Located close to Rethymnon Lighthouse and Rethymnon Town Hall, Creta Palace, A Resort to Live provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a rooftop terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the beach volleyball, cycling, and beach yoga at this hotel. Indulge in aromatherapy, thalassotherapy, and a massage at the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, seafood, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Located in Rethymno, Creta Palace, A Resort to Live is near the beach. Rimondi Fountain and Fortezza Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rethymnon Venetian Port and Old Venetian Harbor. Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Lighthouse are two other places to visit that come recommended. Water skiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
Missiria, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
What's nearby
Blue Beach
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Horse Park Rethymno
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Town Beach
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Platanes Beach
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Mili Gorge
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
69 min drive
Restaurants
Sky Park
12 min walk
Taverna Klimataria
9 min walk
Poseidon Beach Restaurant
17 min walk
Venetian Harbour Taverna
2 min drive
1+1
13 min walk
About this property
Creta Palace, A Resort to Live
Luxury family-friendly hotel near Rethymnon Town Hall
Located close to Rethymnon Lighthouse and Rethymnon Venetian Port, Creta Palace, A Resort to Live provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a rooftop terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the beach volleyball, cycling, and beach yoga at this hotel. Indulge in aromatherapy, thalassotherapy, and a massage at the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, seafood, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 333 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Reusable coffee/tea filters and recycling
Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Creta Palace, A Resort to Live are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Creta Palace, A Resort to Live?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Creta Palace, A Resort to Live on 29 October 2026 start from AED 421, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Creta Palace, A Resort to Live pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Creta Palace, A Resort to Live?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Creta Palace, A Resort to Live?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Creta Palace, A Resort to Live provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Creta Palace, A Resort to Live?
Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.
Where is Creta Palace, A Resort to Live located?
This family-friendly Rethymno hotel is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rethymnon Town Hall, Rethymnon Venetian Port and Rimondi Fountain. Fortezza Castle and Rethymnon Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Creta Palace, A Resort to Live Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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We had a superior sea view room which did not disappoint. We only stayed 3 nights but thoroughly enjoyed it. Evenings are chilled, and daytimes we used the private beach. An overall luxurious resort.
We booked sea view for 6 nights but didnt get sea view for full stay (only got for 2 nights but then shifted to another room with no sea view at all).
Hotel was clean and housekeeping staff cleaned room so well everyday.
Food was good too.
Beautiful facilities. Clean and practical.
Friendly, helpful staff.
Close to attractions (other beaches, wineries, Retymno, etc.) and located on a beach.
Great for traveling with toddlers and children.
Excellent food, featuring local products.
Amazing breakfast.
We loved our stay at Creta Palace, it was our honeymoon and the hotel so kindly upgraded us to a family suite on arrival which was beautiful.
The facilities are great and perfect for our 2 year old, she loved the pool and beach.
The staff were so kind and friendly - thank you so much for making it so special!
Great staff, and comfortable room. Breakfast was good, but slipped up on a few points, like forgetting to switch on plate heater, so breakfast soon went cold.
We stayed in one of the villas with a pool. It was amazing!.
Great service, very attentive, room staff were fantastic and thorough.
The villa was super relaxing, just a few steps to the beach or chill out in our own pool.
We enjoyed it.
Absolutely incredible from arrival to departure. What stood out for us was the friendliness of all staff, the cleanliness of the whole place, the maintenance of the grounds and the quality of the food. We only did breakfast but wish we had done all inclusive. Absolutely outstanding and exceptional service. A nice touch was the offer of drinks on arrival. The hospitality all around was amazing and we already can't wait to return. Thank you
This was our second summer in a row at Grecotel Creta Palace, and once again, our holiday was just perfect.
Creta Palace has truly become our second home and our own "little" paradise in Crete—a place where we haven't just made memories, but where we have found true friends and a real family.
Beyond the beauty of the resort, its sublime recent renovation, and the amazing brand-new aquapark, it is genuinely the team that gives this place such a unique soul and endearing charm. Their warmth, daily care, and unmatched hospitality make every single moment special.
A massive thank you to Dimitrios, Georgios, Chef Nikos, Anna, Pavlos, Angelo, Paris, Olga, Maria and the many others whose names we might have missed, but whose kindness touched us deeply.
Thank you all for making our holiday magic once again—we already can't wait to come back!
Leonard & Family
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Valerie Sarah
27 September 2025
Liked: Amenities
Table and chairs on our own patio surrounded by beautifully tended gardens - perfect for the beginning and end of each day - staff were excellent