HOTEL AT A GLANCE

WELCOME TO WHITE PALACE

Island life in the Greek islands and chic Mediterranean hideaways are the inspiration for this unique resort perched on the Cretan Riviera near Rethymno. Island Life: authentic, irreverent, easy going. The lifestyle of a traveler. White Palace’s landscaped exteriors, impressive entrance gallery and open air interiors have been lifted to fresh heights. Fantastic new restaurants, bars and stunning new sea view accommodation are the hallmarks of this unique resort.

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ADDRESS: Rethymnon P.O. Box 27,
GR 74100, Rethymnon, Crete
PHONE: +30 28310 71102
EMAIL: [email protected]

LOCATION

Rethymnon, the third largest town on Crete, is an intriguing mixture of old-world charm and lively Cretan life. The vivacious atmosphere of the old town is just the place for a stroll on long summer evenings. The different eras and influences on the town can be seen in the unusual architecture and buildings.

Built along the beach coastline on the Cretan Riviera near Rethymno
On a beautiful, sandy beach
Accessible by airplane by 2 international airports: “Nikos Kazantzakis” Heraklion Airport and “Ioannis Daskalogiannis” Chania Airport
Also accessible by ferry

ACCOMMODATION

White Palace welcomes you with an exciting collection of 15 different room types to choose from. Chic and light filled with vast sea view, with elegant rooms conceptualized “all in white” and representing the signature color and concept of the Resort.

YALI COLLECTION: an amazing ultra-luxury seafront suite collection simply named after the Greek word “yalos”, meaning seaside... The Yali Villas are passionately private with their own pools and residential style living elegantly embellished with unique views and sounds of the sea. Yali Suites are featuring infinity beach & sea front sharing pools.

263 guestrooms, bungalows, suites & villas, most with sea views
A wide range of family accommodation
An amazing seafront suite & villas collection
Famous Class services at selected suites and villas offering the ultimate in luxury for our most demanding guests

DINING

Fine dining overlooking the Cretan Riviera and menu with international flair! White Palace welcomes you to its new fantastic restaurants & bars overhanging the Cretan Sea. The food is authentic and delicious, and the service is impeccable, but relaxed.

The White fine dining offering a selection of menus degustation on a magnificent sea blue terrace (caters for guests over 14 years old)
Ventanas Il Mar All day Mediterranean Buffet Restaurant and Wine Cellar
Taverna Greek a la carte Restaurant
Fico d'India by the pool Italian a la carte Restaurant & All Day Espresso Bar
Divan Restaurant Fine Dining Oriental Restaurant
Pâtisserie & Chocolaterie
Creperie - Gelateria Juices & Smoothies Bar
Light Fare by the pool
One 24/7 Restaurant
Snacking during the day
Sunset Lounge Bar
"Long" Beach Bar
Garden Theatre Bar
Petite Gastronomie - Tasty Corner, free kids dining
Unique Agreco Farm dining experience (transfer not included)
Special theme dinners during the week & Greek Club
In-Room Dining for quiet, private dining or a romantic dinner under the stars (at extra charge)
Lux me, all inclusive option

LUXURY MADE EASY

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts is excited to invite you to a refreshing and ultimate holiday concept which combines spectacular beachfront location with great design, personalized modern services, outstanding food and beverage selection, multiple activities and entertainment. LUXURY MADE EASY® is a concept born out of a vision for waterfront lifestyle and it visualizes “LUXE ALL-INCLUSIVE LIVING®” which simply becomes a part of your life. Irresistible!

What is included:

24h WhatsApp Concierge
Daily stocked mini bar (refreshments, juices, beers, water)
Tea & Coffee facilities
Wi-fi, Safe
Luxury amenities
Maid service twice per day
Soft drinks, draught beer and 150 Greek and International wine labels
Dining in all a la carte restaurants, pâtisserie & chocolaterie, creperie & gelateria
Beach towel service
Ice towels on arrival
Free kids dining all around the Resort
Heated pools (for selected rooms)
Fitness & Activities
Visit to Aqua Park "Kingdom of Poseidon" at the nearby Club Marine Palace & Suites. Transport not included.
Visit to Agreco Farm. Transport not included.

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BEACH & POOLS

The hotel lies on a 1.000m long sand and pebble coastline with changing cabins, showers, sun beds, beach towels and umbrellas free of charge. Blue Flag awarded beach.

The Resort boasts 17 pools:

Main Seawater Pool (407m²)
1 Children’s Pool (seawater 78m²)
1 Seafront Infinity Pool (seawater 480m²) for the exclusive use of the guests of the of the specific row on Rethymno Wing
1 Seafront sharing pool (seawater 350m²) for the exclusive use of the guests of the "Yali" Suites on Blue Wing
2 Sharing Pools (seawater, 225m² on White Wing & 153m² on Palace Wing) for the exclusive use of the guests of the specific levels
11 private pools (up to 24^oC)
Beach service (free of charge)

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SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Chill out in White Palace is bold & spectacular, full of music in live acts and super DJ shows. It’s dancing, it’s movies, it’s kid’s shows and family fun. Let yourself go with the famous White Palace parties: Hippie on the Beach, Veranda Full Moon & White Night -resort’s signature color- a poolside party spiced up with a professional show.

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES - Free of charge
Fitness & Wellness: Cardio training, Fitness Studio, Aerial Yoga, Yoga, Aqua Gym, Stretching, Personal Training, Bikini Programme, Morning Walk, Zumba
Sport & Fun: Water Polo, Table Tennis
Group Fun: Volleyball, Greek dance lessons, Darts, Board games, Boccia, Kids karaoke, Hiking

Extra charge: Watersports: Wet Bikes, Water-Skiing, Banana, Parasailing • Scuba Diving (nearby) • Mountain Bike Centre: Bike Tours, Rental and Servicing (nearby) • Horse Riding (nearby, 3km)

Culinary Masterclasses: For food-lovers, a chance to live the experiences of gastromical tourism, while in a holiday by the beach. Courses showing the methods of preparation of traditional Greek & Cretan specialties. Available 15/7-15/8.

EXCURSIONS
Selection of excursions & tours. Visit the Agreco Farm and the Adele Village nearby…

KIDS & FAMILY

A holiday for all! Children at White Palace enjoy a dedicated holiday programme so the adults can relax.

Child-friendly Blue Flag beach

GRECOBABY: The solution to travelling with babies & tots!
GRECOLAND CLUB: For children 3-6 yrs. & 7-12 years, six days a week
GRECOTEENS: 13-17 yrs. from morning to night, there is plenty to keep teens occupied

Discovery Adventures
Grecotel Make-up Academy for teens
Play 'Farmer for the day' at Agreco Farm
Summer multi- activities camp at nearby resorts
Grecoland parties & birthday celebrations
Tasty Corner – free kids dining
Sports activities including the best water-skiing school in Greece & diving
Babysitting (on request, at extra charge)
Kids menus in a la carte restaurants
Family accommodation
Pediatrician doctor on call (extra charge)
Shows & disco for all the Family
Early children’s dinners
Infant food (to order in restaurants or at the hotel shops)
High chairs in all restaurants
Spacious gardens
A range of baby products in hotel shops

HIPPIE WELLNESS

A sanctuary for the senses, the Hippie Spa, is located in the Pool area.

Fitness room with cardio training equipment
Hammam, Private Massage Rooms, Nail Bar, Beauty Salon, Relaxation area, Changing rooms
Opening Hours 09:30 - 18:00 Daily except Sundays
Personalised treats: Special Facials, Body Treatments and Massages
Ayurveda: Customised luxurious treatments performed by Indian therapists (at the nearby Creta Palace, transfer at extra charge).

WEDDINGS

Romance on the seafront and Under the Stars... White Palace will organise a special ceremony for you to exchange vows of eternal love or renew your promises as a couple. It is so simple to organize an informal ceremony, choose the date, the venue and the details, there is no paperwork required.

Amazing seaside weddings with views on the best sunsets on Crete
New concept of luxury living: waterfront “Yali” suites and ultimate villas
Exclusive weddings & honeymoon packages

RESORT FACILITIES

Hotel Shop-Boutique
Jewellery shop
Garden Open theatre & cinema
Internet corner
Free of charge full WiFi coverage in all hotel areas and guest rooms
Cash dispenser at the hotel
Meeting room with technical equipment
Animals are not permitted in the hotel

SERVICES

Guest Relations & Privilege Club services
Multi-lingual Staff
Reception/Concierge services include: Messages, Car Rental / Excursions, Airline information, Porter
24-hour reception
Express check in/ check out service
Luggage transportation
Wake-Up Call service
Laptop or tablet use, pending availability
Satellite TV
Pillow collection
Extra baby cot on request
In-room breakfast service on request (extra charge)
Room service: 24 hours with extra charge
Early breakfast service, upon request
Lunch box service, upon request
Daily housekeeping included in the room rate
Daily towel change by request
Turn down service during the evening, upon request
Dry cleaning/ pressing service with extra charge
Clothes iron and ironing board on request
Trousers press with extra charge
Valet parking
Hotel services guide in at least two languages
Postal Services - Express Courier Service
Money: All major credit cards are accepted, Money exchange at reception, nearest bank/Auto bank, 9km, cash dispenser at the hotel
Medical Services: 24hr Medical cover, doctor on call (extra charge), chemist 2km, hospital 9km

White Palace Famous Class Services
The Famous Class suites and villas offer the ultimate in luxury for our most demanding guests. Famous Class is simply like travelling "first class" at a resort hotel.

GRECOTEL GUEST PORTAL

A world full of useful information and choices during your stay can be now discovered…

Enter into the NEW world of our Guest Portal and discover a plethora of activities, dining options, relaxing treatments, exclusive privileges and many more!

The Guest Portal presents all the provided services of the hotel and gives you the opportunity to use them properly. It’s a tool, from which you could receive any valuable piece of information concerning your stay inside & outside of the hotel.
To access the portal, just visit the website https://guestportal.grecotel.com.

Whether you are already in-house or have planned a future stay, you may:

Make online reservations for a la carte Restaurants
Make online reservations for treatments and unique services at the spa & wellness activities
Order online Room Service or Baby Food
Discover useful information about facilities, benefits, offers, weather forecasts, tips and advices before and during your stay
Organize your stay, plan your entertainment program and participate into the various events
Participate in all Hotel's activities: indoor & outdoor, kids activities, local experiences and more

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