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About this property

Situated on a private, sandy beach, 2 km from Sissi village, the all-inclusive Grecotel Meli Palace features 2 restaurants, 2 tennis courts and a pool. The elegant rooms have furnished balconies overlooking the Cretan Sea or the gardens. Featuring light colours in earthy tones and modern furnishings, the air-conditioned rooms at the Meli Palace include a seating area with a satellite TV. Toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. Melissa Restaurant serves an American breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner. Guests can dine on the terrace overlooking the sea. Juices and drinks are provided at the beach bar or at the indoor lounge bar. A kids’ pool is available for younger guests while children’s and teens clubs offer organized activities. Canoes and pedal boats can be supplied. Free Wi-Fi access is possible at the lobby area. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange tours to the Minoan Palace of Knossos or to the nearby ancient Palace of Malia. Crete Golf Club is a 15-minute drive. Free private parking is provided on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Grecotel
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 large double bed
2 sofa beds
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1 large double bed
2 sofa beds
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bhattoa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff! Maria and the restaurant team were incredible. This was our first all inclusive holiday. Between us we have over a dozen allergies/intolerances so we were very nervous about food. Whilst most of the buffet food was not an option for...
  • Viktoriia
    Poland Poland
    Our experience was great. The place is in a serene place surrounded by beautiful nature. The beach is only for the hotel guests; therefore, it is clean and safe. Ideal place for families or couples. Food was amazing, to everyone's liking. Overall,...
  • Norina
    Hungary Hungary
    A Wonderful Stay – Highly Recommended! We had an amazing experience at this hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly thoughtful, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. The food was excellent, with a wide variety of...
  • Oleksandra
    Germany Germany
    Thanks to the caring team of Grecotel for sunny Greek hospitality! Thanks to their attentive service, tho it was a dream vacation. The rooms are cleaned daily, the area is green, the staff is friendly and always ready to help (after check-out they...
  • Caroline
    Belgium Belgium
    Delicious food Very friendly and helpful staff they really do their best to make your stay perfect
  • Oleksandr
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Nice place, great territory, fine beach, good food and very pleasant staff.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment we arrived, we were greeted at the door by friendly staff who went above and beyond to ensure we got a meal despite our late flight time. Food was fresh and tasty and staff were lovely thought our stay. We had hoped to visit the...
  • Amir
    Israel Israel
    An absolute heaven (beside the few flaws mentioned above), located centrally but really isolated from everything, no neighboring hotels or resorts within sight, a private beach for real, the plot of the resort is very smart and simple, making it a...
  • Gonzalez
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Food and restaurant was excellent. Open bar as well.
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    It is great location, nice sea, kind personal and tasty food. Thank you

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Melissa
    • Cuisine
      Greek • International

Facilities of Grecotel Meli Palace

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Concierge service
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Minimarket on site
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Pool with view
    • Pool bar

    Wellness

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • Greek
    • English
    • French
    • Russian

    House rules

    Grecotel Meli Palace takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Kindly note that below dress code applies:

    -Daytime: Resort Casual. Cover-ups are required for breakfast and lunch. Footwear is required in restaurants & bars at all times.

    -Evening: Smart Casual. No beachwear or shorts in the evening. Gentlemen - Long trousers in all restaurants.

    -Wi-Fi is available in public areas (free of charge)

    Guests are required to show the same credit card used to make the reservation and a photo ID of the card holder upon check-in. Please note that if you wish to proceed with a cash payment in the resort, euros up to 500€ are accepted per reservation and or per stay.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Grecotel Meli Palace in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    License number: 1040Κ014Α0086000

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