Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park

Hotel highlights

• Huge variety of restaurants and bars, to a beach BBQ spot, to classic Greek and a new DIne Out option to sample dishes in a proper Greek Taverna

• Plenty of aqua-fuelled action to be had. With seven swimming pools and the mahoosive Kingdom of Poseidon with a kid's water playground and freefall slide

• Grecoland Kids' Club offering lots of activities and experiences for the little guests

• Luxury and elegant rooms, offering boujee amenities and garden or sea views

Even better, this hotels had a recent revamp, so keep your eyes peeled for the shiny new public spaces and interiors, from furniture to lush outdoor floral spaces.

Location

• On its own private Blue-Flag-listed beach with two creeks if you wanna skip the sandy bit and dive right into the sea

• A 50-minute drive from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis

• Nearby to the small town of Panormos in Rethymno where you'll find local tavernas, shops and even a winery further up the road. Wine not go for a visit!

Rooms

• Elegant Double Rooms, Bungalow Rooms, Family Bungalows, Family Rooms and Maisonettes with cool bamboo furnishings and neutral decor for a traditional twist.

• Every room offers:

  • Nespresso machine with two free pods per day (available in select room types)

  • In-room safe

  • King-size bed or double bed (available in select room types)

  • Rainfall shower

  • Mini fridge

  • Tea and coffee facilities

  • Luxury bedding

  • Bathrobes and slippers (available in select room types)

  • Hairdryer

  • Beach towels

  • Bath amenities

  • LCD TV

  • 24/7 WhatsApp Concierge

  • Balcony with garden, side sea or sea views

Food & Drink

• Marine Palace Restaurant - aka. the main restaurant on the block. Head here for a mixed bag of delicious international and Greek dishes, along with a grill and show cooking station, and tasty corner for the little uns'

• Marin Bay Club - dine al-fresco in the evening with a menu of dishes from the Far East, try out classic Asian dishes that'll make those tastebuds tingle, with a separate menu of Asian dishes that the little ones will love

• Trattoria di Casa Marina - a poolside restaurant offering a proper wood-fired pizza buffet at lunchtime (erm, this is our heaven) and classic Italian and Mediterranean dishes by night

• The Big Blue Greek Taverna - an all-singing, all-dancing (sometimes plate-smashing) Greek taverna, offering a traditional menu of classic Greek dishes

• Antikristo - it gives BBQ on the beach vibes, with mouth-watering grilled meats and tasty sides, better yet, you can help yourself to all the meaty goodness

• Kafeneio Traditional House - a delish selection of dishes

• Souvlaki Kingdom - name a better place to get your souvlaki than a kingdom?! Offering the classic Greek dish of grilled meat seasoned to perfection with flatbread, salad and tzatziki (yum!)

• Six Bars - so there's always an opportunity for a cocktail, there's a bar located by the pool, beach, aqua park and lobby area. As well as a vino bar offering local wine and soft drinks

• Dine Out - the all-new Dine Out concept allows you to head to the town of Panormo and sample some proper Greek meals at the local Greek tavernas (available once per 7-night stay)

Just a heads up that a reservation is required for the a'la carte restaurants. There's a smart-casual dress code for the evening meals. For a 7-night or more stay, one thematic restaurant is complimentary.

Sports & Entertainment

• Seven Swimming Pools - one for nearly every day of your jolly. From a lagoon-style pool with panoramic views, to a tropical beachfront seawater pool, and a freshwater pool for the little uns'

• Kingdom of Poseidon - is bursting with waterslides, water playgrounds and water features that the whole fam will love. Complete with six thrill slides, a colourful kids’ splash park, and over 100 games (?!). We dare you to go on the Freefall slide

• Entertainment - the animation team is on hand with an exceptional array of games, competitions and classes - and sports fans can get stuck into activities such as tennis, archery and beach volleyball.

• Grecoland Kids’ Clubs - which provide hours of fun for ages 4-12 and 13-16 and there are various Kids Adventures to take part in, such as Mermaid School and Treasure Hunts on the Rocks. Every night they'll end with a family disco!

• Elixir Spa - is a haven for the grown-ups, featuring a pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and a Turkish bath. Along with signature treatments and a beauty salon (extra charges apply)

• Fitness Center - different vibes to the chilled-out spa, but if you fancy a workout there's state-of-the-art equipment ready and waiting for you

• Free Wi-Fi - throughout the whole hotel, so posting your holiday pics to Instagram is easy peasy. The resort also offers a 24/7 WhatsApp Concierge, so even when you're tucked up in bed, so you can a query over and get it answered ASAP!

• Shopping - shop 'till you drop with an onsite jewellery shop, mini-market and souvenir shop