CRETA PALACE RETHYMNO

CRETA PALACE, CRETE

Grecotel’s legacy began in Crete on the shores of Creta Palace. Reborn for a new era, the resort is meticulously redesigned into a luxury seaside haven. A Cretan icon and Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 winner, Creta Palace, invites families, couples and explorers to discover barefoot luxury and the warmest welcome on the island.

THE RESORT

Creta Palace rises renewed along Crete’s longest sandy beach — a 12-kilometre stretch of golden coastline on the island’s north shore. Four overflowing pools gaze out to the Cretan Sea, glass-wrapped lounges open to gardens of frangipani and palm trees, and the old town of Rethymno is just a beach walk away.

NEWS 2026

2026 marks the beginning of a remarkable new chapter. Creta Palace unveils a resort-wide transformation: entirely redesigned rooms and suites, a new collection of seven restaurants and four bars, an expanded adventure zone & Aquapark, and the introduction of the LUXME® all-inclusive concept.

ACCOMMODATION

Creta Palace presents newly designed guestrooms, suites and interconnecting family options, introducing lighter wooden finishes, custom room bars, and unrivaled views of the Cretan Sea. All new bathrooms featuring crystal-onyx vanity counters and extra-large walk-in showers fuse with palettes of blue pastels and cool creams.

DINING

Seven restaurants, four bars and a talented brigade of chefs define a dining collection unlike any other. From Greek cuisine and an Italian trattoria to Asian-led menus and beachfront seafood, every meal is prepared with the freshest ingredients— elevated further through the LUXME® experiences.

THE VILLAGE

The resort highlight is the Cretan village square filled with the liveliness of boutiques, the long-standing Kafeneio and Anna’s Hair Salon, a taverna, a Cretan bottega, and a Chapel where you can experience Greek traditions come to life. From the square you enter King Minos and the Aquapark – the ultimate family and kids adventure zone. This includes the Grecoland kids club and its experienced supervisors, a zero-entry pool surrounded by gardens & sunlounges, the waterslides complex and activity corners stocked with beloved snacks and ice cream, all complimentary.

EXPERIENCES

Dive into the new Aquapark, explore authentic Cretan traditions at the resort’s village square, or taste the island’s soul at the legendary Agreco Farm. Watersports, a brand-new Spa and fitness facilities, and the Grecoland kids’ club ensure every generation finds something to savour.

LUXME® CONCEPT

Welcome to Grecotel’s signature LUXME® resorts. LUXME® is an edition that elevates the all-inclusive experience through Greece’s most iconic seafront locations, combining exceptional signature à la carte dining, diverse design, and engaging kids’ experiences.

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