The island paradise of Crete is home The Minos Palace Hotel, located in the popular resort of Agios Nikolaos with breathtaking views of Mirabello Bay and set on a shingle beach. The 5-star Minos Palace offers 148 inviting rooms and suites, consisting of 97 sea view rooms, 14 suites with sea view and 23 suites sharing a swimming pool. Couples and families can enjoy great dining, organised entertainment, spa and gym facilities, sports and water sports and fun at the private beach. For a terrific holiday and a good base from which to explore the delights of Crete, book into the stylish Minos Palace Hotel and relax and unwind in comfort. Getting to the hotel: Heraklion International Airport serves. Local tips: Located 2.5km from the centre of cosmopolitan Agios Nikolaos. Local attractions include the Palace of Knossos, Elounda and the island of Spinalonga, Lasithi Plateau, Chrissi Island and Vai, famous for its palm forest located right on the beach. Due to the location and layout of this property it is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or guests with walking difficulties. FACILITIES:Food, drink and entertainment: Half Board accommodation with a main buffet restaurant for breakfast and dinner offering vegetarian and diabetic choices on request, an a la carte tavern by the beach. The hotel organises two themed evenings per week, Cretan, Gala, fish side and Sun side evenings running on a 2 week rotation. There is a friendly lobby bar, live piano music and entertainment in the evening and waiter service at the pool, and TV room. Smart dress (not formal) is always required for dinner in all restaurants (no short trousers for men). FB plus supplement includes: During meals (lunch and dinner) beers, local bottled wine, soft drinks and water. Sport, games and activities: Main swimming pool with seawater, large sun terraces furnished with sun beds and parasols, private beach, parasols, sun beds and beach towels around the pool and the beach, two hard surface tennis courts free of charge upon availability, table tennis and Gym free of charge, SPA including sauna, massage & beauty therapies with charge, and games room with billiards. A variety of water sports including scuba diving (with charge) yacht & sailing cruises, taxi boat to Aghios Nikolaos, banana ride, water ski, ski lessons, pedalo, canoe, wave runner jet ski, u-tube, tubes ride, etc. For the kids: There are children's meals available, along with highchairs and baby cots. Babysitting on request with charge. Additional: 24-hour Reception Services, housekeeping, currency exchange, internet corner with charge, free WiFi internet available throughout the hotel, hairdresser by appointment with charge, laundry and ironing service, car rental and parking area. Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, fruit & flowers upon arrival. Honeymoon turndown service. Wedding package upon request.