Inside Look

What we love: Direct beach access from the Yali suite

There are a total of 264 different accommodations at this Lux Me resort. All have a view of the garden or sea and as standard come with: at least a balcony or terrace; a bathrobe, slippers, luxury toiletries and a hairdryer; air conditioning; tea and coffee making facilities; and a daily stocked mini-bar at no extra charge.

All of the accommodation is set across various different wings of the resort. Entry level is the Double Guestroom with Garden View. New in 2021 was the Swim Up Double Guestroom Garden View which has a shared pool, of which there is also a family-friendly version. Family apartments and suites are a great option for guests travelling with children. Or there are selected “Yali” suites and villas with direct beach access, their own pool and ample space for groups.

Taste the Luxury

What we love: Cocktails delivered on roller-skates 

Guests enjoy the ‘Lux All-In Living’ during their stay: all-inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner options across six restaurants; a patisserie, chocolaterie and snacks at set times; and unlimited drinks with a range of premium brands, wines, cocktails and juices.

Highlights include the restaurants along the promenade on the beachfront where roller-skating servers scoot up and down with trays of cocktails and live DJs keep the party vibe going after dark. There’s an incredible line-up of buffet options at Ventanas il Mar with its cooking stations, Cretan corner and themed evenings. Or how about the a la carte Italian fare at Fico D’India, which boasts an all-day espresso bar.

Guests over the age of 12 can sample the fine dining on the menu at The White which arguably has the hotel’s best sunset view. Or for younger ones there are mini-buffets around the hotel which offer a range of snacks and treats for kids who love to graze all day long.

Immerse Yourself

What we love: The Grecotel farm and mini-zoo

The Grecotel White Palace is located on the Cretan Riviera on the north of the island. It is 75km from both Heraklion and Chania airports, so takes around an hour to get to the hotel.

This Lux Me Resort is just over 8km from Rethymnon, the third largest town on Crete with its picturesque harbour and old town. Grecotel has a waterpark nearby, as well as its own farm and mini-zoo where there’s a menu of traditional Cretan cuisine using ingredients grown on site.

Seeking something more active? The concierge team can book transfers and slots for horse riding, golf and mountain biking which are all within a short distance of the hotel.