Overview
A showstoppingly chic and pleasingly private Cretan retreat, you could be forgiven for assuming Minos Beach Art Hotel is a gorgeous adults only getaway, but thankfully, we know better. Seamlessly blending art with nature, an intimate cluster of sleek villas and bungalows hug the shore, sharing exclusive access to two tranquil private beaches just steps away. Unexpected thoughtful family touches go well beyond the basic cots and highchairs, extending to bottle sterilisers, baby baths and pool safety gates. Plus, babysitters can be arranged upon request and chefs will happily whip up baby friendly fare on demand, alongside ingenious gourmet Cretan dishes at the three stunning on site restaurants. An under the radar spot specialising in refined relaxation, take a wander through the sprawling Sculpture Garden brimming with contemporary art, before rejuvenating body & mind at the Ananea Spa, on the tennis court or in daily morning yoga sessions
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Flight
3 hours 30 mins from Gatwick to Heraklion airport
Transfer
Approximately a 50 minute drive from Heraklion airport – hire cars can be arranged by the hotel, with age appropriate car & booster seats for babies and children
Best time to visit
Minos Beach Art Hotel warmly welcomes guests from the beginning of April through to the end of October, allowing visitors to savour the distinct beauty of each sun-kissed Cretan season. With Spring comes vibrant blooms, while Summer offers blissful beach days and Autumn promises tranquil exploration
Favourite room
The Beachfront Bungalows at Minos Beach Art Hotel are conveniently located just steps away from sandy shores, meaning getting to the beach with tiny tots in tow couldn’t be easier
For families seeking extra privacy, each villa (whether 1, 2 or 3 bed) has its own private pool, offering an indulgent alternative to the sea
Travelling with teens? Here the Two Bedroom Villas really come into their own, split across two floors ensuring everyone has their own space for added comfort
Nearby
Agios Nikolaos is just a 15 minute walk away – a well developed resort town with plenty of shops and eateries for all your essentials (and not so essentials, too)
Price
From £200 p/night in low season and £370 p/night in high season on a B&B basis
Villas with private pools start from £600 p/night in low season
Meet the family...
Ashley
Parent to Tiny Traveller aged 1
The hotel was seriously stylish with pieces of art scattered around. The staff were always extremely helpful and accommodating of us and our baby son. We loved it as it was somewhere we would have chosen for a luxury holiday pre-baby but it also worked so well for us a family!
Worth waking the baby for
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Cooking classes
At Minos Beach Art Hotel, the kitchens are filled with the aromas of wild Cretan herbs alongside unrivalled local produce from olive oil to cheese. Enjoy some hands on family fun courtesy of a cooking class with the hotel’s ingenious chef
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Candia Park Village
Sister hotel Candia Park Village hosts an awesome Kids Club where tiny travellers aged 4+ can enjoy endless activities while mum and dad indulge in the resorts beach, pools and restaurants (under 4s are welcomed too, with adult supervision)
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Yellow semi submarine trip
Yellow semi submarine trips (putting glass bottom boats to shame!) regularly depart from the port in Agios Nikolaos, showcasing Crete’s fascinating underwater wonderland
