Grecotel Meli Palace

Hotels
Grecotel
8.7 (124 reviews)
Sissi , Sissi , gr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Good food variety
Relaxing environment
Cons:
Rooms need renovation
Bathroom facilities dated
Noise levels in restaurant area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
The bathroom was a bit dated but perfectly functional; overall cleanliness noted as spotlessly clean.
Service
9.25
Staff were incredibly kind and welcoming; attentive service highlighted across multiple reviews.
Location
9.29
Perfect location in a private bay, with easy access to two towns and surrounded by nature.
Room Quality
7.74
Rooms and bathrooms described as tired; some renovation needed.
Amenities
8.77
Good range of amenities including a pool, beach, and spa services.
Value for Money
8.73
Overall good value noted, especially for the quality of service and setting.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Good variety of food with fresh options; overall meals met expectations.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall satisfaction with a strong recommendation; tranquil experience praised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:28

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury
Situated on a private sandy beach, Grecotel Meli Palace offers a serene escape just 2 km from Sissi village.

Elegant Accommodations
The air-conditioned rooms feature modern furnishings, furnished balconies with sea or garden views, and amenities like satellite TV and toiletries.

Dining and Activities
Enjoy meals at Melissa Restaurant with sea views, relax at the beach bar, or participate in organized activities at the kids’ and teens clubs. Endless entertainment options await.

Ready to experience the ultimate beach getaway at Grecotel Meli Palace? Book now and secure your spot in paradise.

Important information:

Kindly note that below dress code applies:
-Daytime: Resort Casual. Cover-ups are required for breakfast and lunch. Footwear is required in restaurants & bars at all times.
-Evening: Smart Casual. No beachwear or shorts in the evening. Gentlemen - Long trousers in all restaurants.
-Wi-Fi is available in public areas (free of charge)

Guests are required to show the same credit card used to make the reservation and a photo ID of the card holder upon check-in. Please note that if you wish to proceed with a cash payment in the resort, euros up to 500€ are accepted per reservation and or per stay.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 124 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Christophe solo_traveller fr
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Parard solo_traveller fr
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Murat solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Die lage und personal sind super gewesen.

Cons:

Zimmer und können besser werden.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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FPA91 family_with_children fr
10
Enchantée
Pros:

Personnel très aimable, toujours disponible. Domaine vaste très propre. Buffet varié. Parfait

Cons:

La "réservation" des transats au bord de piscine sans personne.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children pt
9
Excelente para relaxar em família
Pros:

Funcionários muito simpáticos, comida boa, boa piscina e praia. bastante sossegado

Cons:

Não há Wifi nos quartos e a Wifi que existe no hotel é muito fraca.
Ginásio, apesar de razoável, só abre às 9h e o pequeno-almoço termina às 10h30m, por isso não é muito prática a utilização do ginásio na parte da manhã.
Estes dois pontos não têm impacto significativo na escolha do hotel, eu voltava a este hotel sem problemas.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Rafael solo_traveller br
10
il miglior hotel di sempre
Pros:

Tutto era perfetto, impossibile trovare un problema, hanno superato di gran lunga le aspettative, torneremo sicuramente.

Cons:

impossibile dire qualcosa

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Ira solo_traveller gr
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Stefan solo_traveller bg
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Nisha solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

I loved the location with the privat beachfront, where you always find an empty lounger. The food was plenty and a good selection.
I would like to highlight the exceptional friendly staff! Everybody was very welcoming, always smiling and remembering you.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Elena solo_traveller ro
10
Hotel de 4 stele, servicii de 5
Pros:

Tot ce tine de servicii( masa, curățenie, bar). Mancarea destul de variata, cu gust, curățenie in camere zilnic, personal f politics si amabil, faptul ca nu am așteptat nici măcar intr-o zi la rand pentru masa, la bar, totul f bine organizat

Cons:

Probabil o renovare ar fi necesară( camerele cu mobilier invechit, uși balcon care se inchid greu, ușa de la baie umflata de umezeala)

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Sergio family_with_children it
8
Para volver
Pros:

La amabilidad de las personas
La comida
La piscina
La playa aunque había un poco de algas

Cons:

Las habitaciones no eran de un 4 estrellas

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Shubh Rajput Kumar family_with_children gb
9
Thank you! It was the people who made this stay so special, and we hope to return again!
Pros:

The location of the hotel is ideal, being only around 35 minutes from Heraklion Airport, which was perfect after a long day of travelling. What stood out the most to me during our stay was the exceptional staff. From the moment we arrived and settled in, everyone was incredibly welcoming, polite, and genuinely happy to help. They always made time for guests, no matter how many questions we had, and it was clear that guest satisfaction was their priority. It was lovely to see them interacting with all guests, sharing laughs, having conversations, and regularly checking in to ensure everyone was enjoying their stay.
As a vegetarian/vegan family, we were particularly touched by the care and attention we received. The Food & Beverage Manager, Giorgos Staurakakis, and the chef personally took the time to show us what food options were suitable for us. Whenever there was any uncertainty, they would happily double-check ingredients for our peace of mind. One of the highlights of our trip was my mum's birthday. Upon request, the catering team went above and beyond by making a vegan birthday cake for her. We were expecting something small, so we were amazed when they presented a beautifully made full-sized square cake. They also decorated our table and even a pillar nearby, making the occasion feel truly special and memorable.
The team were also incredibly thoughtful when a few of our requests were accidentally overlooked. It was nobody's fault, but they addressed everything promptly and did their utmost to ensure we had a perfect stay. As a kind gesture, they even gave our family some gifts, which was greatly appreciated.
Throughout our stay, we had the pleasure of getting to know many wonderful members of the team, including Maria Vidali, Konstantina Saridou, Erato Tasopoulou, Christina Grammatikaki, Armando, Vasilis, Anna, Nancy, Ruby, George, Mark, Vaggelis, Vasilis (Bar), and Nikos (Bar). Every one of them was friendly, funny, professional and attentive.

Cons:

The room - they need to be refurbished; especially the bathrooms. The rooms need a little more lighting and more small tables.

Also it would have been nice to have some vegan/eggless options for breakfast (eggless pancakes, eggless waffles, vegan pastries). More vegan/vegetarian soups..we enjoyed the celery soup!!!

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Timea family_with_children sk
8
Super voľba pri pomere cena - kvalita
Pros:

Veľmi sa nám páčilo okolie, more, pláž. Výhľady cez deň z terasy jedálne aj večerné západy slnka boli úžasné. More je čisté a priezračné. Jedlo bolo výborné a vždy čerstvé. Personál v celom rezorte bol veľmi ochotný, ale nie vtieravý, čo značne spríjemnilo náš pobyt. Boli vo všetkom pozorní a pomohli keď to bolo potrebné. Večerný program bol vždy veľmi zaujímavý. Deti milovali minidisco. Po večeri hrali futbal a tenis, čo sa im veľmi páčilo. Cez deň sme si zahrali na pláži voleyball. Drinky v cene all inclusive tiež potešili.

Cons:

Izby boli staršie čo nevadilo, lebo boli čisté. Kúpeľňa si však už zaslúži renováciu. Je veľmi opotrebovaná. Posteľ bola veľmi nepohodlná. Matrac bol mäkký a vankúš veľmi tvrdý, čo spôsobovalo nekvalitný spánok.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Timea family_with_children sk
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ion solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

Tout!
Les personnels au top !!!

Cons:

Mauvais temps pour profiter de la mer.
Rien a dire de l'hôtel!

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Neo couple at
9
Pros:

Tolles Hotel mit überragendem Essen!
Von Anfang bis Ende ein gelungener Urlaub. Service, Zimmer und Sauberkeit – alles hat perfekt gepasst. Ein absolutes Highlight war das Essen, das war wirklich hervorragend! Auch die Lage ist top, man ist schnell überall. Als kleiner Tipp für die Zukunft: Wir hätten uns gefreut, wenn öfter mal ein bisschen Musik gelaufen wäre, um die Atmosphäre noch gemütlicher zu machen. Ansonsten alles top!

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Irada family_with_children nl
8
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Sevcikova extended_group cz
8
Hotel je příjemný, pláž a zahrada hezké, ale je nutné mít boty do vody. Dno je hodně kamenité, jsoi tam velké kameny. Be
Pros:

Milý a ochotný personál, pěkná zahrada, dobré jídlo.

Cons:

Málo míst na pláži pod slunečníky a ve stínu. Někteří hosté obsazovali lehátka už v 6 hodin ráno, aniž by na nich hned leželi. Nefunkční wifi na pokojích a otevírací doba posilovny, která byla otevřená až v 10:30 a končila už v 19:00.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Simone couple de
8
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Sgarbi couple it
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee