If island-style village holidays are your dream, the Grecotel Club Marine
Palace offers the best of both worlds with a world-class resort next to the
idyllic traditional fishing village of Panormo. Whilst this all-inclusive hotel
offers you the best in Greek hospitality and service, the location gives a taste
of authentic Cretan rural life.
Designed with families in mind, there are plenty of 4-bedded rooms and
bungalows and a host of activities from morning to night, including the best
underwater diving in Crete. The Elixir Thalasso Spa pampers you with
rejuvenating sea-water therapies and natural remedies based on Greek herbs and
flowers. Everything for luxurious family holidays!
Location
Grecotel Club Marine Palace is located at Panormo on the north coast
of Crete only 25 kms from Rethymno town.
Accommodation
Since Grecotel began in 1981, it has constantly listened to its guests. The
recent demand for more family style accommodation was answered when the Grecotel
Club Marine Palace opened in 2001. Half of the total rooms are designed for
families - two separate bedrooms and a bathroom. The majority of rooms and
bungalows have breathtaking sea views.
Double Room, main building, sea view or side sea view
Twin or double-bedded rooms.
Family Room, main building, sea view or side sea view
Spacious family rooms with two sleeping areas that can be divided with a sliding
door.
Bungalow Garden Room, sea view, side sea or garden view
Mediterranean style ground or first-floor garden rooms decorated in fresh summer
colours with cool tiled floors.
Family Bungalow, sea view, side sea or garden view
Cool crisp colours echo the vibrant gardens. Master bedroom and separate
children’s room.
Maisonettes, sea view
Two floors with master bedroom and bathroom on lower floor. Children’s bedroom
on upper level.
All guestrooms feature:
- Private marble bathrooms
- Balcony/terrace
- Direct-dial telephone
- Wake-up calls automatic
- Hairdryer
- Fridge
- Satellite TV
- Music / radio
- Safe deposit box with extra charge
- Air-conditioning and heating, selected hours
- Electric shaver outlet, 120 Volts
Room Amenities
Services
The hotel features:
- Guest Relations & Privilege Club services
- Bank-Exchange
- Medical Care on call 24-hours
- Chemist 7kms
- Hospital 25 kms
- Baby sitting, upon request
- Babycots
- Baby food
- Supervised early children’s dinner
- Pushchairs
- Safety covers for electrical sockets
- Baby phones
- Internet Corner
- Postal Services
- Express Courier Service
- Dry cleaning-laundry
- Jewellery
- General Shop.
Special Notes
This hotel is suitable for guests with mobility impairments. There are
ramps throughout the hotel.
Animals are not permitted in the hotel.
The Grecotel Club Marine Palace is built on the rocky headland running
down to a private beach. The two outdoor pools, the indoor pool and the beach
offer a wide variety of swimming possibilities for all ages and all abilities.
Pools
- 1 fresh-water main pool - Area 460 m²
- 1 sea-water bungalow pool - Area 250 m²
- 1 fresh-water children’s pool
- 1 fresh-water paddling pool
- Aqua Park
- 1 fresh-water village pool (at Marine Palace Residence)
- 1 indoor Thalasso pool sea water - free of charge during low/middle season
for selected hours.
Hotel Beach
- Sandy beach
- This beach is awarded the “Blue Flag” as complying with the directives
of the European programme : water quality; environmental management; safety,
services and facilities; environmental education and information.
Beach & Pool Facilities
- Beach towels on loan
- Showers & changing cabins
- Umbrellas & sunbeds - free of charge by the pools and on the beach
At the Grecotel Club Marine Palace, most of the main building rooms
and garden bungalows are family suites with separate bedrooms for the children.
Scubidu Club
The children’s club below the main pool offers supervision for 3-17
year olds in different age groups, 6 mornings & afternoons per week.
Trained supervisors from the TUI Scubi Guides School organise games, activities,
surprises, shows and fun!
The club area includes indoor & outdoor play areas, playground, sandpit and
paddling pool.
Cots, highchairs, pushchairs, safety cover for electrical sockets, baby phones
and supervised early children’s dinners are offered free of charge.
Babysitters are available at set rates.
The all-inclusive Grecotel Club Marine Palace is ideal for those who want
plenty of activity from morning to night. Most of the activities are free of
charge.
Tennis Club
- 2 Tennis Courts 5x5 football area
- Tennis coaching with extra charge
Fitness
Cardio Fitness room
Watersports Free of Charge
- Windsurfing
- Pedaloes
- Canoes
Atlantis Diving Centre With Extra
Charge Charge
- PADI trained instructors
- Beginners to advanced courses
- Introductory lessons
- Equipment hire
- Dives in exotic locations off the Cretan coast
Mountain Bike Centre with extra charge
- Training / excursions
- Rental
- Technical service
Miscellaneous
- Table tennis
- Beach volleyball
- Atelier: T.shirt, silk painting, creative workshop
- Archery
- Boccia
- Basketball
- Billiards
Entertainment
The hotel's entertainment team offers a variety of activities from morning
gym, aerobics and games to dancing lessons, evening shows and musical nights
from the rich tradition of the island.
Daytime Activities
- Gymnastics : morning gym, aerobics, Tai Bo etc.
- Vita Aktiva : breathing & relaxation exercises, creative activities
- Atelier Studio : T-shirt & silk painting, creative workshop with extra
charge for materials
- Sport : Table tennis, volleyball, waterball, beach games, pool games
Evening Activities
- Animation shows
- Folklore dance show
- Dancing
Facilities
Conference Amenities
Food & Beverages
The all-inclusive offer includes full-board, breakfast,
lunch & dinner, plus snacks, ice creams, alcoholic & soft drinks,
hot & cold beverages. Water, soft drinks, beer and wine are included at
lunch and dinner.
In the main building, the Lobby Bar and Pool Bar serve
a variety of drinks and snacks from morning to late at night. Our guests can
also choose from the Water Park Bar and Blue Oasis Bar.
Main Restaurant
The Main Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delicious Greek and
international specialities. Starters, soup, main courses, salads and desserts
are found on the extensive buffets whilst the chefs give live cookery
demonstrations. All fresh salads & vegetables are 100% organic from
Grecotels farms.
Greek Taverna
The Greek Taverna hanging over the sea offers drinks and snacks during the day.
In the evening it is an a la carte Greek taverna (prior reservations necessary).
No extra charge. Open end-April to mid -October - weather permitting.
Italian Restaurant
Hanging over the sea, it offers drinks and snacks during the day. In the evening
it is an a la carte Italian restaurant. Open end-April to mid -October - weather
permitting.
Dress Code
Gentlemen are kindly requested to wear long trousers in all hotel departments
during the evening.
Food & Beverages Highlights
Theme nights are arranged regularly in the main restaurant. No extra charge.
Check-in / Check-out Policy
Check-in: from 14:00 h
Check-out: until 12:00 h
