Minos Palace, Hotel & Suites
Minos Palace is a 5-star hotel in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, and one of the first luxury hotels built in the area. It has played an important role in the tourism development of the region and continues to contribute to the local hospitality industry. As a long-standing client of our construction company in Agios Nikolaos Crete, Minos Palace has worked with Zervos Consulting Engineers on an ongoing basis to continuously upgrade and improve its facilities.
The upgrading of tourism standards worldwide has motivated Minos Palace to invest each year in a series of structural and aesthetic improvements, delivered by our building company in Crete. The hotel consists of 148 luxury rooms, bungalows and suites with private pools, maintaining a discreet and refined presence within the landscape. Each annual renovation gives the overall structure a sense of renewal and luxury comfort.
The excellent cooperation between our office and Minos Palace Hotel — covering building permits in Crete, structural analysis and design, and construction supervision — continues to this day, with our team improving the hotel's structure and facilities every year.
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- A wide view of the newly constructed central infinity pool deck at Minos Palace, featuring integrated submerged lounge platforms and sea views.
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- Before and after progression showing the structural transformation from the original resort layout to the modernized infinity pool complex.
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- Engineering progress from initial concrete slab casting and structural reinforcement to the finished waterfront lounge deck.
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- Custom structural concrete planter boxes integrated directly into the pool basin, holding palm trees amidst reflective water features.
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- Heavy-timber pergola installation providing wide shaded lounge space across the main wooden deck.
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- Extensive wooden deck construction connecting the resort’s interior communal spaces to the main outdoor pool deck.
The main pool has been replaced with a new infinity pool of 500m², a signature construction project delivered by our building company in Crete. The materials and textures used, combined with the landscaping around the pool — including plantings and timber panelling — create a uniquely luxurious atmosphere for guests.
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- Minos Palace Hotel & Suites – construction and structural design by our building company in Crete
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- Modern linear shared pools built along the sloping terrain of the peninsula, providing unobstructed views of the bay.
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- Clean geometric pool edge detail situated along the perimeter of the resort grounds overlooking the open sea.
The communal pools at the lowest level have been replaced with new ones, designed and built by our construction company in Agios Nikolaos Crete. Their curved shape creates a distinctive relaxation area that enhances the overall guest experience.
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- Evolution of the guest suite block, showing ground excavation transitioning into luxury swim-up pool patios.
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- Substructure excavation works along the room facades to prepare for private swim-up pool basins and retaining walls.
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- Concrete shuttering and structural rebar layout for the creation of multiple private suite plunge pools.
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- Heavy steel reinforcement cage installation designed to jacket existing columns and increase load capacity for spatial redesigns.
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- Overview of the structural transformation, from raw concrete formwork to modern earth-toned luxury suites.
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- The final execution of the swim-up suite patio, showcasing micro-cement finishes, arched architecture, and integrated pool basins.
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- Directly overhead view highlighting the precise masonry coping, submerged steps, and clear pool hydraulics.
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- Indoor spatial layout showcasing seamless plaster walls, low-profile lighting, and architectural archways.
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- Seamless connection between the open-plan interior lounge and the outdoor swim-up pool deck.
The annual addition of new rooms and renovation of existing suites, managed by our building company in Crete, ensures guests enjoy a consistently high standard of luxury accommodation.
Every year, the renovation of communal areas, restaurants and staff facilities — supervised by Zervos Consulting Engineers, construction company in Crete — delivers a renewed experience for both guests and hotel staff.
