Luxury resort exterior view of Grecotel Creta Palace in Crete

NEWS 2026

CRETA PALACE NEWS

This summer, Creta Palace gives a new meaning to life in Crete. Surrounded by the picturesque beauty of Rethymno, the resort introduces an extensive collection of newly renovated rooms and suites, a newly debuted Aqua Park and a striking poolscape of four overflowing pools in the bluest blue; a colour not chosen, but inherited from the Cretan sky and the Aegean, woven into every detail of the resort.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2026

Creta Palace has been distinguished at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, celebrating its enduring place among Greece’s finest resorts. A landmark of Cretan hospitality, it continues to captivate with its authentic character, privileged seaside setting and the genuine warmth of Crete.

BRAND NEW ROOMS

The resort’s selection of newly renovated rooms and suites combine aquatic tones and soft creams with lighter wood finishes. Custom in-room bars, crystal onyx vanity counters and extra-large walk-in showers bring a refined, contemporary feel.

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NEW FAMILY SUITES

Set within the resort’s main building, the new family suites offer generous space, comfort and privacy for modern family living. Calm blue tones, practical layouts and considered details create an inviting base for days by the pools, the beach and the Family Adventure Zone.

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Selection of dishes from the new dining collection at Grecotel Creta Palace.

JOINING THE LUX®ME EDITION

From 2026, Creta Palace joins the LUX®ME Edition, Grecotel’s Luxury Made Easy®. Greece’s finest all-inclusive experience arrives on Crete’s most storied coastline. Spectacular seafront setting, outstanding dining, tailored activities, wellness, and effortless service all thoughtfully included, from arrival to departure.

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NEW DINING COLLECTION

Eight restaurants and four bars shape Creta Palace’s new dining collection. Historical Greek cuisine, Italian classics, Asian favourites, beachfront dining and farm-to-table experiences are prepared daily by talented chefs using the finest ingredients and contagious energy.

Village Quartier at Grecotel Creta Palace with traditional-inspired architecture, shops and outdoor spaces.

BUFFET RESTAURANT

Named after the Cretan myth, Labyrinth Restaurant offers cosy dining rooms and shaded courtyards for al fresco meals. Guests choose from freshly prepared dishes at live cooking stations, alongside a dedicated wine cava and a striking patisserie.

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New bar and cocktail lounge at Grecotel Creta Palace

GOLD BAR

The bright Gold Bar sits within the glass-wrapped lobby lounges, surrounded by frangipani, banana trees and tall palms. Its striking sodalite-blue marble counter and open views across the pools create a lively setting from morning through evening.

BEACH CLUB

A coastal, natural in-style venue for a full day to spend outdoors.

A SEASIDE ESCAPE

Open from Sunrise to Sunset, the Beach Club captures the freshness of the vast sea. Relax beneath tamarind trees and crisp gazebos, sunbathe on Crete’s longest beach, practise yoga or take to the water with thrilling watersports.

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POOLS

Pools lie at the heart of Creta Palace, each with its own character for swimming, relaxing or family moments. Surrounded by gardens and open sea views, they reflect the colours and freshness of the Cretan coast.

New Pools

The breathtaking Blue Pools comprise four overflowing pools in the bluest blue, with in-pool loungers facing the sandy beach of Rethymno. In the Family Adventure Zone, a zero-entry pool surrounded by gardens and sunlounges welcomes younger guests and their families.

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Aqua Park

The brand-new Aqua Park brings high-energy fun to the Family Adventure Zone, with a complex of waterslides, and pools designed for different ages. A favourite for young adventurers, it adds action and excitement to family days at Creta Palace.

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VILLAGE QUARTIER

The newly designed Village Quartier brings Rethymno’s storied past to life through marble pavements inspired by the Acropolis of Athens. A lively expression of local culture, it reflects tradition through boutiques, the authentic Kaffenio, artisan shops and intimate cultural spaces.

FAMILY ADVENTURE ZONE

The Family Adventure Zone is the resort’s ultimate family and kids playground, bringing together King Minos Club House, Grecoland and its experienced supervisors, the Aqua Park, zero-entry pools and activity corners. A world where children explore and make friends, while families share relaxed, sun-filled days together.

Spa at Grecotel Creta Palace with a relaxing interior and wellness facilities.

SPA

The new Spa is a calm retreat at the heart of the resort, with massage rooms, saunas, an indoor hydromassage pool and quiet spaces for relaxation. Treatments and wellness rituals offer time to slow down and restore body and mind.

Gym at Grecotel Creta Palace equipped with modern Technogym fitness equipment and views of the pools.

GYM

The luxury Gymnasium features the latest Technogym equipment in a bright setting overlooking the pools. Designed for every level of training, it brings movement, energy and inspiring views together at the heart of Creta Palace.