Scores at a Glance
Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa ResortGrecotel Creta Palace
Overall
8.7
8.8
Beach
8.3
8.7
Food
8.6
8.7
Service
8.9
8.6
Rooms
8.4
8.5
Luxury
8.5
8.8
Value
8.2
·
Romance
8.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (1,907)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,154)
From $90
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.7
8.6
Food
8.7
8.9
Service
8.6
8.4
Rooms
8.5
8.8
Pools
9.1
8.5
Luxury
8.8
8.2
Value
–
8.5
Family
9.3
8.6
Romance
–
8.4
Quiet
–
8.8
Wellness
8.5
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Romance
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort
- 6 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from RHO
Grecotel Creta Palace
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort
- Strong Premium All-Inclusive scope for food-focused guests.
- Multiple pools plus a major thalasso spa.
- Quiet Kalathos location close enough to Lindos for day trips.
Pros · Grecotel Creta Palace
- Strong official LUXME all-inclusive concept.
- Excellent family facilities and kids programming.
- Seven restaurants, four bars, and broad premium drinks coverage.
- Beachfront Rethymno setting with multiple pools and aqua park.
Cons · Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort
- All-inclusive is not the only board basis, so rate selection matters.
- The beach is pebbly rather than sandy.
- Spa treatments are not evidenced as fully included.
Cons · Grecotel Creta Palace
- All-inclusive is not the only board plan.
- Some premium dining is excluded from LUXME.
- Post-refurbishment review depth is still developing.