Athina Palace Resort & Spa
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Athina Palace Resort & Spa
No.1 of Premium Hotels in Mades
Made Lygaria, Mades, 71500, Greece
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Amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
Surfing
Hot Spring
Spa
Massage Room
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Property Description
Located in Malevizi, Athina Palace Resort & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Lygariá Beach and Stay Wet. This all-inclusive hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Heraklion Port and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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8.0/10
Cleanliness8.0
Amenities8.0
Location8.0
Service8.0
All 44 reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis"
(26.3 km)
Landmarks: Mades beach
(280m)
Landmarks: Lygaria beach
(890m)
Landmarks: Eurodiving
(930m)
Landmarks: Ligaria
(940m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies

2
Double/Twin Superior Room Side Sea View
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
24-Hour Hot Water
In-room Wi-Fi
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Maisonette Inland View
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
24-Hour Hot Water
In-room Wi-Fi
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16
Family Room Sharing Pool Sea View
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Junior Suite With Sea View
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shade Curtain
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16
Family Room With Sea View
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shade Curtain
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1
Superior Quadruple Room With Sea View
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
24-Hour Hot Water
In-room Wi-Fi
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3
Junior Suite Jacuzzi Private Pool Sea View
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shade Curtain
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Double/Twin Superior Room With Private Pool Sea View
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
24-Hour Hot Water
In-room Wi-Fi
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VIP Master Suite Side Sea View
Bedroom 1:1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shade Curtain
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Maisonette With Sharing Pool
Free Wi-Fi
24-Hour Hot Water
In-room Wi-Fi
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1
VIP Suite With Land View
Bedroom 1:1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Double/Twin Standard Room Inland View
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
24-Hour Hot Water
In-room Wi-Fi
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11
Junior Suite With Land View
Bedroom 1:1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shade Curtain
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3
Superior Double Land View With Sharing Pool
1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shade Curtain
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14
Double/Twin Superior Room Inland View
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
24-Hour Hot Water
In-room Wi-Fi
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14
Superior Double/Twin Room With Sea View
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
24-Hour Hot Water
In-room Wi-Fi
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Guest Reviews
8.0/10
Very Good
44 reviews
- Cleanliness8.0
- Amenities8.0
- Location8.0
- Service8.0
Average for similar properties in Mades

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Scenic Location: The hotel is beautifully perched on a hill with stunning sea views. Many guests appreciated the serene environment, relaxed vibe, and postcard-worthy sunsets. Rooms with sea-view balconies were frequently recommended.

Guest User
July 11, 2025

This hotel is not 5 star food very sub standard hygiene none existent don’t like the British only French it’s punishment

Guest User
July 10, 2025

An extraordinary experience. The staff at the restaurant is a 10. The service is impeccable.We thank them for everything.

Guest User
July 3, 2025

Beautiful view, but the rest was a big disappointment – not worth 5 stars The view from our room was absolutely stunning – we were lucky to get a room facing the sea, and waking up to that sight was a true highlight of our stay. The room itself was nice and clean, and the overall hotel design looks promising at first glance. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. We were extremely disappointed to find out that drinking water was not included – something we’ve never experienced in any other hotel. In a hot climate like Crete, water should be considered a basic necessity, not an extra charge. The hotel grounds are huge and everything is very spread out. Be prepared to do a lot of walking between the rooms, restaurants, and the beach. This layout made it tiring, especially during the heat. To make things worse, the shuttle service was completely unreliable. We waited over 30 minutes at the beach for a ride back after being told it would arrive in 10 minutes – but it never came. The food was very mediocre – repetitive, bland, and definitely not up to the standard of a 5-star resort. The cocktails were extremely poor, mostly watered down and tasting artificial. On top of that, all drinks were served in flimsy, single-use paper cups, which felt not only cheap but also very unsustainable for a resort claiming to be luxurious. Overall, our experience did not meet expectations, and we left feeling disappointed. This place might look nice in pictures, but the lack of service quality, organization, and basic amenities speaks louder than the view. Definitely not a place we would return to or recommend to others seeking a true 5-star stay.

Guest User
June 22, 2025

Overall an OK experience, but in my opinion this resort is not a 5* hotel (even taking into consideration qualities/ratings may differ in different countries) as there were quite a few negative points… The only positives that I can take away from our stay would be the friendliness/professionalism of the staff at reception, the housekeeping manager when we encountered issues with our room cleanliness (detailed below in negatives) and in the resteraunt areas - the manager at the main resteraunt buffet would often come over, smile, ask how were were and wish us a nice evening/meal which was nice. Food was good, quite a lot of options and desserts very nice. Quite a lot of negatives however which I will list below:- 1. This resort has nice views but due to it being positioned on various levels on a cliff/mountain, moving around is not easy if you are looking to walk. The beach is at the bottom which is about a 10 min walk if you are positioned by reception at the top and walking back up to reception from the beach or if your accommodation is at the bottom by the beach is not an easy walk especially in the sun/heat - you feel like you are having to hike just to get from A to B. 2. The shuttle bus service - to make it easier moving around the resort there is a shuttle bus that has 4/5 different stops to take you around to reception/beach/spa bar area/different areas of accomadation but it is absolutely horrid! Very cramped, bars at the top of the open shuttle bus which you have to be careful not to hit your head on, and when driving around it was sometimes so bumpy that you would come off your seat and be thrown slightly left to right. Reception did not also mention that these shuttle buses run every 20 mins but only up until 18:00/19:00 (or whenever there aren’t as many people on beach) and you have to instead call down to reception for someone to pick you up in a golf buggy car which to be fair is a lot smoother but sometimes waiting up to 15/20 mins for it to show up as they also pick up other guests on the way. 3. MOLD!! I did not notice until our last day when we were waiting in the bar area for our transfer back to airport but there was a very large area of Mold on the right hand side of the bar on ceiling area, when relaxing on the sofa I was looking up and was horrified to spot this! Looks like there may have been a leak or something from the ceiling. 4. Room - Standard, even after upgrading to a room with lateral sea view (views only good thing about the room) it was small, mini fridge would only be stocked with two bottles of 500ml water each day which is rediculous considering this room was for two adults, and if you ask for bottles of water at shops/resteraunts they charge you €2 - you only get free water from dispensing machines with paper cups. Our room seemed to be getting quite a few mosquitoes coming up through the drainage system from the shower which was very annoying. We noticed a coffee stain on one of our bed sheets which was th

Guest User
May 24, 2025

The location is fantastic, perched on a hill overlooking the sea with rooms in small blocks cascading down the slope on 3 sides giving the place a village feel. Do upgrade to a sea view balcony! Everything is modern and clean, the English speaking staff are friendly and helpful, there are 2 main pool areas (one for adults only) and a small private beach with bar at the bottom of the hill. The food is excellent with a huge choice and enough changes from day to day. This is not a place to go B&B as you’d need a hire car or taxi to escape, although a regular bus goes directly from the hotel to Heraklion. The hill will be an issue for anyone with mobility issues. There is a shuttle down to the lower levels and the beach but there are still lots of steps around the place. You could ask for a room near the top by reception, bar and restaurant. “The French Connection”: TUI Club Marmara fill most of the hotel with guests from France. We found them very polite and well behaved (no teenagers in mid May) so no risk of British “lads” drinking themselves silly. In exchange the hotel have given the club complete control over the “animation”. This is both exclusive and intrusive. No amount of language skill would enable you to join in so keep away for a quiet life. This is harder in the main pool where loud music and games are blasted from huge speakers from 11 to 5. We survived by moving locations to avoid the worst of it. This was made harder by the fact that, although there are plenty of sun beds, only the ones around the children’s pool have parasols. There are plenty of both down at the pretty little beach. Note that the pools are not heated (even the promised inside one) so it is “fresh” in May but probably a welcome relief later in the summer.

Guest User
May 9, 2025

We have just arrived at this resort. The room is VERY basic, coffee mug dirty and split all the way down. Coffee tray is unclean, tiny balcony, way too many steps and far from all the pools. The fridge is very loud going on and off which wakes us from sleeping. We booked through Sunshine holidays and the pictures and description of this hotel is nothing like what you expect from a 5 star. The "Promo" room is not what it looks like in the advertisement. Those coming from the UK really should not stay here. Will be looking to move hotels and it's only our first day. We will update again at the end of today.

Guest User
October 28, 2024

The hotel is amazing , has great views great staff everyone is super friendly. I Stayed for a week and it was amazing, really happy with the bartenders giannis Emanuela and Chris. Also the dj at the club was great too , played the songs I requested.

Guest User
October 26, 2024

The holiday was succesful! The lobby is really atmospheric. Mr Giannis is amanzing if you have any questions he will help you for sure even if your english isnt the best. Ms Emmanela is really kind and helpful. Disco parties is something that everybody should try. My friends and I would recommend this place 100%!!!! I hope we’ll come here again bc everything is exactly as it should be.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Additional charge
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
Surfing
Off-site
Hot Spring
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parking
Free
Car Rental
Bar
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Billiards Room
Table Tennis Room
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Business Center
Children's Pool
Children's Playground
Kids' Club
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Tour/Ticket Service
Currency Exchange
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Luggage Storage

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Exclusive Beach Area

Hot Spring

Spa

Fitness Room

Bar

Billiards Room

Table Tennis Room

Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
2 Swimming pools
Indoor swimming poolAdditional charge
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Car Rental
Front Desk Services
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Service
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Currency Exchange
Tour/Ticket Service
VIP Check-In Service
Languages Spoken
Russian
Italian
French
Spanish
Greek
German
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby Bar
Snack Bar
Kiosk/ Convenience Store
Health & Wellness
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Billiards Room
Table Tennis Room
Surfing
Off-site
Diving
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Hot Spring
Fitness Room
Activities
Exclusive Beach Area
Public Areas
Garden
Smoking Area
Elevator
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's Playground
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Kids' Club
Children's Pool
Business Services
Multi-Function Room
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Business Center
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
Age | Fee |
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Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Legal Information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1997
- Renovated: 2016
- Number of Rooms: 355
Located in Malevizi, Athina Palace Resort & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Lygariá Beach and Stay Wet. This all-inclusive hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Heraklion Port and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You can enjoy a meal at Zeus Main Theme Restauran serving the guests of Athina Palace Resort & Spa, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 355 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have jetted bathtubs. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You can enjoy a meal at Zeus Main Theme Restauran serving the guests of Athina Palace Resort & Spa, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 355 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have jetted bathtubs. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some things to do near Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
You can visit the following landmarks near Athina Palace Resort & Spa: Mades beach, 280m from your search (straight-line distance). What are some things to do near Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
Does Athina Palace Resort & Spa have a swimming pool?
Yes, Athina Palace Resort & Spa has a pool.Does Athina Palace Resort & Spa have a swimming pool?
Are pets allowed at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Athina Palace Resort & Spa.Are pets allowed at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
The check-in time at Athina Palace Resort & Spa is 15:00 and the check-out time is 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
Which airport is closest to Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" is the closest airport to Athina Palace Resort & Spa, and it is about 26 mins from hotel by car (26.3 km).Which airport is closest to Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
How much does it cost to stay at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
Prices at Athina Palace Resort & Spa are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.How much does it cost to stay at Athina Palace Resort & Spa?
About This Property
Nearest Airport | Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" |
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Distance to Airport | 26.32KM |
Hotel Star Rating | 5 |