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Grecotel Meli Palace

Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (1048)
Best Price From £499pp
Apr 2026
£499 pp
All Inclusive
May 2026
£549 pp
All Inclusive
Jun 2026
£899 pp
All Inclusive
Jul 2026
£1079 pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
£1069 pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
£719 pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
£649 pp
All Inclusive
Up to 10% Off
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All-inclusive
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Overview

Overview

Escape to the quaint village of Agia Varvara, Sissi on the sun-blitzed island of Crete, where Grecotel Meli Palace sits beside the soft sands of a secluded beach. Located directly between Malia Old Town and the picturesque port village of Sissi, t...

Escape to the quaint village of Agia Varvara, Sissi on the sun-blitzed island of Crete, where Grecotel Meli Palace sits beside the soft sands of a secluded beach. Located directly between Malia Old Town and the picturesque port village of Sissi, this all-inclusive resort offers unlimited dining, endless drinking and a variety of complimentary activities for all guests to enjoy. Bask in the glorious Greek sunshine, cool off in the refreshing swimming pool and watch your little ones make a splash in the children’s pool. Stay active with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, challenge your partner to a fun game of tennis, or stroll along the crystal-clear shores and take in the serene coastal beauty. Choose your favourite drink from the fantastic cocktail menu and watch the breathtaking sunset before the live evening entertainment begins.

How far is the nearest beach?

Grecotel Meli Palace offers direct access to a secluded beach.

Distance from the airport

Heraklion Airport is approximately 39km away from Grecotel Meli Palace.

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Restaurant
Bar
Gym
Beach
Spa
Wifi
Kids Club
For Families
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Accommodation
Double/Triple Guestroom
  • Balcony or terrace with sea, side sea and garden views
  • Double bed or twin beds and 1 extra single bed
  • TV
  • Air conditioning/heating
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub/shower
  • Hairdryer
Family Guestroom
  • Terrace with garden view
  • Double bed or twin beds and a bunk bed
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning/heating
Deluxe Guestroom
  • Terrace with side sea view
  • King-size bed
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub/shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning/heating
Family Suite
  • King-size bed and 2 single sofa beds
  • Living area
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub/shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning/heating
1 Bedroom Suite
  • King-size bed and 2 single sofa beds
  • Living area
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bathroom with a bathtub/shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning/heating
Facilities

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Children’s pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness room
  • Playground
  • Children’s club
  • Teens’ club (from mid-june to mid-September)
  • Aerobics
  • Pilates
  • Aqua gym
  • Tennis court
  • Multi purpose court
  • Beach volleyball
  • Table tennis
  • Water polo
  • Darts
  • Boccia
  • Canoes
  • Mountain biking (in hotel premises - extra charge)
  • Scuba diving (approx. 10km from hotel - extra charge)
  • Banana boats (approx. 10km from hotel - extra charge)
  • Windsurfing (approx. 10km from hotel - extra charge)
  • Water skiing (approx. 10km from hotel - extra charge)
  • Theme nights
  • Live music
  • Family shows
  • Children’s disco
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • Free Wi-Fi (available in hotel public areas)
  • Mini market/ Boutique
  • Babysitting (extra charge)
  • Medical services (extra charge)
  • WiFi*

*WiFi only available in public areas

*Motorized watersports are not permitted; however, any manually operated activities such as canoes or pedal boats are allowed

All-inclusive

All-inclusive

Enjoy a family-friendly, all-inclusive lifestyle experience featuring a wide selection of food and beverages throughout the day. The package includes a generous breakfast, lunch, and dinner offering Greek and international cuisine, along with snacks, ice cream, alcoholic and soft drinks, and a variety of hot and cold beverages. Beer and wine are also served during lunch and dinner. Breakfast: American-style buffet served in the main restaurant, including a fitness food corner and a local section with traditional products. A late continental breakfast is also available. Lunch: Self-service buffet in the main restaurant featuring hot main courses and desserts, as well as a live cooking show. A traditional Greek lunch is offered every Sunday. Wine, beer, water, and soft drinks are included. Dinner: Self-service buffet with a wide selection of cold and hot starters, soups, salads, main courses, cheeses, and desserts. Live cooking show included. Wine, beer, water, and soft drinks are provided. Snacks: Available at selected times during the day at designated bars, including a midnight snack option. Coffee & Desserts: Served at the snack bar, with cakes available at selected hours. Beverages: Unlimited international-brand drinks are included throughout your stay.

Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change without notice. 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

Melissa Restaurant

  • Mediterranean cuisine
  • Buffet dining
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Snack Bar "To Nissi"

  • All-day beachside dining venue
  • Shaded lounging area
  • Selection of snacks

Pool Bar

  • Hot beverages, soft drinks, and water
  • Beer, wine, and alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
  • Ice cream available
Offer Details

Up to 10% Off

Up to 10% Off
Up to 10% Off when travelling between 29/04/2026 - 14/05/2026.

All discounts, offers and upgrades are already applied to the applicable prices, rooms and boards shown, please ensure you select your required room type or board basis at the time of booking. For example, if there is a board upgrade from 'Half Board' to 'Half Board Dine Around' available for your selected dates, please select 'Half Board Dine Around' as your chosen board basis. **Blackout Dates Apply
Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (1048)
Anonymous Me
The only good thing were the waiting personnel, otherwise no. There was music until 11pm one night that I couldn’t fall asleep until very late, our room had little privacy as it faced the pool where I saw many people staring in to us, and the front desk ladies with the blonde one and brown hair one? Oh god. Don’t bother with them, they looked bored out of their minds when they were speaking to us - often feeling that us Brits don’t belong or something, this felt targeted and almost racist. They couldn’t offer us a late checkout past 12pm, and yet check in is at 3 for new arriving guests. I’ve never had this, they couldn’t accommodate us as our taxi was 2.30 for a 5.35 flight, and this is supposed to be a 4* hotel. Disappointed, to say the least.
J T
Great hotel with very nice staff the are working hard to make it for you a great holiday. The beach and swimming pools are very nice and clean. The eating is really great there is so much to choose unbelievable. The drinks and specially the cocktails are so good made that you can order them all day. The rooms are not really special but everything what you need is there the can update 1 time the bathroom because that's look really old and not nice! It's a small hotel with 150 rooms so it's not too much people what we liked really much. We gonna go back there for sure no doubt about that.
miriam sohoreanu
Overall, the hotel is superb. It is clean, the food is excellent, the view is amazing, and there are nice bars and a beautiful pool. However, we noticed two small downsides: the rooms are a bit old compared to the rest of the hotel, but they are very clean, which definitely adds value. The second issue is that the beach has quite a lot of seaweed, which I believe could be resolved by cleaning it regularly — that would also improve the smell. That said, there’s an extraordinary beach with fine sand just a 15-minute walk away!
Christopher KB
Stayed at this resort recently and overall had a good experience. The rooms are comfortable but definitely in need of refurbishment—they could use a refresh. Housekeeping is excellent, keeping everything clean and well-stocked. The food is outstanding—plenty of variety, always fresh, and far better than what you usually find in holiday resorts. Easily 5 stars for the food alone. Staff are friendly and helpful, especially the ladies at reception who are lovely and professional. Unfortunately, the male reception staff could be more attentive—they sometimes act more like owners than employees. One downside: no proper facilities for late check-out. If your flight is at night, there’s nowhere to shower or rest, which is a big letdown. This place is perfect for families—lots of kids running around, playing, and making noise. If you’re after peace and quiet, this isn’t the place. But if you’re looking for a fun, family-oriented holiday, it’s a great choice.
Viktoriia Biliak
I travel often and have stayed in many hotels across the whole world and Europe, including dozens of 4- and 5-star properties. This is the first time I’ve felt compelled to warn others so strongly. We booked two rooms for four people at this hotel based on the photos and description online. What we received was far below the promised standard. One of our rooms was on the absolute lowest floor, down multiple flights of stairs into a dark, humid, almost basement-like area. There is almost no natural light, the balcony door doesn’t lead to a balcony but directly outside where anyone can enter, and the air feels damp and suffocating. The room itself is in terrible condition: walls cracked, scratched, and stained yellow; doors that don’t close or lock properly; visible dirt and questionable spots that could be mold; furniture that is worn down far beyond what you would expect from a 4-star hotel. It simply does not match the pictures or description — not even close. The most serious issue: the air conditioning in both of our rooms has been broken for three days. Despite multiple complaints, “technician visits,” and promises from management, nothing has been fixed. One of our rooms is unbearably hot, making it impossible to rest, and the second room is only slightly cooler because it’s higher up and gets some airflow — but the AC there is also not working. This is not a small “temporary” issue — air conditioning in Greece in summer is a basic necessity, especially in a property claiming 4 stars. Management’s response has been shockingly unprofessional. We have been told the hotel is “fully booked” so there are no other rooms, yet they have made no attempt to relocate us to a partner property (which, by Greek law, they are obligated to do). When we ask to speak to higher management, we are refused and told they will not give contact details. On top of that, the front desk staff have laughed in our faces when we’ve raised concerns, making it clear they have no intention of resolving them. To be clear: the hotel grounds and food are fine, but the rooms — at least the ones we were given — are nowhere near 4-star standard. This experience has wasted days of our vacation, caused unnecessary stress, and shown a complete disregard for guest comfort and legal obligations. If you care about getting the standard you pay for, having basic amenities like functioning air conditioning, or being treated with professionalism, I cannot recommend this hotel. There are far better options where management actually values their guests.
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BEST PRICE FROM Flight & Hotel
£499pp
Apr 2026
£499pp
All Inclusive
May 2026
£549pp
All Inclusive
Jun 2026
£899pp
All Inclusive
Jul 2026
£1079pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
£1069pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
£719pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
£649pp
All Inclusive

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