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Elegant beach hotel and 3 outdoor swimming pools

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December 2024

January 2025

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Double Room (Promo) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

All inclusive

Breakfast included

Pool

Spa

24/7 front desk

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room Land View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

Minibar

In-room safe

8 Ping (26 square meters)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Family 2 Bedroom Maisonette Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

Minibar

11 Ping (36 square meters)
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room Land View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

Minibar

In-room safe

9 Ping (30 square meters)
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

Minibar

In-room safe

9 Ping (30 square meters)
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite Land View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

9 Ping (30 square meters)
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

Minibar

In-room safe

11 Ping (36 square meters)
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Double Room (Promo)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

Minibar

In-room safe

8 Ping (26 square meters)
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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On private beach

Pool

Hot Tub

Breakfast included

About the neighborhood

Lygaria, Agia Pelagia, Malevizi, Crete Island, 715 00

What's nearby

Agia Pelagia Beach - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
Psaromoura Beach - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
Mononaftis Beach - 18 min drive - 7.3 km
Heraklion Port - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 19 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Γρηγόρης - ‬5 min drive
‪Almyra - ‬8 min drive
‪The Red Pepper Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Taverna Sirocco - ‬3 min drive
‪Athina Palace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Luxury all-inclusive hotel

Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Athina Palace Resort & Spa . Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Zeus Main Theme Restauran, offers lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like rowing/canoeing, basketball, and volleyball. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Tennis courts, express check-out, and a front-desk safe
Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and massage treatment rooms

Room features

All 355 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Daily housekeeping and phones

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included

In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Land activities

Soccer

Tennis

Volleyball

Entertainment

Theme parties

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Beach Bar
Lobby Bar
Pool Bar
Relax Pool Bar-AdultsOnly
Zeus Main Theme Restauran

Things to do

3 outdoor pools
Basketball
Billiards/pool table
Children's club
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Gym
Playground
Rowing/canoeing
Tennis
Volleyball

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
Children's club
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

4 meeting rooms
Business center

Outdoors

Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

No elevator

2 floors
3 buildings
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Jetted bathtub
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Minibar

Air conditioning
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Athina Palace Hotel Bungalows

CHC Athina Palace

CHC Athina Palace Resort All Inclusive Malevizi

CHC Athina Palace Resort All Inclusive

CHC Athina Palace Hotel

CHC Athina Palace Hotel & Bungalows

CHC Athina Palace Hotel & Bungalows Malevizi

CHC Athina Palace All Inclusive Malevizi

CHC Athina Palace Hotel Bungalows Malevizi

CHC Athina Palace Malevizi

CHC Athina Palace Hotel Bungalows – All Inclusive

CHC Athina Palace All Inclusive

CHC Athina Palace Resort Spa – All Inclusive

CHC Athina Inclusive Malevizi

Frequently asked questions

Does Athina Palace Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Athina Palace Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include soccer, tennis, volleyball, and more.

Where is Athina Palace Resort & Spa located?

Situated in Malevizi, this all-inclusive hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lygariá Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Agia Pelagia Beach and Psaromoura Beach. Peninsula Private Beach and Mononaftis Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Athina Palace Resort & Spa Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

2024/5/24

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing!! I was really worried about this hotel because of bad reviews.Luckily everything was perfect ! We loved it Room was spotless with a great view everyone was nice and polite and delicious food.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

BP44

Business traveler, Traveled with partner

2019/11/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Oct 2019. We arrived late evening and the man on the desk, was not very kind to us, very rude. Had to email a copy of booking to reception to prove who we was. The rest of reception staff was very good during our 2 weeks stay. Our room was located near the main road right at bottom of the steps. Lots & lots of steps, only suitable for anyone who is very fit 140 steps from top floor to our room. Was very fit at end of our 2 weeks. We had a excellent sea view from our room window. The area we stayed in was very modern, newer part of resort. New modern electrics with lots of USB points and wall mounted TV. so it was worth walking down all the steps to get to our room. We only took the transport occasionally. Restaurant - It is a bit disappointing when you first walk in, needs upgrading, redecorating. The staff in the restaurant did look after you, and food was very good standard. Some staff members did serve you most of the evening in different parts of resort, and they where very nice to us. Did try the Greek Restaurant & La Carte Restaurant as well. The Resort was good value for the price which we paid 42% off, but some areas like main restaurant are not 5 star. There was some entertainment, but we would have liked more entertainment most evenings and in the main hotel bar next to reception. Went down to the beach a few times, but it is a long walk down the hills in the heat, best to take the bus. local bus to Herakilion from the resort, it is in a remote area.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

2019/10/27

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rude reception staff including general manager, small dirty room not what we paid for or what is shown on the web site photos of a standard double room with sea view. We stayed a total of 10 hours and left for alternative accommodation at our expence .We have holidayed on Crete for the past 20 years 2 or 3 times a year and never experienced such rude staff or poor quality accommodation. Based on our brief stay at this hotel I would give it 2* max and that is being generous.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/10/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Awesome sea view, clean renovated room, delicious food, professional staff

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

2019/10/18

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay here

Checkin was extremely rude, the food in the buffet was all cold and if you moved to get some you lost your table. The checkout was the only thing I would say was ok and that’s because we were getting out of there.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

2019/9/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I LIKE EVERYTHINK . WELLCOME , SERVICE , FOOD , DRINKS IT WAS GREAT , WONDERFUL VIEW THAT HOTEL HAS, THE PERSONAL VERY FRIENDLY AND THE FOOD FANTASTIC.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

2019/9/16

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

On 9.11, we made a reservation (number 74738506303690 )for hotel named athine palace resort for2 rooms Unfortunately we received something completely different from the pictures in the hotel website. The corridors are dark and unpleasant to walk Rooms with a pungent odor of chlorine. The rooms look like hostel rooms and not 5-star hotel rooms. To get to the room, you have to climb 400 steps and I, as a pregnant woman,in 7 month certainly cannot climb this staircase The vacation became a nightmare The hotel is far from 5 star!!! We are very disappointed and angry. I feel like it's cheating to show different images from reality We asked to cancel the booking but unfortunately they did not agree and we had to stay at the above hotel on holiday without pleasure. we did a reservation through you on 3 rooms. 2 rooms on my name and one room on the name liran Yehuda. Thank you for your treatment and waiting for a response. I request a refund Kind Regards Nitzan Steinberg Phone-972504893595 .

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

2019/9/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff! Everyone was great!!!! This was a great experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family

2019/9/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Dee, Melbourne Australia

Traveled with family

2019/8/12

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Was a great beach, and the room size was good but the rest was terrible. The room smelt mouldy and damp and we had a 2 bed 2 bath, The staff's attitude was terrible, they didn't greet guests they were rude. The dining experience was like a school dining hall and was a horrible experience. this is definitely not what I d expect of a all inclusive hotel. I think this is like a 3 star motel. the bedding was threadbare. the cocktails at night were in tiny glasses and was terrible. It definitely doesn't match the pictures on the website.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

2019/7/20

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is marketed as 5 stars but it is a 2 /3 star at best. Food is bad , room very basic. Not an enjoyable stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Dean

2019/6/28

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stsy

This is a very nice hotel. Probably more of a 4 star than 5. Food was good for an all inclusive. Staff is great. I would recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2019/6/17

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

ivy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

2019/5/7

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Staff & service

stunning view. no quality service. not feel welcome. food was terrible. no proper labeling on food display. werent happy to cater for vegetarian despite of asking and requesting. very basic for food quality and repetition on menu. bar staff in the main area very rude as if they are doing us a favour. On the last day early check in left our luggage in storage which was open all day no refeence or security given. so we all felt o management or service.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Waheed, UK

2018/10/28

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food not so great. I am sure we can get better food elsewhere for the price I paid for this all inclusive. I would say very terrible food for the price I paid. Only plus side is very smiley staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2018/10/20

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Far from 5 star hotel

we was expecting 5* resort, unfortunately it was 5* but 30 years ago, in my opinion it was 2* star resort. first impression from the reception they clear do not know what they are doing, and it was look like Monty Phyton. If not the older gentleman in restaurant who delivered with his younger team 6* service and team from SPA we will be more than disappointing. If you have 5* hotel invest some money to give the feeling of 5*. There was other people who meet the same problems and get the same feel like we had about the hotel and been disappointed about the standards and service. Ladies in reception are talk to few different people at the same time, answering phones what call frustrations, and make you feel not important.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary, UK

2018/10/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent beach, friendly and helpful staff.

It was great to swim at the private beach everyday. Very relaxing and you felt everything available. Friendly staff who went out of their way to make you feel happy and well looked after. Two special meal occasions: Greek Tavern and the A la Carte experience were stand-outs. Negatives? None at all. Luckily we had a room near the main reception and restaurants, as it appeared other guests further away had quite a treck up and down from rooms to get eat etc. Maybe the hotel could put on a better transport system to get about. All in all: a great stay and I'd recommend to anyone wanting a good relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Camilo, New York

2018/6/18

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

The staff are very unpolite. They don’t have patience to explain or help with simple things. It was a terrible experience. The beds are very uncomfortable. And furniture are very outdated

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Mike, USA

2018/6/17

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Resort Hotel

Great setup with lots to do. It was fun to walk around the grounds and discover new things at every turn. It is a massive footprint and not for folks looking to have everything in one spot. Each area offers a different feel and experience. However, the food was not too great and 3 of 4 in our party got ill from it. Biggest complaint was food and lack of ability to get room service.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2018/5/22

Liked: Staff & service

All inclusive till 23:00 pm. Maybe you should tell us before.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Wendy, Tunbridge Wells

2018/4/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

lovely location and charmingly built hotel

We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 boys aged 6 and 8. My eldest wanted to go to Crete as he is very interested in Greek history and culture and we decided that Crete would be the best place for good weather as it was the easter week. The hotel was charmingly designed and built like a village of buildings tumbling down the edge of the hillside. The pools and the beach were great for relaxing and playing and the ample buffets were well replenished during each meal. The hotel met our needs very well, and the children enjoyed the mini disco in the evenings. We found the communal areas a little lacking in character, the main bar area had bad acoustics making it a rather stressful environment. The main restaurant was often very busy with long ques at the main grill station, another chef/server could have made a big difference there. The places to sit outside were lovely and the views were fantastic though, it was mainly the spaces inside that were a bit too hectic for my son who struggles in noisy and busy environments. The staff were all very friendly and hard working. The restaurant staff were particularly cheerful and welcoming. The only bad dining experience was our evening in the "Greek Taverner" which didn't suit us at all due to the slow service and the food not being to our children's liking. The a la carte night was great though. The only real complaint I have is the hugely inefficient Check in process! over an hour wait after a long flight was not good!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet

2017/9/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A well-appointed all-inclusive resort and spa

The staff are amazing - always friendly and cheerful, within special mention for Dionysus in the restaurant and Tina in the spa! The food offered in the all-inclusive is varied and of excellent quality. This was one of the reasons we returned to stay having heard many other hotels offering all-inclusive fall down on this. The hotel has undergone a number of improvements recently in its accommodation and facilities and the grounds are well maintained. The accommodation is built in a village style down the hillside to the blue flag beach, allowing the guests to wander around the resort without feeling crowded and due to the number of steps a great way to work off all the delicious food! The only negative comment would be the volume of music payed at the main pool area. Not all guests enjoy the high volume clubbing beat all day but may want to participate in the organised activities, restaurant and spa. The age range of guests is wide with families, teenagers to older couples. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

richard , sheffield, england

2016/10/12

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel ,

nice hotel , o.k maybe not a top rated 5 star hotel , but clean , good facilities ,nice staff and for what we paid excellent value for money. Food was good quality and good variety. A la carte excellent and taverna was well worth the visit . All in all a very nice experience, we would recommend and use again .

10/10 Excellent

jim, k

2016/8/1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hardly anyone speaks english

Basically a French speaking resort but we had fun anyway,. We were only Australians there.. It meant hard to follow animation etc but it was fine we enjoyed it..

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2016/5/1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning views, close to Heraklion

My family stayed here last week and were so happy to have discovered it. We had booked a family room and were so impressed with what we got. There were two bedrooms, lots of space and an amazing balcony overlooking the sea. We enjoyed the all inclusive option which made it so easy. The kids could eat when they wanted and we found tons of options for food. The pools were great, but a bit cold this time of year. The only negative thing I have to share is that despite updating the lobby, common areas and rooms, they have some work to do on the tennis and basketball courts. These are a great feature, but they look as though they haven't been updated since the 1980s. They are fairly decrepit. While they are not the main draw of the hotel and not used by the majority of guests, updating them would improve the hotel's amenities.

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About this property

Athina Palace Resort & Spa

All inclusive details

Food and beverages

Land activities

Entertainment

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You need to know

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Athina Palace Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

Good

7.6/10