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Grecotel Meli Palace

Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (1045)
Best Price From £509pp
Apr 2026
£509 pp
All Inclusive
May 2026
£589 pp
All Inclusive
Jun 2026
£819 pp
All Inclusive
Jul 2026
£939 pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
£979 pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
£639 pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
£599 pp
All Inclusive
Up to 15% Off
Overview
Accommodation
Facilities
All-inclusive
Dining
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Overview

Overview

Escape to the quaint village of Agia Varvara, Sissi on the sun-blitzed island of Crete, where Grecotel Meli Palace sits beside the soft sands of a secluded beach. Located directly between Malia Old Town and the picturesque port village of Sissi, t...

Escape to the quaint village of Agia Varvara, Sissi on the sun-blitzed island of Crete, where Grecotel Meli Palace sits beside the soft sands of a secluded beach. Located directly between Malia Old Town and the picturesque port village of Sissi, this all-inclusive resort offers unlimited dining, endless drinking and a variety of complimentary activities for all guests to enjoy. Bask in the glorious Greek sunshine, cool off in the refreshing swimming pool and watch your little ones make a splash in the children’s pool. Stay active with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, challenge your partner to a fun game of tennis, or stroll along the crystal-clear shores and take in the serene coastal beauty. Choose your favourite drink from the fantastic cocktail menu and watch the breathtaking sunset before the live evening entertainment begins.

How far is the nearest beach?

Grecotel Meli Palace offers direct access to a secluded beach.

Distance from the airport

Heraklion Airport is approximately 39km away from Grecotel Meli Palace.

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Restaurant
Bar
Gym
Beach
Spa
Wifi
Kids Club
For Families
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Accommodation
Double/Triple Guestroom
  • Balcony or terrace with sea, side sea and garden views
  • Double bed or twin beds and 1 extra single bed
  • TV
  • Air conditioning/heating
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub/shower
  • Hairdryer
Family Room Garden Room Ground Floor
  • Terrace with garden view
  • Double bed or twin beds and a bunk bed
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning/heating
Family Room Garden View with Balcony
  • Balcony with garden view
  • Double bed or twin beds and 1 bunk bed
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning/heating
Deluxe Guestroom
  • Terrace with side sea view
  • King-size bed
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub/shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning/heating
1 Bedroom Suite
  • King-size bed and 2 single sofa beds
  • Living area
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub/shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning/heating
Facilities

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Children’s pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness room
  • Playground
  • Children’s club
  • Teens’ club (from mid-june to mid-September)
  • Aerobics
  • Pilates
  • Aqua gym
  • Tennis court
  • Multi purpose court
  • Beach volleyball
  • Table tennis
  • Water polo
  • Darts
  • Boccia
  • Canoes
  • Mountain biking (in hotel premises - extra charge)
  • Scuba diving (approx. 10km from hotel - extra charge)
  • Banana boats (approx. 10km from hotel - extra charge)
  • Windsurfing (approx. 10km from hotel - extra charge)
  • Water skiing (approx. 10km from hotel - extra charge)
  • Theme nights
  • Live music
  • Family shows
  • Children’s disco
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • Free Wi-Fi (available in hotel public areas)
  • Mini market/ Boutique
  • Babysitting (extra charge)
  • Medical services (extra charge)
  • WiFi*

*WiFi only available in public areas

*Motorized watersports are not permitted; however, any manually operated activities such as canoes or pedal boats are allowed

All-inclusive

All-inclusive

The Grecotel Meli Palace all-inclusive programme includes the following:

  • American breakfast buffet, including fitness food choices and local traditional products in the main restaurant. Late continental breakfast
  • Buffet lunch in the main restaurant with hot main courses and live cooking shows. Light lunch available at To Nissi. Wine, beer, water and refreshments included
  • Dinner in the main restaurant with hot and cold starters, soup, salads, main courses and a variety of cheese and desserts. A la carte dinner available at To Nissi restaurant (selected days, season and weather permitting, booking required). Wine, beer, water and refreshments included
  • Snacks at selected hours and bars during the day, as well as midnight snack
  • Coffee and desserts served at the bars (cakes at selected hours)
  • International and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (10.30am to 1.30am)

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.

Dining

Dining

Melissa Restaurant

  • Mediterranean cuisine
  • Buffet dining

To Nissi

  • Beach dining venue
Offer Details

Up to 15% Off

Up to 15% Off
Up to 15% Off when travelling between 22/10/2025 - 15/12/2025.

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
Up to 15% Off
Up to 15% Off when booking before 28/02/2026 & travelling between 25/04/2026 - 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

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Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (1045)
Christopher KB
Stayed at this resort recently and overall had a good experience. The rooms are comfortable but definitely in need of refurbishment—they could use a refresh. Housekeeping is excellent, keeping everything clean and well-stocked. The food is outstanding—plenty of variety, always fresh, and far better than what you usually find in holiday resorts. Easily 5 stars for the food alone. Staff are friendly and helpful, especially the ladies at reception who are lovely and professional. Unfortunately, the male reception staff could be more attentive—they sometimes act more like owners than employees. One downside: no proper facilities for late check-out. If your flight is at night, there’s nowhere to shower or rest, which is a big letdown. This place is perfect for families—lots of kids running around, playing, and making noise. If you’re after peace and quiet, this isn’t the place. But if you’re looking for a fun, family-oriented holiday, it’s a great choice.
J T
Great hotel with very nice staff the are working hard to make it for you a great holiday. The beach and swimming pools are very nice and clean. The eating is really great there is so much to choose unbelievable. The drinks and specially the cocktails are so good made that you can order them all day. The rooms are not really special but everything what you need is there the can update 1 time the bathroom because that's look really old and not nice! It's a small hotel with 150 rooms so it's not too much people what we liked really much. We gonna go back there for sure no doubt about that.
Anonymous Me
The only good thing were the waiting personnel, otherwise no. There was music until 11pm one night that I couldn’t fall asleep until very late, our room had little privacy as it faced the pool where I saw many people staring in to us, and the front desk ladies with the blonde one and brown hair one? Oh god. Don’t bother with them, they looked bored out of their minds when they were speaking to us - often feeling that us Brits don’t belong or something, this felt targeted and almost racist. They couldn’t offer us a late checkout past 12pm, and yet check in is at 3 for new arriving guests. I’ve never had this, they couldn’t accommodate us as our taxi was 2.30 for a 5.35 flight, and this is supposed to be a 4* hotel. Disappointed, to say the least.
Amalia Cojocaru
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Grecotel Meli Palace! Everything was perfect – from the beautiful surroundings and well-kept gardens to the top-notch service and incredibly friendly staff. The food was delicious and varied every day, with something for every taste. Our room was clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. The private beach was peaceful and perfect for relaxing. What stood out the most was the attention to detail and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. We truly felt pampered throughout our entire stay. We will definitely come back and highly recommend Grecotel Meli Palace to anyone looking for a high-quality, relaxing vacation in Crete. Thank you, Grecotel Meli Palace, for an unforgettable experience!
miriam sohoreanu
Overall, the hotel is superb. It is clean, the food is excellent, the view is amazing, and there are nice bars and a beautiful pool. However, we noticed two small downsides: the rooms are a bit old compared to the rest of the hotel, but they are very clean, which definitely adds value. The second issue is that the beach has quite a lot of seaweed, which I believe could be resolved by cleaning it regularly — that would also improve the smell. That said, there’s an extraordinary beach with fine sand just a 15-minute walk away!
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BEST PRICE FROM Flight & Hotel
£509pp
Apr 2026
£509pp
All Inclusive
May 2026
£589pp
All Inclusive
Jun 2026
£819pp
All Inclusive
Jul 2026
£939pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
£979pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
£639pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
£599pp
All Inclusive

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