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Reviews of KING MINOS RETREAT Resort & Spa 5 stars

Limenas, Hersonissos, Hersonissos, 70014, Greece

#96 of 311 hotels in Hersonissos

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 40 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    10
    Stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Signature Suite Sea View Hot Tub
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private pool with the room Good location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    One of the finest hotels in Crete 2023!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Petite Suite Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being super critical (really not a problem); I personally didn’t like the coffee served at breakfast & I felt there maybe could have been 1 or 2 more staff working at breakfast.

    The hotel was immaculate, bedrooms all seemed spacious with comfy beds. I particularly liked the room with its private pool, all of the facilities were modern & well thought out. The health suite smelt beautiful & the staff were very good at welcoming you & making you relaxed with a variety of treatments. The hotels customer service representative would always do what she said, nothing was ever a problem. That being said the entire hotel team were super friendly. One other thing to point out is that the hotel is child friendly, & for a hotel of this calibre it is quite rare!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    fantastic place with great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View and Private Pool
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been good to have a little more information about what was included in the stay. We were told that the spa was run wellness centre was ran independently but we weren’t told that the pool, steam room & sauna were all included in our room bookings

    It was lovely! faculties we’re great and staff were really nice!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    Excellent stay, friendly staff, delicious cuisine.
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Garden View and Private Pool
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect, clean, radiant

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Petite Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lunch finishes too early.

    There's plenty to shout about, spacious room, buffet offerings were great, friendly and helpful staff, very clean. In particular, I was impressed by the poolside Sax entertainment, especially as he took requests. The poolside watermelon was also a hit too! Lastly, I ended my trip with a spa experience that didn't let me down. Just what I needed before the new season.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    10
    Outstanding! Hotel was stunning, cleanliness was top tier & staff couldn’t be more helpful! It exceeded all expectat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! We were nervous due to lack of reviews as it was a fairly newly opened hotel but we had no need to worry. Highly recommend! The decor was very upmarket & staff very attentive

    The hotel was brand new, very high standard of cleanliness & staff could not do enough for us. Everything we needed was so easy & available

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Great stay! Excellent staff and great relaxed vibe, also no need to reserve sun beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The spa permitted small children in the pool area which meant their screaming and noise distracted from the relaxing atmosphere. Not all rooms get the sun during the day so the sun loungers on the balcony are in the shade.

    Great vibe at the pool, and the spa treatments were excellent

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    I wish we could stay longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None.

    Everything was just perfect.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Great hotel, would definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room with Garden View and Private Pool
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful hotel, very clean and modern and the spa was lovely

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Be mindful of location of the rooms. A lot of rooms are next to paths people walk by, that reduces the privacy. Initially we were given a different room, an "upgrade". While room was bigger and it had pool not jacuzzi, we specifically did not want this room as it had no privacy. Sitting in pool would be close by feet where people walk by. Cant change in rooms with curtains open = cant really have the sea view. Also we booked a room that looks like its on upper floors with nice sea-view. Choices we were offered where not great, did not have the privacy level (again, first floors next to pathway). Took multiple talks to get something close to what we ordered. So that overall feels like false-advertisement. They should separate good view rooms from rest. We both did not drink alcohols. Regular sodas were available in all-inclusive, but non alcoholic cocktails choices were limited, only 6. Other cocktails that can be done in non-alcoholic way (e.g. Mojito) were not on list. When asked for it, we failed most of times when we got respond, that they cannot make non alcoholic mojito. One of servers said thats not a problem and we managed to get it. If this is 5 star hotel - that should not be an issue, there should be plenty of choices.

    Overall experience was nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. I did order flower bouquet to surprise my wife during anniversary's and they prepared it, delivered it at right time. Wife was happy :) We were on all-inclusive. Food choices were plenty - meat, fish, slightly less if your vegan. But it did become repetitive while staying there for 1 week and mostly eating in. I would suggest hotel to get more local cosine. If you want to take bed by the pool, its best to be there by 10:00, otherwise in sunny day it gets taken. We were in early october - it was not that sunny. Be aware, that pools are not heated and they felt too cold. But might be just us, as other people where swimming.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Lovely!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay in king minos was wonderful. We had high expectations and they were definitely met and even better. Definitely a hotel we would recommend and definitely a hotel we will return to. Food was good, service was really very good. Rooms to dream of.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    A nice place forcouple
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Cosy atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, delicious food. The pool very clean, the music very good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    Excellent hotel with fantastic facilities. Food is some of the best I have experienced in a hotel buffet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    patio was a bit small for sun loungers and a table.

    Well specified and modern decor. High spec facilities. Pool on patio was brilliant.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    9.0
    Fun and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Garden View and Private Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needed more vegan and vegetarian options

    Very nice and designed. Big pool and pool area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food at the a la carts restaurant.

    Pool and in room jacuzzi

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was just right

    The decor, the ambience the interior, the facilities, the staff, the food, the location everything

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the stuff were a bit arrogant and rude. We asked for a bottle of water during our dinner and the waitress said us with a strange tone that normally we have to pay for our bottle ( we didn't have any objection of course ) but she would fill our grasses so as not to pay like she was doing us a favor. We didn't find that very polite .

    Our room, the facilities, the food and most of the stuff were absolutely amazing. The location was very close to the center and the beach . I would happily visiting the hotel again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel but some improvements to make the stay better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffet food wasn’t great, would have been good if all restaurants were a la carte considering the price paid for the hotel. Allergy information should have been provided with the dish labels rather than having to speak with a chef / member of staff as this made the buffet a non relaxing experience. Drinks service in the buffet restaurant was slow - by the time our drinks came we’d finished our meal. Would be good if someone showed you to your table so they could take a drinks order straight away - you are able to walk in & choose a table so sometimes no one notices you for a long period of time. Some staff members weren’t very friendly or accommodating (some pool bar staff). Disconnect / lack of communication between staff members which impacted the service (possibly because the hotel has just reopened but needs to be fixed). Hersonissos is a very large touristy town so okay if you don’t plan to leave the hotel but definitely not the nicest area of Crete for a relaxing Greek experience.

    Really nice hotel, really liked the pool & the evening entertainment (very classy entertainment, not cheesy). Pool snacks / lunch menu was really nice (extra fee but worth it). Room was nice & clean, good facilities in the room.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room for Single Use
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really loved the team in the whole hotel. Very lovely people that make you feel like you are at home. Thank you very much for a perfect birthday vacay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    Everything was top quality!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was incredibly polite and helpful. The food was amazing! The whole establishment is exquisite!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was a let down, not a very good selection or variety each day. Couples using their own speakers by the pool and smoking weed around the pool where there are kids.

    Staff are very friendly and attentive. Property and facilities are brand new It was clean and well kept.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    6.0
    Very sad that we wouldn't return due to the quality of some guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room for Single Use
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The hotel were obviously desperate to fill the rooms and spoiled a great offering by selling rooms to budget holiday companies who were offering the same rooms to questionable guests for much much less than the price we paid

    The breakfast was very good as was the a la carte restaurant and the location. The pool area was fantastic and all of the staff, with the exception of one person on the reception desk, were lovely. Our overall stay was good but was spoiled somewhat by the quality of guests brought in by budget holiday companies and my daughters last night was completely ruined by the party in the next room which the very rude person on reception refused to get involved with several times, even after 1.00 AM

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room with Sea View and Private Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too quite not enough entertainment All inclusive should have included more snacking in area pool Food was also no great

    The private pool in the room The view and location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Great facilities, but you can see it’s a new hotel that needs to improve in food, service and prohibit smoking in the co
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most bothering was the smoking that is allowed in all areas especially the pool. Food was generally good in the buffet but the a la carte restaurant was bad (The dishes were overcooked or just not tasty) Part of the staff were unpleasant

    Beautiful place, great pool and outside area. Beautiful rooms. Pretty close to the beach and promenade Good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

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