Family-focused luxury in Crete
Looking for a luxurious family escape? Let us give you a head start. The Grecotel Meli Palace has got you covered – from its off-the-beaten-track location in sleepy Agia Vavara to its well-thought out facilities. From its beachfront perch between Mediterranean greenery – think olive trees, cacti, and beautiful hibiscus – the hotel feels pretty secluded, but a five-minute cab ride will take you to Sissi.
You get the best of both worlds when it comes to swimming spots – the outdoor pool comes with sweeping sea views, and the beach is just a few paces away if you fancy a dip in the sea. There’s also a poolside bar, and a separate pool for splash-making little ones. Looking for some me time? Head to the spa – which is home to a sauna, a hot tub, a gym, a beauty salon, and a relaxation lounge – and treat yourself to a massage. The spa even offers mini-massages for kids, alongside its usual treatments.
If you can tear yourself away from your sun lounger, you can play games of beach volleyball, football, tennis, and more. Aqua fit sessions take place in the pool, and you can join with archery and darts, too. The hotel also lets you borrow pedalos and canoes if you want to get out on the sea. Children, meanwhile, will be entertained at the action-packed kids’ club. It offers everything from history lessons and cookery classes to arts and crafts sessions and treasure hunts, so they’ll certainly be kept busy. There’s also a teens club with sport-focused activities.
When it comes to mealtimes, the main restaurant is the place to be. It’s a buffet set-up serving around-the-world dishes, and there’s a Greek lunch every Sunday. Then you’ve got the To Nissi snack bar down on the beach, which offers up light bites during the day and à la carte dinners by the sea in the evening. The Meli Palace lounge bar, meanwhile, takes care of drinks.
Please note that due to hotel’s layout, most facilities and rooms are not accessible to persons with mobility difficulties.
What Grecotel Meli Palace has to offer
Beachfront bliss
Serenity in spades
Buckets of fun for little ones
The Grecoland Club is all about the kids. With indoor and outdoor play areas, organised activities, and more, youngsters aged 4-12 will have a whale of a time here. Sports, team games, crafts, and competitions are all on the agenda six days a week.
Facilities
Overview
Certified sustainable
This hotel has a Global Sustainable Tourism Council or equivalent recognised certification. To find out more about what this means, visit our sustainability page.
- 1 buffet restaurant
- A la carte restaurant
- Bar
- Outdoor pool
- Gym
- Spa centre
- Air conditioning
- Wi-fi
- Kids club
Food & Drink
- 1 Mediterranean buffet restaurant
- 1 à la carte Mediterranean restaurant
- 1 bar
Entertainment
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Kids club
- Playground
- Entertainment programme
Sports & Health
- Beach volleyball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Spa centre
- Spa treatments