Positioned about a 15-minute drive from the well-curated Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and within a 6-km distance of the 17th-century Venetian Rimondi Fountain, the elegant 5-star Minos Mare Royal Hotel Platanes presents an archaeological museum. Located just around the corner from Platanes Beach, the hotel boasts Mediterranean cuisine served at the onsite à la carte restaurant.

The centre of Platanes can be reached in 5 minutes' walk of this hotel, and such cultural venues as the modern Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete are nearly a 20-minute drive away. Perivolia stands 2.2 km from the Minos Platanes. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Aegean Sea, which is just 30 metres away. Located approximately a 25-minute ride from the accommodation, Church Of Four Martyrs is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. Well-connected to many sights, Minos Mare Royal Hotel is a few steps from Plantanes bus stop.

The rooms comprise a balcony complete with air conditioning, as well as a TV. The rooms also look onto the sea.

A buffet breakfast is delivered in the restaurant. Guests may visit Poseidon restaurant and a wine bar on site. There is a restaurant serving Greek food just 300 metres away.