Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Missiria

Grecotel Creta Palace *****
Tour operator category

HER030
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Location

The 5-star Creta Palace hotel is located directly on the sand/pebble beach of Missiria, overlooking the magnificent Cretan Sea, and is situated 4 km from the picturesque Old Town of Rethymno. The resort is approximately 79 km from Heraklion Airport and 70 km from Chania Airport. A bus stop and restaurants are within walking distance.
Large beachfront hotel with pool, sun loungers, and blue sea coast in the foreground.
A hotel pool with sun loungers, surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Beach with sun loungers and white cube seats under a blue sky by the sea.
Hotel complex with white buildings and illuminated path at sunset near the sea.
Modern hotel with large pool, sun loungers, and surrounded by palm trees in a green landscape.
Modern pool with sun loungers and palm trees in front of a white hotel building by the sea.
Round-shaped pool with lounge chairs and white buildings against a mountainous backdrop.
Hotel complex with water slides by the turquoise sea and lush green surroundings.

Facilities

Bright hotel lounge with modern furnishings and large windows letting in daylight.
Large paved outdoor area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas in a hotel setting.
Modern hotel lounge area with stylish armchairs, sofas, and round wooden tables in warm tones.
Terrace with table and chairs, overlooking palm trees and the sea in the sunny background.
Elegant living room with beige sofa, two armchairs, two lamps, and an abstract painting.
Modern, brightly designed hotel buffet area with white furnishings and decorative details.
Hotel rooftop terrace with several covered seating areas and lush greenery around.
View of a garden with multiple rectangular planted beds and two people walking between them.
A person using a wood-fired oven outdoors at a hotel to bake bread.
A cozy seating area with a blue shelf and tables filled with cheese, bread, and spreads.
Two people drinking beverages at a table with sea view and palm trees in the background.
A dark-skinned, gold-painted male figure holding a lamp in a hotel dining room with tables and chairs.
Modern living room with comfortable sofas, indirect lighting, and decorative cushions.
Elegant hotel bar with views of palm trees and the sea through large windows.
Hotel terrace with green umbrellas and red chairs at sunset.
Modern terrace area with wooden and metal furniture, palm trees, and sea view.
The modern hotel impresses with its upscale ambiance and offers a total of 335 rooms and suites. In addition to the lobby with reception, numerous services such as luggage storage and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms ensure an all-around pleasant stay. Culinary variety is provided by seven restaurants, and four bars offer refreshments at various locations throughout the resort. Furthermore, the hotel features a supermarket, a souvenir shop, and a cinema, offering guests additional comfort and diverse entertainment. A highlight of the hotel is the newly designed pool landscape with four infinity pools, one of which is heated during the months of April, May, and October. Pool amenities include sun loungers, parasols, towels, and showers. For families, the new gently sloping family pool offers ideal opportunities for cooling off. Additionally, a newly designed children's pool is available for the youngest guests. The beach offers changing cabins, sun loungers, parasols, showers, and a waiter service (for a fee). There is also a separate beach area with private pavilions and exclusive service (at an additional cost). Since July 2026, the hotel also features its own on-site water park (access subject to age and weight restrictions), which promises fun for the whole family and welcomes guests with exciting water slides as well as complimentary snacks and ice cream.

Accommodation

Double Room

The comfortable double rooms are equipped with a double bed or two single beds as well as an additional sofa bed and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, and magnifying mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, coffee/tea station, espresso machine (two capsules per adult/day included), and a balcony or terrace (D).
Optionally bookable for single occupancy (DE, on request).

Bright hotel room with cozy double bed, nightstand, lamp, and balcony access with a view.
Modern bathroom with marble walls, large mirror, sink, and shower with glass partition.
Symmetrical hotel bed with white bedding and two bedside lamps in a modern room.

Bungalow

The spacious rooms are designed in a Mediterranean style, are located in the garden area on the ground floor or the first floor. With the same amenities as the double rooms, they feature a balcony or terrace with garden view (BG2).
Alternatively bookable with side sea view (BM2) or direct sea view (B2M).

Double Room Superior Sea View

As the double rooms, plus sea view (DMU/DIM).

Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through large window.
Modern hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and balcony view with trees.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and view of a terrace.
Modern hotel room counter with coffee machine, glasses, and coffee cups in front of bed with white pillows.
Modernly furnished hotel room with large bed and seating area.

Double Room Superior Panorama Sea View

The stylishly designed Double Room Superior Panorama Sea View is located on the fourth floor of the main building and impresses with its elevated position and the associated panoramic view over the sea. With otherwise the same amenities as the double rooms, they feature a bathtub (K2Q).

Family Bungalow

The family bungalows consist of two separate sleeping areas, equipped with one double bed and two sofa beds. The modern bathroom features two washbasins, a bathtub, and a separate shower cabin. Toiletries, bathrobes, hairdryer, and a magnifying mirror are also available. Furthermore, the rooms feature individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, coffee/tea station, and a terrace. The large, family-friendly bungalows are located on the ground floor of the quiet garden area. Certain units feature two separate bedrooms with sliding doors (FB2).

Brightly decorated bedroom with large bed, white pillows, and nightstands with lamps.
Bright hotel room with white bed, tufted headboard, and table lamp beside sofa.

Family Bungalow Superior

The large, family-friendly bungalows are located on the ground floor or the first floor of the quiet garden area. The bathroom features a washbasin and a bathtub. The bungalow also offers a combined living/sleeping area with two single sofa beds and a separate bedroom with a double bed, with otherwise the same amenities as the family bungalows. The Family Bungalow Superior is, however, more spacious and features a balcony or terrace (BSF).

Maisonette

The maisonette apartments are located in the garden area of the resort and span two levels with access on the ground floor and a sleeping area on the upper floor. Two bathrooms are provided. The first bathroom features a washbasin and a bathtub, while the second room has a washbasin and a shower. Designed in the style of traditional village bungalows, the maisonettes have been tastefully modernized and offer a pleasant mix of comfort and atmosphere. On the ground floor is the main bedroom with a double four-poster bed, while a staircase leads to the separate sleeping area for children, equipped with a bunk bed. The open-plan design allows visual contact between the levels. Furthermore, the maisonettes feature individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, coffee/tea station, and a terrace (M2).

Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, garden access, and modern interior design.
Bright hotel room with modern decor and balcony view of palm trees and sea.
Symmetrical hotel bed with white bedding and two bedside lamps in a modern room.

Family Bungalow Deluxe with Balcony

The deluxe family bungalows with balcony are located in the garden area of the resort. The rooms are situated on the first floor of the complex and offer a beautiful view of the blooming Mediterranean gardens. The bungalow features two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms. Amenities include a double bed and two sofa beds. Both bathrooms are each equipped with a washbasin; one features a bathtub, the other a shower. Furthermore, the rooms feature individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, coffee/tea station, and a balcony (2BF).
Alternatively bookable as Family Bungalow Deluxe with Terrace (2BK)

Junior Bungalow Suite Seafront

The junior bungalow suite is located in the first beach row and offers a direct view of the sea from the balcony or terrace. The rooms feature a combined living/sleeping area; the bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower. In addition, the rooms feature individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, as well as a coffee/tea station (WF2).

Symmetrical hotel bed with white bedding and two bedside lamps in a modern room.
Bright hotel room with large bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with open wardrobe, warm wood accents, and indirect lighting.

Family Room Sea View

The spacious family room with a fantastic sea view consists of two separate sleeping areas with a connecting door. Each sleeping area has its own private bathroom with shower/WC. The room is equipped with two double beds or one double bed and a twin bed, as well as two additional single sofa beds. Other amenities include individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, coffee/tea station, and a balcony or terrace (F2M).

Suite Palace Panoramic Sea View

The Suite Palace Panoramic Sea View is located on the top floor of the main building and delights with a fantastic, panoramic sea view. Amenities include a king-size bed and a single sofa bed as well as a luxurious marble bathroom with two washbasins and a bathtub. The spacious balcony offers plenty of space to relax with an impressive view over the sea and the surroundings. Other amenities include individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, coffee/tea station, and a balcony (S2M).

Cozy living room with light sofa, blue cushions, and a marble coffee table with flowers.
Modern coffee machine on light beige countertop with mirror in the background.
Modern living room with light armchairs, sofa, and round table decorated with water bottles and glasses.
Bright hotel room with two beds, sea view, and palm trees from the balcony.
Modern hotel room with white bed, cozy armchair, and table with decorations.
Modern living room with view of green lawn and palm trees.

Family Bungalow Suite Palace

The large Palace bungalow suites with two separate bedrooms are located in the quiet garden area on the ground floor or the first floor. The main bedroom is equipped with a double bed and a sofa bed; the living area features two single beds or alternatively a double bed. Two bathrooms provide additional comfort. One of the bathrooms is equipped with a shower, the other with a bathtub. With the same amenities as the Suite Palace Panoramic Sea View, these rooms feature a terrace furnished with sun loungers and parasols (BDF).
Alternatively, the room is bookable with side sea view (2BS).

Bungalow Suite Seafront Private Pool

These particularly carefully renovated bungalows with luxurious interiors are located directly on the beach. Each of these suites has a private courtyard with its own pool. Room amenities include a king-size bed and an additional single sofa bed. The marble bathroom features a washbasin, hydromassage bathtub, and a separate shower cabin. In addition, the rooms offer individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, and a coffee/tea station. To round off comfort and privacy, the courtyard has been equipped with a private pavilion, sun loungers, and garden furniture for dining and relaxing. The bungalow suites also feature a private entrance courtyard. Direct access from the room to the beach is provided (2BM).
The pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Careful behavior and special attention when using this area are requested.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Modern hotel complex with white buildings, palm trees, and a view of a wide sandy beach and the sea.
Modern hotel complex with white buildings, palm trees, and a view of a wide sandy beach and the sea.

Family Bungalow-Suite Seafront Private Pool

The luxurious bungalows feature a private entrance courtyard, an impressive outdoor area, a separate living area with hand-carved furniture, and a private pool that adorns the secluded outdoor terrace.
The accommodation has a king-size bed and two sofa beds. The marble bathroom is high-quality equipped with a hydromassage bathtub and a separate shower cabin. To round off comfort and privacy, the courtyard has been equipped with a private pavilion, sun loungers, and garden furniture for dining and relaxing. The bungalow suites also feature a private entrance courtyard and private pool. Direct access from the room to the beach is provided. Furthermore, a terrace is available, which provides shade during the day (2QM).
The pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Careful behavior and special attention when using this area are requested.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Meals

Half Board

The hotel has a carefully compiled half-board concept with a large selection of dishes and flavors. Rich breakfast and dinner buffets are available in the "Labyrinth" main restaurant or a selection of à-la-carte restaurants with a credit of 20 € per adult and 10 € per child (reservation required). Breakfast is available from 7:30-10:30, dinner from 18:30-21:30.
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available in all restaurants.

Modern buffet with fruit bowls and neutral decor in a bright hotel dining area.

All Inclusive

LUXME All Inclusive

The Grecotel Creta Palace offers unique restaurants and bars for a comprehensive gastronomic offering.
As the main restaurant, "Labyrinth" offers rich buffets, show cooking, and local specialties from Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine. Breakfast is from 7:30-10:30, lunch from 12:30-14:30, and dinner from 18:30-21:30. In addition, a children's menu is available from 11:00-17:00.
Lunch can optionally be taken at King Minos as well as in the Ariadne Brasserie with free dishes from the LUXME snack menu or a la carte with a credit of 20 € per adult and 10 € per child.
For dinner, in addition to the main restaurant, four complimentary à-la-carte restaurants, including dinner at Agreco Farm, are available to choose from. Participating restaurants include: Labyrinth, La Trattoria, Pavilions, King Minos Greek Gastronomy, and Agreco Dine Out. À-la-carte dinners are available once per stay of 7 nights. A reservation is required. Please note that the transfer to Agreco Farm is not included in the price.
Guests can also dine in the non-participating restaurants (Sky Bar – adults only, RITHY Antica Taverna, and Kafeneio) using a credit of 20 € per adult and 10 € per child.
The restaurants:
"Pavilions" delights from 19:00-23:00 with Asian à-la-carte dishes and a fantastic view of the sea. Reservation required.
In "La Trattoria," there are Italian delicacies from 18:30-21:30 directly by the pool (in the Ariadne Brasserie). Reservation required.
The RITHY Antica Taverna, located in the heart of the "Village Quartier" and named after ancient Rethymno, invites you from 18:30-21:30 to a Greek culinary experience full of warmth.
The "King Minos" pool restaurant invites you to dine throughout the day – whether hearty snacks, various delicacies, fine crepes, or handcrafted ice cream, everything is just a stone's throw from the water. Twice a week, the King Minos pool restaurant opens its doors for dinner, bringing the warm atmosphere of a traditional Greek tavern to this popular setting.
The "Sky Bar" offers fine dining and cocktails with a breathtaking panoramic view from 19:00-23:30. Reservation required, adults-only.
In the heart of the resort is the "Ariadne" brasserie, which spoils guests from 10:30-18:00 with snacks, salads, and family-friendly menus.
The small kafeneion "The Beautiful Hellas" entices with authentic drinks like Ouzo and Raki or coffee and tea, served in a traditional style, from 18:30-22:30.
The "Talos Lobby Bar" invites you to linger from 10:00-00:00 indoors or on the terrace.
At the Caretta-Caretta beach bar, there are light snacks and refreshments from 10:30-18:00 directly on the beach.
An additional highlight is the "Agreco Farm Taverna," owned by Grecotel founder Nikos Daskalantonakis, which uses mainly organic Cretan products. Open daily from April to October from 10:00-18:00. Guided tours and dinners are available daily from 18:30 (reservation required).
In addition, the LUXME All Inclusive program offers the following amenities:
Unlimited selection of premium drinks – including branded wines, drinks, and cocktails – at all bars and in all restaurants (excluding Zeus & Amaltheia Sky Bar).
At the beach: Unlimited selection of refreshments, drinks, and signature cocktails.
At the pool: Unlimited selection of refreshments, soft drinks, and signature cocktails (snacks are served in the Ariadne Brasserie).
Patisserie & Chocolaterie: Open daily in "Labyrinth" from 18:30 to 21:30.
Gelateria & Crêperie: Available at King Minos Pool Restaurant (self-service).
Complimentary child care: Complimentary 30-minute program on the beach for children aged 4 to 7 years.
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options as well as vegan and organic wines are available in all restaurants.

Not included in All Inclusive

Private Dining: Romantic dinner on the beach or completely individually designed.

Sports included

Fitness room, beach volleyball (also for children), beach soccer, table tennis, and a tennis court.
Bright gym with treadmills, exercise equipment, and wooden flooring.
Bright gym with treadmill, stationary bike, and elliptical near large windows.

Sports for a fee

Tennis lessons (from 7 years, reservation required), bicycle rental, golf, water skiing, jet skiing, wet bikes, diving, parasailing, pedal boats, canoes, banana riding, rings, swimming lessons, and diving.

Children's program

Modern hotel lobby with white seating, large plants, and relaxed guests in bright surroundings.
Three children with flags walking along the beach with the sea in the background.
Clear bluish water in a pool with lounge chairs and shadows in the background.
Two women sit at the edge of a pool with large colorful water slides in the background.
Two people slide down a large yellow water slide at a water park.
A playground is available in the garden.
The Grecotel Kids Club offers age-appropriate programs with plenty of variety for children and teenagers aged 4-17, 6 times a week.
GrecoKids (4-6 years): Crafts, water activities, treasure hunts, and themed events.
GrecoJuniors (7-12 years): Discovery adventures, sports, parties, and creative crafts.
GrecoTeens 13+ years: In the summer months, beach volleyball, dancing, tournaments, and parties.
For children up to 12 years, food and drinks are offered at the mini buffets from 11:00-17:00.
GrecoBaby (0-3 years): Changing mats, baby bathtubs, and more (partly for a fee). Baby food and bottles can be ordered and warmed up on request.

Wellness

The resort's spacious spa area covers approx. 2,000 m² and invites you to relax and feel good. Facilities include a heated indoor pool with hydromassage and water cannon, an indoor whirlpool, various saunas, and a beautiful open courtyard with a relaxation loggia. Several private massage rooms as well as a pavilion for outdoor treatments are available for wellness treatments (each for a fee). A beauty salon with a hairdresser rounds off the feel-good experience.
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:30.
Sauna area with wooden panels, three towels, and a sauna bucket with a ladle.
Person lies on massage table, treated with foamy bath bubbles.
Two massage therapists giving couples massages in a calm, dimly lit room.

Entertainment

Daytime activities such as morning and water gymnastics, aerobics, yoga, boccia, and TRX. Also hiking & trekking (for a fee). Evening entertainment with Greek nights, live shows, and dance evenings. In addition, a cinema provides cozy movie nights and an atelier allows for creative work (materials for a fee).

Hotel service

Babysitting service (for a fee) and cots available.
Room service (for a fee) and porter service.
Free parking is available at the hotel.
Car rental, medical assistance, transfer service (each for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express.

Note

Age and weight restrictions apply for access to the Aqua Park; access from 10 years, minimum height 1.20 m, maximum weight 120 kg.
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Pets allowed on request (for a fee).
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The resort offers various facilities for guests with limited mobility.
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Dress Code:
Daytime: Resort Casual. Footwear is always required in the restaurants & bars.
Evening: Smart Casual. No beachwear or shorts in the evening. Gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves (short or long) in all restaurants and bars.
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Hotel contact:
Phone: 0030 28313 10800
E-Mail: reservations.cp@grecotel.com

Destination information - Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 1.1.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is graduated from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of 1.1.2025.
For stays during high season 1.4.-31.10.
Category 1-2 stars 2 Euro
Category 3 stars 5 Euro
Category 4 stars 10 Euro
Category 5 stars 15 Euro
For stays during low season 1.11.-31.3.
Category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euro
Category 3 stars 1.50 Euro
Category 4 stars 3 Euro
Category 5 stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 03.10.2026 01:36