Creta Palace, Grecotel Luxury Resort

Grecotel’s legacy began in Crete on the shores of Creta Palace. Reborn for a new era, the resort has been meticulously redesigned into a luxury seaside haven. A Cretan icon and a 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 rises along Crete’s longest sandy beach — a twelve‑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. The year 2026 marks the beginning of a remarkable new chapter: a resort‑wide transformation unveils entirely redesigned rooms and suites, a new collection of seven restaurants and four bars, an expanded adventure zone and aquapark, and the introduction of the LUXME® all‑inclusive concept.

Accommodations present newly designed guestrooms, suites, and interconnecting family options, featuring lighter wooden finishes, custom room bars, and unrivaled views of the Cretan Sea. All new bathrooms — with crystal‑onyx vanity counters and extra‑large walk‑in showers — fuse palettes of blue pastels and cool creams. 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 resort’s highlight is the Cretan village square, filled with the liveliness of boutiques, the long‑standing Kafeneio, Anna’s Hair Salon, a taverna, a Cretan bottega, and a chapel where Greek traditions come to life. From the square, guests enter King Minos and the Aquapark — the ultimate family and kids’ adventure zone. This includes the Grecoland kids’ club with experienced supervisors, a zero‑entry pool surrounded by gardens and sunlounges, a waterslides complex, and activity corners stocked with beloved snacks and ice cream, all complimentary.

Guests can dive into the new aquapark, explore authentic Cretan traditions at the 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 that every generation finds something to savour. The acclaimed LUXME® concept — Luxury Made Easy® — offers the finest all‑inclusive holiday experience in Greece, where everything from arrival to departure is thoughtfully included.