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CRETA PALACE, CRETE

Grecotel’s legacy began in Rethymno, Crete, where Creta Palace now stands reborn for a new era. An expansive beachfront estate and Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 winner, Creta Palace is set against the vibrant & historical year-round town of Rethymno. Meticulously transformed, Creta Palace invites families, couples and explorers to discover barefoot luxury and the warmest welcome on the island.

Panoramic views of Grecotel Creta Palace luxury resort in Rethymno, Crete

THE RESORT

Creta Palace emerges as a true luxury seaside heaven, set directly on Crete’s longest beach. At its heart, the new breathtaking Blue Pools, four overflowing pools in the bluest blue, meet glass-wrapped lounges and the bright Gold Bar, framed by gardens of frangipani and banana trees. New guestrooms and suites in aquatic tones, alongside a vibrant dining scene, a new SPA and a luxury Gymnasium with the latest Technogym equipment, complete the experience.

 

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Creta Palace brand identity, an emblem a seashell

THE STORY

And for an emblem, a seashell. A timeless symbol of the Mediterranean, collected as a childhood treasure and kept as a memory, ornament or talisman. And for a colour, the blue, the many shades of sea and sky, inherited from Crete’s longest shore and deeply connected to the maritime soul and ancient heritage of Rethymno.

Brand new luxury accommodation in Creta Palace

ACCOMMODATION

New guestrooms, suites and thoughtfully designed family options introduce a fresh, luminous Cretan world for the luxury modern traveller. Aquatic tones, lighter wood finishes, custom in-room bars and magical views meet refined new bathrooms with crystal-onyx vanity counters and extra-large walk-in showers.

 

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Creta Palace’s dining area at the Village Quartier

DINING

A new dining collection spans eight restaurants and four bars, led daily by a talented brigade of chefs and the finest ingredients. From Greek, Italian and Asian to traditional Cretan flavours and vibrant bars – elevated further through the LUX®ME Edition.

 

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Couple enjoying their holidays at Creta Palace luxury resort

EXPERIENCES

Open from sunrise to sunset, the Beach Club is made for days spent outdoors. Relax beneath tamarind trees and shaded gazebos, swim and sunbathe, join yoga sessions by the sea or take to the water with a range of watersports.

 

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Dining tables at the Village Quartier, Creta Palace

THE VILLAGE QUARTIER

The resort highlight is the newly designed Village Quartier, a living hub that brings the island’s past to life. Vibrant with the liveness of boutiques, the authentic 1989 Kaffenio, Antica Taverna RITHY, the ancient name of Rethymno, serving historical Greek cuisine, a Literary Salon & a Chapel to experience traditions come to life.

 

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AQUA PARK

From the village square, enter King Minos and the brand-new Aquapark — the ultimate family adventure zone. Discover Grecoland’s kids world with experienced supervisors, a zero-entry pool framed by gardens and sunlounges, and a waterslides complex. Activity corners keep young explorers happy with beloved snacks and ice cream along the way.

Two women relaxing on a sandy beach beside the ocean, with a surfboard, lounge chair, champagne, and refreshments under a clear blue sky.

LUX®ME Edition

Creta Palace introduces travellers to the acclaimed LUX®ME Edition — Luxury Made Easy® — the finest all-inclusive holiday experience in Greece, where everything from arrival to departure is thoughtfully included.

 

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