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Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Google Logo 4.2 Google reviews (2650)
Best Price From £529pp
Jul 2026
£929 pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
£849 pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
£579 pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
£529 pp
All Inclusive
Apr 2027
£789 pp
All Inclusive
May 2027
£859 pp
All Inclusive
Jun 2027
£1119 pp
All Inclusive
Jul 2027
£1469 pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2027
£1759 pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2027
£1339 pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2027
£879 pp
All Inclusive
Overview
Accommodation
Facilities
All-inclusive
Dining
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Overview

Overview

Embrace lazy days of poolside relaxation and sunbathing on the stunning Greek island of Crete at the Athina Palace Resort & Spa. Ideal for friends, couples, or families, the resort boasts comfortable rooms with a range of amenities and fantastic l...

Embrace lazy days of poolside relaxation and sunbathing on the stunning Greek island of Crete at the Athina Palace Resort & Spa. Ideal for friends, couples, or families, the resort boasts comfortable rooms with a range of amenities and fantastic leisure facilities such as swimming pools, a children’s club, sports courts, a gym and a spa. The hotel also offers a selection of family-friendly activities like scuba diving, boat trips, water polo and discos, while the restaurants offer delicious dishes and hosts various themed nights.

Distance from the airport

Heraklion Airport is approximately 22km away from the Athina Palace Resort & Spa.

Pools
Restaurant
Bar
Gym
Parking
Shuttle
Spa
Wifi
Kids Club
For Families
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Accommodation
Standard Double Rooms With Sea View
  • 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
  • 1 sofa bed or extra bed
  • Furnished balcony or terrace
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Satellite TV
  • Mini fridge
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
Family Rooms With 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 twin beds and 1 folding bed
  • Furnished balcony or terrace
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Satellite TV
  • Mini fridge
  • Kettle
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
Family Rooms With 2 Bedrooms Maisonette Style
  • 1 twin bed
  • 1 folding bed
  • Furnished balcony or terrace
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Satellite TV
  • Mini fridge
  • Kettle
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
Junior Suites
  • 1 double bed
  • Sitting area
  • Furnished balcony or terrace
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Satellite TV
  • CD/DVD player
  • Mini fridge
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Air conditioning
VIP Suites
  • 1 double bed
  • Living room
  • Furnished balcony or terrace
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Satellite TV
  • CD/DVD player
  • Mini fridge
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Air conditioning
Facilities

Facilities

  • Swimming pools
  • Children’s pool
  • Children’s club
  • Children’s playground
  • Fitness room
  • Basketball court
  • Mini soccer court
  • Mini volleyball court
  • Tennis courts
  • Aqua aerobics
  • Billiards (local charge)
  • Scuba diving (local charge)
  • Boat trip (local charge)
  • Water polo
  • Darts
  • Spa
  • Entertainment program
  • Table tennis
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • Disco
  • 24-hour reception
  • Concierge services
  • Doctor on call (local charge)
  • Conference room
  • Baby sitting on request (local charge)
  • Laundry service (local charge)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Jewellery shop (local charge)
  • Parking
  • Internet corner
  • Luggage room
All-inclusive

All-inclusive

The Athina Palace Resort & Spa all-inclusive package includes:

  • Breakfast at the main restaurant (7.30am to 10am)
  • Late breakfast at the pool bar (10am to 11am)
  • Lunch at the snack bar / self-service (12pm to 2.30pm)
  • Snacks (11am to 5.30am)
  • Tea and coffee service by the pools (3pm to 5pm)
  • Dinner service at the main restaurant (7pm to 9.30pm)
  • Dinner at the a la carte restaurant (7pm to 10pm)
  • Guests are entitled to 1 free a la carte reservation per stay
  • Drinks at the lobby bar (5.30pm to 11pm)
  • Drinks at the pool bar (10am to 6pm)
  • Drinks at the relax pool bar (10am to 11pm)
  • Drinks at the beach bar (10am to 6pm)
  • Drinks include a choice of local spirits, seasonal cocktails, long drinks, water, beers, local wine, filter coffee/instant coffee, cacao, tea, soft drinks, fruit juices.

Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.

Dining

Dining

Main Theme Restaurant

  • Buffet service
  • Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Show cooking

A La Carte Restaurant

  • A la carte menu
  • Serves Greek fare
  • Special event nights

Snack Bar / Self Service

  • Serves snacks
Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.2 Google reviews (2650)
Buba Luey
Overall we had a very nice stay at Athena Palace and there were many positives. The rooms were great, comfortable, and exactly what we needed for our family. The staff throughout the resort were friendly, welcoming, and whenever we had a small issue it was handled quickly and professionally, which we really appreciated. The location and views are beautiful and there are many employees who clearly work hard to give guests a great experience. A few areas could be improved. The resort activities were very limited compared to other resorts we have visited. We also found the entertainment program was almost entirely focused toward French-speaking guests, even the posted activity notices were only written in French. This made it difficult for non-French-speaking guests to know what was happening or feel included. A more international approach would make a big difference. Also, many of the extra games and activities around the resort came with additional charges. We would avoid spending money in the resort gift shop. Instead, we recommend walking a few minutes down the street and supporting the lovely older lady at the small local shop , she was extremely kind, friendly, and deserves the business. Overall, Athena Palace is a beautiful resort with great rooms and many wonderful staff members. A few improvements with guest inclusion and activities would make the experience much better.
Anna Kotenko
I highly recommend Athina Palace Resort and Spa! This hotel is incredibly beautiful and spacious, making it easy to enjoy long walks around the property. We celebrated our honeymoon here and were completely satisfied with our experience. The staff is wonderful and always ready to help. Our room was clean and beautifully appointed. The food was delicious and offered a great variety. We enjoyed walking to the beach, but there is also transportation available if you prefer. The sea and the beach were pristine and well-maintained. Additionally, there are bars by the pool and on the beach, enhancing our relaxation. Thank you, Athina Palace Resort and Spa, for an unforgettable stay!
Ollie Byrne
The views at this hotel are absolutely stunning, but unfortunately that’s where the positives end. All of the activities, such as pool tables and basketball arcade games, cost extra, which was really disappointing. The entertainment is honestly a complete joke—I wouldn’t even call it entertainment. The entertainment staff were rude and seemed uninterested in their jobs. This hotel is clearly aimed at French guests. As an English guest, we felt treated very differently, which made us feel unwelcome throughout our stay. The food was average at best, and the all-inclusive drinks were the worst I’ve experienced. The selection is very poor, and if you want a proper cocktail, you have to pay extra. It feels like everything comes with an additional charge. We stayed for 10 days, and for the amount of money we paid, it simply wasn’t worth it. If you’re looking for a fun, friendly, and genuinely all-inclusive holiday, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel. Sadly, I definitely wouldn’t return.
Richie Keoghan
Overall our stay was very disappointing. This is by no means a 5 star resort. Maybe 50 years ago it would have been but it’s very dated now and bad need of renovation. Some of our complaints: 1. The cutlery in the canteen was dirty. 2. The quality of the food for the all inclusive is very poor, so bad that we ended up just going outside of the hotel for food as it was so poor. 3. Any opportunity they get to charge you extra they do as you can see from the images of the menus. Here we learned that ‘All’ inclusive actually means infact the opposite. 4. The hotel porters or chauffeurs drive around in a van that sounds like it’s about to break down any minute and the door does be left open while going around. 5. In general, the place is in bad repair with broken concrete and tiles and equipment around the place cracked or broken also. 6. Cleanliness of the place is very poor as you can see from pictures of bathrooms and daybeds from the pool. 7. There is very little other English speaking guests here and most of the activities are based around French travellers for some reason. Good things from our stay: 1. The people that work here are very friendly and helpful however I think the issue stems from the management/owner. We observed someone like a manager shouting angrily at one of the workers here which wasn’t a good look. 2. The views here are absolutely stunning and this place has so much potential If it was run by the right people.
Maarek
Pros – The views are absolutely stunning and were the highlight of the stay. In fact, after seeing the scenery here, many other locations around the island felt far less impressive. – The beach is clean and well maintained. – The food was good, with plenty of variety and dining options available throughout the resort. – Overall, the property itself appeared well maintained and generally delivers on what it promises. – There is a car rental service provider at the hotel. Cons – The arrival experience was not ideal. The staff member transporting our luggage accidentally dropped our suitcase onto the asphalt, leaving it scratched. In addition, he seemed unfamiliar with the resort layout and was initially unable to locate our room. – Housekeeping was inconsistent at times. Towels were occasionally not replaced, and once the floor near the door area was left visibly dirty after cleaning. – Hygiene standards in the dining areas need improvement. Plates were frequently dirty, and on one occasion the underside of a plate was covered in a thick, sticky residue. Unfortunately, I did not notice it immediately, and it ended up staining my clothes. – Entertainment options were very limited and not particularly engaging, and most of the activities and shows appeared to be aimed at French-speaking guests.
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BEST PRICE FROM Flight & Hotel
£529pp
Jul 2026
£929pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
£849pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
£579pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
£529pp
All Inclusive
Apr 2027
£789pp
All Inclusive
May 2027
£859pp
All Inclusive
Jun 2027
£1119pp
All Inclusive
Jul 2027
£1469pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2027
£1759pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2027
£1339pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2027
£879pp
All Inclusive

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