Grecotel Creta Palace
8.8 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on pools & spa and beach
Grecotel Creta Palace at a glance
- Location
- Rethymno
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive available as an add-on
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 on Google2,237 reviews
- Best months
- May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
- Pools
- 4 pools
- Airport transfer
- HER
- Dining
- 7 restaurants
- Drinks
- 4 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
- 1. Junior Bungalow Suite Seafront: view room details
- 2. Palace Family Bungalow Suite Garden View: view room details
Checked Sep 22, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 2 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 22, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 22, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.
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Grecotel Creta Palace
Things to know
before you go
Grecotel Creta Palace offers LUXME all-inclusive, but official materials also show Breakfast and Half Board plans, so it should be classified as optional all-inclusive.
The resort is very strong for families because of Grecoland, GrecoTeens, kids dining, water slides, a zero-entry family pool, and family accommodation.
The Sky Bar Restaurant is explicitly not included in the LUXME concept.
Hidden tips
Book LUXME intentionally rather than assuming every rate is all-inclusive.
Families with children aged 4-12 should confirm Grecoland seasonal opening details and book around the strongest programming window.
If private pool access matters, compare villa categories early because official materials identify only ten private villa pools.
Things guests wish they had known
Guests should confirm that they are booking the LUXME plan; other meal plans are available.
The strongest fit is families who will use the kids club, aqua park, pools, and all-inclusive dining footprint.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
All-inclusive is not the only board plan.
Some premium dining is excluded from LUXME.
Post-refurbishment review depth is still developing.
What guests say
Most loved
- Family facilities
- Pools and aqua park
- Dining variety
- Beachfront setting
Most complained about
- All-inclusive plan clarity
- Some dining exclusions
- Limited post-LUXME review depth
From Reddit
Recent Reddit discussion around Grecotel LUXME resorts is generally positive on family facilities and value, while noting that food and premium-drink expectations should be calibrated.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Grecotel Creta Palace. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Official LUXME page states unlimited premium wines, spirits, cocktails, and local beverages.
- Wi-FiIncluded
- Kids' clubIncluded
Grecoland kids club and children’s dining are included under the family/LUXME materials.
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Wellness and gym are promoted, but private spa treatments were not verified as included.
Per the resort, not yet verified - Airport transfersCosts extra
No airport transfer is included in the rate; the hotel can arrange a private transfer on request for an additional charge, or you can take a taxi or rental car for the roughly one hour drive from Heraklion.
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
LUXME includes broad dining, but Sky Bar Restaurant is officially not included.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Service
- 8.6 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.7 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.7 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.5 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 9.1 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except service, beach, dining, rooms, luxury and wellness, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Grecotel Creta Palace
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 19, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except service, beach, dining, rooms, luxury and wellness, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Service8.6Medium confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.5
- Family Program Support
- 8.8
- Official Service Depth
- 8.8
- Post Relaunch Uncertainty
- 7.6
Beach8.7Medium confidence
- Sand Quality
- 8.6
- Swimmability
- 8.0
- Beach Service
- 8.6
- Wind Variability
- 7.5
- Beachfront Access
- 9.2
Dining8.7Medium confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.2
- A La Carte Depth
- 8.8
- Restaurant Count
- 8.8
- Luxme Inclusion Depth
- 8.8
- Premium Exclusion Clarity
- 8.0
Rooms8.5Medium confidence
- Family Layouts
- 8.6
- View Potential
- 8.2
- Private Pool Options
- 8.8
- Refurbishment Signal
- 8.7
- Post Refurbishment Review Depth
- 7.2
Pools & Spa9.1High confidence
- Aqua Park
- 9.2
- Main Pools
- 8.8
- Heated Indoor Pool
- 8.8
- Private Villa Pools
- 9.2
- Zero Entry Family Pool
- 9.2
Family9.3High confidence
- Aqua Park
- 9.4
- Kids Dining
- 9.0
- Teen Program
- 8.8
- Kids Club Depth
- 9.2
- Family Room Depth
- 9.0
Luxury8.8Medium confidence
- Dining Depth
- 8.7
- Luxme Concept
- 9.0
- Private Pool Villas
- 9.0
- Refurbishment Signal
- 8.8
- Post Relaunch Review Depth
- 7.4
Wellness8.5Medium confidence
- Gym
- 8.6
- Spa Presence
- 8.6
- Yoga And Pilates
- 8.5
- Included Wellness Depth
- 7.5
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- All-inclusive is not the only board plan.
- Some premium dining is excluded from LUXME.
- Post-refurbishment review depth is still developing.
Room intelligence
- Best Room Category
- Private-pool villa categoryOfficial LUXME materials confirm ten private villa pools, but category-level price and guest-sentiment detail require manual review.
- Best Room Category For Families
- Family suite or interconnecting roomOfficial family page confirms family accommodation ranges from interconnecting rooms to spacious suites.
Everything we read on Grecotel Creta Palace
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.7 / 10
- Places to eat
- 7
- Bars and lounges
- 4
Official dining page lists seven restaurants and four bars; LUXME includes broad dining, while Sky Bar Restaurant is not included.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Grecotel Creta Palace?
Official dining page lists seven restaurants and four bars; LUXME includes broad dining, while Sky Bar Restaurant is not included.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Bungalow Suite SeafrontBack to sampled prices | Sleeps 3 | 431 ft²40 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Palace Family Bungalow Suite Garden ViewBack to sampled prices | Sleeps 6 | 710 ft²66 m² | 2 bedrooms | Garden |
More room options (15)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Double Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea, 1st-3rd floor |
| Superior Double Panoramic Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | 1 bedroom | Panoramic Sea, 4th floor |
| Bungalow Garden View | Sleeps 5 | 355 ft²33 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Bungalow Sea View | Sleeps 4 | 484 ft²45 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Palace Suite Panoramic Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 484 ft²45 m² | 1 bedroom | Panoramic Sea, Top of main building |
| Palace Luxury Suite Panoramic Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 484 ft²45 m² | 1 bedroom | Panoramic Sea |
| Bungalow Suite Seafront Private Pool | Sleeps 4 | 517 ft²48 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaprivate pool |
| Family Bungalow Suite Seafront Private Pool | Sleeps 4 | 517 ft²48 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaprivate pool |
| Family Room Sea View | Sleeps 6 | 603 ft²56 m² | 2 bedrooms | Sea2 baths |
| Family Bungalow Garden View | Sleeps 5 | 614 ft²57 m² | 2 bedrooms | Garden |
| Superior Family Bungalow Garden View | Sleeps 5 | 614 ft²57 m² | 2 bedrooms | Garden |
| Deluxe Family Bungalow with Balcony | Sleeps 5 | 614 ft²57 m² | 2 bedrooms | Garden2 baths |
| Deluxe Family Bungalow with Garden | Sleeps 5 | 614 ft²57 m² | 2 bedrooms | Garden2 baths |
| Bungalow Side Sea View | Sleeps 6 | 710 ft²66 m² | 2 bedrooms | Side Sea |
| Palace Family Bungalow Suite Side Sea View | Sleeps 6 | 710 ft²66 m² | 2 bedrooms | Side Sea |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
With waterpark, waterslides, heated
Official LUXME page lists four pools, a zero-entry family pool, a heated indoor pool, and ten private villa pools.
The beach itself
North Crete beach conditions can vary by wind and season; the resort is directly on a long sandy Rethymno beach.
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Grecotel Creta Palace
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program ages 4–12
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Teen program
- Active: events teens actually show up to
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Rooms that fit a family
- 12 categories, incl. Family Room Sea View, Bungalow Garden View
- Kids stay free
- Advertised; check season fine print
- Heated pools
- Yes, indoor pool
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Grecotel Creta Palace?
- Yes. Grecotel Creta Palace has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Family Room Sea View, Bungalow Garden View, Bungalow Side Sea View. The largest stated occupancy is 6. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Grecotel Creta Palace have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Grecotel Creta Palace lists a kids' club for ages 4–12. Official family page lists Grecoland ages 4–12, GrecoTeens ages 13–17 in main summer months, babysitting services, and kids-stay-free periods. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: May to Sep
Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 86°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 59°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 63°F17°C | 70°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 82°F28°C | 75°F24°C | 68°F20°C | 61°F16°C |
| Rain days | 8 days | 6 days | 5 days | 3 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 4 days | 5 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Cool | Cool |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Grecotel Creta Palace
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Missiria, Rethymno 741 00, Greece · +30 2831 055181
Greece
- Language
- Greek (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Athens (ATH) + island airports
- Flight time
- ~9–11h from the US, often via a hub
Who it suits
Two of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Grecotel Creta Palace; the full set is above.
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