A true luxury seaside heaven in Crete, Creta Palace is an expansive beachfront estate, set against the vibrant & historical, year-round town of Rethymno.
Explore Crete’s magic in the historical city of Rethymno, an undiscovered gem of the Aegean sea. Stay in our glamorously reimagined ‘Palace by the Sea’ where plush gardens frame a golden beach with turquoise waters, a nature reserve of the Caretta-Caretta sea turtle.
At the heart of the resort, the new breathtaking poolscape of four overflowing pools in the bluest blue, adorned with in-pool loungers looking out to the boundless sandy beach. New guestrooms, suites & thoughtfully designed family options, ideal for the luxury modern traveller, are set in aquatic tones with magical views.
The glass-wrapped lobby lounges & the bright Gold Bar are surrounded by gardens of frangipani, banana trees & tall palms for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Grecotel’s modern gastronomy is prepared daily by a talented brigade of chefs with the finest ingredients & contagious energy: their craft is spotlighted around the resort’s new dining collection, spanning seven restaurants & four bars. A fantastic new SPA & a luxury Gymnasium with the latest Technogym equipment & pool views stand at the heart of the premises.
On the longest beach of Crete, open from Sunrise to Sunset, the Beach Club debuts & captures the freshness of the vast sea. A coastal, natural in-style venue for a full day to spend outdoors. Chill under tamarind trees & crisp gazebos or sunbathe, enjoy yoga & thrilling watersports.
The resort highlight is the newly designed Village Quartier with its pavements set in marble after the Acropolis of Athens, designed using centuries of mastery in folk architecture and deep knowledge of the marble quarries of Crete. We envision the storied past as a living hub where guests can travel back in time & enjoy what island life is. Vibrant with the liveness of boutiques, the authentic 1989 kafenio, Antica Taverna RITHY – the ancient name of the city – serving historical Greek cuisine, a Literary Salon & a Chapel to experience traditions come to life.
From the square you enter all-new King Minos and the Aquapark – the ultimate family and kids adventure zone. This includes the Grecoland kids world and its experienced supervisors, a zero-entry pool surrounded by gardens & sunlounges, the waterslides complex and activity corners stocked with beloved snacks and ice cream.
Adjacent to the village square, the new Caretta Caretta – Nature Discovery Centre combines an expansive working crops and produce garden — supplying the resort’s kitchens with what guests enjoy on their plates — with an educational space dedicated to the Caretta Caretta sea turtle, the endangered species whose protection has governed this beach since 1993. Long before the industry spoke of sustainability, the practice was already here, kept without interruption ever since — extending to the coastal ecosystem and the wider natural heritage of Crete’s coastline.
Creta Palace joins LUX®ME Edition — Luxury Made Easy®. Greece’s finest all-inclusive experience arrives on Crete’s most storied coastline. Spectacular seafront setting, outstanding dining, tailored activities, wellness, and effortless service all thoughtfully included, from arrival to departure.
THE BRAND IDENTITY
And for an emblem, a seashell.
Haven’t we all collected a shell from a beach we found by the water or in the sand. A shell we turned into a pendant, a talisman or an object of beauty.
The shell is a timeless symbol of Mediterranean imagery, a summer memory — a children’s treasure. Going back to old ornaments, dear & beloved, that narrate all that matters and teach us life from the beginning.
And for a colour, the blue. The bluest blue of the sea that meets the sky, of the longest shore on Crete. Azure, aquamarine, turquoise, sodalite — the many tones of the water, seen from every angle of the resort and drawn inward. A colour that is not chosen but inherited.
The brand identity draws from the sea & maritime soul of Rethymno – ancient city of Rithymna. Its root name “RITHΥ” lives on and is etched & immortalized in precious coins with dolphins, tridents & shells.
— Mari N. Daskalantonaki, Grecotel Family
Crete by Grecotel
Before Greece was Greece, there was Crete. And before Crete was a destination, it was a civilisation — the first Europe ever knew. On this soulful island, discover your dream Mediterranean escape with GRECOTEL’s collection of 10 Resorts to Live® & a Farm.
The Group’s legacy began in Rethymno, Crete, 51 years ago — the birthplace of the Daskalantonaki family. One of the longest-standing family-owned hospitality groups in the world, GRECOTEL has uniquely safeguarded Crete’s filoxenia values: authentic island traditions meet contemporary elegance & luxury. From the Founder’s Agreco Farm organic harvests to pristine shores, every detail reflects our deeply rooted Cretan heritage
