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8.2

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Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Made Lygaria, Lygaria, Agia Pelagia, 71500, Greece

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Welcome to the luxurious Athina Palace Resort & Spa, a stunning 5-star retreat located in the lively city of Irákleion, Greece. Nestled in the serene area of Made Lygaria, this resort offers a perfect blend of elegance and tranquility. Just a short 7.7mi drive from the city center, guests can enjoy a peaceful stay away from the hustle and bustle while still being close to all the action.

Boasting top-notch facilities, Athina Palace Resort & Spa is the ideal destination for travelers seeking a truly relaxing getaway. Whether you choose to unwind at the lavish spa, take a dip in the crystal-clear swimming pool, or indulge in gourmet dining options, this resort caters to all your needs. As reviews are yet to be submitted, be one of the first to experience the unparalleled service and amenities this resort has to offer.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the ultimate luxurious retreat at Athina Palace Resort & Spa. With its idyllic location, top-notch amenities, and 5-star service, this hidden gem in Irákleion, Greece promises an unforgettable stay. Book now and treat yourself to a memorable vacation in this beautiful seaside destination.

At Athina Palace Resort & Spa, guests can choose from a variety of room types to suit their preferences. Whether you prefer stunning sea views or lush garden settings, this 5-star retreat has the perfect accommodation for you. Wake up to the gentle sound of the waves in our Sea View Rooms or unwind surrounded by nature in our Garden View Rooms, both offering a private balcony or terrace for you to enjoy the picturesque surroundings.

For those seeking a little extra space and luxury, our Suites are the ultimate indulgence. With separate living areas, elegant decor, and panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, these well-appointed suites provide a truly opulent experience. Perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway or families needing a bit more room to spread out, our Suites offer the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication for a truly unforgettable stay.

As the sun sets over the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, guests can enjoy delectable dining options at Athina Palace Resort & Spa. Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurants, offering a range of international and local dishes made from the freshest ingredients. Whether you're craving traditional Greek cuisine, fresh seafood, or international flavors, our expert chefs are dedicated to satisfying your taste buds and creating a memorable dining experience during your stay.

Closest airports

Heraklion International Airport

8.8mi

Chania International Airport

50.8mi

Sitia Airport

61.4mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Beach

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Hot spring bath

24-hour front desk

Patio

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Balcony

Garden

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Rooms

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Land View

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Junior Suite, Land View

Balcony

Minibar

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Suite, Land View

Balcony

Minibar

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Sea View

Balcony

Minibar

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Superior, Sea View

Balcony

Minibar

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Superior, Land View

Balcony

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Master Suite, Side Sea View

Balcony

Minibar

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Family 2 Bedroom, Sea View

Balcony

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Guest reviews

8.2

155 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Peter

10

August 2024

Perfect place to relax or for family to have fun. Facilities were great, absolutely amazing, relaxing vibe. It was perfect for a restorative vacation. Very friendly staff, helpful. Food buffet options were also great and varied from day to day. Hotel also provides tour options, organizes many things for you, making it very easy.

The snacks around the pool bars and beach bar were always the same, some variety would have been nice, but generally they tasted good.

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Buznik

9.1

August 2024

We were upgraded for a better room with the private pool shared between 2 apartment. The 2-bedroom apartment is quite comfortable for family of 4. The view is excellent and very relaxed. The food was perfect with a big choice of everything and even desserts were nice (I usually don't like desserts at all). Mostly French speaking people come to the hotel so entertainment is mainly in French. The beach is small but very nice and without strong waves. In addition to all all inclusive drinks they give you 0.5L water bottle per person per day in the room plus a welcoming bottle of wine.

- Coffee on the breakfast was not tasty but it was possible to drink it after in the beach and pools bars. - water in the coolers also not good enough - There is no surrounding teachable by walking but you can walk on the hills of the hotel itself (not easy, guys, but it's a good training 😜). - There is no place to wash feet and swimming suites near the room as well

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Aziz

9.1

June 2024

The resort itself is quite massive. We travelled as a family (with a 3yo). The place is very family oriented. There are shuttles that take you to the beach and back to reception/restaurant. A convenient place if you plan to just stay in the hotel and relax in its facilities and beach. Might seem like quite a lot to do at first but really you would only be utilising the pool and the restaurant for most of the cases, unless of course you purhcased a tour online from countries that have contracts with the palace (I assume France/Poland being the most oriented). Was really pleased to see that there is constant work going on around to improve the facilities. Some parts seem to be under reconstruction/rennovation, means that owners are working towards improving the place. I guess my rating solely relied on the staff being really friendly. Dionisis and Popi were a highlight. Apart from understanding Greek form of communication, they were great at making contact and just bein really helpful.

I think rennovations are taking place as I write this review but what could improve is the insects in our room. Not sure how they managed to get inside given I ensured all was locked fairly well. I guess its innevitable given the climate and the location of the hotel (green and very humid). Another matter to consider at this hotel is the mosquito bites. They are ninjas./

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Teresa

10

July 2023

All inclusive hotel. Fantastic experience from the moment of my arrival. Upon checking in, my family were shuttled to our room and the gentleman handled our bags and told us how to get to the main dining area and pools. There were so many things to do and could be scheduled right at the lobby. Tours can be scheduled on site as well as vehicle rentals. Spa experience was the greatest. Highly recommend!! Receptionist and actually ALL STAFF were so friendly and helpful. Many shops to do last minute shopping for souvenirs. I would definitely stay again. Thank you all for such a wonderful experience.

No atm on the premise. I was not able to tip my masseuse but this is not a deal breaker.

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Luong

8.2

July 2024

Staff were the nicest and most helpful. The room was spacious, spotless and overlooking the magnificent blue horizon and sea. The 3 pools were quite small for the amount of guests. Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) was ok nothing to cry about nor to praise.

Well, all-inclusive is not my kind of traveling/staying but I were there to meet relatives. I, for one don’t like crowded places or mass consumption so I would never have ended up in such a place. Wasn’t the best experience for me albeit the commodities were very good.

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Aleko

9.1

October 2021

- the beach next to the hotel is very nice ! - the room we had had a very nice view on the sea ! (not all rooms have that) - the staff was very friendly !

- you walk a lot to go from A to B (there is a shuttle organised if you want). - the amount of people when the hotel is full, which you can feel in the restaurants - the food of the buffet for lunch and dinner which is not very good (but you cannot expect better with so many guests) (however there is plenty of food so you will always find something eatable). - the hotel is far away from shops in the surroundings. so in the evening there is not much to do.

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Rached

10

September 2024

I really enjoyed the kindness of the staff. A big big thank to Mrs Agapi Stamataki, the Supervisor who has made this journey so memorable. She has upgraded me and offered a room with a wonderful sea view. I want to thank Irina, the reception team, restaurant staff, the room cleaner and the whole Marmara team for their positive attitude and amability.

Nothing, everything was wonderful.

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Pavel

10

June 2024

The trip was perfect, we came to the hotel and they have upgraded our room to something unbelievable, not only we had quite big private pool for 2 rooms, but also a astonishing view on the seaside and mountains nearby. The private beach of the hotel was in the beautiful bay between two mountains. The food was delicious, but it depends of what you prefer, we really liked all the traditional food. Definitely will come back again 👍

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Aleksei

9.1

July 2024

Location and view - super. Food... Usually we can't eat in one place for more than 3 days, but in this hotel we enjoyed the meal for the whole week. My legs hurt after 2 days of stairs and hills on the hotel territory. But after 4 days I felt healthier and younger.

Only French animators near swimming pool.

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Ruth

10

October 2021

Mr Pizza man made the best pizza. He served each slice with a warm smile and he was passionate about presentation skills. I had pizza every night. Guaranteed to put a smile on your child's face...or any pizza addict. Great Stone oven. Great man. Also, the facilities were great we enjoyed playing tennis every day, there pools are great and all staff were lovely:) the rooms were comfortable and the all inclusive food was brilliant and such good value!

Where our room was, was very close to where the domestic staff kept their stock which meant they often chatted outside our room waking us up (however this is only 1 specific room so most should be fine!) Also just FYI, The beach's sand is more 'grit' like rather than sand

Points of Interest Around Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Attractions

Historical Museum of Crete

6.6mi

Koules Fortress

6.7mi

Lions Square & Morosini Fountain

6.8mi

Loggia

6.8mi

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

7mi

Venetian Walls

7mi

Palace of Knossos

9.8mi

Archanes

13.4mi

Watercity Water Park

13.5mi

Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos)

14.4mi

CretAquarium (Thalassocosmos)

14.6mi

Acqua Plus Water Park

20.1mi

Star Beach Water Park

21.7mi

Malia

26.7mi

Restaurants

Main Theme Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Greek
  • Mediterranean
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • International
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Greek Taverna

Cuisines

  • Greek

Ambiances

  • Traditional

A La Carte Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • Seasonal

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Beach

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Hot spring bath

24-hour front desk

Patio

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Balcony

Garden

View

Stay rules - Athina Palace Resort & Spa

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Is there parking at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?

Yes, Athina Palace Resort & Spa offers free private on-site parking without the need for a reservation.

What types of rooms does Athina Palace Resort & Spa offer?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including standard rooms, suites, and villas. Occupancy ranges from double rooms to larger accommodations which can host families. Room sizes vary from cozy double beds to spacious king-sized beds. All rooms are non-smoking.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?

Guests at Athina Palace Resort & Spa can spend their time enjoying the plethora of leisure amenities offered. This includes a spa, fitness center, outdoor swimming pools, and a private beach area. Additionally, they can take advantage of the tennis court, children's playground, and daily entertainment programs provided by the hotel. Whether relaxing by the pool, getting pampered at the spa, staying active with sports activities, or enjoying the beautiful private beach, guests have a wide array of options to make the most of their stay at Athina Palace Resort & Spa.

Does Athina Palace Resort & Spa have a pool for guests?

The Athina Palace Resort & Spa offers three pools: Pool 1 is for adults only, while Pool 2 and Pool 3 are for all ages. All pools are located outdoors, with Pool 2 and Pool 3 featuring an infinity design and a view for guests to enjoy.

Does Athina Palace Resort & Spa feature its own restaurants?

The hotel has three on-site restaurants. These include a Main Theme Restaurant offering a variety of cuisines and ambiances, a Greek Taverna with a traditional setting serving Greek cuisine, and an A La Carte Restaurant with modern and romantic ambiances serving international cuisine.

Does Athina Palace Resort & Spa accept credit cards?

Athina Palace Resort & Spa accepts credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard. Cash is also accepted as a payment method at the hotel.