WELCOME TO CRETA PALACE
GRECOTEL HOTELS & RESORTS, PRESENTS ITS HEART AND SOUL “LUXURY BEACH RESORTS” ALSO FOR THE FAMILY TRAVELLER. GREAT PROPERTIES ON THE BEACH THAT LOOK, FEEL & CONNECT WITH LUXURY EXPERIENCE THE GRECOTEL HOSPITALITY.
Creta Palace is for beach lovers. A new beach kingdom will surprise you. Very special Grecotel: traditional & old world. The family resort that feels home. Also new, the labyrinth buffet concept. Wow. The miniature village square brings the spirit of Rethymno. Authentic Crete.
Grecotel Creta Palace is ideally located along the beach coastline on the Cretan Riviera at Rethymno, just 4 km from Rethymnon Old town, 79 km from Heraklion Airport and 70 km from Chania Airport.
CONSIDERING YOUR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING AS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SOME SERVICES AND ROOM AMENITIES ARE ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT’S HEALTH PROTOCOLS AND GUIDELINES.
BEACH & POOLS
The hotel is situated on 300 m of sandy and pebbled beach awarded the “Blue Flag” as complying with the directives of the European programme: water quality, environmental management, safety, services and facilities, environmental education and information.
Beach amenities include:
Changing cabins, sun terraces, sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, beach towels
Waiter Service (extra charge)
Separate beach area with private Pavilions and exclusive services (extra charge)
POOLS
1 large freshwater main pool (786 m²)
1 children’s pool with 2 waterslides (200 m²)
10 private pools for villa guests
1 indoor freshwater pool (55m², heated October & April)
Pool amenities include sunbeds, umbrellas, towels & showers.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Creta Palace’s Grecoland creates a magical holiday experience for children aged 4-12 years. Children at Creta Palace enjoy a dedicated holiday programme with toys and facilities made from environmentally safe materials, qualified personnel, creative activities with fun and games, teenager programme with the emphasis on sports and beach games.
Children under 4 are welcome to use the Grecoland facilities but must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian.
Kids activities include watersports (ages 8 and above), tennis (age 7 and above), mountain Biking (ages 8 and above), diving (ages 8 and above), summer camp and more (extra charge).
FITNESS
DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
Fitness & Wellness: Morning Gymnastics, Aqua Gym, Aerobics, Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Hiking, TRX Training, Trekking, Jogging, Private Fitness (extra charge), Outdoor Fitness
FITNESS ROOM
Fitness room with Technogym cardio fitness equipment including: 1 x cardia wave, 2 x fitness bike, 1 x leg extension, 2 x abductor, 1 x chest press, 3 x treadmill, 1 x weight assisted chin up/dip, 1 x selection upper body lat machine, 2 x multifunction flat bench. Operating hours: 10:00 – 18:00 (flexible timetable upon request).
PERSONALIZED FITNESS TRAINING
Complimentary Open Gym use for all hotel guests (without Fitness Expert supervision)
Unlimited use of all gym equipment, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week*
For security reasons, the entrance to the Fitness Centre is prohibited to persons under the age of 16
Fitness Expert Supervision: 08.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00 Monday to Saturday (except Sunday)
Semi-personal Functional Training sessions (under the guided supervision of Fitness Expert)
*During the semi-personal functional training sessions only cardio equipment may be used by guests who are not participating in the training sessions.
Every Day (except Sunday) : 08.00-12.00 & 18.00-21.00 with extra charge
All guests are invited to experience a complimentary trial session
Fully personal adapted training sessions
Available every day, pre-booking necessary with extra charge
Specialized rehabilitation training sessions
Available every day, pre-booking necessary with extra charge
ELIXIR BEAUTY SPA
2.000m² of Body Pampering!
Step into a temple of touch and aroma, where time is left behind, and a new journey begins.
Spa facilities include indoor pool with hydromassage and water cannon, indoor whirlpool, saunas, private massage rooms, beauty salon, gazebo open-air massage, open-air atrium with relaxation loggia and changing rooms.
Operating hours: Daily 10:00-18:30
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS & FUN
Table Tennis, 2 Astroturf Tennis Courts, Boccia, Beach Volley
TENNIS
2 Astroturf courts, Floodlit (extra charge), Coaching (age 7 and above, extra charge, reservation required): Our professional tennis coach will improve your game with structured lessons designed to develop tennis technique
MOUNTAIN BIKE CENTER (Nearby, ages 8 and above, extra charge)
Training Camp, Bike Tours, Bike Rental. For more information ask the front desk.
SOCCER 5X5 (100 m, extra charge)
HORSE RIDING (2 km, extra charge)
CRETE GOLF CLUB (89 km, extra charge)
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
Cretan and Greek festivals, Live Music Performances, Dance Parties, Professional external entertainment shows: Atelier (Silk, T-shirt, glass & wood painting) (extra charge)
AGRECO FARM
Grecotel’s Agreco Farm gives a whole new meaning to ‘real experience.’ On a 40-hectare estate near Rethymno, Crete, the traditional farm show cases centuries-old farming methods. The farm provides a fascinating insight into the organic production of the island’s simple and healthy food – a must for any visitor to Crete.
Shaped by hand, every stone at Agreco preserves the delicate balance between man and nature. The farm and its buildings stand in perfect harmony with the landscape. In the farm you will find an Olive Press, a Watermill, a Wood-burning Oven, a General Store, a Wine Cellar, Workshops, a Church and Guesthouses.
No trip to Agreco would be complete without a visit to the farm’s Taverna, where a sumptuous six-course menu of Cretan dishes, based on the farm’s organic produce.
