Athina Palace Resort & Spa

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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Luxury all-inclusive hotel

Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Athina Palace Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Zeus, offers lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as volleyball, basketball and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Double Room (Promo)

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room, Sea View

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

Maisonette Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite Land View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room Land View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, Sea View

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

Single Room Land View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

VIP Suite Land View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

VIP Master Suite Side Sea view

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room with Private Pool Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite with Jacuzzi Private Pool Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Maisonette Sea View with Private Pool

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room with Sharing Pool Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Maisonette Sea View with Sharing Pool

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room Inland View

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room Side Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room with Private Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Maisonette Side Sea View with Sharing Pool

  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Land View with Sharing Pool

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Superior Double Land View with Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Maisonette Inland View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Malevizi is home to Athina Palace Resort & Spa. Museum of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Heraklion Central Market and Dedalou Shopping Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pankritio Stadium or Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium. With scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Agia Pelagia travel guide
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Lygaria, Agia Pelagia, Malevizi, Crete Island, 715 00

What's nearby

  • A collection of ancient pottery artifacts displayed in a museum.
    Historical Museum of Crete
    33 min drive - 27.3 km
  • A museum entrance with large glass windows and informational banners.
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    33 min drive - 27.3 km
  • An ancient temple with red columns and a stone base, set against a dramatic sunset sky.
    Palace of Knossos
    34 min drive - 30.0 km
  • A harbor with boats, buildings, and a clear blue sky.
    Heraklion Port
    35 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Made
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Red Pepper Mediterranean Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Almyra
    8 min drive
  • Γρηγόρης
    5 min drive
  • H2O restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Le Gourmet
    9 min drive

About this property

Athina Palace Resort & Spa

  • Luxury all-inclusive hotel
  • Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Athina Palace Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Zeus, offers lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as volleyball, basketball and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Tennis courts, express check-out and tour/ticket information
    • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and massage treatment rooms
  • Room features
  • All 355 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

All-inclusive details

  • This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site 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

    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball

Entertainment

  • Theme parties

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Athina Palace Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Athina Palace Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include football, tennis, volleyball and more.

Where is Athina Palace Resort & Spa located?

Situated in Malevizi, this all-inclusive hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Made and Lygariá Beach. Agia Pelagia Beach and Psaromoura Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Athina Palace Resort & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderfully welcoming place with fantastic sea views! The staff were excellent—very friendly, warm, and personable.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Really clean and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Hotel is quite a distance from Heraklion town. There is a daily bus, Monday to Saturday only. Fares are reasonable. Approx 4 Euros per person. On the 9am service you must come back on the 2pm bus. The second service is 2:45pm you are able to get to town, but are responsible for finding your way back to hotel after this. Taxi fare is approximately 40 euros. The hotel scenery is good. As it is a village style, there is a handy mini bus that can take you to and from the various amenities. Recommend sea view rooms and all inclusive package. Dining room - Spacious and clean with plenty of delicious food options. Found staff were friendly, approachable and super helpful. If you get the opportunity to visit the a la carte restaurant which is above the main dining area, there is a good menu and service in this restaurant is excellent. I would stay here again at some point in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I told my daughters to europe as a graduation present and our 1st stop at Athina Palace Resort and Spa was amazing. When we checked in after midnight, they had a light dinner and wine waiting for us. The staff was responsive, helpful, friendly and professional. The resort was clean and the food was delicious. My only small complaint is a more consistent schedule for the shuttle service around the resort. Other than that, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel looks very nice from the outside and also in the pictures. The view is simply stunning and truly impressive. Unfortunately, the location is a bit inconvenient – there are no tavernas or attractions around. Although it is presented as a five-star hotel, in our opinion it is more like a 3.5-star standard. The food was often cold, very monotonous, and with little variety. There was no live cooking, not even at breakfast. The all-inclusive drinks were quite average, as expected, but the paid drinks at the bar were excellent – some of the best I have ever had. This hotel is not the right choice for people who want to explore Crete. It is rather for those who just want to pay for an all-inclusive stay, relax at the hotel, and do nothing else. The cleaning service was poor, and the sunbeds on the beach were dirty – something unacceptable for a five-star hotel. Everything seems like more as quantity rather then quality. On a positive note, Irina at the reception was absolutely fantastic and made our stay really enjoyable in terms of entertainment. Also, Maria at breakfast was very friendly and left us with a great impression. Overall, the hotel left us with a disappointing impression, and we definitely would not book it again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Athina Palace boasts modern rooms, with a private pool room upgrade adding a luxurious touch. However, slight renovations are needed: gaps around doors and tired paintwork detract from the otherwise pleasant spaces. The resort shines with beautiful pools and gardens. The "relax pool" offers tranquility, while the "active pool" provides a lively atmosphere. Efficiency reigns supreme with friendly staff and exceptional reception service. Thoughtful touches like pick-up points around the hotel (especially helpful for those with mobility limitations) ease the walk from the beach. While car rentals are convenient, especially with Babis' friendly assistance, room cleanliness was a major letdown. In room 614, cigarette smoke wafted in from a nearby service area, ruining the fresh feeling. This seems to be a recurring issue for guests. The animation team, while enjoyable, presented solely in French. Some, particularly the male staff, came across as arrogant. English integration would significantly enhance the appeal. Repetitive shows with a strong French focus suggest a need for program diversity. The clean, well-maintained restaurant offered friendly service, but food variety was lacking – daily menus felt repetitive. A touch of staff enthusiasm and dress code enforcement could elevate the dining experience. A designated greeter to welcome guests and ensure dress code adherence would be a welcome addition, as many disregarded it. And cocktails should be served in a glass, not a cup
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Overall I feel like this place was pretty basic and lacked any sort of luxury experience.
The gym was pretty bare bones
And not very clean or orderly
A lot of the areas need some attention in my opinion
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Top
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Chambre très propre avec une magnifique vue sur la mer. Le personnel est très gentil. Nous sommes arrivés à minuit et ils nous ont même accompagnés au restaurant. Les piscines sont magnifiques, tout comme la plage privée avec son petit bar. Tout est gratuit avec la formule All Inclusive. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour !
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Un all inclusive 5*. Un cadre magnifique.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hôtel très propre et le personnel très réactif a n'importe quel demande. Vraiment un Hôtel que je conseil en couple et en famille
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen einzigartigen Blick auf das Meer und das Zimmer war technisch (Klimaanlage usw.) absolut auf Stand. Das Personal war freundlich und sehr hilfreich. Allerdings bestand die Minibar aus zwei stillen Wasser (das haben schon ganz anders erlebt), ebenso war das Buffet schmackhaft nicht opulent. Die 2€ für das Gepäckschließfach müssen in dieser Preisklasse des Hotels aber doch auch nicht sein. Die Animation war ausschließlich in Französisch (für die, die darauf Wert legen evtl. ärgerlich). Alles in allem hatten wir eine schöne Zeit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Herbegement piscine
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Personnels sympas, vue magnifique, les repas variés et bons. Très belle piscine et très belle plage. Je recommande vivement
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Lage, Anlage ist prinzipiell auch im guten Zustand. Zimmer neu renoviert und Klimaanlage sehr gut. Fitnessstudio leider nicht wie erwartet. Der Kofferträger war sichtlich persönlich verletzt als er für 30 m Koffer schieben kein Tip bekam und hat es uns den ganzen Urlaub nachgetragen. Auch bewusst mit dem Shuttle Bus bei uns nicht angehalten oder ignoriert. Unschön. Ansonsten sehr schön dort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Super hôtel super emplacement juste petit problème de ravitaillement en serviette propre pour la piscine mais franchement à part ça au top
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tout étais parfait. Rien à dire. Le personnel est au top et les installations sont parfait. Tout est présent pour passer un agréable séjour
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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wir hatten 4 wunderschöne Tage, sehr freundliches Personal, 3 mal am Tag ein sehr reichhaltiges Buffet, die Snacks zwischendurch waren auch sehr lecker.Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber. Der Ausblick traumhaft. Wir können das Hotel nur weiterempfehlen. A&D🙏😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Notre séjour c’est très bien passé, le personnel est très gentil et les chambres sont bien rénovées et propre. Les accès à escalier nous a pas dérangé mais à savoir qu’il sont nombreux.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
sehr freundlich und war shön
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Super gut alles war perfekt
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026