Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Creta PalaceMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Overall
8.8
8.3
Beach
8.7
8.7
Food
8.7
7.6
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.5
7.8
Luxury
8.8
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Value
·
7.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (2,154)
Google Rating
4.4 (2,188)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.7
8.7
Food
7.6
8.6
Service
8.8
8.5
Rooms
7.8
9.1
Pools
8.2
8.8
Luxury
–
–
Value
7.4
9.3
Family
8.1
–
Nightlife
5.0
8.5
Wellness
–
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Grecotel Creta Palace
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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.
Pros · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
- Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
- Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.
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.
Cons · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Food and value feedback is more mixed than beach and service feedback.
- Nightlife is limited compared with party-focused destinations.
- All-inclusive exclusions make the package less simple than a default wristband resort.