A seaside eco-retreat near Rethymnon where travelers can enjoy international dining, rooftop relaxation, and restorative spa treatments by the Mediterranean
Grecotel Creta Palace, near Rethymnon Town Hall, offers a peaceful setting with a rooftop terrace and beach bar. Guests can book aromatherapy sessions at the spa or join yoga classes on the sand. Visitors especially appreciate the hotel's warm, inviting environment.
Located in Rethymno, Grecotel Creta Palace is on the beach. Rimondi Fountain and Fortezza Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rethymnon Venetian Port and Old Venetian Harbor. Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Lighthouse are two other places to visit that come recommended. Water skiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
Missiria, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
What's nearby
Blue Beach
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Horse Park Rethymno
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Platanes Beach
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Town Beach
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Mili Gorge
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
72 min drive
Restaurants
upano
13 min walk
Baja Beach Club
7 min walk
Finikas
16 min walk
Taverna Vergina
15 min walk
Sky Park
12 min walk
About this property
Grecotel Creta Palace
Luxury family-friendly hotel near Rethymnon Town Hall
Located close to Rethymnon Lighthouse and Rethymnon Venetian Port, Grecotel Creta Palace provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a rooftop terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach cabanas, and beach massages. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. The gym offers fitness classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include volleyball, basketball, and beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Bike rentals, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge), tennis lessons on site, and concierge services
Room features
All 335 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, childcare services, and daily housekeeping
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Grecotel Creta Palace are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
3 bars/lounges
5 restaurants
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
Agreco Farm
Barbarossa á la carte
Golden Dragon á la carte
Labyrinth Main Restaurant
Princess Ariadne
Things to do
2 outdoor tennis courts
Arcade/game room
Basketball
Beach volleyball
Beach yoga
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Fitness classes
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Library
Outdoor pool
Pilates classes
Playground
Sauna
Shopping
Tennis lessons
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free children's club
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Supervised activities for children
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2,691 square feet of conference space
Business center
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Pool loungers
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
10 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Thalassotherapy
Accessibility
No elevator
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The All-Inclusive rate plan includes beverage service from 10 AM to midnight. Outside of these hours, fees apply for beverages.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1041Κ015A0099900
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Grecotel Creta Palace, Beach Luxury Resort Hotel Rethymno
Frequently asked questions
Does Grecotel Creta Palace have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Is Grecotel Creta Palace pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Grecotel Creta Palace?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Grecotel Creta Palace?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Grecotel Creta Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Grecotel Creta Palace?
Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.
Where is Grecotel Creta Palace located?
Nestled on the beach, this Rethymno hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Rethymnon Town Hall, Rethymnon Venetian Port, and Rimondi Fountain. Fortezza Castle and Rethymnon Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Grecotel Creta Palace Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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We booked sea view for 6 nights but didnt get sea view for full stay (only got for 2 nights but then shifted to another room with no sea view at all).
Hotel was clean and housekeeping staff cleaned room so well everyday.
Food was good too.
Beautiful facilities. Clean and practical.
Friendly, helpful staff.
Close to attractions (other beaches, wineries, Retymno, etc.) and located on a beach.
Great for traveling with toddlers and children.
Excellent food, featuring local products.
Amazing breakfast.
We stayed in one of the villas with a pool. It was amazing!.
Great service, very attentive, room staff were fantastic and thorough.
The villa was super relaxing, just a few steps to the beach or chill out in our own pool.
We enjoyed it.
We loved our stay at Creta Palace, it was our honeymoon and the hotel so kindly upgraded us to a family suite on arrival which was beautiful.
The facilities are great and perfect for our 2 year old, she loved the pool and beach.
The staff were so kind and friendly - thank you so much for making it so special!
Great staff, and comfortable room. Breakfast was good, but slipped up on a few points, like forgetting to switch on plate heater, so breakfast soon went cold.
Absolutely incredible from arrival to departure. What stood out for us was the friendliness of all staff, the cleanliness of the whole place, the maintenance of the grounds and the quality of the food. We only did breakfast but wish we had done all inclusive. Absolutely outstanding and exceptional service. A nice touch was the offer of drinks on arrival. The hospitality all around was amazing and we already can't wait to return. Thank you
The location was very convenient, right in the middle between Heraklion and Chania. The property super nice and clean and safe and the staff very friendly, especially Masia. she was ready to help with any question we have and made us feel like home. We loved the ambiance, kids, parents, grandparents and couples were all having fun . The swimming pools were gorgeous and the beach very nice and clean. The restaurants very nice. the breakfast menu and breakfast area were great! The little market on the property was very convenient. We had a great vacation!
Property is outdated. Bathroom and entrance room in our bungalow has dingy lighting, fruit flies all over and a broken window latch. The shower is from the 80’s. Definitely will not be coming back. There are much better options in Rethymno for this price range.
Unique hotel, wonderful spaces, friendly and helpful staff!!!!
The best holidays!!!
VASILIKI
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Sarah
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a five star hotel and is as slick and polished as you might expect, with staff on hand to help with any and every enquiry or request, and a large imposing lobby and restaurant area. Grassy areas around the various accommodation blocks provide welcome coolness thanks to sprinklers. It's a sprawling complex with a family-friendly feel and also facilities more suited to adults i.e. the bars and Spa. Room location is a big factor in terms of how quiet or pleasant a stay you'll have as some rooms are very close to the small commercial area or the children's swimming pool. Rooms below ours had a direct view (and noise) of the air conditioning fan units behind the Spa. We had a standard 'Bungalow with Sea View', in reality a small apartment in a two-storey block. Although well maintained, decorated and clean, it is apparent that the concrete on the balcony is breaking down, and in the room the bedhead had a hole in it and the 'mirror' surfaces have degraded a lot around the edges. The door doesn't fit properly either, and you can see that other rooms have the same problem, with light spilling out around the doors at night, and sound travelling further than it should. These may seem petty details but for a luxury brand it is poor. A very comfortable bed and quiet air conditioning meant that we slept well in spite of the occasional sounds from neighbouring apartments. We only had breakfast, which was good but not great. Be aware of €15 a night sustainability charge.