Grecotel Meli Palace

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

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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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Free cot available on request
Grecotel
Hotel chain/brand

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mischa-lara
Switzerland Switzerland
“The location in its own private little bay is just perfect! The hotel is not overly large either which again makes it a wonderful place, for all. You have the choice of pool and beech and you can even walk to the two towns on either side. Staff...”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were, without exception, friendly and helpful. There was a good variety of food, lots of fresh vegetables/salads and fruit. The hotel was spotlessly clean - in side and out. The garden area was pretty and well tended.”
Sebastian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were truly excellent at Grecotel Meli Palace, elevating our experience to the highest level. Firstly Dimitra and Yannis were extremely helpful and accommodating. Secondly, when we went to eat at the excellent restaurant, we were always...”
Sagie
Israel Israel
“The staff was amazing! Helped us with everything we need including food preferences, transportation in the city and everything we needed. Specifically Alexandros (the receptionist) and George (the b&f manager), both were amazing and made sure our...”
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,...”
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...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Melissa
  • Cuisine
    Greek • International

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
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
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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