Grecotel LuxMe White Palace 5* | La Collection Air France

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A land of sunshine and relaxation, Crete is home to magnificent little nooks and crannies where time stands still. A few kilometres from the city of Rethymnon, the five-star Grecotel White Palace sits facing the Mediterranean sea. This beautiful white-washed building is home to an elegant Cretan hotel. Its large wooden terraces, dotted with beautiful exotic plants, invite you outside to enjoy the refreshing breeze of the open sea. Inside, the tone is just as bright and highlights the refined decor. Happiness reigns between the blue sky and sea.

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Rooms

Each of the rooms, suites and villas at the Grecotel White Palace have been decorated in an extra-bright style, as has the rest of the hotel. Couples and families who stay here will be delighted by the elegant setting.

Mediterranean-style rooms with magnificent views overlooking the legendary Cretan landscape and the hotel gardens.

Enjoy a renovated, spacious and ideally located room with an incredible view of the Sea of Crete. The elegant decor and fabrics in ivory, cream and turquoise tones make this room the perfect holiday retreat. These rooms feature a private bathroom equipped with an Italian shower and a direct view of the sea, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea, and a large furnished covered balcony with a panoramic view, perfect for relaxing.

These spacious and recently renovated rooms, with their superb sea views, symbolize the essence and beauty of the White Palace. The Junior Suites are decorated in calming ivory and blue tones, with smooth metal surfaces that reflect a rainbow of shades, flooding these unique suites with multicoloured rays during the spectacular Cretan sunsets.

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Restaurants & Bars

Your stay at Grecotel White Palace is sure to satisfy your gourmet desires. Six restaurants and four bars await in the various corners of the estate. The variety of atmospheres and menus gives you the opportunity to appreciate Greek, Cretan and international cuisine, without trying the same dish twice!

Ultra All-Inclusive Package

Stock up on energy at the beginning of each day by taking advantage of the Ultra All-Inclusive Package.

This package includes:

RESTAURANTS

The White: Open from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (reservation required, restaurant reserved for adults)

Asia White: Open from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (reservation required)

Oriental Guest Restaurant: Open from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (in high season only from 15/06-15/09 and depending on weather conditions). Reservation required

Fico d'India: Open from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (reservation required)
Espresso bar all day long: 10:30 a.m. to midnight

Light Fare by the Pools: Snacks and light lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Creperie - Gelateria: Pancakes and ice cream: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

BARS

Sunset Lounge Bar: Open from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

"Long" Beach Bar: Open from 10:30 a.m. to midnight

Garden Theatre Bar: Open from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Dress code:
During the day: Casual dress. Please cover-up for breakfast and lunch. Shoes are mandatory in restaurants and bars.
In the evening: smart casual dress. No beachwear or shorts in the evening. Long trousers and short or long-sleeved shirts are required for men in all restaurants and bars.

Please note:
Restaurants have a limited number of places and they will not open if weather conditions are not suitable. Reservation required, except for at Ventanas il Mar.
Please inform the hotel staff in advance of any food allergies or intolerances you may have. Our menus may contain traces of allergenic substances.

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
Fitness & well-being: fitness centre with cardio training equipment, fitness area, aqua aerobics, stretching, personal trainer.

EVENING ACTIVITIES
Shows put on by the hotel or by independent professionals, folk dance performances, concerts and dances, movie nights, classical music orchestra, DJ sets.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Water polo, table tennis

GROUP ENTERTAINMENT
Greek dance lessons, darts, board games, boccia, karaoke for children, hiking

MOUNTAIN BIKING CENTRE (nearby)
The concierge can arrange a bike ride for you and your children. Cycle among the surrounding fields or sign up for a half-day mountain bike tour.

Ventanas Il Mar

With its name meaning window to the sea, this restaurant is a gourmet treat offering a stunning view of the sea and the city of Rethymnon. The buffet features local specialities and also includes delicious vegetarian dishes.

Taverna

At the Taverna, you'll find the atmosphere of a Greek tavern. Its contemporary style is in total harmony with the surrounding environment. The simple, authentic cuisine includes the classics of Greek gastronomy where olive oil reigns supreme.

Sunset Lounge Bar

Opening onto a sunny terrace and featuring a remarkable dome, this bar overlooks the sea. Fancy relaxing with a delicious cocktail in hand? Try the famous sarantadendri, prepared with 40 different herbs. The atmosphere is magical at the end of the day when the horizon is adorned with scarlet.

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Activities & Lifestyle

A nearby beach and an extensive range of activities make the Grecotel White Palace one of the best places to stay in Crete.

Do you dream of swimming and lounging around? The hotel's pools, some of which have been designed especially for children, are ideally located right opposite the sea. On the beach side, the crystal-clear waters are ideal for watersports, such as water skiing and parasailing. Nearby, a PADI-certified diving centre extends the possibilities for underwater adventure. Other activities such as Zumba and cooking classes are also available.

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Discover the destination

Legendary mythology is in the spotlight in Crete. According to legend, the island is the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. Enhanced by three mountain ranges that host arid flora and endemic fauna, swarmed with paradisiacal beaches, Crete will seduce nature lovers. With a strong identity, it stands out from the other islands thanks to its cuisine, its dialect and its dances. Between discovering the remains and sumptuous landscapes, fall under the spell of the Isle of the gods.

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Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes. Please note that alcohol abuse is harmful to your health, and is to be consumed with moderation.

You must be of legal age and able to produce an identification document in order to enter the casinos. Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency... Call 09 74 75 13 13 (no surcharge).

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

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The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
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If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

Vaccination

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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

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Identity

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Greece - Crete Grecotel LuxMe White Palace 5*

Your Hotel

Rooms

Standard Room with Garden or Mountain View [27 M2]

Superior Room with Sea View [33 M2]

Lux.Me Junior Suite with Sea View [40 M2]

Restaurants & Bars

Ultra All-Inclusive Package

Ventanas Il Mar

Taverna

Sunset Lounge Bar

Activities & Lifestyle

Discover the destination

Fly with Air France and its partners

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

Travel documents

Transportation

Formalities

Vaccination

Visa

Identity

Why you'll love travelling with us