Avec l’héritage et la tradition crétois comme source d’inspiration, nous redéfinissons l’essence de l’hospitalité grecque authentique à travers des concepts significatifs qui mettent en valeur une Grèce plus authentique et plus intemporelle.
L’un des éléments distinctifs du Blue Palace au fil des ans est notre hospitalité chaleureuse et notre engagement à vous proposer une expérience authentique de l’été grec. L’hospitalité que nous voulons vous offrir, en vous initiant aux préférences culinaires des habitants, en vous racontant nos histoires et partageant nos secrets, et en créant des moments auxquels nous souhaitons vous faire participer. Un engagement sans compromis envers un service personnalisé, la véritable sensation du vivre ensemble – de notre invitation à nous rendre visite.
Ce que l'on recherche,
c’est s’impliquer, donner
plutôt que prendre, rentrer
chez soi en se sentant changé.
where luxury meets in harmony with nature,
and wild beauty meets unrivalled island style.
Our story starts with our father, Yannis Sbokos, who in the late '80s bought the land where Blue Palace lies today. We grew up in hotels, as our father was amongst the pioneers of tourism in Crete; an educated visionary who helped shape quality tourism.
We carry our country and our island with us everywhere we go. On an island with enough fascinating history, architecture, culture, scenery, and outdoor activities to fill several lifetimes, you will find yourself slow to leave the property. This is no coincidence. Hospitality is part of our legacy and we feel a sense of responsibility to uphold the traditions that our land and our people taught us. We open our home to our guests and welcome them in our most authentic way.
- giving a sense of understated elegance and warm hospitality.
Blue Palace’s interior architecture is inspired by Crete’s past and the influence of successive invaders, including the Arabs, the Ottomans and the Venetians. Rugs, divans, tiles and antiques are offset by natural stone and wood. The beguiling blend of cultures culminates in a faithful reproduction of the Venetian Arsenali, or shipyard, at Heraklion, an 11-metre high vaulted hall that makes a stunning frame for views of Spinalonga. Great attention has also been given to the facilities of the resort as well as to the environmental surrounding. The tiny fish taverna Blue Door that is situated right at the water’s edge used to be a fisherman’s shelter and has been faithfully restored. Its blue doors are a Greek tradition, painted blue to bring good luck to a home so seamen can safely back to their loved ones. Trees and flowers local to the area or at least on the island were chosen exclusively. Olive trees and palm trees, alongside bougainvilleas, jasmine and levanter are spread around the site.
It is no coincidence that once you enter Blue Palace you feel a sense of total calm and serenity. Every single detail from the design of the hotel to its decoration and its gardens has been well thought to ensure that our guests enjoy bespoke holidays in harmony in an extraordinary environment.

Impeccable et raffiné. Classique et moderne à la fois. Lorsque l'hospitalité crétoise rencontre le meilleur savoir-faire grec, l'expérience culinaire atteint de nouveaux sommets dans le luxe moderne.





