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title: "Minoa Palace Resort, Crete Island: 9.5/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "Minoa Palace Resort in Crete Island: rated 9.5 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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Resort · ★★★★★
# Minoa Palace Resort

Plataniás, Crete Island, Greece

9.5 ·  Exceptional 26 reviews ·  #12 #12 of 312 in Crete Island ·  7.6 Location score
## About Minoa Palace Resort

Minoa Palace Resort is a resort in Plataniás, Crete Island, Greece. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 26 reviews. Facilities include outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, gym. The nearest beach is 240 m away. The nearest airport, Chania International Airport (CHQ), is 23 km away.

- **Type:** Resort

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

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## Live prices around Minoa Palace Resort

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## How Minoa Palace Resort scores

Better rated than 96% of hotels in Crete Island

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **7.6**
-   Beach access **9.5**

Crete Island average

## Amenities

Outdoor poolRestaurantBarGym

### Pool & wellness

-   Outdoor pool
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   24-hour front desk
-   Laundry

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **53**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **22**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Platanias beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Chania International Airport (CHQ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">52 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sonio Super Market</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy</th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">890 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   WW2 Museum1.3 km
-   Pantou Fun Park1.7 km

## Weather in Crete Island

[Crete Island weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/greece/crete/irakleion/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [5-star hotels in Crete Island](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/crete-island/luxury/)
-   [Hotels with a pool in Crete Island](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/crete-island/pool/)
-   [Beach hotels in Crete Island](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/crete-island/beach/)
-   [Hotels with a gym in Crete Island](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/crete-island/gym/)

### Compare

## Compare Minoa Palace Resort with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/porto-platanias-beach-resort-spa-crete-island/) Resort ★★★★★ 1.3 km away
    
    8.2
-   [Thalassa Beach Resort & Spa (Adults Only)](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thalassa-beach-resort-spa-adults-only-crete-island/) Hotel ★★★★ 1.9 km away
    
    9.2
-   [Myrion Beach Resort & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/myrion-beach-resort-spa-crete-island/) Hotel ★★★★ 2.6 km away
    
    9.0
-   [Elia Agia Marina](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elia-agia-marina-crete-island/) Hotel ★★★★ 2.9 km away
    
    9.2
## Questions about Minoa Palace Resort

### How do guests rate Minoa Palace Resort?

Minoa Palace Resort has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 26 reviews, which is better than 96% of rated hotels in Crete Island.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Minoa Palace Resort?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Minoa Palace Resort include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Minoa Palace Resort have a pool?

Yes, Minoa Palace Resort has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).

### Is there parking at Minoa Palace Resort?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Minoa Palace Resort from the airport?

The nearest airport, Chania International Airport (CHQ), is 23 km away in a straight line.

### Is Minoa Palace Resort close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 240 m from the hotel.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Minoa Palace Resort?

Yes: Sonio Super Market, about 340 m away (6 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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