MINOS BEACH ART HOTEL, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS, Agios Nikolaos (Crete)

Minos Beach Art Hotel, A Member Of Design Hotels - A 5-star waterfront resort with private pool villas, contemporary art installations, and Cretan fine dining

This 5-star property offers 125 bungalows and villas with private pools, featuring minimalist interiors, sea or garden views, and direct sea access from waterfront units. The hotel's culinary team led by Executive Chef Poppy Kourkoutaki serves Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine at multiple restaurants, including La Bouillabaisse and Terpsis, using locally sourced ingredients. The grounds display works by contemporary artists like Magdalena Abakanowicz and Costas Tsoclis, alongside the underwater sculptural installation 'Lost Ears of Agios Nikolaos'. Located 1.5 km from Agios Nikolaos port and 2 km from the Archaeological Museum, Minos Beach Art Hotel provides a gym, pool, and Aegeo Spa facilities. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Minos Beach Art Hotel.

Pros

Private pool villas with direct sea access and reserved sunbeds

On-site contemporary art collection featuring works by internationally recognized artists

Multiple dining venues focusing on locally sourced Cretan ingredients and traditional recipes

Waterfront location on Mirabello Bay with a 2.5 km coastline

Cons

The hotel's secluded waterfront location requires transportation to reach Agios Nikolaos town center

No casino or large-scale entertainment facilities on property