Marin HotelvsMinos Beach Art Hotel

Minos Beach Art hotel and Marin Dream Hotel are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Minos Beach Art hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Marin Dream Hotel. Minos Beach Art hotel ranks #24 in Crete with approval from 3 publications such as Oyster, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.

Marin Hotel
7/10
Epimenidou 46, Heraklion, Crete 71202, Greece
From $42/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Sleek, contemporary decor and furnishings in the public spaces and guest rooms make this perch just above the harbor especially soothing and restful."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Marin Dream's port setting, away from the sometimes frenetic heart of the city, is its first plus." Full review
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The larger rooms are those higher up; they also have the better views and get less noise.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Although primarily a business hotel, the Marin Dream also scores with leisure travellers thanks to its great location overlooking the harbour and the fortress." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Marin Hotel caters well to business and leisure guests alike. With its modern rooms, business facilities, central location, and proximity to both the port and city center, it's ideal for..."
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Minos Beach Art Hotel
8/10
Agios Nikolaos, Crete Gr-72 100, Greece
From $151/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Whitewashed and filled with artwork, The Minos Beach Art hotel is an eye-catching upscale property on Mirabello Bay, a 15-minute walk from Agios Nikolaos." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"In a superb location just out of town, this classy resort is a veritable art gallery, with sculptures from leading Greek and foreign artists adorning the grounds right down to the beach." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A cluster of low-rise bungalows surrounded by gardens strewn with artwork at the edge of Mirabello Bay." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Situation is the strong point of this small-scale comfortable rather than luxurious five-star resort buried in lush greenery and dotted with artwork." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"The rooms and suites in the main building are a good start, with their sedate sea views and private patios. Meanwhile the freestanding bungalows get you closer to the water’s edge" Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"With two whole kilometres of Crete coastline to call its own, Minos Beach Art Hotel is an alfresco art gallery the Minotaur would’ve loved getting lost in. Along with its sandy private..." Full review
Tablet Tablet
19.6
"This stretch of Cretan coastline, heading north out of the town of Agios Nikolaos all the way up to Elounda, is home to more than a few hotels. And while Minos Beach Art Hotel isn’t the..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"As its name suggests, the Minos Beach Art Hotel experience revolves around art. One of Crete’s pioneering luxury hotels, it was also among Greece’s first to embrace the concept of an “art..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"An art-led, low-rise classic on Mirabello Bay where sculpture walks, bungalow privacy, and old-school Cretan polish line up exactly right"
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"As its name suggests, this charming hotel—with its manicured lawns, plant-strewn alleys spiked with sculptures and artworks, and trio of restaurants from chefs Poppy Kourkoutaki and..."
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