Meliá Crete Palace

Crete, Greece8/10 (960 reviews)

Holiday highlights

Direct flights with hand luggage included
Award-winning service
Resort transfers in air-conditioned coaches
Free child place available on selected dates
24/7 in-resort customer support
Daily housekeeping included
Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort
Welcome drink on arrival

About this hotel

8/10(960 reviews)

LuxuryBoutiqueCity Hotel

Meliá Crete Palace is a 3-star luxury in Crete, Greece. Renowned for outstanding service, generous all-inclusive options and pristine pool areas, it's an ideal choice for travellers seeking the perfect blend of relaxation and lively entertainment. Guests enjoy panoramic views, beautifully landscaped grounds, and a vibrant programme of daytime activities and evening shows. The resort's central location puts you minutes from the beach and the heart of Crete, with countless shops, restaurants and excursion points within easy reach. The hotel boasts 4 themed dining venues, multiple bars (including a swim-up bar), a tranquil spa and wellness centre, and dedicated kids' and teens' clubs. Premium rooms come with sea views, balconies and turn-down service. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, and on-site doctor ensure peace of mind throughout your stay.

Address

115 Avenida del Mar, Crete, Greece

Distance to beach

82m

Distance to centre

3.3km

Distance to airport

49km

Check-in / Check-out

15:00 / 11:00

Property policies

Photo ID at check-in · Quiet hours apply

Hotel facilities

Car rental desk
Tennis court
Animation team
Beach towels included
Lobby bar
Restaurant
Bicycle rental
Heated pool
À la carte dining
Sauna
Currency exchange
Room service
Turkish bath
Teens' club
Beachfront sunbeds (free)
Daily entertainment programme
Laundry service
Live evening shows
Kids' club (4–12 yrs)
Lazy river
Lift access

Pools & beach

Pool towels included
Infinity pool with sea view
Waterslides for kids
Pool bar with light bites
Free sunbeds and parasols

Dining

The Terrace

International Buffet

Open daily for lunch and à la carte specials.

Lotus

Asian Fusion

Open daily for breakfast and à la carte specials.

Embers

Steakhouse

Open daily for lunch and à la carte specials.

Da Vinci

Italian

Open daily for lunch and à la carte specials.

Family & children

Children aged 0–1 stay free of charge in a cot
Children aged 2–11 receive 50% discount on the standard adult rate
Maximum 2 children per room
Children's pool and supervised kids' club available

Property policies

Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00
Photo ID required at check-in
Resort credit card pre-authorisation may apply
Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas
Pets are not permitted
Quiet hours: 23:00 – 08:00

Choose your room

All rates include flights, transfers, baggage and full board meals.

Standard Double Room

A beautifully appointed standard double room featuring garden view, designed for comfort with 1 double bed and 22m² of living space.

Sleeps 2 22 m²1 Double BedGarden View

Turn-down service
In-room safe
Balcony or terrace
Complimentary toiletries
Hairdryer
Premium bedding

Total for 7 nights

£2,198

Free cancellation

Standard Twin Room

A beautifully appointed standard twin room featuring garden view, designed for comfort with 2 single beds and 22m² of living space.

Sleeps 2 22 m²2 Single BedsGarden View

Balcony or terrace
Hairdryer
Flat-screen TV with international channels
Bathrobe & slippers
Tea/coffee facilities
Iron and ironing board (on request)

Total for 7 nights

£1,974

Non-refundable

Family Room

A beautifully appointed family room featuring resort view, designed for comfort with 1 double + 2 singles and 32m² of living space.

Sleeps 4 32 m²1 Double + 2 SinglesResort View

Bathrobe & slippers
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Turn-down service
Blackout curtains
Tea/coffee facilities

Total for 7 nights

£2,450

Free cancellation

Junior Suite

A beautifully appointed junior suite featuring sea view with balcony, designed for comfort with 1 king + sofa and 38m² of living space.

Sleeps 3 38 m²1 King + SofaSea View with Balcony

Bathrobe & slippers
Free Wi-Fi
Balcony or terrace
Daily housekeeping
Iron and ironing board (on request)
Flat-screen TV with international channels

Total for 7 nights

£2,520

Free cancellation

Your flights

Direct flights · operated by Emirates

Outbound · Sun 14 Jun 2026

08:20

LPL

Liverpool

5h 43m

Direct

14:03

CRE

Crete

Emirates EMI1501 · Boeing 777-300ER

Return · Sun 21 Jun 2026

21:40

CRE

Crete

5h 31m

Direct

03:11

LPL

Liverpool

Emirates EMI5918 · Boeing 777-300ER

Cabin baggage

10kg included

Hold baggage

22kg included

Cabin class

Economy

Location

115 Avenida del Mar, Crete, Greece

Crete Beach · Beach0.1 km

Old Town · Landmark1.8 km

Marina · Marina3 km

Shopping district · Shopping2.3 km

Water park · Attraction3.3 km

What's included

Included in your package

10kg cabin bag per traveller
Return flights from your chosen UK airport
All applicable taxes and fees
Return private transfers between airport and hotel
Hotel meal plan as booked
Dedicated holiday concierge

Not included

Spa treatments and premium dining
Resort fees payable locally (if applicable)
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

8.0

Customer rating

Excellent · 960 reviews

Based on verified guest reviews. 92% of guests said they'd book again.

Service

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Location

8.2

Facilities

7.7

Value

7.5

Recent guest reviews

Sophie L.

Denmark · Thu 6 Nov 2025

9/10

Business

Kids had the best time

From the moment we arrived the team made us feel welcome. Room was immaculate, sea view was incredible and breakfast had something for everyone. We'll definitely be back.

Charlotte E.

Denmark · Fri 5 Dec 2025

7/10

Business

Hotel was spotless and staff so friendly

Flights were on time both ways, transfer was quick, and the hotel exceeded expectations. Special mention to the bar staff who remembered our names by day two!

Naomi J.

Netherlands · Fri 24 Jan 2025

10/10

Business

Fantastic family holiday

Flights were on time both ways, transfer was quick, and the hotel exceeded expectations. Special mention to the bar staff who remembered our names by day two!

Ben D.

Germany · Wed 1 Oct 2025

8/10

Couple

Best holiday in years

Lovely boutique feel, food was outstanding and the staff went out of their way for us. The walk to the beach takes about three minutes and there are loads of restaurants nearby too.

Daniel K.

Germany · Tue 1 Apr 2025

10/10

Business

Wonderful transfer service and easy check-in

We travelled as a family of four and the kids' club was a hit. Pool area is huge, plenty of sunbeds, and the entertainment in the evenings is the right balance of fun without being intrusive.

Hannah F.

Germany · Tue 3 Jun 2025

7/10

Family

Loved the food and the pool

We chose the all-inclusive option and it was excellent value. Drinks were generous, the buffet had genuine variety and the à la carte restaurants were the icing on the cake.

Cancellation & change policy

Non-refundable rate. Date changes available subject to availability and a small admin fee.