Minos Beach Art HotelvsOut of the Blue Resort & Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Minos Beach Art hotel ranks slightly higher than Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort. Minos Beach Art hotel comes in at #24 in Crete with accolades from 3 reviews such as Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Minos Beach Art Hotel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
Tablet
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Agios Nikolaos, Crete Gr-72 100, Greece
From $151/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
OysterUpscale
"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 "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 "A cluster of low-rise bungalows surrounded by gardens strewn with artwork at the edge of Mirabello Bay." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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 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 "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
Tablet19.6
"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 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 "An art-led, low-rise classic on Mirabello Bay where sculpture walks, bungalow privacy, and old-school Cretan polish line up exactly right"
Out of the Blue Resort & Spa Jetsetter Oyster
Agia Pelagia, Crete 71500, Greece
From $170/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "Five nights or more at a five-star resort on the coast of Crete with sandy beaches and gourmet dining - includes breakfast or half board." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort has a phenomenal list of on-site features, gorgeous grounds, and mostly beautiful common spaces." Full review
