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Athina Palace Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Malevizi beach hotel with spa and restaurant

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Rowing
View from property
Gift shop
Gift shop

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club
  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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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
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Junior Suite Land View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

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
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Double Room (Promo)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Lygariá Beach - 3 min drive
  • Agia Pelagia Beach - 11 min drive
  • Mononaftis Beach - 18 min drive
  • Heraklion Port - 19 min drive
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 19 min drive

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

Athina Palace Resort & Spa is a great choice for your beach stay in Malevizi, putting you near activities like scuba diving and surfing/body boarding. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Zeus Main Theme Restauran serves lunch and dinner, and the lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a fitness center, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli.

All inclusive

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 355 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children's club
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Canoeing
  • Pool table
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Jetted bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Zeus Main Theme Restauran - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Lobby Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Relax Pool Bar-AdultsOnly - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Beach Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 1039K015A0048100

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

Is there a pool at Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in are available.
What is there to do at Athina Palace Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as rowing, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Athina Palace Resort & Spa also has a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Athina Palace Resort & Spa ?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Zeus Main Theme Restauran.
Does Athina Palace Resort & Spa have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.

Athina Palace Resort & Spa Reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
BP44, 14-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome sea view, clean renovated room, delicious food, professional staff
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I LIKE EVERYTHINK . WELLCOME , SERVICE , FOOD , DRINKS IT WAS GREAT , WONDERFUL VIEW THAT HOTEL HAS, THE PERSONAL VERY FRIENDLY AND THE FOOD FANTASTIC.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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 .
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff! Everyone was great!!!! This was a great experience.
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Dee, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Dean, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
ivy, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Waheed, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gary, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Camilo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Mike, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

All inclusive till 23:00 pm. Maybe you should tell us before.
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
Wendy, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Janet, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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..
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review