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Grecotel Creta Palace

Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (2122)
Best Price From £699pp
Jun 2026
£1219 pp
Half Board
Jul 2026
£1299 pp
Half Board
Aug 2026
£1439 pp
Half Board
Sep 2026
£1009 pp
Half Board
Oct 2026
£789 pp
Half Board
Apr 2027
£699 pp
Half Board
May 2027
£719 pp
Half Board
Jun 2027
£1309 pp
Half Board
Jul 2027
£1499 pp
Half Board
Sep 2027
£1159 pp
Half Board
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Overview

Overview

Sitting beside a glorious stretch of golden sandy beach, the 5-star Grecotel Creta Palace is an ideal pick for a heavenly holiday. Guests can spend their days relaxing on the sand beside the pristine waters of the Aegean Sea, or soak up the sun ne...

Sitting beside a glorious stretch of golden sandy beach, the 5-star Grecotel Creta Palace is an ideal pick for a heavenly holiday. Guests can spend their days relaxing on the sand beside the pristine waters of the Aegean Sea, or soak up the sun next to the new breathtaking poolscape of 4. Those looking for an action-packed holiday will be delighted with the fantastic leisure facilities and activities on offer, while little ones are also well catered for with a family pool, children’s club, playground and even a mini zoo to keep them entertained. The Grecotel Creta Palace also has 7 restaurants and 4 bars of delicious dining options along with a brand-new aqua park, while the magnificent rooms and suites ensure guests feel right at home and experience an unforgettable holiday.

The resort highlight is the Cretan village square, filled with the liveliness of boutiques, the long-standing Kafeneio, a taverna, a Cretan bottega, and a chapel where you can experience Greek traditions come to life

Why not choose to upgrade to LUXME concept for the finest all-inclusive holiday experience – please see ‘Board Basis’ for more information

Brand new Aquapark opening up end of June 2026

How far is the nearest beach?

The Grecotel Creta Palace is located beside a beautiful stretch of sandy beach and pebbled beach.

Distance from resort centre

The Grecotel Creta Palace is approximately 4.5km away from the centre of the city of Rethimno and an array of shops, bars, café and restaurants.

Distance from airport

Chania International Airport is approximately 71km away from the Grecotel Creta Palace, while Herakalion Airport is around 77km away.

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Accommodation
Double Room
  • Mini Bar
  • Complimentary tea & coffee facilities
  • Nespresso machine with 2 complimentary pods per adult/per day
  • In-room safe
  • Room Service (additional charges apply)
  • Laundry services (additional charges apply)
  • Luxurious Beds & Linens
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Deluxe bathroom amenities
  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Satellite TV
  • 24/7 WhatsApp concierge
Bungalow Sea View
  • Mini Bar
  • Complimentary tea & coffee facilities
  • Nespresso machine with 2 complimentary pods per adult per day
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (additional charges apply)
  • Laundry services (additional charges apply)
  • Luxurious beds & linens
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Deluxe bathroom amenities
  • Resort beach bag with towels & beach accessories
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Satellite TV
  • 24/7 WhatsApp concierge
Junior Bungalow Suite
  • Mini Bar
  • Complimentary tea & coffee facilities
  • Nespresso machine with 2 complimentary pods per adult per day
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (additional charges apply)
  • Laundry services (additional charges apply)
  • Luxurious beds & linens
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Deluxe bathroom amenities
  • Resort beach bag with towels & beach accessories
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Satellite TV
  • 24/7 WhatsApp concierge
Palace Family Bungalow Suite Garden View
  • Mini Bar
  • Complimentary tea & coffee facilities
  • Nespresso machine with 2 complimentary pods per adult per day
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (additional charges apply)
  • Laundry services (additional charges apply)
  • Luxurious beds & linens
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Deluxe bathroom amenities
  • Resort beach bag with towels & beach accessories
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Satellite TV
  • 24/7 WhatsApp concierge
Facilities

Facilities

  • 4 outdoor swimming pools
  • Aquapark (opening end of June 2026)
  • 1 indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi
  • Family Pool
  • Children’s club
  • Children’s playground
  • Mini zoo
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Spa
  • Water sports centre
  • Tennis court
  • Games area
  • TV room
  • 7 restaurants
  • 3 bars
  • Coffee house
  • Fitness centre (personal trainer available, extra charge)
  • Spa and wellness centre (local charge)
  • Sports and activities (including table tennis, yoga, stretching, volley, water gymnastics, darts, boccia and more)
  • Water sports (including water skiing, canoeing, banana boat rides and parasailing at local charge)
  • Scuba diving nearby (local charge)
  • Evening entertainment (including live music performances, dance parties, DJ shows and kids shows)
  • Wine library
  • Beauty salon (local charge)
  • Nail bar (local charge)
  • Jewellery shop
  • Mini-market
  • Boutique
  • 24-hour WhatsApp concierge
  • Babysitting service (local charge)
  • 24-hour doctor on call (local charge)
  • Wake-up service (upon request)
  • Laundry and dry-cleaning service (upon request and/or local charge)
  • Car and motorbike rental
  • Baby equipment (upon request and/or local charge)
  • Conference room and facilities
  • Wedding and event services

*Please note that charge mar apply to some facilities.

Dining

Dining

Labyrinth

  • Cretan, Mediterranean cuisine
  • Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Dress code: Daytime – Casual, Evening – Smart casual/elegant

Asiana

  • Asian restaurant
  • Open for dinner depending on weather conditions
  • Dress code: Smart casual/elegant

Trattoria

  • Italian cuisine
  • Open for dinner
  • Reservation required
  • Dress code: Smart casual

Princess Ariadne

  • Greek, Cretan, Mediterranean cuisine
  • Open from 10:30 - 18:00
  • Dress code: Casual

Zythestiatorio

  • Greek, Cretan, Mediterranean cuisine
  • Open for dinner
  • Reservations required
  • Dress code: Smart casual/elegant

Sky Bar Restaurant

  • Fine Dining Cuisine
  • Hours: Sky Bar: 19:00 - 23:30, Sky Bar Restaurant: 19:00 - 22:00
  • Dress code: Smart casual/elegant

Agreco Farm

  • Organic Cretan dishes
  • Hours: 10.00 to 18.00. Guided tour and dinner available daily from 18.30.
Board Basis

Board Basis

The Grecotel Creta Palace half board basis includes the following:

  • Breakfast and dinner served buffet style at Labyrinth Atrium Restaurant OR at a choice of à la carte restaurants with credit allowance of €20 per adult and €10 per child (reservation required)

The Grecotel Creta Palace LUXME all-inclusive programme includes the following:

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main buffet restaurant
  • A la carte dining included (one reservation per restaurant per week, subject to availability)
  • Daytime snacking including Pâtisserie-Chocolaterie and Creperie-Gelateria
  • Premium selection of drinks and beverages
  • LUXME package valid in selected restaurants and bars (Sky Bar restaurant excluded)
  • In-room dining not included in the LUXME package
  • Advance reservations required for all a la carte restaurants
  • Dining experience at Agreco Farm available (subject to availability; transfers not included)
  • LUXME package valid until 5 p.m. on day of departure

Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change without notice. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.

Offer Details

Up to 20% Off

Up to 20% Off
Up to 20% Off when travelling between 17/06/2026 - 15/11/2026.

All discounts, offers and upgrades are already applied to the applicable prices, rooms and boards shown, please ensure you select your required room type or board basis at the time of booking. For example, if there is a board upgrade from 'Half Board' to 'Half Board Dine Around' available for your selected dates, please select 'Half Board Dine Around' as your chosen board basis. **Blackout Dates Apply
Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (2122)
Kirianna Poole
Our family recently stayed for 3 nights at Grecotel Creta Palace following its full renovation reopening, and from the moment we arrived it was clear this was genuine hospitality at its highest level. From the warm welcome at the gates to the seamless arrival experience, every staff member made us feel sincerely cared for. Elena handled our check-in beautifully, offering refreshments and a thoughtful overview of the property, while Georgios, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, stood out throughout our stay for his warmth, professionalism and genuine kindness. We stayed on the LUXME All Inclusive experience in a Family Garden Room, which was perfect for travelling with children. The room was beautifully renovated, comfortable and well laid out, with thoughtful touches including a minibar, coffee machine and separate space for the children. Being close to the kids club and second pool made family travel incredibly easy. What impressed us most was the consistency of service across the entire resort. Every interaction felt warm, attentive and effortless without ever being intrusive. The balance between luxury and family friendliness is done exceptionally well here. The children loved the kids club, nightly entertainment and pool areas, while we appreciated the calm atmosphere, excellent dining and thoughtful details throughout the property. Breakfast was outstanding each morning and the Greek hospitality genuinely shone through every part of the experience. A special thank you also to Maria from Guest Services, Sophia at the spa, Ana at the salon and the wonderful team at Agreco Farm who made my birthday celebration feel incredibly memorable and personal. As a family travelling full-time and regularly staying in luxury hotels globally, Grecotel Creta Palace exceeded many experiences we have had worldwide — not through extravagance, but through authenticity, warmth and exceptional people. An unforgettable stay and without question one of the warmest luxury family resorts we have experienced.
Thomas Lorimer
We recently stayed at the beautiful Grecotel Creta Palace and overall had a fantastic experience in an amazing location. The hotel itself is stunning, with lovely grounds, multiple pools, and direct access to the beach which made it perfect for relaxing throughout the day. Being able to walk from the pool straight onto the beach within seconds was a huge bonus and the setting around the hotel is absolutely beautiful. The rooms were much bigger than expected, very clean, comfortable, and ideal for families or couples wanting plenty of space. The whole hotel had a luxury feel while still being welcoming and relaxed. The food was excellent throughout our stay, with a huge variety available every day and everything tasting fresh and well prepared. The drinks also flowed all day and night, with great service from the staff who always seemed happy to help and kept the atmosphere lively and enjoyable. The only disappointing part of the holiday was that the hotel was advertised and booked with slides, but when we arrived there were none available. To be fair, the hotel did provide us with a day pass to another hotel with water slides, which was appreciated, but we still had to pay for the taxi ourselves which felt a little unfair considering the misunderstanding. Despite that issue, we still had a wonderful stay and would happily return again in the future.
Veronica Summer
As a frequent traveler I can only say: Absolutely wonderful! The people, the rooms, the view - we had a vacation of a lifetime with our little one year old and grandma. You feel welcomed from the first second and can expect international 5 star service. From the buffet - which is outstandingly delicious and offers big variety throughout the day - to the beautiful pool, beach and children’s play area - this hotel is phenomenal. Rooms are cleaned efficiently and with care (our babies cot and pajama’s were folded specially every single day), there is a big variety of high quality foods for young and old, and all the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back! Thank you for such a beautiful time!
Ahmed Radwan
This is not a 5-star resort. While the staff were consistently polite and welcoming, the overall quality of the hotel does not match the price or the claimed category. The rooms are old, shabby, and far below 5-star standards. The first room we received was extremely disappointing, and although we moved to another one, it also had several issues and was quite small. The manager mentioned that renovations are planned for next year. hopefully future guests will have a better experience. The spa and sauna area is very small and outdated, again nowhere near what you would expect from a luxury hotel. The food was okay, but more in line with a 3–4 star property, not a 5-star one. The cocktails were not consistently same quality. The beach area has many rocks, which also made it less enjoyable. We enjoyed the gardens and the swimming pool area. They look clean and well taken care of. We appreciated the warm welcome from the staff, but overall, the stay did not meet our expectations and did not deliver the experience we hoped for.
James Payne
I had a truly wonderful stay at the Greto Palace Hotel! From the moment we arrived—quite late in the evening—we were warmly welcomed by Nasia, whose hospitality made all the difference. She was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful, taking the time to show us everything we needed to know despite the late hour. Her genuine friendliness instantly made us feel at home. The hotel itself was just as impressive—clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. Everything we needed was taken care of, and the atmosphere throughout our stay was peaceful and relaxing. Overall, a fantastic experience. Special thanks to Nasia for going above and beyond—she’s a real asset to the hotel. Highly recommend staying here if you're looking for excellent service and a welcoming environment!
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BEST PRICE FROM Flight & Hotel
£699pp
Jun 2026
£1219pp
Half Board
Jul 2026
£1299pp
Half Board
Aug 2026
£1439pp
Half Board
Sep 2026
£1009pp
Half Board
Oct 2026
£789pp
Half Board
Apr 2027
£699pp
Half Board
May 2027
£719pp
Half Board
Jun 2027
£1309pp
Half Board
Jul 2027
£1499pp
Half Board
Sep 2027
£1159pp
Half Board

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