Grecotel LUXME White
9.1 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on service and pools & spa
Grecotel LUXME White at a glance
- Location
- Rethymno
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 on Google1,757 reviews
- Best months
- May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
- Pools
- 22 pools
- Airport transfer
- HERAbout 60 minutes
- Dining
- 7 restaurants
- Drinks
- 4 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
- 1. Double Guestroom Garden/Mountain View: view room details
- 2. Superior Guestroom Sea 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
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Grecotel LUXME White
Things to know
before you go
Grecotel LUXME White is a true default upscale all-inclusive under the LUXME concept.
Dining depth is the resort’s strongest differentiator; booking windows matter.
The pool inventory offsets the beach’s mixed sand/pebble and wind variability.
Hidden tips
Book à la carte restaurants via the app before arrival.
Prioritize Tavernaki, The White and Agreco Farm if you want the strongest dining experiences.
Choose swim-up or Yali/private-pool categories if pool time matters more than beach entry.
Things guests wish they had known
Reserve à la carte restaurants before arrival or as early as possible.
The LUXME package is unusually strong for food and drinks, but in-room dining is not included.
The beach is attractive but mixed sand/pebble with wind exposure, so the pool inventory matters.
Strengths from our research
Excellent all-inclusive dining and premium drinks.
Large room grid with strong family and swim-up options.
Huge pool inventory and nearby aqua-park access.
Other considerations from our research
A la carte reservations can be competitive.
Beach entry is not the easiest soft-sand Caribbean-style entry.
Private dining, spa and Agreco transfers can add cost.
What guests say
Most loved
- High-quality all-inclusive food and drinks106 mentions
- Service and staff friendliness98 mentions
- Pools, swim-up rooms and family pool choices74 mentions
- Family amenities, creperie and gelateria51 mentions
Most complained about
- A la carte reservation availability42 mentions
- Buffet dinner or ingredient consistency27 mentions
- North-coast beach pebble/wind conditions22 mentions
- App or booking-system friction15 mentions
From Reddit
Reddit discussion repeatedly positions Grecotel LUXME White as a strong Greece all-inclusive choice, especially for families seeking better food and service than typical AI resorts.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Official LUXME package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main buffet, six à la carte restaurants, daytime snacks, patisserie, creperie-gelateria and late-night snacks; à la carte restaurants are once per week subject to availability.
- Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Official dining page lists 100+ regular and premium brands and 150+ selected wine labels.
- Wi-FiIncluded
Expedia and Discover Greece list free in-room Wi-Fi and complimentary Wi-Fi.
- In-room minibarIncluded
Official accommodation page references upgraded minibars; Expedia lists minibar with free items.
- Kids' clubIncluded
Official family materials include Grecoland activities; third-party operator materials state Grecoland Kids Club ages 4–12.
- Tipping & gratuitiesTips included
No separate mandatory service charge beyond local taxes was identified in the LUXME package.
Not included
- Room serviceCosts extra
Official FAQ states the LUXME package does not apply to in-room dining.
- Motorized water sportsCosts extra
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Hippie Spa treatments and massages are bookable separately.
Included with limits
- Non-motorized water sportsPartly included
Beachfront water sports are available; exact included equipment limits were not fully verified.
- Airport transfersPartly included
Official offers may include free transfers in selected promotions; Expedia lists airport shuttle at EUR 100 per vehicle on request.
Policies & availability
- Resort creditsNo credit program
No resort-credit program was verified.
No. Grecotel LUXME White doesn't run vacation-club or timeshare presentations. No vacation-club or timeshare sales-pressure pattern found.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Pools
- 22
- Value
- 8.6 out of 10
- Service
- 9.4 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.6 out of 10
- Dining
- 9.2 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.9 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 9.3 out of 10
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Grecotel LUXME White
10 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Aug 14, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 4 more we track
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Value8.6High confidence
- Room Prices
- 7.6
- Family Value
- 8.8
- Premium Drinks
- 9.2
- Dining Inclusions
- 9.2
- Extras Transfer Spa
- 7.2
Service9.4Very High confidence
- App Support
- 8.0
- Guest Relations
- 9.1
- Restaurant Service
- 9.3
- Staff Friendliness
- 9.5
Beach8.6Very High confidence
- Wind Risk
- 7.4
- Water Clarity
- 8.8
- Beachfront Access
- 9.0
- Blue Flag Context
- 8.8
- Sand Pebble Entry
- 7.6
Dining9.2Very High confidence
- Premium Drinks
- 9.5
- Snacks Patisserie
- 9.3
- A La Carte Quality
- 9.2
- Restaurant Variety
- 9.5
- Reservation Friction
- 7.4
Rooms8.9Very High confidence
- Room Variety
- 9.4
- Family Layouts
- 9.0
- Swim Up Options
- 9.1
- Standard Room Value
- 8.2
- Private Pool Options
- 9.2
Pools & Spa9.3Very High confidence
- Pool Count
- 9.8
- Family Pool
- 9.1
- Waterpark Access
- 8.5
- Adults Only Areas
- 8.8
- Swim Up Private Pool Inventory
- 9.4
Luxury9.1High confidence
- Service
- 9.4
- Beach Tradeoff
- 8.1
- Dining Quality
- 9.2
- Room Inventory
- 9.1
- Luxme Inclusions
- 9.4
Family9.0High confidence
- Kids Club
- 9.0
- Waterpark
- 8.7
- Kids Dining
- 9.3
- Family Rooms
- 9.2
- Beach For Children
- 7.8
Romance8.5
- Swim Up Rooms
- 8.5
- Sunset Setting
- 8.5
- Romantic Dining
- 8.5
- Aesthetic Ambiance
- 8.8
- Honeymoon Sentiment
- 8.8
- Couples Booking Rating
- 9.0
- Spa Couples Treatments
- 8.0
Quiet8.5High confidence
- Room Privacy
- 8.8
- Family Energy
- 7.6
- Nightlife Balance
- 8.3
- Adults Only Spaces
- 8.7
What it does best
- Excellent all-inclusive dining and premium drinks.
- Large room grid with strong family and swim-up options.
- Huge pool inventory and nearby aqua-park access.
Where it costs you
- A la carte reservations can be competitive.
- Beach entry is not the easiest soft-sand Caribbean-style entry.
- Private dining, spa and Agreco transfers can add cost.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Standard rooms if pool privacy or true sea frontage mattersThe strongest room experience is in swim-up, Yali and private-pool categories.
- Best Value Room
- Double Guestroom Garden/Mountain ViewEntry category still receives the full LUXME package and sleeps up to 3.
- Best Family Room
- Grand Family SuiteOfficial accommodation page lists 75 sqm, sea view, two master bedrooms and capacity for 4+1.
- Best Room Category
- Villa White SeafrontBest-supported top category with seafront location, private heated pool and 85 sqm layout.
Everything we read on Grecotel LUXME White
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 9.2 / 10
- Places to eat
- 7
- A la carte
- 6
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 4
Mediterranean buffet · Greek · Italian · Asian · Fine dining · Cretan farm cuisine · Patisserie · Beach snacks
Agreco Farm Restaurant
Cretan · Farm-to-table
Traditional Cretan cuisine at Grecotel’s Agreco Farm; reservation required and transfers are not included.
Included in the plan
Guests rave: Guests frequently call the farm dinner one of the most memorable off-property experiences.
More about Agreco Farm Restaurant
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
- Location
- Agreco Farm, Adele Village
Asia White
Asian
Asian à la carte venue on the Gourmet Promenade by the water.
Included in the plan
Mixed reviews: Guests like the setting and concept, but sushi and frozen-ingredient concerns appear in some reviews.
More about Asia White
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Creperie-Gelateria
Crepes · Gelato · Juices
Crepe, gelato, fruit granita and juice bar.
Included in the plan
Guests rave: Families repeatedly mention the creperie and gelateria as a major child-friendly perk.
More about Creperie-Gelateria
- Meals
- Snacks, Dessert
- Service
- Snack counter
- Hours
- 10:30 AM–6:00 PM
Fico d’India
Italian
Poolside à la carte Italian restaurant.
Included in the plan
Guests rave: Italian classics and lunch convenience are frequent positives.
More about Fico d’India
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Lobsteria
Lobster · Seafood · Sparkling wine
Lobster and sparkling wine concept within the LUXME dining collection.
Included in the plan
More about Lobsteria
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Long Beach Bar
Beachfront bar for cocktails, drinks and live/DJ moments.
Included in the plan
More about Long Beach Bar
- Service
- Beach bar
- Location
- Beachfront
Patisserie-Chocolaterie
Patisserie · Chocolate · Pastries
Sweet station on the Gourmet Promenade.
Included in the plan
More about Patisserie-Chocolaterie
- Meals
- Snacks, Dessert
- Service
- Patisserie
Private Dining by the Beach
Costs extra
More about Private Dining by the Beach
- Service
- Private dining
- Location
- Beachfront
Sunset Lounge Bar
Cosmopolitan lounge bar overlooking the Rethymno Riviera and sunset.
Included in the plan
More about Sunset Lounge Bar
- Service
- Bar
Tavernaki
Greek · Meze · Grill
Seaside Greek taverna for meze, ouzo and Greek-style BBQ.
Included in the plan
Guests rave: Greek setting and meze/grill meals are recurring guest favorites.
More about Tavernaki
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
The White
Fine dining · French · Italian · Greek
Adults-oriented fine-dining restaurant serving a tasting-style menu from French, Italian and Greek traditions.
Included in the plan
Guests rave: Repeatedly mentioned as a premium dinner highlight, though bookings can fill quickly.
More about The White
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
- Dress code
- Elegant smart casual after 17:00; swimwear, sportswear and flip-flops not allowed
Ventanas Il Mar
Mediterranean · Buffet
Mediterranean buffet restaurant with theme nights and sea views.
Included in the plan
Mixed reviews: Guests praise breakfast and variety, while some describe buffet dinner repetition or weaker freshness than the à la carte venues.
More about Ventanas Il Mar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Service
- Buffet
Wine Library
Wine library with sommelier-guided selections from local and international labels.
Included in the plan
More about Wine Library
- Service
- Wine cellar
Official LUXME White dining page describes seven restaurants, six à la carte venues, a patisserie-chocolaterie, creperie-gelateria, wine library, beach service and four bars.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Grecotel LUXME White?
The White: Reservations required. Asia White: Reservations required. Fico d’India: Reservations required. Tavernaki: Reservations required. Lobsteria: Reservations required. Agreco Farm Restaurant: Reservations required. Private Dining by the Beach: Reservations required. Official LUXME White dining page describes seven restaurants, six à la carte venues, a patisserie-chocolaterie, creperie-gelateria, wine library, beach service and four bars. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Guestroom Garden/Mountain ViewBack to sampled prices | Sleeps 3 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden or mountain |
| Superior Guestroom Sea ViewBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published | Not published |
More room options (17)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swim Up White RoomRoom details for Swim Up White RoomPrivate terrace and sharing pool. | Sleeps 2 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Gardenswim-out |
| Double Guestroom Sea View | Sleeps 2 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Superior Guestroom | Sleeps 2 | 355 ft²33 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Prestige Guestroom | Sleeps 3 | 377 ft²35 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Swim-Up Guestroom | Sleeps 3 | 377 ft²35 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaswim-out |
| Open Plan Suite Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 398 ft²37 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Family Guestroom | Sleeps 4 | 398 ft²37 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Swim Up Family Guestroom | Sleeps 4 | 398 ft²37 m² | 1 bedroom | Gardenswim-out |
| Junior Suite | Sleeps 3 | 431 ft²40 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Petit Yali Seafront Suite | Sleeps 4 | 431 ft²40 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaswim-out |
| White Suite Sea View | Sleeps 2 | 538 ft²50 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| White Family Sea View | Sleeps 4 | 538 ft²50 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Yali Seafront Suite | Sleeps 4 | 581 ft²54 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaswim-out |
| Family Apartment | Sleeps 5 | 592 ft²55 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
Villa Luxe Yali SeafrontRoom details for Villa Luxe Yali SeafrontPrivate heated pool. | Sleeps 4 | 646 ft²60 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaprivate pool |
| Grand Family Suite | Sleeps 5 | 807 ft²75 m² | 2 bedrooms | Sea |
Villa White SeafrontRoom details for Villa White SeafrontPrivate heated pool. | Sleeps 4 | 915 ft²85 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaprivate pool |
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 22 pools including family choices, adults-only areas and exclusive pool experiences; nearby Marine Aqua Park access requires reservation and transfer is not included.
The beach itself
North-coast Crete beachfront with 1,000 metres of sand, pebbles and clear water. Blue Flag area evidence exists for Pigianos Kampos / Grecotel LUXME White, but wind and wave conditions vary on this coast.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- 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 LUXME White
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
- Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Rooms that fit a family
- 9 categories, incl. Family Guestroom, Swim Up Family Guestroom
- Kids stay free
- Advertised; check season fine print
- Heated pools
- Yes, seasonal / low-season for selected private pools and heated options
- 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 LUXME White?
- Yes. Grecotel LUXME White has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Family Apartment, Grand Family Suite. The largest stated occupancy is 5. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Grecotel LUXME White have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Grecotel LUXME White lists a kids' club for ages 4–12. Children up to 12 receive complimentary kids dining and Grecoland activities in selected periods; third-party operator materials identify Grecoland ages 4–12 and GrecoTeens 13–17. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
Taking a group
Strong for family groups, weddings and multi-generation stays; less suited to guests wanting an adults-only quiet resort throughout.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Connecting rooms
- Limited, book early
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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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 LUXME White
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 60 minutes
- Transportation
- Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Pigianos Kampos 741 00, Greece · +30 2831 071102
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
Three of the 10 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Grecotel LUXME White; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into HER, 60 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $669.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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