MINOA PALACE RESORT, Platanias (Crete)

Minoa Palace Resort - A 5-star beachfront hotel with private pools, Cretan cuisine, and spa facilities

Minoa Palace Resort offers 5-star accommodations including rooms with private outdoor pools, suites featuring marble bathrooms and furnished terraces, and bungalows with separate living areas. The property houses four restaurants: Galazio serves organic Cretan dishes using ingredients from the hotel's botanical gardens, while Thalassa provides beachfront dining. Recreational facilities include a spa with a heated indoor pool, hamam, and sauna, plus a tennis court, padel court, and fully equipped gym. Located in Platanias, the resort is 1 km from Paralia Platanias beach and 3 km from Agia Marina Beach. A private taxi transfer from Chania Airport (30 km away) is included with certain suites. Minoa Palace Resort provides family-friendly options such as interconnected rooms and baby cots upon request.

Pros

Certain suites include private taxi transfers from Chania Airport

Organic produce from on-site botanical gardens used in restaurant dishes

Multiple swimming options including private pools and a beachfront location

Spa facilities feature a heated indoor pool, hamam, and sauna

Recreational activities include tennis, padel, and organized bike tours

Cons

The resort's multiple buildings may require longer walks between facilities

Some rooms have inland or garden views rather than sea views