Grecotel Luxme White in Rethymno (Crete)

Grecotel Luxme White sits on a 1,000m long sand and pebble coastline with Blue Flag status and seawater pools. The beach has bamboo umbrellas, serviced soft mattresses loungers, and an adults-only area. The hotel has 22 pools, including the deep blue sea water pool and the Family Activities Pool with its children's pool; the pools exclusively contain seawater.

The Gourmet Promenade by the beach hosts 7 restaurants, a Pâtisserie-Chocolaterie, and a Creperie-Gelateria. LUXME All-Inclusive covers unlimited drinks from 100+ regular and premium brands, 150+ selected wine labels, and late-night snacks until 03:00 at 4 bars and 2 Wine Cellars. The Sunset Lounge Bar overlooks the Rethymno Riviera, while the Long Beach Bar serves innovative cocktails and live events by the shore.

Accommodations include the White Suite Sea View (50m2), the Junior Suite Sea View (40m2), and the Swim-Up Guestroom Sea View with direct access to a shared 210m2 pool. The Yali collection of suites and villas includes pillow choices, and the resort debuts new seafront suites with private pools and swim-up rooms. Rooms in the signature white have open-plan layouts, and family options include the Family Guestroom with separate sleeping and living areas and bunk beds.

The Hippie Spa in the Pool area has private massage rooms, a nail bar, a beauty salon, and a relaxation area, with treatments such as Body & Soul Elixirs and Signature Treatments. The Fitness Center has Technogym and Matrix equipment, and yoga sessions take place by the beach. Guests can book PADI courses, water sports such as banana boats and jet skiing, e-biking excursions, wine masterclasses, and an Agreco Farm evening tour with dinner at Agreco Cretan Restaurant or Antikristo Cretan BBQ Restaurant.

Grecoland Kids Club offers complimentary access for children aged 4-12, with arts & crafts, water activities, team games, and cooking classes; children up to 12 stay free in the parent's room at specific room types and periods. The Kingdom of Poseidon Aqua Park at the nearby Grecotel Marine Palace, family cinema screenings, and Luna Park games are part of the children's offering. Wedding venues include the White Terrace, the Sea Pier, and Tavernaki, all with sunset views.

Beach: 1,000m Blue Flag sand and pebble coastline with an adults-only area

Pools: 22 seawater pools and nearby Kingdom of Poseidon Aqua Park

Dining: Gourmet Promenade with 7 restaurants and a Pâtisserie-Chocolaterie

Drinks: Unlimited drinks from 100+ brands, 150+ wine labels, 4 bars and 2 Wine Cellars

Spa: Hippie Spa with private massage rooms and a nail bar

Family: Grecoland Kids Club and Kids Go Free up to age 12

Rooms: Swim-Up Guestrooms and seafront suites with private pools