Minos Palace Resort — aerial view of the private peninsula

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Minos Palace Resort

Best for

Longevity · Adults-only · Sea-view sanctuary

Typical stay

Recommended 1 night

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Expert verdict

5.0/ 5 · Victoire's rating

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Best rate

Best available prices: same rates as on Minos Palace Resort website, with complimentary amenities, and an independent expert advisor making sure your experience is perfect.

Exclusive amenities

  • Adults-only 5-star sanctuary on a private peninsula
  • 360° panoramic sea views
  • Nao Longevity Hub (two-floor wellbeing centre)
  • One private blue flag-awarded beach
  • Outdoor freshwater infinity pool
  • 2 restaurants & 2 lounge bars
  • Private dining
  • Organic herbal garden & vegetable garden
  • Wine library
  • Diving & watersports centre
  • Indoor & outdoor gym
  • One tennis court
  • Blue bikes & electric bikes
  • Weekly recreational programme
  • Secluded sunloungers with panoramic sea view
  • Accessible rooms
  • Authentic local experiences
  • Hosting intimate ceremonies & celebrations

Minos Palace Resort is a 5-star adults-only sanctuary set on its own private peninsula between the town of Agios Nikolaos and the village of Elounda, on the north-east coast of Crete. Resembling an island within an island, it offers 360° sea views, a private blue flag-awarded beach and an outdoor freshwater infinity pool.

At its heart lies Nao, the Longevity Hub — where innovative, science-led wellbeing and a unique landscape come together to create a transformative journey. Two restaurants and two lounge bars, private dining, organic herbal and vegetable gardens, a wine library and a full watersports and diving centre complete an experience built around conscious living and mindful eating.

Nao — from the ancient Greek meaning "to flow" — is a longevity hub built on the Nao Method: an ultra-personalised, evidence-based approach that draws on the latest findings in longevity science. By harnessing each guest's unique biochemical, genetic and cellular makeup, it aims to slow — and potentially reverse — the ageing process, extending both lifespan and healthspan.

The method rests on five core pillars — Nutrition, Sleep, Movement, Self-Mastery, and Connection & Purpose — which together address the 14 hallmarks of ageing. Every journey combines state-of-the-art prognostics and biometrics (DNA testing, metabolic and VO2 Max analysis, biological age, HRV, body composition) with an ultra-personalised treatment plan and take-home interventions that continue beyond the stay.

The two-floor hub houses 8 single treatment rooms, 2 consultation rooms, a Brain Gym, 3 touchless therapy rooms (photobiomodulation bed, vibroacoustics lounger, cryo chamber), an infrared sauna, hot & cold plunge pools, a vitality pool, an emotional shower tunnel, and indoor/outdoor relaxation and meditation areas. Nao operates 09:00–19:00 daily.

Wellbeing is integral to the dining concept: seasonal, restorative ingredients transformed into nourishing dishes, served in a natural setting surrounded by sea. On Nao programmes, breakfast, lunch and dinner follow a custom full-board meal plan set by the nutritionist.

Amar Restaurant — a beachside escape blending traditional Mediterranean recipes with modern culinary creativity. Mom Restaurant — an indoor-outdoor, all-day space where conscious living meets the science of wellbeing, with à la carte and buffet options. Nama Pool Bar — cocktails curated by Baba au Rum (ranked among The World's 50 Best Bars). Mosa Beach Bar — cocktails and mocktails against an ocean backdrop. Private dining is available, from secluded beachfront dinners to garden settings.

At a glance: 101 rooms, 12 suites and 9 bungalows, of which 28 suites have a private pool — 150 keys in total across 13 accommodation categories. Room categories range from 30 sqm Zen rooms and beachfront bungalows to 38–61 sqm suites, several with private freshwater pools, lagoon or waterfall features.

Resort facilities include the Nao Longevity Hub, two restaurants and two lounge bars, private dining, a private blue flag beach, an outdoor freshwater infinity pool, organic herbal and vegetable gardens, a wine library, a diving and watersports centre, indoor and outdoor gyms, a tennis court, blue and electric bikes, and a weekly recreational programme. Accessible rooms are available in the Zen Double Room and Zen Sea View Room categories.

Programs

1-Day Discover — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

1-Day Discover

Length flexible · €1,200

An entry-level programme that dives into the factors shaping your health and vitality, with a focus on all four pillars of the Nao Method — a strong foundation for long-term wellbeing.

3-Day Transform — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

3-Day Transform

Length flexible · €2,270

A three-day experience combining advanced diagnostics, targeted therapies and tailored guidance to set you on the path to sustainable health and longevity.

5-Day Self-Optimise — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

5-Day Self-Optimise

Length flexible · €3,200

A 360-degree, five-day programme crafted to fine-tune your wellbeing with precise insights into your physiology and a deeply personalised plan to sustain optimal health.

7-Day Self-Master — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

7-Day Self-Master

Length flexible · €4,650

A focused seven-day programme pairing in-depth evaluation with personalised interventions and epigenetic insight into your ageing process, with practical tools to continue beyond your stay.

10-Day Personalised Programme — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

10-Day Personalised Programme

Length flexible · €6,540

A comprehensive ten-day programme using advanced diagnostics and personalised interventions to optimise health and performance, with epigenetic insight and take-home tools for lasting wellbeing.

14-Day Personalised Programme — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

14-Day Personalised Programme

Length flexible · €8,000

The pinnacle of the Nao Method — a fourteen-day immersion designed to transform health, mindset and lifestyle at the deepest level and lay the foundation for a lifelong journey of peak health and longevity.

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Add-ons

Optional modules that enhance a program. Each is booked in addition to a main program above — not on its own.

Anti-Inflammation — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

Add-on

Anti-Inflammation

+ €335

Designed to reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery, restore energy levels and support overall vitality.

Prognostics & Biometrics — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

Add-on

Prognostics & Biometrics

+ €410

A comprehensive health assessment combining advanced biometric testing with a personalised consultation to establish a clear baseline of the guest's current health and longevity profile.

Skin Renewal — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

Add-on

Skin Renewal

+ €480

An advanced skin longevity experience combining evidence-based skincare treatments and technologies to improve skin health, hydration and radiance.

Stress Recovery — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

Add-on

Stress Recovery

+ €535

Designed to regulate the nervous system, reduce stress and promote mental and physical resilience.

Optimized Fitness — Nao Longevity Hub, Minos Palace Resort

Add-on

Optimized Fitness

+ €535

A science-led package focusing on fitness optimisation, physical performance, recovery and resilience.

Rooms & suites

Waterfall Suite with Private Pool — Minos Palace Resort

Waterfall Suite with Private Pool

61 sqm · Double occupancy

61 sqm suite — the largest category — with a private freshwater pool and waterfall feature.

Infinity Lagoon Suite with Private Pool — Minos Palace Resort

Infinity Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

38 sqm · Double occupancy

38 sqm suite with a private freshwater pool and lagoon infinity-pool access.

Sunset Suite with Private Pool — Minos Palace Resort

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

38 sqm · Double occupancy

38 sqm suite with a private freshwater pool and sunset views.

Infinity Blue Suite — Minos Palace Resort

Infinity Blue Suite

46 sqm · Double occupancy

46 sqm sea-view suite with a walk-in closet and living area.

Zen Sea View Suite with Private Garden — Minos Palace Resort

Zen Sea View Suite with Private Garden

38 sqm · Double occupancy

38 sqm sea-view suite with a private garden.

Zen Sea View Suite — Minos Palace Resort

Zen Sea View Suite

46 sqm · Sleeps 4

46 sqm sea-view suite with a separate living room, for up to 4 guests.

Zen Beachfront Bungalow — Minos Palace Resort

Zen Beachfront Bungalow

30 sqm · Double occupancy

30 sqm beachfront bungalow with a living area.

Infinity Blue Room with Private Sundeck — Minos Palace Resort

Infinity Blue Room with Private Sundeck

30 sqm · Double occupancy

30 sqm sea-view room with a private sundeck.

Infinity Blue Room — Minos Palace Resort

Infinity Blue Room

30 sqm · Double occupancy

30 sqm sea-view room.

Sunset Sea View Room — Minos Palace Resort

Sunset Sea View Room

30 sqm · Double occupancy

30 sqm room facing the sunset over the sea.

Sunrise Sea View Room — Minos Palace Resort

Sunrise Sea View Room

30 sqm · Double occupancy

30 sqm room facing the sunrise over the sea.

Zen Sea View Room — Minos Palace Resort

Zen Sea View Room

30 sqm · Double occupancy

30 sqm sea-view room with a balcony sitting area. Accessible rooms available in this category.

Zen Double Room — Minos Palace Resort

Zen Double Room

30 sqm · Double occupancy

30 sqm room with a balcony sitting area. Accessible rooms available in this category.

Know before you arrive

Languages spoken

On request

Minimum stay

Provided upon request

Booking policy

Accommodation booking and cancellation terms depend on the rate plan selected (Flexible or Non-refundable). Nao treatments: advance booking recommended; 24-hour cancellation notice required.

Cancellation policy

Accommodation: per the chosen rate plan (Flexible or Non-refundable). Nao treatments/programmes: cancellations or rescheduling with less than 24 hours' notice incur a 50% charge; no-shows are charged 100%.

Kids policy

Adults-only resort.

Pets policy

Provided upon request

Payment & terms

Payment link will be sent by Minos Palace Resort after availability is confirmed.

We do not collect your card details: when you book with Serenity Ways, you pay the hotel directly.

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