Crete · Rethymno · Greece
Grecotel Creta Palace
Indoor spa and family pools · best Year-round for the indoor pool, likely summer for outdoor family pools
- Heated
- Indoor + outdoor
- garden view
- 2 pools
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 2 shared swimming pools and 1 children's pool.
- Heating
- Heated pool available
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Last verified
- 16 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- Pool Score pending editorial review
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
Pool Score pending — more verified data required
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | Not verified |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | 13.0/15 |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 11.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Confidence: Low
Last verified: 16 September 2026
Score version: evidence-v2
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
92/100
Heated pool check
Heated pool available
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Heated pools
- 1 of 3 documented pools
- Swimming pools documented
- 2
- Black Indoor Pool
Heating details last checked 16 Sept 2026. Check Grecotel Creta Palace's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
2 shared pools and 1 children's pool.
At least one pool is confirmed heated — heating does not apply to every pool below.
Black Indoor Pool
Shared hotel pool · Indoor · Heated · Season not confirmed
HeatingSource verification unavailable
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Family Pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Second Pool (near kids club)
Children's pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 2 shared swimming pools and 1 children's pool.
- Pool type
- Indoor spa and family pools
- Pool size
- super-sized main pool
- Heating
- Heated pool available
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Opening hours
- 10:00–18:30 (indoor spa pool)
Source verification unavailable
- Who can use the pool
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Year-round for the indoor pool, likely summer for outdoor family pools
- View from the pool
- garden
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
92/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6★ | 2,231 | 100% | 92/100 |
Editor's note
Grecotel Creta Palace offers a distinct black indoor pool with hydromassage jets and a water cannon, providing a therapeutic experience. The hotel also features multiple outdoor pools, including a dedicated family pool. While the indoor pool adds a touch of uniqueness, information regarding lounging amenities, service, and the overall atmosphere of the outdoor pools is limited.
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
16 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The Grecotel Creta Palace offers three distinct pools, including a super-sized main pool and a children's water-slide pool outdoors. The indoor pool, located within the Elixir Spa, is adults-only and provides a calmer swimming option with garden views. The spa welcomes guests aged 16 and above, aligning with the indoor pool's adults-only access.
Why it's not higher
The main pool is described as very small by some guests, leading to limited availability of sunbeds. The children's pool is noted to have colder water than the other pools, which may not be ideal for children. While there is a rooftop terrace, there is no mention of a rooftop pool.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
- Primary source: grecotel.com/cretapalace/ ↗
- Second source: google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ0wY68gKQnB ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
TripAdvisor, Hotels.com, and Expedia confirm the presence of three pools: a main outdoor pool, a children's water-slide pool, and an indoor spa pool. The official site confirms the spa hours and adults-only access for the spa area. Google Places and Expedia mention a rooftop terrace, but not a rooftop pool.
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