Mythos Palace Resort & Spa - Crete
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa sits on the Cretan coast near Kournas, commanding views across the Aegean Sea with the White Mountains rising inland.
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa - Crete is a hotel destination wedding venue in Kournas, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Mythos Palace Resort & Spa - Crete
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa sits on the Cretan coast near Kournas, commanding views across the Aegean Sea with the White Mountains rising inland.
This 4-star hotel property features direct beach access and landscaped grounds that descend toward the waterline, creating natural separation between ceremony and reception spaces.
The resort's spa facilities and multiple dining venues provide flexibility for multi-day wedding celebrations.
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Visited for five nights in end of May. We upgraded and stayed in the newly built panorama hotel behind. This had a larger balcony and gave us an upgraded wristband which allowed us meals at lunchtime in the Italian restaurant.
Mark Mullett · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €100 to €250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- HER, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located in Kournas, near the freshwater Lake Kournas. Crete's only natural lake, 4.5 kilometers away
- Direct private beach access with unobstructed Aegean Sea views
- Full-service spa with massage and wellness treatments available for guest packages
- Accommodates 20–150 guests across multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception at beachfront bar
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner in garden pavilion
- 10:00 AMSpa treatments and wellness activities for guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- HER · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000–25,000Aisle estimate
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€15,000–€25,000 (50-person wedding, 2-night stay, full catering)
- Ceremony fee
- €600–1,200Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €55–95 a headAisle estimate
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€55–€95 (three-course dinner, open bar)
- Room rate
- €100–200 a nightAisle estimate
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€100–€200 (standard double room; wedding discounts apply)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2825 061713
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Spa packages, welcome dinners, and rehearsal events available à la carte. Vendor fees not included.
Questions about the venue
What are the main event spaces?+
The resort offers beachfront terraces, garden pavilions, and indoor banquet halls. Each space can be customized with lighting and décor. Beach ceremonies typically accommodate up to 120 guests; indoor venues handle larger receptions.
Is accommodation included for guests?+
Guest rooms are available on-site at negotiated wedding rates. The resort typically offers 20–30% discounts for wedding parties booking 10+ rooms for multiple nights.
What is the closest airport?+
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion is approximately 75 kilometers away, roughly 90 minutes by car or private transfer.
Can the resort arrange wedding planning services?+
Yes. The events team coordinates catering, floral arrangements, photography liaisons, and ceremony logistics. External vendors are permitted if preferred.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Outdoor ceremony: Yes
“Say “I do” on our breathtaking beach, surrounded by the sparkling sea and golden sands, and create memories that you and your guests will treasure forever.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremony