Grecotel Creta Palace
Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 8.5. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official dining page lists seven restaurants and four bars; LUXME includes broad dining, while Sky Bar Restaurant is not included.
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.
Who fits where at Grecotel Creta Palace
All 17 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| 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 |
| Junior Bungalow Suite Seafront | Sleeps 3 | 431 ft²40 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| 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 Garden View | Sleeps 6 | 710 ft²66 m² | 2 bedrooms | Garden |
| Palace Family Bungalow Suite Side Sea View | Sleeps 6 | 710 ft²66 m² | 2 bedrooms | Side Sea |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 6 max
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 7
- Bars and lounges
- 4
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
Official dining page lists seven restaurants and four bars; LUXME includes broad dining, while Sky Bar Restaurant is not included.
Before you book
Eight things the research turned up about Grecotel Creta Palace that the brochure does not say.
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.
Most loved
4 themes- Family facilities
- Pools and aqua park
- Dining variety
- Beachfront setting
Most complained about
3 themes- All-inclusive plan clarity
- Some dining exclusions
- Limited post-LUXME review depth
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.
The rate, and where to check it
A checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. Here is the stay we price.
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
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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 degrees Fahrenheit | 59 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit | 70 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit | 75 degrees Fahrenheit | 68 degrees Fahrenheit | 61 degrees Fahrenheit |
| 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 |
Getting there
Finding Grecotel Creta Palace
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Address
- Missiria, Rethymno 741 00, Greece
- Phone
- +30 2831 055181
The ride from HER is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
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.
What we'd book around it
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Grecotel Creta Palace
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 19 July 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
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Grecotel Creta Palace, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningLUXME includes broad dining, but Sky Bar Restaurant is officially not included. | Partly included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial LUXME page states unlimited premium wines, spirits, cocktails, and local beverages. | Included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Spa treatmentsWellness and gym are promoted, but private spa treatments were not verified as included.Per the resort, not yet verified | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubGrecoland kids club and children’s dining are included under the family/LUXME materials. | Included |
| Airport transfersNo 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. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
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
- Supervised program, ages 4–12
- Drop-off care from
- Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
- 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 runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4–12. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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