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Grecotel Meli Palace in Sissi

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Greece, Sissi, Agia Varvara, Lassithi 724 00
● Center: 1.5 km
🌞 Beach - 1.1 km
➊ 1 line
☎ Phone: +30 2841 071502Show
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
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Mini Double room with garden view
Mini Double room with garden view
Private bathroom
Beds:
482 USD
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Double room with garden view
Double room with garden view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
508 USD
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Double room with partial sea view
Double room with partial sea view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
528 USD
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Double room with sea view
Double room with sea view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
554 USD
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Family room with balcony and with garden view
Family room with balcony and with garden view
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
Beds:
564 USD
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Family Ground Floor room with garden view
Family Ground Floor room with garden view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
574 USD
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Deluxe Double room with partial sea view
Deluxe Double room with partial sea view
Private bathroom
Beds:
582 USD
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Family room with sea view
Family room with sea view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
606 USD
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Triple room with garden view
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Triple room with garden view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
636 USD
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1 Bedroom Suite with garden view
1 Bedroom Suite with garden view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
766 USD
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Family Suite with partial sea view
Family Suite with partial sea view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
847 USD
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Room with garden view
Room with garden view
Private bathroom
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Double room
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Private bathroom
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Description

Hotel with green territory, good location on the seafront, near the resort of Malia. Simple rooms. There are Russian-speaking staff. Calm animation, day easy sport programme, the evening stage show performed by the animation team. Recommend for a family holiday. In the evening on the territory of the hotel complex is not welcome to wear shorts, sports and beachwear.

Built: 1991

Restored: 2013

Location: 40 km from the international airport of Heraklion, 2 km from the village of Sissi and 5 km from the famous ancient Palace of Malia. Bus stop outside the hotel.

Evening entertainment - Malia (5 km).

Included in the group of hotels GRECOTEL.

Consists of the Central building.

The hotel has 158 rooms.

Beach: own sandy-pebbly (in the Bay), about 60 m from the hotel, 1 line. Entrance to the sea pebbles. Changing cabins, shower. On the beach umbrellas, deck chairs: free of charge. Beach towels: free of charge. Towels are changed at the bar on the beach. At the pool umbrellas, sun beds: free of charge.

We accept credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club.

ATM: in the village of Sissi (2 km).

Pets: no.

Additional information: to the hotel are advised to book a private transfer.

Dress code: during the day in the restaurants and bars are allowed free style, except for the beach. In the evening in the restaurants and bars welcome elegant casual style. Shorts, sports and beach wear is not recommended.

Book a table at the restaurant of Α la carte customers at reception for 1-2 days. The a La carte restaurant offers 2 menus to choose from – fish and meat. Dinner, a La carte restaurant is allowed 2 times during the entire stay of tourists.

On the hotel territory: the shops (minimarket), bars: 2, 1 pools (fresh water, size 450 m2, depth 1,35–3,00 m), amphitheater, doctor on call (chargeable), Parking, restaurants: 2, taxi (on request), snack bar (open in the evenings as a la carte restaurant, reservation required)

Attractions: massage paid, free bocce ball, Aqua gym, water sports free of charge (beach and water games), table tennis, Canoeing, aerobics free of charge, free evening shows (theme nights), free tennis court (2 courts, tartan), cooking lessons for free (1 time per week), pedalos free of charge (from 9:00 to 18:00), gym for a fee, Jacuzzi paid, free Darts, beach volleyball free, free animation (entertainment programs ), gymnastics for free (morning), water sports – nearby, Windsurfing (certificate required), water skiing, banana boat, round, tour in the garden (1 week, free)

For children: Babysitting: on request (from 15.06 to 15.09), kids club (GRECOLAND - childcare from 3 to 12 years at selected hours (morning-evening), 6 days a week, all season), children's pools: 1 (depth 0.5 m), Junior club (CLUB 4U, 13-17 years, morning and afternoon activities from mid-June to mid-September) kids menu in the restaurant (the main restaurant), Playground (fenced, without shelter, surface: grass, partially sand), GrecoBaby provides the opportunity to order everything you need to stay in the hotel: baby cots, high chairs (only in restaurants), pedestal washbasin (free). Strollers (umbrella type), mats, baby seats and pots, devices for heating bottles, bottle sterilizer, electric, baby bathtubs, portable seat-carrycot, baby monitor (paid).

The distance to the nearest airport is 40 km.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
  • Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, AmericanExpress, Visa, MasterCard
  • Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Shopping on site
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ticket assistance
  • Gift shop
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Chapel
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • Cable TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Bathtub
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Telephone
Meals
  • Bar
  • Diet menu (on request)
  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant (buffet style)
  • Snack bar
  • Packed Lunches
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • Russian
  • English
  • French
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Bike rental
  • Hiking
  • Sun Deck
  • Ping-Pong
Parking
  • Parking
Pool and beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach facilities
  • Private beach
  • Beach/pool towels
  • Public beach
  • Next to the beach
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
Sports
  • Diving
  • Darts
  • Cycling
  • Table Tennis
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis court
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gym
Beauty and wellness
  • Massage
  • Beauty services
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Playroom
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Children's playground
  • Children swimming pool
  • Family/Kid Friendly
  • Kids club
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The hotel is located on first line from the shore.

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1090 m. It takes 16 minutes To the beach!

Street view

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Reviews

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01.11.2025 Gohar
A quiet atmospheric family place. Clean rooms. Excellent service. Friendly staff and professional manager. Tasty food. Highly recommend!
28.09.2025 Milena
Great place, food was very good all was very tasty and well made , small hotel almost like a village, make you feel like you are in a private area, small and nice sandy beach only for the hotel, rooms were very simple but to be honest you dont need more than that. Considering the food, all drinks including international Labels , and nice beach it was a very good. Stuff is very friendly and helpful.
28.09.2025 JuliaC1265
Really lovely relaxing stay! Great drinks, food, beach, friendly staff, sauna, quality entertainment, beautiful bay, great walks to either side of the hotel! Stayed at the end of September and had 5 days of really nice weather, 2 days of wind. There are so many fish in the bay - snorkel definitely required! If you like Greek food you’ll love it here - do loads of delicious authentic dishes! Rooms are a little dated, but have everything you need for a comfortable stay.
26.09.2025 Elizabeth
What a fantastic hotel the staff from the cleaners, bar staff to all restaurant workers and reception staff are so helpful and friendly. The food is amazing something for everyone and the choice of drinks and cocktails great. The main part of the hotel is beautiful the rooms are tired but every clean. Location is a little remote but a lovely walk to Sissi.
23.09.2025 367lin123
Just returned from a 10 day holiday at hotel have no negatives to give, The hotel is stunning, the staff are amazing and go out their way to make sure everything is perfect, food is best I have had in an all inclusive, beach is lovely, recommend sea shoes as rocky getting in water, lovely and shallow and warm, drinks are great with lots of cocktails made properly, Rooms are a bit tired but we couldn’t fault the room with everything you need, We even had a king size bed which was so comfy, if you looking for a quiet chilled holiday this is the place to go, Sissi can be walked to around 30 min walk or 7 euros in taxi
23.09.2025 Tracey
5 * EXCELLENT STAY Highly recommend, great for families, couples or single person. Staff very friendly Rooms always clean. Beautiful setting for a hotel, mountain backdrop, set right next to private sandy beach/sea in a small cove area. Lawned area with large pergolas by bar, serving food & afternoon tea by day, ideal for day or evening. Feels very safe for children & lots of activities to keep them happy with separate children’s pool. Thank you to the Manager Yannis for his personalised meet and greet. To Maria restaurant head staff always happy to help. To Katerina at the beach bar, always a happy smile & greeting. To Natalia serving us at the restaurant, always happy, informative & quick to help. To Rafa Activities team, great at his job, happy organised and includes everyone staying at the hotel who wish to participate. Will be staying again, recommend to everyone. Tracey
23.09.2025 Goodfoodfinder58
Wonderful holiday. Staff exceptional and so attentive and friendly. Beach a few steps away. Pool beautiful. Food plenty and large choice very tasty. Hotel clean and grounds immaculate. Highly recommend
17.09.2025 5arnasm
Luxury hotel with an amazing view, beach, relaxation areas, entertainment, concerts, and very delicious food. We stayed there for 10 days with my family, and everything was perfect. Only one thing—I agree with the commentators below that it is strange that the Wi-Fi doesn’t work in the rooms.
01.09.2025 Platon
David is best animator, he is good and very friendly, Rafa is also a good man he is very funny and kind, bar is very good and the beach is very worm I am very proud that I was here
15.08.2025 Leanne
We arrived at night with a TUI-arranged bus transfer (around 1 hour, with multiple stops along the way). First impressions were good – the hotel felt clean and welcoming. Staff were friendly, and even arranged sandwiches and salad in our room as we’d missed the buffet. The room itself is basic but clean: a ground floor with a terrace/garden view, a double bed and bunkbeds for the children. The aircon works, though it isn’t very powerful, and the fridge was cool enough for bottled water (which the hotel provides, as guests are advised not to drink from the tap). Yannis, the manager, was extremely helpful on arrival, showing us around and having our suitcases delivered to the room. Kids club (Grecoland): This was the one aspect of our stay that really disappointed us. We value kids clubs highly as part of a family holiday – it’s their time too, and we want them to enjoy creative activities and make new friends. Unfortunately, Grecoland fell short. On arrival, staff seemed uncertain of the day’s itinerary, despite a schedule being displayed. The children were sat down to colour, with little interaction from staff. Security was also a concern – there were no controlled entry or exit points, meaning children could easily wander into public areas, and there didn’t appear to be any system to prevent someone else collecting them. Only when we asked were we given a form to record our details. After observing for a while, and seeing no improvement in engagement, we collected our children early. Compared to structured, interactive TUI-run clubs we’ve experienced elsewhere, this one felt lacking. If kids clubs are a priority for your family, this may disappoint. Food: Excellent overall. While the variety is naturally less than a resort four times the size, the quality is high – on a par with some five-star hotels we’ve stayed at. Hot dishes are cooked and replenished regularly. Desserts were more limited (panna cotta, baklava, cakes, mini tarts – around six options), but there was a wide choice of fruit, contrary to some reviews we’d read. We enjoyed melon, grapes, oranges, peaches, apples, grapefruit, and kiwi. The main cuisine is a mix of Greek/Mediterranean, German, British, and Italian. Pools & facilities: Pools are small but pleasantly warm from the sun. A big plus compared with huge, cold pools at larger resorts. The baby pool has no built-in shade, though umbrellas are nearby – hats are essential for little ones. The grounds, reception, and public areas are well maintained. Once you look closer (toilets, corridors), you notice the hotel is a little tired and due some updating. That said, it’s in a fantastic location. The small cove is perfect for families – calm, safe water with fantastic snorkelling (like swimming through a “Finding Nemo” scene). It feels cosy and secure, with a very safe atmosphere – guests happily leave belongings around without worry. Overall: We were very happy with almost everything – food, staff, location, snorkelling, an
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Frequently asked questions about Grecotel Meli Palace

How much does it cost to stay at Grecotel Meli Palace?

The cost of staying in Grecotel Meli Palace depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 301 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Is it far from Grecotel Meli Palace to the nearest beach?

It takes 16 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grecotel Meli Palace?

Check-in at Grecotel Meli Palace is possible from 15:00, check-out is until 11:00.

Does Grecotel Meli Palace have a pool?

Yes, Grecotel Meli Palace has a swimming pool for guests.

Are pets allowed at Grecotel Meli Palace?

No, pets are not allowed at Grecotel Meli Palace.

How to get to Grecotel Meli Palace from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis, located about 34 mins from hotel by car (38.4 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at Grecotel Meli Palace?

The cancellation policy at Grecotel Meli Palace depends on your room type and booking terms.

Does Grecotel Meli Palace offer airport transfers?

No, Grecotel Meli Palace does not provide airport transfers for guests.

Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 392 USD The best time to book is June 23, with rates starting from 351 USD

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