Golden Beach

Nice grounds and huge resort beautiful location. The hotel is in a need of a major upgrade and and complete refurbishment…get it back to previous quality from many years ago when it was one of the best resorts in Crete. I stayed in main building, hotel rooms old and worn. Some amazing views but this was the best of it. Bathrooms need upgraded Many villas/rooms not being used. Food was good but very repetitive and not much choice. Alacarte restaurants service was good but choice was limited and restricted. Drinks terrible unbranded and pre mixed cocktails. Paper cups used throughout resort. Private Beach is small pebbles Public beach is sand. I wouldn’t return unless a proper refurbishment was done. Overall a 3star hotel

Incredibly friendly staff that make the stay so much more pleasant. Breakfast was fantastic seated outdoors overlooking the beach

I told my daughters to europe as a graduation present and our 1st stop at Athina Palace Resort and Spa was amazing. When we checked in after midnight, they had a light dinner and wine waiting for us. The staff was responsive, helpful, friendly and professional. The resort was clean and the food was delicious. My only small complaint is a more consistent schedule for the shuttle service around the resort. Other than that, everything was perfect!