Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Creta PalaceO2 Beach Club & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.9
Beach
8.7
7.8
Food
8.7
8.8
Service
8.6
8.7
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Luxury
8.8
8.8
Value
·
8.0
Romance
·
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,154)
Google Rating
4.5 (679)
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
20 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
7.8
8.7
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
8.7
8.5
Rooms
9.0
9.1
Pools
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.8
–
Value
8.0
9.3
Family
8.1
–
Romance
8.8
–
Nightlife
8.1
8.5
Wellness
8.8
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Grecotel Creta Palace
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
O2 Beach Club & Spa
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from BGI
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 · O2 Beach Club & Spa
- Strong luxury all-inclusive dining and beverage scope.
- Walkable St. Lawrence Gap location with nearby restaurants and nightlife.
- Modern suites, three pools and two swim-up bars.
- Good Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly room setup for light remote work.
- Babysitting is available for families even though the resort skews adult.
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 · O2 Beach Club & Spa
- Beach swimming can be inconsistent.
- Room service carries a tray charge.
- Some benefits are tied to booking channel, suite category or minimum stay.
- Peak periods can bring sunbed and restaurant-reservation pressure.