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Grecotel Meli Palace

Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (1087)
Best Price From €829pp
Jul 2026
€1679 pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
€1569 pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
€1209 pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
€969 pp
All Inclusive
Up to 5% Off
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Accommodation
Facilities
All-inclusive
Dining
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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
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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 5% Off

Up to 5% Off
Up to 5% Off when travelling between 30/06/2026 - 15/11/2026.

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 (1087)
Tim Clarke
OK, just back from a week there. Really good. It's out of the way, with the hotel facing a green lawn and then a beach, then a small rocky island in the sea. Lots of sun-chairs to pull and put as you like. Food and drink, as it's all inclusive. Fine dining it's not, it's mostly buffet but perfectly good and lots of choice (there is a restaurant , didn't try). Lots of different stuff, looked pretty good. Breakfasts are decent especially. Staff are awesome, very friendly, great welcome, I pitched up late, and they'd had food sent to my room, as it was very late. They also had midnight snacks in the bar, so I managed a beer and some sandwiches before conking out. Rooms are pretty functional, but clean. wifi is a bit dodge in my room, but works very well in the main building and on the grounds. This trip was in school time, so not much children. Good option for a bit of peace.
ruth jefferies
Beautiful Meli Palace hotel have been here for third time it is an amazing place. All the staff are welcoming, hard working and friendly who always go above and beyond to ensure we have everything we need. The grounds and gardens are stunning and are excellently maintained. Thank you to everyone of you at Meli Palace for making our stays here the very best.
Enalia Events
A truly beautiful stay that reflects the philosophy of “a hotel to live.” What stood out the most was the exceptional level of service, genuine hospitality, and professionalism of the entire team. A special mention to Ioanna, the Front Office Manager, for her warm and attentive presence, as well as to Alexandros and Maria, the restaurant manager, for their excellent service and care throughout our stay. The people of this hotel truly make the difference and create an experience that goes beyond simple accommodation.
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.
Amalia Cojocaru
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Grecotel Meli Palace! Everything was perfect – from the beautiful surroundings and well-kept gardens to the top-notch service and incredibly friendly staff. The food was delicious and varied every day, with something for every taste. Our room was clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. The private beach was peaceful and perfect for relaxing. What stood out the most was the attention to detail and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. We truly felt pampered throughout our entire stay. We will definitely come back and highly recommend Grecotel Meli Palace to anyone looking for a high-quality, relaxing vacation in Crete. Thank you, Grecotel Meli Palace, for an unforgettable experience!
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€969pp
Jul 2026
€1679pp
All Inclusive
Aug 2026
€1569pp
All Inclusive
Sep 2026
€1209pp
All Inclusive
Oct 2026
€969pp
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