Wonderful Hotel. Plenty of sunbeds for everyone, not many reserved early in morning. Don't take any notice of negative reviews regarding the spliting of the hotel by the road. Road bridge goes over to new part of hotel, which had the official opening on 29th August, infinity swimming pool at the new part is so beautiful. Sea can be a... more

We stayed at the Minoa Palace for a week in late august 2008, and had a great stay. The food (half board) was fantastic, and the overall service was good. We stayed in "old" building and had one of the "cheapest" rooms with a view of the parking lot. But this was not a problem, we had a nice terrace... more

Surprised by the number of negative reviews. We loved it. Slight problem with room cleaning when we wanted to put the kids to bed for a snooze in the afternoon, we kept clashing with the cleaners, but a quick word at reception and they ensured that our rooms were cleaned at specific times, and that was solved. We had two... more

It is the first time we did not book a grecotel. There is a big difference ! The staff is doing their job but that's all. We missed the personal attention given at the Grecotel's. Food was good. I think there is a managing problem there.We booked a room with private pool.The sheets on the bed were changed after 1... more

Having visited several Greek islands during the last 15 years, we had once again decided to visit Crete for a nice week of hiking and swimming. Thus, we went by the beginning of June 2008, and after spending a week in a well-known resort in the east of Crete we chose to come for the second week of our holidays... more

Second visit to Crete - after 15 years - and this time decided to push the boat out. Upgraded to a room in the recently-opened Imperial building where we had a water feature for outlook - beautiful. Really very impressed on arrival - and even moreso when we were shown to our room. Clearly, with it being only a matter... more

My girlfriend and I have just returned from the fantastic Minoa Palace in Plantanias. This hotel is totally worthy of its 5* status and never failed to impress us. The rooms were very nice, the hotel itself was fantastic. The Half Board basis was a real treat and we felt like the evening meals were like going out for a... more

Just returned from a weeks holiday at the minoa palace - two adults and two children(9&6) sharing a family room. Bit nervous taking the kids as thomson promote the hotel for couples but no problem! Plenty of kids around, hotel is child friendly.The pools are fantastic with a large, shallow kids pool next to the mini club which my little... more

Minoa Palace has become my home in friendly and beautiful Crete, Platanias, Hania. Me, my wife and daughter love the cicrcumstances in beloved Minoa Palace so we ve come here already five times starting Oct 2005. So every June and October are the months when we ll spend 1 week in the warmth and hospitality of Platanias; both months so... more