Stella Palace
Last verified July 2026. Beach is the weakest mark at 7.8. 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 wine-and-dine pages plus OTA evidence support multiple buffet and specialty venues within the all-inclusive product; exact current venue count requires manual reconciliation.
Pools & waterplay
With waterpark, waterslides
Booking.com evidence supports two lagoon-style pools and three children’s pools; official WaterLand evidence supports a large family waterpark.
The beach itself
Private section of Analipsi Beach with Mediterranean conditions; beach access is a plus but the resort is stronger for pools and waterpark than beach purity.
- 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.
Who fits where at Stella Palace
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room with Hot Tub | Sleeps 2 | 301 ft²28 m² | Not published | Not published |
| Standard Room Garden View | Sleeps 3 | 323 ft²30 m² | Not published | Garden view |
| Deluxe Sharing Pool | Sleeps 3 | 323 ft²30 m² | Not published | Not published |
| Suite with Private Pool | Sleeps 2 | 323 ft²30 m² | Not published | Not publishedprivate pool |
| Superior Room Sea View Sharing Pool | Sleeps 3 | 377 ft²35 m² | Not published | Sea view |
| Family Open Plan | Sleeps 4 | 409 ft²38 m² | Not published | Garden view |
| Family Two Bedroom | Sleeps 4 | 431 ft²40 m² | 2 bedrooms | Not published |
| Family Two Bedroom with Hot Tub | Sleeps 4 | 431 ft²40 m² | 2 bedrooms | Not published |
| Family Suite Pool View with Sharing Pool | Sleeps 5 | 538 ft²50 m² | Not published | Pool view |
| Family Suite with Direct Access to Sharing Pool | Sleeps 5 | 538 ft²50 m² | Not published | Not published |
| Villa Maisonette with Private Pool | Sleeps 5 | 753 ft²70 m² | Not published | Not publishedprivate pool |
| Grand Villa with Private Pool | Sleeps 8 | 2,368 ft²220 m² | Not published | Not publishedprivate pool |
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 8 max
Before you book
Seven things the research turned up about Stella Palace that the brochure does not say.
This is one of the stronger family all-inclusive fits in Crete because the water park, kids club, and family-room inventory are core to the resort.
The all-inclusive plan has defined hours and exclusions; room service, minibar consumption, spa services, and some sports or extras are not included.
Room choice matters because guest sources mention variability in views and older-feeling rooms.
Hidden tips
For families, prioritize direct-access sharing-pool or family-suite categories over the smallest standard rooms.
Use the official board-basis guide before booking to understand how many à la carte dinners are included for your stay length.
Things guests wish they had known
The strongest reason to choose this resort is the water park and family setup, not a quiet couples atmosphere.
The board guide matters because all-inclusive benefits vary by hour, venue, and stay length.
Most loved
4 themes- Water park and pools
- Family facilities
- Clean resort grounds
- Friendly staff
Most complained about
3 themes- Food inconsistency
- Older or poor-view rooms
- Remote feel for some travelers
Reddit search was performed, but no strong Stella Palace property-specific consensus was found in accessible results; broader guest-source consensus is therefore weighted more heavily.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it. Some of these are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.
Leave an email and we'll flag the moment rates land, then any real drop after that.
May to Sep
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Nov to Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Wet | Wet | Wet | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Fine | Wet | Wet |
| High °F | 59 | 59 | 64 | 72 | 79 | 88 | 91 | 91 | 86 | 77 | 68 | 61 |
| Rain days | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Getting there
20 minutes from HER
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Transfer
- 20 min
- Address
- Stella Palace, Ανάληψη 700 14, Greece
- Phone
- +30 2897 029090
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 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Stella Palace; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into HER, 20 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $669.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
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 Stella Palace
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 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 value, service, dining, rooms, quiet and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.0Medium confidence
- Extra Charges
- 7.3
- Included Dining
- 8.2
- Family Amenities
- 8.8
- Room Variability
- 7.6
Service8.6Medium confidence
- Cleanliness
- 8.8
- Family Support
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.6
Beach7.8
- Views
- 8.2
- Tidiness
- 7.0
- Beach Size
- 6.8
- Sand Quality
- 7.0
- Water Quality
- 8.2
- Wave Protection
- 8.5
- Child Suitability
- 8.5
Dining8.0Medium confidence
- Variety
- 8.6
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.8
- Beverage Program
- 8.0
- A La Carte Access
- 8.2
Rooms8.1Medium confidence
- Family Space
- 8.7
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.9
- Older Room Risk
- 7.2
- Official Inventory
- 8.6
Pools & Spa9.1High confidence
- Water Park
- 9.4
- Pool Variety
- 9.1
- Family Appeal
- 9.3
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
Family9.3High confidence
- Kids Club
- 9.0
- Water Park
- 9.6
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.1
- Family Room Inventory
- 9.2
Quiet7.6Medium confidence
- Area Setting
- 8.0
- Resort Scale
- 7.0
- Family Activity Level
- 6.8
- Room Choice Importance
- 8.0
Nightlife7.3Low confidence
- Onsite Bars
- 8.0
- Family Orientation
- 6.8
- Nearby Town Access
- 7.2
What it does best
- Major water-park and pool appeal for families.
- Official kids club ages are clearly published.
- Large family room and villa inventory.
Where it costs you
- Not the best fit for adults seeking a quiet, boutique resort.
- Several all-inclusive components have limits or extra charges.
- Food and room impressions are more mixed than the pool and family-amenity feedback.
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Family Open PlanOfficial inventory sleeps four in 38 sqm; value judgment needs live rate comparison.
- Best Room Category
- Family Suite with Direct Access to Sharing PoolBest evidenced family fit from official inventory because it sleeps up to five and adds direct shared-pool access.
Everything we read on Stella Palace
All-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Stella Palace, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial board guide includes complimentary à la carte dinners based on length of stay. | Partly included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial guide includes regular branded beverages by the glass during all-inclusive hours. | Partly included |
| Room serviceOfficial board guide states room service is at extra charge. | Costs extra |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial board guide lists minibar consumption at extra charge. | Costs extra |
| Spa treatmentsOfficial board guide lists Avra Spa as an extra-charge service. | 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 Stella 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
- Rooms that fit a family
- 7 categories, incl. Family Open Plan, Family Two Bedroom
- 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 Stella Palace?
- Yes. Stella Palace has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Family Suite Pool View with Sharing Pool, Family Suite with Direct Access to Sharing Pool, Villa Maisonette with Private Pool. The largest stated occupancy is 8. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Stella Palace have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Stella 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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