The Terra Minoika is a complex of stone built suites and apartments with breathtaking panoramic view at the edge of a hill overlooking the Kato Zakros valley, the Minoan palace and the Gorge of the Dead, just 300 metres from the beach. A construction made of stone, celebrating traditional Greek architecture, perfectly matched to its natural surroundings. Αrt is the dominant feature inside and outside the Suites which offer a fully equiped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and great views from the balconies and the spacious verandas. Terra Minoika Boutique Resort offers guests a Breakfast Buffet with locally produced ingredients and traditional home-made products. The air-conditioned Suites and Apartments also include a seating and dining area, with electric oven, cooking hobs and a fridge. A LED satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and hairdryer. Bath robes, beach towels, beach bag, coffee, Cretan tea and extra virgin olive oil are provided. Complimentary maps and information on trekking excursions are available to guests looking for adventure. Gym facility included in the accomodation. Terra Minoika Boutique Resort is a 1-hour drive away from the coastal town of Sitia. It is 25 km from the famous palm forest and beach of Vai. Heraklion International Airport is at a distance 160 km.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Káto Zákros
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  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The gardens and views, the wide choice for breakfast, the friendly staff. Good parking in shade.
  • Yohana
    Israel Israel
    We had a lovely 4 day stay at the beautiful Terra Minoika Boutique resort. The houses, surrounding area and garden are beautifully constructed and handmade by the owners. You can tell every single spot has been made with love and appreciation for...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very peaceful beautiful location. The accommodation is spacious and clean and the breakfast was excellent. An interesting and wonderfully quiet area with lovely beaches.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Stratis Pagiannidis

9.5
9.5
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Stratis Pagiannidis
Terra Minoika is a complex of stone built suites and apartments with breathtaking panoramic view at the edge of a hill overlooking the Kato Zakros valley, the Minoan palace and the Gorge of the Dead. A construction made of stone, celebrating traditional Greek architecture, perfectly matched to its natural surroundings. Αrt is the dominant feature inside and outside the villas which offer a fully equiped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and great views.
Leaving the city lights behind, Stella and Ilias decided to settle at Kato Zakros with a view to improving their quality of life. Ilias’s talent and imagination in landscape architecture and Stella’s love for her birthplace combined with her innate urge for hospitality have become the vital twin force to bring forth sustainable entrepreneurship. With respect to the environment, landscape aesthetics and the traditions of Crete, keeping in mind the modern requirements of hospitality, they have created, with great toil, patience and love, a small pocket of paradise at the arid foothills of the valley at Kato Zakros. Within these impressive settings, for a decade now, they have been providing accommodation to a great number of visitors, imparting the principles of Cretan diet, music, dance and Cretan civilization. Within these impressive settings, for a decade now, they have been providing accommodation to a great number of visitors, imparting the principles of Cretan diet, music, dance and Cretan civilization.
After breakfast, you can take the beach bags, the towels and the swimming gear that we provide and enjoy a dive into the crystal clear waters of the nearby beaches. If you are a hiking fan, put on your trekking shoes and come to the reception desk for information on the graded hiking trails you can follow from Kato Zakros and those within the Sitia Geopark, under the auspices of UNESCO. If you are an indoor activities fan, you can have your morning (or afternoon) training session with weights or just get up on the treadmill or use the yoga mat. If you are the board game type, find yourself a co-player and head for the large chessboards at the specially created chess points. If you enjoy quiet solitude, reading or relaxation, then you should opt for an armchair or chaise-longue or a hammock at one of the countless garden havens with a view to the enchanting landscape of the Kato Zakros bay. If you would like to explore the Terra Minoika grounds, its art trail will be a pleasant surprise.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Terra Minoika Boutique resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Terra Minoika Boutique resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 2 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Terra Minoika Boutique resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Terra Minoika Boutique resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 1040Κ133Κ3127001

FAQs about Terra Minoika Boutique resort

  • The prices at Terra Minoika Boutique resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Terra Minoika Boutique resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Cooking class
    • Fitness

  • Terra Minoika Boutique resort is 650 yards from the centre of Káto Zákros. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Terra Minoika Boutique resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Terra Minoika Boutique resort (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Terra Minoika Boutique resort (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Terra Minoika Boutique resort on this page.

  • Guests staying at Terra Minoika Boutique resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Terra Minoika Boutique resort on this page.

  • Check-in at Terra Minoika Boutique resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.