • Galazio

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped hire
  • Shopping
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 1042Κ015A0010001

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Minoa Palace
Minoa Palace Platanias
Minoa Palace Resort
Minoa Palace Resort Platanias
Minoa Resort
Minoa Palace Hotel Platanias
Minoa Palace Resort & Spa Platanias, Crete - Chania
Minoa Palace Resort And Spa
Minoa Palace Resort Spa
Minoa Palace Resort Hotel
Minoa Palace Resort Platanias
Minoa Palace Resort Hotel Platanias

Minoa Palace Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 384 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely time at this resort. Excellent facilities, very clean and great customer service. Angelo on reception was always keen to help answer any number of queries we had. Enjoyed the spa and indoor pool very much. Conveniently located on beach side and easy commute to Chania town. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at the Minoa Palace for a portion of our honeymoon with the half board package and we greatly enjoyed the experience. Their location was great and transportation to Chania was easily accessible. The half board includes breakfast and dinner in which the food was excellent. We choose this option so that we could venture out during the day and explore other places for lunch. Their services were amazing from the spa to the various classes you could participate in. The pools were beautiful and easy access to the beach. I would highly recommend a stay here if you’re looking for a place near Chania.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Begona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and dinning options, friendly staff and great hotel, pools and gardens.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Plantanias. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The hotel is always clean, accessible and full of character. Breakfast was superb and the restaurant by the beach a lovely venue to eat it. An area I would suggest improving would be the menus of the restaurants to cater more for vegetarians and vegans but this is not a criticism.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were travelling with a 16month old so really liked the facilities for toddlers - the playground and two children’s pools as well as the cot that was provided. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is in a great location to get to the beach, and restaurants along the strip. The food was nice in the restaurants - although not too many choices for small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort and spa was lovely! The breakfast was terrific and the location was convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharbel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool. Staff are efficient but not very friendly. Pools close very early at 5pm
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at Minoa Palace Resort. Immediately upon arrival we were greeted with bubbly and friendly staff. Upon check in we were escorted to our room where we were gifted a bottle of champagne and some chocolate covered strawberries to celebrate our honeymoon. The room was spacious and clean. The pools and beach access were excellent. To top it off, the complimentary breakfast was absolutely delicious. The spa facilities were also very nice. My husband and I both had wonderful massages. The resort is about a 20 minute drive to downtown Chania but there are plenty restaurants and activities to do near the resort. 10/10 would recommend this resort to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite our stay starting with a havoc caused by the fire on the neighboring farm (not the hotel's fault), it turned into a very pleasant experience with the hotel personnel at all levels trying hard to mitigate any negative experience we might have had, even without us asking. The room was cleaned from ash blown in by the wind from the fire immediately, and, as soon as it became possible, we were upgraded to a room with beach views and farther away from the fire affected area. Staff on the property all are extremely polite and accommodating. I highly recommend this place to anyone planning stay in this area. A lot of tours available in the area, amazing dining options, and very warm local people will add extra positive notes to your enjoyment of the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana Judith, Barcelona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and the staff really nice and helpful. The food options were incredible. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sora, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the breakfast and dinner each night. Vasillis is the manager and was an amazing host! He greased us each day and made us feel like home.The rooms were clean and the hotel wa so close to the beach within walking distance to so many restaurants and shopping. The pools were fun and clean. I would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

The front desk staff were always willing to answer our numerous questions and listen to Canadian stories 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and competent staff, nice pool area, relaxed atmosphere, excellent location, spacy rooms with superb service, cultured hotel guests
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the resort, the grounds and staff were lovely. The food was especially delicious, five stars! A special thank you to the restaurant manager Vasilis who made us feel so welcomed every time we dined. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024