Minos Beach Art Hotel Greece
Minos Beach Art Hotel
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
Greece
www.minosbeach.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
bluegr Hotels & Resorts
Shareholders
bluegr Hotels & Resorts owned by Mrs Gina Mamidakis
Date of Creation
1963
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Stratos Patsakis is the General Manager of Minos Beach art hotel, Active member of EHMA European Hotel Managers Association with over 25 years of Luxury Hospitality experience. Graduated from IHTTI Hotel Management school in Switzerland with a Hospitality Management Diploma. Member of La Chaine des Rotisseurs – Maitre Hotelier, Bailliage of Greece and holds a WSET Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 Award in wine and spirits and a WSET Modern Sommelier certificate.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stratospatsakis/
Hotel Positioning
5 star luxury hotel, member of Design Hotels (as from January 2021), member of Marriott Bonvoy (as from 2023)
Development Strategy
bluegr Hotels & Resorts is an innovative company aiming for excellence inspiring the generations to come.
Values: Ethics, integrity, credibility, modesty, social concern, sense of esthetic, innovation.
“ We are committed to delight our customers with unique products and services in a personal, friendly and warm environment! ”
Our Goals
• Wise Governance and Effective Board of Directors
• Financial Sustainability and Profitability
• Devoted & Delighted Guests
• Proud and Enthusiastic employees
• Social and Environmental Responsibility
• Our golden principles
Minos Beach Art Hotel
History & Story
In the early 1960s, French film director Jules Dassin chose Agios Nikolaos as the location for his famous movie ‘He Who Must Die’, sparking off international awareness of the town and the development of today’s modern tourism. Soon after, a stretch of coastline on the edge of the town, occupied only by a handful of fishermen’s cottages and an old police barracks, caught the eye of hotel developer Eleni Nakou. Together with Elias Sotirochos and other partners, she built the Minos Beach Hotel, the first hotel in the area, opening in 1963 to instant success. Minos Beach was bought by Mr. Georgios Mamidakis in the early 1970’s and became Minos Beach art hotel in 1988 with the introduction of several Greek and international artworks in the hotel grounds during the inaugural G&A Mamidakis Foundation’s Art Symposiums.
Date Renewal
As from 2018
Main Strengths, Special Touch
First luxury hotel in Crete / 2.5km Coastline hotel / Waterfront private rooms/ villas with private pool /Two Private beach locations / Art hotel – Sculpture Garden with more than 55 unique art installations from artist all over the world / Authentic Cretan Cuisine – More than 90% local products /Sustainability Actions ( environment , local community , culture and art ) /Luxurious ( barefoot holidays ) /Authentic Local experiences /Aromatic gardens throughout the hotel / private dining / outdoor fresh-water pool / wellness center / fine dining restaurant by the water’s edge with degustation menu / traditional kafenio with live Cretan music / Accessibility rooms / diving center
Mind & soul ( Yoga Sessions by the water’s edge, Tennis, Personal Training, Cycling )
Floating Breakfast / Private Dining / Wine Master Class / Degustation Dinners / Blue Bikes / Live Music
Environmental Activities : Recycling Program, Tree Planning , Support Local Animal Shelters, Beach & Coast Cleaning
Location
Crete offers so much more than luxury holidays. Crete is an island where myths come alive, where tradition and culture go hand in hand, where the earth is adorned with an abundance of natural beauties, stretches of golden sand, gorges and rivers, mountains and plains. A land where customs and festivals reawaken former glories, where seasons unfold with the finest aromas and flavours that the Cretan cuisine has to offer, where the wonders of centuries, hidden or revealed, begin to unfold before your eyes.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Cretan Nature : Discover the beauty and unique diversity of Crete (Richtis Gorge, Lasithi Plateau Diktaean Cave, Kritsa & Kroustas Forest, Aromatic Gardens )
• Art and Culture : From ancient history to modern art : Palace of Knossos, The island of Spinalonga, Toplou Monastery, open-air art museum of Minos Beach art, Mythology Class )
• Auhentic Crete : Live the Cretan experience ( Minoan Cooking, Wine Tour, Meet the Locals, Women in action,
• Inspired by the Sea ( Sailing Trips, Chrysi Island, Underwater Treasures, Explore Mirabello bay
Fun Facts
Mind & soul ( Yoga Sessions, Tennis, Personal Training, Cycling )
Floating Breakfast / Private Dining / Wine Master Class / Degustation Dinners / Blue Bikes
Environmental Activities : Recycling Program, Tree Planning , Support Local Animal Shelters, Beach & Coast Cleaning
Children’s Corner
There is no kids club at Minos Beach Art – Therefore we can provide below on request basis :
baby cot- high chair – babysitting upon request
Also below activities on request ( extra charge ) :
Finding Nemo / The Cretan Way
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of rooms, bungalows & suites: 110
• 7 * Seaview Bungalow – 26m2
• 10 * Seaview Room Main Building – 35m2
• 11 * Seafront Bungalow – 26m2
• 5* Annex Waterfront Bungalow with Kitchenette – 35m2
• 2 * One Bedroom Seaview Suite Main Building – 55m2
• 6* Nature Junior Suite Main Building – 40m2
• 9* Nature Superior Bungalow – 40m2
• 7 * Nature Superior Bungalow with Private Garden – 40m2
• 10* Waterfront Bungalow – 26m2
• 16* Superior Seafront Bungalow – 40m2
• 25 * Superior Waterfront Bungalow – 40 m2
Amenities for all above rooms: Individual Air Condition – Coffee & Tea Facilities – Satellite Flat Screen TV – Private Balcony or Terrace – Mini Bar – Beach Towels – Daily Twice Maid Service – Hair Dryer – Bathrobes and slippers – Safe – Wireless Internet (free of charge) -welcome fruit plater – water – bottle of wine
• Number of Villas & bungalows with private pool: 15
• 7 * Superior Seafront Bungalow with Private Pool – 40m2
• 3 * One Bedroom Seafront Villa with Private Pool – 55m2
• 3 * Two Bedroom Seaview Villa with Private Pool – 80m2
• 3 * Two Bedroom Seafront Villa with Private Pool – 75m2
• 1 * Three Bedroom Waterfront Villa with Private Pool – 100m2
Amenities for all above rooms: Individual Air Condition – Coffee & Tea Facilities – Satellite Flat Screen TV – Private Balcony or Terrace – Mini Bar – Beach Towels – Daily Twice Maid Service – Hair Dryer – Bathrobes and slippers – Safe – Wireless Internet (free of charge – welcome fruit plater – water – bottle of wine
Notes: Some of the villas and bungalows offer KNX System (energy eco-friendly ) and lighting scenarios.
Restaurants & Bars
La Bouillabaisse Mediterranean restaurant – Fine Dining – Modern Greek Degustation # 30 seats exterior only
Terpsis Traditional Cretan Restaurant – Cretan gastronomy – Al fresco dining – #70 exterior | #40 interior seats
Bacchus Restaurant – Cretan and Greek Cuisine – # 66 interior | #154 exterior seats – buffet
Adeste Kafeneion – Traditional Cretan coffee shop – traditional Cretan meze
– Bars, lounges
La Cave de la Bouillabaisse – Contemporary Seafront Wine Bar – extensive wine list of Cretan, Greek and International wines.
Dionyssos Lounge Bar – Cocktail Lounge Bar -Modern Greek Bites
Pure Lounge Bar – Cretan and Greek finger food – # 60 bar area | Sunloungers– a la carte
Ibiscus Pool Bar- Poolside Bar – healthy refreshments & food menu
Wellness
• One freshwater swimming pool / 2 private beaches / Ananea Wellness by Aegeo Spas / tennis court / gym / yoga sessions
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Classroom Set Up max 40 pax
• Theatre set up max 80 pax
Technical Assistance /Podium / lectern / Panel / Video projector and Screen/ Flip charts /Video TV/screen / PC & Printer / Wi-fi internet connection / Air Condition / Note pads & pens / Mineral Water
Extra Notable Features
• Wine tasting, water sports
• Diving
• Open Art Air Museum
• Tennis
• Cycling
Extra Notable Features
• 2020 TUV Hellas – Safe Restart 2020 La Bouillabaisse – Greek Cuisine Awards 2019
• World Luxury Hotel Awards – Luxury Art Hotel 2019
• Holiday Check Certificate 2019
• Greek Breakfast – Certification
• Booking.com 2018 Award of Excellence
2017
• Cosmocert Certificate Local Production System 2017
• HCCAP- Tuv Nord Cerification 2017
Number of employees
140