The CHC Athina Palace Hotel & Bungalows is a stunning 5* luxurious hotel offering a warm and friendly atmosphere. The hotel is ideally located in the peaceful resort of Lygaria, boasting magnificent sea views and close to the beautiful beach of Made. Just a short distance from the busy resort of Heraklion guests can relax by the amazing pool or explore the nearby towns and beaches.
The hotel boasts superb on-site facilities for guests to enjoy, including a variety of fine dining options with meals served buffet and a la carte style, offering excellent local cuisine and international specialities at the main restaurant and poolside snack bar.
The Athina Palace Resort has an amazing pool area with indoor and outdoor pools, Spa with various treatments on offer and the hotel also boasts a lovely, small private beach.
- 3 Outdoor Pools & 1 Indoor Pool
- Private Beach with Free Sunbeds & Umbrellas
- Spa Centre
- Entertainment Programme
ROOMS
There are 355 rooms, all rooms are fully equipped with Individually adjustable Air Condition, Mini fridge, Flat satellite T.V., Balcony or Terrace with table and chairs, Bath / Shower, Direct dial phone, Safe Deposit Box and Hairdryer. Welcome bottle of wine.
Promo Double Rooms
22 Promo Double Rooms 25-35 m2
- One room not renovated with twin beds plus extra bed or sofa bed
- Suitable for 2 adults & 1 child
- Land view
- No balcony, no terrace
- Bath amenities
Standard Double Rooms with land view
131 Standard Double Rooms with land view 25-30 m2
- One room with a double bed or 2 twin beds
- Suitable for 2-3 pax
- Land View
- Balcony or Terrace with plastic table and chairs
- Bath amenities
Standard Double Rooms with sea view
161 Standard Double Rooms with sea view 28-35 m2
- One room with double bed or 2 twin beds, plus sofa bed or extra bed
- Suitable for 2-4 pax and some of them 2-5 pax
- Sea view
- Balcony or Terrace with plastic table and chairs
- Bath amenities
Family Rooms with 2 bedrooms
20 Family Rooms with 2 bedrooms 30-40 m2
- One bedroom with double bed and separate bedroom with 2 single beds
- Suitable for families with up to 4 persons
- Sea view
- Balcony or Terrace with plastic table and chairs
- Kettle
- Bath amenities
Family Rooms with 2 bedrooms Maisonnette style
15 Family Rooms with 2 bedrooms Maisonnette style 30-40m2
- One level with double bed and separate level with 2 single beds
- Suitable for families with up to 4 persons
- Sea view
- Balcony or Terrace with plastic table and chairs
- Kettle
- Bath amenities
Junior Suites
2 Junior Suites 25-30m2
- One bedroom with double bed and spacious sitting area
- Suitable for 2 adults
- Flat screen TV
- Mini Bar with water and soft drinks daily refilled
- Coffee & tea making facilities
- CD/DVD Player
- 1 with sea view and 1 with land view
- Balcony or Terrace with table and chairs
- Luxurious Bath amenities
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Beach towels
VIP Suites
2 VIP Suites 35-40m2
- One bedroom with double bed and separate spacious Living Room
- Suitable for 2 adults
- Flat screen TV
- Mini Bar with water and soft drinks daily refilled
- Coffee & tea making facilities
- CD/DVD Player
- 1 with sea view and 1 with land view
- Balcony or Terrace with table and chairs
- Luxurious Bath amenities
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Beach towels
VIP Master Suites
2 VIP Master Suites 70-90m2
- One bedroom with double bed and another bedroom with one double bed
- Two separate bathrooms
- Living room
- Suitable for 3 – 5 pax
- Flat screen TV
- Mini Bar with water and soft drinks daily refilled
- Coffee & tea making facilities
- CD/DVD Player
- 1 with sea view and 1 with land view
- Balcony or Terrace with table and chairs
- Luxurious Bath amenities
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Beach towels
DINING & BARS
Athina Palace Resort offers a variety of choices concerning your dining or drinks options.
Indoor or outdoor, early or late you can try local tastes and international specialties in the different venues. From the delicious buffets to superb a la carte menus you’re in for an international culinary journey of discover.
Zeus Main Theme Restaurant
Restaurant with large veranda overlooking the sea for breakfast and dinner, buffet with rich choices of Greek and International cuisine and show cooking, high chairs for children.
Drinks will be served on the table (bottled wine, bottled water, beer & soft drinks)
- Early breakfast from 05:00 to 07:30 (Continental)
- Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 (American buffet)
- Dinner from 19:00 to 21:30 (Rich buffet)
DINNER IN MAIN THEME RESTAURANT
DRESS CODE: Casual *
*Wet clothing or uncovered swimwear NOT allowed. Closed shoes are required.
Dress code applies to minors from 1.20m tall
Hera a la carte Restaurant
From 19.00 to 22.00: All our Guests with minimum stay 7 nights can enjoy dinner for free once per stay (Reservation required).
Special events such as Lobster Night, Day catch fresh fish, Grand Fiesta (on extra charge).
DINNER IN HERA A LA CARTE RESTAURANT
DRESS CODE: Casual elegance**
**Long pants, collared shirts and closed shoes required
Dress code applies to minors from 1.20m tall
Artemis Pool Bar
For long sleepers from 10:00 to 11:00 (Continental)
Snacks from 11:00 to 17:30
Ermis Snack Bar/Self Service
Lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 with grill (fish, meat, vegetables) spaghetti, Pizza, traditional gyros, fried potatoes, sandwiches/toast, mixed salads, fresh salads and desserts.
- Buffet style, show cooking.
- Self Service for food and drinks: House wine, water, beer and soft drinks.
Snacks from 11:00 to 17:30
Coffee-tea time from 15:00 to 17:00
Bars– Local Drinks
Dionysus Lobby Bar from 17:30 to 01:00 (from 23.00 to 01.00 Pay Bar)
- Ermis Pool Bar 10:00 to 18:00
- Artemis Pool Bar 10:00 to 18:00
- Poseidon Beach Bar 10:00 to 18:00
In All Inclusive formula bars serve (from 10:00 till 23:00) a choice of local spirits, seasonal cocktails, alcoholic drinks, long drinks, water, beers, local wine, filter coffee, cacao, tea, soft drinks, fruit juices.
Drinks on extra charge
- Premium drinks such as red and black label whiskies, malt or bourbon whiskies, champagne.
- Fresh juices are on extra charge.
FACILITIES
The range of facilities available is quite wide, too, and the island’s mystic atmosphere can be felt all the way through the hotel. A white sand and pebbles beach is a short walk away, but there are also free shuttle services available from the hotel, ready and waiting to take you there! For the ultimate soothing experience, you can also head to the spa centre (extra charge) or simply opt for the outdoor Jacuzzi (at the active swimming pool). Finally, there is a small selection of shops onsite, should you need to top up your sunscreen or browse the beach accessories ensuring that every single guest is well taken care of and enjoying their holiday in complete relaxation. Inviting you to spend your next vacation.
Pools
Three outdoor pools are sure to help you relax under the sun – one of them is specifically designed for children, while the larger ones are saved for adults, ensuring everyone is well looked after.
Sports free of charge
- 2 Tennis court
- Tennis rackets, balls
- Open air Jacuzzi
- Fitness room
- Stretching exercises
- Gymnastics
- Darts
- Water Polo
- Volley Ball
- Basketball
- Table tennis
- Soccer
Animation Program for adults 6 days per week
- Activities and sport games during day
- Light program during the night with shows, cabaret, karaoke, dancing etc.
Wellness
– Spa services (on extra charge) such as Massage, Face Treatment, Manicure-Pedicure, heated Indoor pool (till 15th of May & after 15th of October)
Sports & Activities on Extra Charge
- Scuba diving
- Diving lessons
- Billiards & Electronic games
Near the area with extra charge
- Sailing material
- Water skiing
- Banana boat
- Pedaloes
- Canoes
- 18-hole golf course
Services on extra charge
- Babysitting (on request)
- Doctor in house all day
- Late check out (according to availability)
- Laundry Service (clothes returnable within 48 hours)
- Mini Market
- Hairdresser
**Please note that some facilities may incur extra charges
Facilities for Children at the hotel:
- Mini club (from 4 years to 12 years)
- Mini Disco in the evening
- Separated children’s pool with fresh water (Children from 6 to 12 years old at the pools under parents’supervision only)
- Children’s playground
- High chairs
- Baby cots
- Special children’s dinner time
- With deposit: Baby Phone