Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park is a family-friendly resort built like a seaside Greek village, offering a variety of accommodations, including family-style rooms, bungalows, suites and Casa Marina thematic rooms near the Aqua Park. Guests can enjoy numerous activities at the Grecoland Club, Mermaid School and Agreco traditional Cretan Farm, as well as splash around the resort's exotic pools and the expansive 6,000 sq.m. Kingdom of Poseidon Aqua Park. The resort provides an array of dining options, including five restaurants, six bars and all-inclusive meal plans for a worry-free holiday. Additional amenities include fitness and sports facilities, the best underwater diving in Crete and the Elixir Spa for rejuvenation. The resort is also an ideal starting point for exploring the colorful coastal village of Panormo and the beautiful harbor.
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Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park is a fantastic resort for families and couples alike, boasting a beautiful location close to the village of Panormos with a stunning sea view from the rooms. The resort offers a lot of fun with its Aqua Park complete with pool water slides and fantastic swimming pools, including an outdoor pool, a heated pool and children's pools. The pool areas are lovely and well-maintained. The sandy and clean beach is safe for kids, although some guests noted issues with the sea water quality and a strong smell of diesel from the nearby boat channel. The hotel staff were extremely helpful, even assisting a family member with mobility challenges. However, the hotel is located on a hill, so there are many stairs to get to the restaurant, pool or beach which may not be suitable for those with young children. Overall, guests are sure to have a great time at this hotel with multiple beautiful outdoor pools and a wonderful sandy beach that gently slopes into the sea.
A historically preserved building, traditional and stone built, with a garden and verandas. The distance to the beach is 100m while the shops and taverns are just 80m away.
Trefon Hotel Apartments and Family Suites, located in Platanes village, 5km from the town of Rethymnon, offer comfortable accommodation options such as studios, one-bedroom apartments, superior one-bedroom maisonettes, two-bedroom maisonettes, superior two-bedroom apartments and suites. The hotel is situated in a quiet area of the village, away from the main road's hustle and bustle, and is just 50m away from a gorgeous long sandy beach. Trefon Hotel Apartments and Family Suites provide guests with access to amenities such as taverns, coffee shops, supermarkets, souvenir shops and bars, as well as facilities such as a pool, garden, barbecue grills, sunbeds, dining area, car park, kids area and library. The hotel staff can speak several languages, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests from different parts of the world.
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Trefon Hotel Apartments and Family Suites is a great choice for those looking for a relaxing vacation by the beach. The hotel boasts a fantastic location just a few meters away from a beautiful sandy beach with restaurants, shops and a supermarket within a short walking distance. The breakfast buffet receives high praise for its tasty and delicious variety with some guests particularly enjoying the Greek/Cretan delicacies. The hotel offers a decent selection of restaurants nearby, although some guests found the hotel's supper lacking in variety. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable with most apartments equipped with a kitchenette and a balcony. The hotel is well-maintained and hygienic with many guests praising the cleanliness of the facilities, rooms and pool. The staff are described as very friendly and helpful with many going out of their way to ensure a smooth and pleasant stay. The hotel offers two swimming pools for guests to enjoy, both of which have their own bar for convenience. While some guests found the promotional photos to be somewhat misleading, overall Trefon Hotel Apartments and Family Suites is a great option for those looking for a comfortable stay by the beach.