Grecotel Creta Palace
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Address:
Missiria
GR-741 00 Rethymnon
Crete Island
Greece 74100
GR-741 00 Rethymnon
Crete Island
Greece 74100
Telephone:
+30 28310-55181
Fax:
+30 28310-54085
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Hotel Description
General Description
Fragrant gardens lapped by azure waters and palm-fringed lagoons swirling past natural stone terraces are the hallmarks of this relaxing yet sophisticated beachfront resort that offers the highest standards of Mediterranean luxury and refinement. Styled after the sprawling palaces of the Minoan kings and Venetian nobles who once ruled Crete, Creta Palace introduces guests to the easy elegance of true European luxe including olive trees, tropical palms, brilliant blue skies and sparkling teal waters.
Overview
Surrounded by verdant gardens, this is an exclusive 5-star resort with a main hotel building and 3 bungalow villages, located on 300 metres of sandy beach.
From the marbled foyer to the luxurious bedrooms, every detail in this hotel echoes style, quality and prestige. The resort’s excellent facilities include 2 freshwater swimming pools, 10 private pools, tennis, evening entertainment, indoor pool and a Nautilus gym. You will also find many dining choices, a children’s activity programme free of charge, and 24-hour room service. Within the bungalow villages, you can also come across the Cretan kafenion and a small Greek church.
Fragrant gardens lapped by azure waters and palm-fringed lagoons swirling past natural stone terraces are the hallmarks of this relaxing yet sophisticated beachfront resort that offers the highest standards of Mediterranean luxury and refinement. Styled after the sprawling palaces of the Minoan kings and Venetian nobles who once ruled Crete, Creta Palace introduces guests to the easy elegance of true European luxe including olive trees, tropical palms, brilliant blue skies and sparkling teal waters.
Overview
Surrounded by verdant gardens, this is an exclusive 5-star resort with a main hotel building and 3 bungalow villages, located on 300 metres of sandy beach.
From the marbled foyer to the luxurious bedrooms, every detail in this hotel echoes style, quality and prestige. The resort’s excellent facilities include 2 freshwater swimming pools, 10 private pools, tennis, evening entertainment, indoor pool and a Nautilus gym. You will also find many dining choices, a children’s activity programme free of charge, and 24-hour room service. Within the bungalow villages, you can also come across the Cretan kafenion and a small Greek church.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Rooms
One Bedroom Suite Sea View(Suite)-These 60 sqm suites with outdoor space are located in the main building on the 1st 2nd and 3rd floor 2 on each floor They feature refrigerator 2 TVs, telephone, safety deposit box, hairdryer and 2 marble bathrooms with bath and one with shower. The bedroom comprises a double bed and is separated from the lounge area which features 2 sofas The balcony is also equipped with a table and 2 chairs.
Double Room Sea View-MAIN BUILDING, SEA VIEW, 28 sqm The elegant rooms are decorated in rich satins and brocades. In most rooms the sofa in the lounge area can sleep one child. En-suite recently renovated bathroom.
Bungalow Garden View-GARDEN ROOM, Garden view room 33 sqm The airy bungalows nestle in the multicoloured gardens. Marble and localstone accentuate the cool marine colours of the furnishings. All rooms feature a lounge area with that can sleep two children.
Deluxe One Bedroom Bungalow Suite Private Pool(Suite)-BEACHFRONT, DIRECT SEA VIEW, TOTAL AREA 146 sqm Luxurious stone-built bungalows, with hand carved furniture and designer fabrics in aquamarine shades. Private entrance courtyard, impressive bedrooms with cordless direct dial telephone. Lounge with TV and integrated music, mini bar. Marble bathroom with Jacuzzi, telephone, separate WC and shower. Large floodlit wardrobe, air conditioning, electronic safe and exclusive cosmetics. Secluded garden with private pool, sitting and dining areas with comfortable rattan furniture on the shady terrace, with deck chairs and soft mattresses. Direct access to the beach.
Bungalow Side Sea View-GARDEN ROOM, SIDE SEA VIEW, 33sqm The airy bungalows nestle in the multicoloured gardens. Marble and local stone accentuate the cool marine colours of the furnishings. All rooms feature a lounge area with that can sleep one child.
Junior Bungalow Suite(Suite)-BEACHFRONT, PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPES, TOTAL AREA 40 sqm Balcony or terrace. Lounge with exclusively manufactured furniture, marble bathroom, mini bar, safe, TV & integrated music, radio, air conditioning, exclusive cosmetics.
Deluxe Junior Suite Sea View 4th Floor(Suite)-MAIN BUILDING, PENTHOUSE, PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPE, TOTAL AREA 50 sqm (WITH BALCONY) The Junior Suite, with its high oblique ceilings, combines fine marble and soft carpets, as well as luxurious furnishings with designer fabrics in aquamarine tones and exclusively manufactured furniture. It features a lounge and dining area, spacious floodlit wardrobes and a marble bathroom with exclusive cosmetics, 2 wash basins, separate WC and telephone. The Suite is equipped with TV & integrated music, direct dial telephone, air conditioning, mini bar and electronic safe. From the balcony, with its romantic furniture, guests will discover the breathtaking view over the sea.
Royal Pavilion with Private Pool-BEACHFRONT, DIRECT SEA VIEW, TOTAL AREA 226 sqm This is an impressive house with imposing yet comfortable furnishings: exclusive handmade furniture and designer fabrics in aquamarine tones. Through a private courtyard, guests enter the glamorous interior (163 sqm), a daring but successful mixture of Mediterranean influences. The spacious lounges feature white crocodile stools and coffee tables. Traditional building materials combine with the latest conveniences such as direct dial telephone, TV & hi-fi equipment. Ground floor: extended lounge with 2 sitting corners, TV, dining area, mini bar and WC. Upper floor: wooden floor, master bedroom with sloping ceilings, furnished antechamber, refrigerator, TV, cordless direct dial telephone, training bike, and en-suite marble bathroom with Jacuzzi, 2 wash basins, TV and telephone. Second bedroom with TV and cordless direct dial telephone, attendant marble bathroom with telephone. The balcony offers an unrivalled view over the sea. Floodlit wardrobe, electronic safe, adjustable air conditioning, exclusive cosmetics. Secluded gardens with private pool, sitting and dining areas with rattan furniture on the shady terrace, deck chairs with soft mattresses.
Check-in Time
2:00 PM
Check-out Time
12:00 AM
One Bedroom Suite Sea View(Suite)-These 60 sqm suites with outdoor space are located in the main building on the 1st 2nd and 3rd floor 2 on each floor They feature refrigerator 2 TVs, telephone, safety deposit box, hairdryer and 2 marble bathrooms with bath and one with shower. The bedroom comprises a double bed and is separated from the lounge area which features 2 sofas The balcony is also equipped with a table and 2 chairs.
Double Room Sea View-MAIN BUILDING, SEA VIEW, 28 sqm The elegant rooms are decorated in rich satins and brocades. In most rooms the sofa in the lounge area can sleep one child. En-suite recently renovated bathroom.
Bungalow Garden View-GARDEN ROOM, Garden view room 33 sqm The airy bungalows nestle in the multicoloured gardens. Marble and localstone accentuate the cool marine colours of the furnishings. All rooms feature a lounge area with that can sleep two children.
Deluxe One Bedroom Bungalow Suite Private Pool(Suite)-BEACHFRONT, DIRECT SEA VIEW, TOTAL AREA 146 sqm Luxurious stone-built bungalows, with hand carved furniture and designer fabrics in aquamarine shades. Private entrance courtyard, impressive bedrooms with cordless direct dial telephone. Lounge with TV and integrated music, mini bar. Marble bathroom with Jacuzzi, telephone, separate WC and shower. Large floodlit wardrobe, air conditioning, electronic safe and exclusive cosmetics. Secluded garden with private pool, sitting and dining areas with comfortable rattan furniture on the shady terrace, with deck chairs and soft mattresses. Direct access to the beach.
Bungalow Side Sea View-GARDEN ROOM, SIDE SEA VIEW, 33sqm The airy bungalows nestle in the multicoloured gardens. Marble and local stone accentuate the cool marine colours of the furnishings. All rooms feature a lounge area with that can sleep one child.
Junior Bungalow Suite(Suite)-BEACHFRONT, PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPES, TOTAL AREA 40 sqm Balcony or terrace. Lounge with exclusively manufactured furniture, marble bathroom, mini bar, safe, TV & integrated music, radio, air conditioning, exclusive cosmetics.
Deluxe Junior Suite Sea View 4th Floor(Suite)-MAIN BUILDING, PENTHOUSE, PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPE, TOTAL AREA 50 sqm (WITH BALCONY) The Junior Suite, with its high oblique ceilings, combines fine marble and soft carpets, as well as luxurious furnishings with designer fabrics in aquamarine tones and exclusively manufactured furniture. It features a lounge and dining area, spacious floodlit wardrobes and a marble bathroom with exclusive cosmetics, 2 wash basins, separate WC and telephone. The Suite is equipped with TV & integrated music, direct dial telephone, air conditioning, mini bar and electronic safe. From the balcony, with its romantic furniture, guests will discover the breathtaking view over the sea.
Royal Pavilion with Private Pool-BEACHFRONT, DIRECT SEA VIEW, TOTAL AREA 226 sqm This is an impressive house with imposing yet comfortable furnishings: exclusive handmade furniture and designer fabrics in aquamarine tones. Through a private courtyard, guests enter the glamorous interior (163 sqm), a daring but successful mixture of Mediterranean influences. The spacious lounges feature white crocodile stools and coffee tables. Traditional building materials combine with the latest conveniences such as direct dial telephone, TV & hi-fi equipment. Ground floor: extended lounge with 2 sitting corners, TV, dining area, mini bar and WC. Upper floor: wooden floor, master bedroom with sloping ceilings, furnished antechamber, refrigerator, TV, cordless direct dial telephone, training bike, and en-suite marble bathroom with Jacuzzi, 2 wash basins, TV and telephone. Second bedroom with TV and cordless direct dial telephone, attendant marble bathroom with telephone. The balcony offers an unrivalled view over the sea. Floodlit wardrobe, electronic safe, adjustable air conditioning, exclusive cosmetics. Secluded gardens with private pool, sitting and dining areas with rattan furniture on the shady terrace, deck chairs with soft mattresses.
Check-in Time
2:00 PM
Check-out Time
12:00 AM
Facilities
Dining
Labyrinth buffet restaurant serves Greek and international cuisine from 07:00 to 10:30 and 18:30 to 21:30.
King Minos is an à la carte restaurant serving Greek and international cuisine on selected days from 19:30 to 23:30.
Ariadne is a brasserie that serves Greek and international cuisine from 10:30 to 17:30.
Pasta Fresca is an à la carte restaurant that serves Italian cuisine on selected days from 19:30 to 23:30.
The dress code for all restaurants is casual. Male guests are kindly requested to wear long trousers during the evening in the hotel's outlets. Weather permitting, you can enjoy all meals in the open, surrounded by the fragrant Cretan flowers and plants.
Activities
Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Children's Playground, Table Tennis, Windsurfing, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool
Labyrinth buffet restaurant serves Greek and international cuisine from 07:00 to 10:30 and 18:30 to 21:30.
King Minos is an à la carte restaurant serving Greek and international cuisine on selected days from 19:30 to 23:30.
Ariadne is a brasserie that serves Greek and international cuisine from 10:30 to 17:30.
Pasta Fresca is an à la carte restaurant that serves Italian cuisine on selected days from 19:30 to 23:30.
The dress code for all restaurants is casual. Male guests are kindly requested to wear long trousers during the evening in the hotel's outlets. Weather permitting, you can enjoy all meals in the open, surrounded by the fragrant Cretan flowers and plants.
Activities
Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Children's Playground, Table Tennis, Windsurfing, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool
Location
From Heraklion Airport
Distance 78.7 km – driving time about 1 hour 15 mins
1. Take main exit from airport (inland) towards National Road - 0.2 km
2. Continue on G. Seremeti - 0.5 km
3. Turn right before bridge to merge onto Route 90/E75 (to Heraklion) - 71.5 km
4. Slight right to merge onto Route 90/E75 - 76.0 km
5. Exit from Route 90/75 at “Old road†sign - 5.0 km
6. At end of slip road continue STRAIGHT AHEAD
7. Leaving Village “Platanias†there is a bridge and in 300 m there are two gas stations. After the right one, turn right into the hotel - 0.4 km
Grecotel Creta Palace
741 00 Missiria (Rethimno)
Greece
Tel: 0030 28310 55181
Distance 78.7 km – driving time about 1 hour 15 mins
1. Take main exit from airport (inland) towards National Road - 0.2 km
2. Continue on G. Seremeti - 0.5 km
3. Turn right before bridge to merge onto Route 90/E75 (to Heraklion) - 71.5 km
4. Slight right to merge onto Route 90/E75 - 76.0 km
5. Exit from Route 90/75 at “Old road†sign - 5.0 km
6. At end of slip road continue STRAIGHT AHEAD
7. Leaving Village “Platanias†there is a bridge and in 300 m there are two gas stations. After the right one, turn right into the hotel - 0.4 km
Grecotel Creta Palace
741 00 Missiria (Rethimno)
Greece
Tel: 0030 28310 55181