Grecotel Creta Palace

About this hotel

Grecotel Creta Palace is an exclusive 5-star beach resort nestled in Rethymno, Crete, offering a classic resort experience amidst mature gardens with gigantic araucarias and distinct bungalow villages. Overlooking the glorious Cretan Sea and the silhouette of Rethymno old town, the resort is a paradise for families and activities, also popular with honeymooners. The property, partially renovated in 2025, comprises a 4-storey main building and 12 adjoining buildings.

The resort enjoys a prime beachfront location directly on a fine sandy beach, where sun umbrellas and loungers are available free of charge. Rethymno town center is approximately 3 km (1.9 miles) away, with a bus stop just 30 meters from the hotel. Nearby attractions include the romantic Old Town (approx. 3 km) and the Venetian fortress of Fortezza (approx. 4 km). Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is approximately 65 km (40.4 miles) away, while Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) is about 71 km (44.1 miles) away. Airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge.

Grecotel Creta Palace features 333 thoughtfully designed rooms, suites, villas, and bungalows, crafted to provide the comforts of home with unparalleled luxury. All accommodations are air-conditioned (centrally controlled from April to November) and feature wooded floors. In-room amenities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, complimentary wireless internet, a safe, minibar (some for a fee), kettle, capsule coffee machine, and a phone. Bathrooms are equipped with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, bathrobes, and slippers. Select rooms offer balconies or terraces and blackout drapes/curtains. Towels are changed daily, and bed linen three times a week.

The resort offers a diverse culinary journey with 5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges, including the Agreco Farm restaurant and SkyBars Zeus and Amalthia (open May-October, 19:00-00:00). A complimentary buffet breakfast, featuring scrumptious homemade options, is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Snacks are available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is offered during limited hours. Guests can choose from Half Board (breakfast and lunch or dinner) or an All-Inclusive plan, which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's menus, water, national alcoholic drinks, selected imported spirits at certain times, midnight snacks, a welcome drink, one meal in an à la carte restaurant, and 24-hour service. BBQ facilities are also available.

The impressive pool area features 2 outdoor salt/freshwater pools, an indoor pool, and a separate children’s pool with waterslides (pools open April-November). Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge by the pools. The sea-front Elixir Spa offers a range of pampering treatments, including massages, body treatments, and facials from Indian therapists. Spa facilities include an indoor pool with jet black mosaics, a pool-view gym with state-of-the-art equipment (open 07:00-20:00), a hot tub sun patio, and a sauna (free). Wellness services are available from 10:00-18:30.

A wide array of activities and services caters to all ages. Children can enjoy a dedicated play area and a daily activity program (April-November, 10:00-18:00), with babysitting services available for a surcharge. Recreational amenities include complimentary badminton, darts, table tennis, a fitness room, beach volleyball, yoga, and pilates. Tennis and billiards are available for a fee. Watersports like jet skiing and water skiing are offered by local providers approximately 100m from the hotel. Evening entertainment features shows and live music.

Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and complimentary self-parking. The resort also provides a business center, conference space totaling 250 square meters (2691 square feet), dry cleaning/laundry services (for a fee), a coiffeur, mini market, and various shops. Taxi and car hire services are available for exploring Crete. The resort is completely smoke-free. Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00, with earlier check-in and later check-out possible based on availability.

Languages spoken include English, German, French, Russian, and Greek. Accepted payment methods are EC card, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Euro / MasterCard, and Visa. License Number: 1041K015A0099900.

Facilities & services

• ON-SITE BEACH
• SWIMMING POOL- OUTDOOR
• SWIMMING POOL - INDOOR
• KIDS POOL
• 24 HOUR CHECK IN
• SPA
• SAUNA
• STEAM ROOM
• JACUZZI
• TENNIS COURTS
• AIR CONDITIONING
• WATER SPORTS
• AIRPORT SHUTTLE
• KIDS PLAY GROUND
• AIRPORT SHUTTLE (EXTRA CHARGE)
• KIDS CLUB
• AIRPORT SHUTTLE AVAILABLE (SURCHARGE APPLIES)
• ARCADE / GAME ROOM
• ATM MACHINE
• BABY SITTING
• BABYSITTING SERVICES
• POST/COURIER SERVICES
• POOLSIDE SNACK BAR
• BAR
• BARBER SHOP
• BBQ FACILITIES
• BEACH SUN LOUNGERS
• BEACH UMBRELLAS
• BEAUTY SALON
• BICYCLE RENTALS
• BILLIARDS
• BODY TREATMENTS
• GYMNASIUM
• BREAKFAST IN THE ROOM
• BUFFET BREAKFAST
• CAR PARKING - ONSITE FREE
• CAR RENTAL DESK
• CASHLESS PAYMENT AVAILABLE
• CCTV/SECURITY
• CHAPEL/SHRINE

Getting there & nearby

• AirportHeraklion International Airport (HER)78 km / 65 min

Nearby places

• CHQ - Crete Chania Airport

Hotel information

Name

Grecotel Creta Palace

Address

Missiria 74100

Destination

Crete, Greece

Star rating

5-star

Check-in

15:00

Check-out

11:00

Minimum check-in age

18+

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