- 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 a discount 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
Famous Class Services
Book a Famous Class Palace Guest Room Panoramic Sea View for holidays between 21 April - 28 October 2019 & 10 April - 03 November 2020 and receive dining privileges, Famous Class dedicated offers, welcome and room offers and beach amenities.
Please call our trusted advisers for further assistance.
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Reviews
“ Gem of a hotel
Neetasha R, Woking, United Kingdom
Nov 05 2019
Loved our stay at the hotel. The first few mins of check in and registering are very welcoming.
Kids club was fun when my kids attended it. Evening entertainment was fun. The food also changed every...
Loved our stay at the hotel. The first few mins of check in and registering are very welcoming.
Kids club was fun when my kids attended it. Evening entertainment was fun. The food also changed every night with a lot of choices.
People make the place and so did everyone at this hotel. Very pleasant and relaxing stay at this hotel.
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“ Last day ruined the good impression
Gosa77, Luxembourg
Nov 04 2019
We spent the last October week and had a very good time. Good things first: the staff is very friendly and helpful, perfect service, thank you for that.
The hotels exterior facilities, widespread...
We spent the last October week and had a very good time. Good things first: the staff is very friendly and helpful, perfect service, thank you for that.
The hotels exterior facilities, widespread layout with bungalows, shops, restaurants and beach access are top. We also liked the Atrium dining aera a lot.
Breakfast and Dining buffet were good, especially the Greek counter, the warm dishes lack a bit in variety, but were ok.
Our first room had a bad smell, due probably to some piping problems in the bathroom, but we were immediately relicated and upgraded to another room.
Rooms were nice even if they show some signs of wear.
Coming to the less good: there are overall signs of wear and tear in the buildings and furniture: carpets, paint, the indoor pool and spa have seen better times, luckily we had good weather and spent most of the time in the pristine pool area. Also the building could use the service of an interior designer as the corridors and stairways are awfully empty and dull.
Given the discounted price we paid at the season end, it was well worth it, but I would not want to spend more than double during high season.
I would have given an excellent rating, mostly because of the staff???s performance, but our last day was spoiled as we had to move out of the hotel at noon into another (gloomy) hotel with a rather unfriendly reception to wait for our transfer at 4pm. We would have preferred to stay at the pool or in the lobby, but apparently the hotel was privatized.
I reduced the rating to 3 stars as the way we were relocated the last day really ruined our impression, especially as we had to walk 5 minutes from the relocation hotel to a bus stop with our luggage and wait for the bus under the rain!
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“ A lovely hotel with outstandng staff
Wander48951068065,
Nov 02 2019
A lovely week at this attractive beachside hotel. What made it special was the friendly and helpful approach of the staff, we felt welcomed and looked after and what was nice was that there was a...
A lovely week at this attractive beachside hotel. What made it special was the friendly and helpful approach of the staff, we felt welcomed and looked after and what was nice was that there was a sense of a genuinely friendly culture in the hotel; the staff not just treating the guests in a friendly way but genuinely enjoying each other's company. A special mention for Cecilia one of the "captains" of the dining room team who went out of her way to ensure that my wife had plenty of choice with the vegan low-fat diet that she needs to eat for health reasons.
Food was excellent at both morning and evening buffets and our room was very comfortable with a great bed and shower. Also appreciated that we were allowed a late check-out without extra cost. My only quibble is that drink prices were a bit on the steep side. it would have been nice to have had the option of a bottle of wine at dinner for under 30 euros. But this is a quibble. We had a great time for a great price and would certainly come back especially at this time of year.
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“ Had a fantastic time
lohon, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Oct 29 2019
We moved to this hotel as Grecotel white lux closed early and this was an alternative solution offered.
Pros:
1/ family rooms were great as next to beach and in door which was very convenient
2...
We moved to this hotel as Grecotel white lux closed early and this was an alternative solution offered.
Pros:
1/ family rooms were great as next to beach and in door which was very convenient
2/ indoor pool was warm and we went there 3 times as opposed to slides pool.
3/ beach was awesome. Although it???s not private it feels private as it???s quite remote so unlikely to get many non hotel guests. Sun beds were abundant. Maybe it???s cause I went in October
4/ took a break from main restaurant buffet on last night and went for a la Carte at labarosso. Seafood was amazing and fresh
5/ also for lunch decided to order front then beach bar for seafood. Was best decision as it meant more time enjoying the beach and not having to walk back and forth.
5/ rooms are spotless. Believe house keepers visit at least twice a day. Always helped change towels and floor mats.
Cons:
1/ nothing major but if wanted to be critical then it???s maybe on inconsistency of staff information. One said my package was all inclusive. But another staff still included drinks charge on checkout. Sorted in end. But that???s only because I checked the bill and challenged.
2/ on first night of buffet at main restaurant. Wasn???t sure if free seating or if guided to a table as no one explained or guided.
3/ mini bar not topped up on first night. Had to ask for it.
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“ Highly recommended !!!
Stathis71, Athena
Oct 26 2019
Very friendly and helpful hosts, exceptional hospitality, modern renovated room with great view to the pool & sea, comfortable bed and bath, excellent breakfast, very quiet area and beautiful beach...
Very friendly and helpful hosts, exceptional hospitality, modern renovated room with great view to the pool & sea, comfortable bed and bath, excellent breakfast, very quiet area and beautiful beach, great restaurant with delicious local food, not far from sights of Rethymno, very relaxing atmosphere, outstanding interior traditional cafe and small market, easy parking infront the hotel, easy checkin/checkout, good price, small details that make the difference.
We enjoyed our four days in Creta Palace alot! It was one of the best places on our short trip to the isla.
Thank you very much! We will come back!
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