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Review 8 (Very good)

Athina Palace Resort & Spa is recommended by 72% of guests and receives a 8 rating based on 1138 verified reviews (Source: HolidayCheck). The accommodation scores above average for Service, Food and beverages and Location.

Description Hotel Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Athina Palace Resort & Spa was previously known as Hotel CHC Athina Palace Resort & Spa.

Location

This comfortable beach hotel lies in northeast of the island of Crete and offers an ideal starting point for those wishing to undertake interesting excursions out into the surrounding area. Quietly situated on a pleasant hillside, the hotel enjoys fabulous panoramic views out over the bay and lies within 300 m to 600 m from the nearest small bay (according to guests' room location), which may be reached by descending a flight of steps. Links to the public transport network in the form of a bus stop are to be found directly in front of the hotel and provides easy and convenient access to the centre of Agia Pelagia Kythira, which lies some 4.5 km away. There are many shopping venues as well as countless restaurants, diverse bars, pubs, cafés and many more nightlife venues to be found in the vicinity (within 5 km of the hotel). Iráklion is roughly 15 km away whilst it is approximately 17 km to Iráklion airport.

Facilities

The complex was modernised in 2024. The hotel has 2 lifts and features 379 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service (on request and for a fee), a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a page service, a hotel doctor and a hotel shuttle bus. A business centre with projector and photocopier is available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A welcome gift awaits guests. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds and children's beds are available at no extra charge upon request. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge), the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

Sports/Entertainment

Guests can strike that perfect balance between exercise and relaxation in one of the 3 indoor and outdoor pools. The freshwater pool area, which is in part heated, also has a children's pool. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Sun loungers and parasols the sun terrace complete the holiday. A variety of activities such as bocce, volleyball, basketball and archery or, for a fee, tennis, are offered at the complex. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as water skiing, paddle boating and water aerobics. For a fee, guests can also enjoy motorboat rides, snorkelling and diving. The hotel offers numerous indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, darts and callisthenics or, for a fee, billiards. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and a therapeutic drinking regimen and, for an additional fee, a hammam, a spa, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, thalassotherapy treatments, anti-ageing treatments, aromatherapy, cellulite treatment and a Cleopatra bath. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, a kids' disco, live music, a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals

Dining facilities include a dining room, a bar and a lobby bar. Delicious specialities await guests in 2 non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurants. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. All-inclusive is offered as a catering option. All-inclusive holidaymakers enjoy special extras like snacks, in addition to a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A generous breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. Diet meals and gluten-free meals can be prepared on request. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction.

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The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

The above information may contain inaccuracies. Only the German tour operator descriptions of an offer/accommodation of © Giata GmbH (1996-2024) are legally binding.

Holiday destination: Ligaria, Crete

Hotel Athina Palace Resort & Spa located 250 Meters from the beach and 5000 Meters from the center. The transfer time from the airport to Ligaria is about 20 minutes.

Ligaria

Ligaria is a quiet resort magnificently situated around a bay and accessible from the capital Heraklion, in half an hour. More about Ligaria

Kreta

The popular island of Crete offers archaeological sites and lively, charming seaside resorts, some still authentic, and beautiful beaches. More about Crete

Features and facilities

  • Child friendly
  • Quiet location

Facilities (a.o.)

  • Swimming pool
  • Children's Pool
  • WiFi
  • Animation program
  • Towel service
  • Restaurant
  • Playground
  • Bar/Canteen
  • Spa & Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Elevator
  • Sauna
  • Shop
  • Snack bar
  • Jacuzzi
  • Childcare
  • Room service
  • Tennis
  • Internet corner
  • Laundry service

Room facilities (a.o.)

  • Airco
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Internet in room
  • TV
  • Refrigerator/minibar
  • Room Safe
  • Bed linen
  • Central heating

Location Athina Palace Resort & Spa

Weather forecast Ligaria

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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