- Visit a local farm and learn to make delicious Cretan dishes from their produce
- Ideal for families, with extensive children’s facilities and entertainment
- Leave the luxurious Elixir spa feeling pampered, with face and body treatments and whirlpools
- Say goodbye to beach hair with an onsite beauty salon and hairdresser
With plenty to please families and couples alike, the Grecotel Creta Palace is a versatile holiday choice. Set on a stretch of sand and pebble beach in the picturesque town of Missiria it’s also conveniently located for visiting the livelier Rethymnon, which is just 4km away.
When it comes to room choices there really is something for everyone, from single occupancy choices to large suites. Families will love the bungalow options which can accommodate up to three children and are decorated in a bright but stylish fashion. There’s also a special pool with waterslides, children’s cookery classes and an all-day free mini buffet to keep little ones entertained. For adults a visit to the Elixir spa will leave you feeling relaxed and revived, while everyone will enjoy the Blue Flag beach and array of varied dining options.
For an extra special adventure take a trip to the hotel’s organic farm, which is a short 15 minute drive away. Here you can learn how to make a variety of Cretan dishes before enjoying your creations in the onsite taverna.
Hotel child prices apply to ages 2–11 years. The hotel has 335 rooms.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Labyrinth, Atrium Restaurant
Offering buffet breakfasts and dinners, you’ll find a huge array of tempting choices with a traditional Cretan corner for local delicacies.
Open: For breakfast and dinner
Guests on half board and full board can eat at this restaurant. Guests on half board may exchange dinner for lunch if they prefer. Guests on half board and full board can receive EUR11 credit towards dining in the a la carte restaurants.
Barbarossa
Enjoy fine dining and beautiful views at this open air à la carte restaurant. Fresh seafood is the speciality.
Open: For dinner (weather dependant)
Golden Dragon
Treat yourself to a mouth-watering modern Asian menu at the Golden Dragon restaurant.
Open: For dinner
King Minos
For a fun and lively night, the King Minos has special themed evenings which feature live entertainment alongside an extensive menu.
Open: For dinner
Coffee house
Get your caffeine hit in style at the Grecotel Creta Palace’s onsite coffee house.
Lounge bar
Relax before dinner with a tasty aperitif or round the night off with a decadent digestif.
Princess Ariadne
This laid-back poolside brasserie serves a selection of light meals, snacks and drinks all day.
Zeus & Amalthia
This stylish rooftop restaurant and bar serves finger food and delicious cocktails, made for a sophisticated night out.
Beach and &
Swimming Pools
Choose from a selection of four different swimming pools during your stay. The choice includes a landscaped seawater pool, freshwater garden pool, children’s pool and indoor pool with Jacuzzi.
For Families
Grecokids
Children can spend their days taking in part in fun activities and making new friends at the Grecoland Kids’ Club. Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, treasure hunts, and even gardening.
Ages: 4–6 years
Grecojuniors
Perfect for children who aren’t quite teens yet, there are plenty of activities to keep little ones entertained. Options include discos, sports, water sports, crafts, and lots more.
Ages: 7–12 years
Grecoteens
Ideal for teenagers who want to make new friends and enjoy age appropriate activities, the daily programmes include beach volleyball, basketball, hip hop dancing, discos, and more.
Ages: 13+
Spa & Wellness
Elixir Beauty Spa
Indulge in a range of facial and body treatments and enjoy the facilities, including water-cannon, whirlpool, a sauna and steam and open air treatment rooms.
Activities & Entertainment
Agreco Farm
Visit the hotel’s farm to learn about local produce and enjoy a Cretan cooking lesson.
About the location
Grecotel Creta Palace is on a long stretch of golden sands along Crete’s north coast. It’s close to the historic town of Rethymnon, in the tranquil village of Missiria. The village’s main attraction is its Blue Flag beach, which is lapped by crystal clear waters and is home to loungers, sun beds, and bars and restaurants. Spend the day immersing yourself in the serenity of the resort or trying watersports, before heading to one of the seaside tavernas for a delicious lunch.
For culture, restaurants and bars head into nearby Rethymnon. Here you’ll find Venetian architecture, street side cafés, a selection of bars, and a picturesque harbour. Plus, there are ancient mosques and churches in the old town, and a historic fortress.
Transfer time
Grecotel Creta Palace is a 50-minute drive from Crete Chania Airport.
Single Room
Max 1 adult
All Single Rooms feature a balcony.
28m²
Double Room Sea View
Max 3 adults
Double Rooms Sea View are elegantly decorated in gold, silver and ivory shades. They are located in the main building and feature a double bedroom with an additional sofa bed for a child and a balcony or terrace with sea views.
28m²
Bungalow Garden View
Max 3 adults
Bungalows Garden View are located in the garden area on the ground or first floor. They feature a double bed, open plan living area with a sofa bed for a child and a balcony or terrace with garden views.
33m²
Bungalow Side Sea View
Max 3 adults
Bungalow Side Sea View rooms feature a lounge area and private balcony or terrace. They are located on the ground or first floors.
33m²
Family Bungalow Garden View
Max 2 adults, 2 children
Family Bungalows are located in the fragrant multi-coloured gardens on the first or ground floor. They feature a master bedroom and a lounge area separated by a sliding door, with two large sofa beds, ideal for children. The bathroom features a bathtub and a separate shower.
45m²
Deluxe Family Bungalow Garden View
Max 3 adults, 2 children
Deluxe Family Bungalows are located in the garden area on the ground or first floor with a garden view. Ideal for larger families, these bungalows feature a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and an open plan lounge area, a second bedroom for up to three with an additional bathroom and a terrace/veranda with comfortable outdoor furniture.
53 - 60m²
Junior Bungalow Suite Seafront
Max 2 adults, 1 child
Junior Bungalow Suites Seafront are located on ground or first floor on the beachfront with direct sea views. They consist of a bedroom with a king size bed, an open plan lounge area and an outdoor terrace.
35m²
Famous Class Palace Guest Room Panoramic Sea View
Max 2 adults
Palace Guest Rooms Panoramic Sea View are located in the main building. These rooms feature a spacious double bedroom with an open plan living area, marble bathroom and a furnished veranda. Making the most of its penthouse setting, these rooms offer amazing panoramic sea views. In addition to the regular facilities, guests staying in these rooms will also receive a 'Famous Class Service' including express check in and check out, Champagne and fresh fruit on arrival, kid's welcome surprise, upgraded bathroom amenities, tea and coffee making facilities, two à la carte dinners per week at selected restaurants (minimum stay applies), free kid's dinners at any à la carte restaurant from the kid's menu, complimentary cool beach drinks and snacks and beach bags with towels.
45m²
Room Discount
Famous Class Room Types
Save up to 20% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 29 August - 14 September 2019 & 28 September - 05 October 2019 & 17 - 31 October 2019.
Selected room types (Standard & Family rooms)
Save up to 15% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 29 August - 14 September 2019 & 28 September - 05 October 2019 & 17 - 31 October 2019.
All Room Types
Save up to 30% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 19 June - 02 July 2019.
Save up to 15% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 03 - 09 July 2019. (not valid for Family Bungalow & Deluxe Family Bungalow)
The above offers cannot be combined and must be booked by 09 July 2019.
Famous Class Services
Book a Famous Class Palace Guest Room Panoramic Sea View for holidays between 21 April - 28 October 2019 and receive dining privileges, Famous Class dedicated offers, welcome and room offers and beach amenities, please call our trusted advisers for further assistance.
Based on 969 traveller reviews
79% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
591
Very Good
218
Average
108
Poor
36
Terrible
16
Reviews
“ To avoid for an Honeymoon
Emmanueld1234,
Jun 24 2019
We decided to stay in this ????palace???? to found calm and silence with my wife for our honeymoon. What we found was noise and unpolite clients.
The hotel organised noisy activities during the day and...
We decided to stay in this ????palace???? to found calm and silence with my wife for our honeymoon. What we found was noise and unpolite clients.
The hotel organised noisy activities during the day and concert in the garden by night!
It is then impossible to read a book quietly by day or by night!
I ask politely to cancel our last night because of the noise, they refused.
In a nutshell, if you have kids this hotel is for you but if you don???t want to be disturb, you can find way better for much cheaper!
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“ Massive turistic hotel
gabdeseze,
Jun 24 2019
Creta palace is a nice place but the hotel is huge and thus offers a wide range of activities. It's quite impossible to enjoy any quiet time either at the swimming pool (with aqua gym classes with...
Creta palace is a nice place but the hotel is huge and thus offers a wide range of activities. It's quite impossible to enjoy any quiet time either at the swimming pool (with aqua gym classes with music), by the beach (music + microphone for kid activities), the evening with concerts. The people are nice but the guests are not respectful of the place: common toilets are not clean, people come in family so it's obviously less relaxing.
This place is nice for people looking for activities but not if you want to enjoy a typical/authentic/relaxing place.
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“ Vacation Perfection
MaryJ1850,
Jun 15 2019
This Place is just amazing ! My mom and I could not be more relaxed. :) The Hotel Staff is so attending, always happy and always at there 100% . Perfect Place to relax and spend vacation ! Very...
This Place is just amazing ! My mom and I could not be more relaxed. :) The Hotel Staff is so attending, always happy and always at there 100% . Perfect Place to relax and spend vacation ! Very Family friendly . Best Place - Spa! Lots to choose from
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“ Phenomenal!!! 😊
8Alina, Heubach, Germany
Jun 13 2019
At first I would like to thank you, Michael! Your chiropractic treatment changes my life quality in a positive way.
No more knee pain, no more hips problems and I can move my neck to both sides...
At first I would like to thank you, Michael! Your chiropractic treatment changes my life quality in a positive way.
No more knee pain, no more hips problems and I can move my neck to both sides without problems. Everybody should know about your magic hands! That was the best part of my holiday. Thank you so much, Michael Serdakis!
What to say about the hotel? It???s very nice, clean and you will enjoy every single day! The food is delicious and the sea and the pool are amazing.
Special thanks goes to Diana from the art- atelier near the sea. It makes so much fun to be creative with you.
Also big kisses to Dimi, Ioli, Anastasia, Richard and Melina the sport entertainers, to Lina and Nicole from the Spa , to Maria from the beach bar and to all the others.
Everyone was very friendly... always with a smile and nice words.
Who wants to travel alone, would have a feeling to be at home!!!
Great job!!! I will definitely come back!
Kind regards
Alina N.
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“ We will be back.....
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Jun 12 2019
Our room, was a great size with a huge double bed . Very nicely decorated with a mixture of marble and hardwood floors, huge tv and really comfy beds. The bathroom was lovely as well, marble...
Our room, was a great size with a huge double bed . Very nicely decorated with a mixture of marble and hardwood floors, huge tv and really comfy beds. The bathroom was lovely as well, marble throughout with twin basins, a good strong shower over the bath and a separate loo. We had a large balcony overlooking a gardened area with the beach and sea beyond. Each night we were taken aback by the amazing sunset from our room and from the beach as the sun goes down behind the Rethymnon and beyond.
The hotel staff were extremely warm and friendly and can communicate in many languages, in what is a truly international hotel.
Our kids loved the kids club, Grecoland, where the staff are just lovely and where they had daily activities that he loved to join in with.
The beach is beautiful and sandy! On the beach you can find watersports, and a great beach bar with a lovely seating area, but they also deliver to your comfy sunbeds.
The spa area is superb, it's well designed and relaxing.
The food and selection of food available was fantastic.
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