Ibiscos Garden Hotel in Rethymno

Just Got back from a 11 Day Stay Here, With My Husband, Enjoyed Our Stay , Rooms Were Very Spacious and Clean , Breakfast was Very Good, And Most Of The Staff Were Lovely, I Would Have To Be Honest, We Found The Older Barman Not The Most Welcome, But Everyone Else was .

Our stay here was excellent. Room was great, not lavish but spotlessly clean and well appointed with everything you need and so much space.
The pools were great, some reviews complain about finding a sunbed but we did not find this to be the case, perhaps it depends on other guests. At the beginning of our stay the sunbeds by the main pool were taken by 7.30 although there were still some by the jasmine and octopus pools however by the latter part of our stay there were still sunbeds available by 10.30am
Every member of staff at this hotel, including the Tui reps are fantastic and cannot do enough for you.
The included breakfast in the restaurant is good and we chose to eat there two evenings too to pay for dinner and that was also great and well priced.
There is a well stocked shop onsite but also a big supermarket less than 5mins walk away, between them you can find everything you need
The entertainments were goof and children enjoyed the soft play area and other little bits put on by the reps
We were not able to attend the greek night in the hotel but found one running several nights a week in a restaurant near the roundabout just 5mins away
The beach is just a couple of minutes walk away and very easily accessible
It is technically around 25mins walk to the old town however in the heat or with a child this can be much longer. It is very easy to get a taxi back from the old town but a little harder to book one to take you from the hotel into the old town so prepare for this

We have just come back from a week at the hotel . We had a studio room 215 overlooking the pool near the main restaurant. The rooms are basic but you have what you need. We slept with the aircon on and the fan which was no problem . We had no problem with getting a sunbed and usually didn’t get to the pool until after 10am. Yes beds are reserved early but there are a stack of beds that you can pick from and place where you need . If there’s a specific place you would like then get down there early . Every part of the pool gets the sun eventually throughout the day .
The onsite supermarket is well stocked and there are plenty of supermarkets on the seafront .
Breakfast is €14 and plenty to choose from.
Lunch & Dinner is off the menu .
If you decide to eat out you will be spoilt for choice . We ate out every night and especially liked Nostos which is round the corner from the hotel .
The walk into the old town is about 20ish minutes and again some fantastic restaurants and cocktail bars . The one at the start of the harbour was very good .
The restaurants do prefer cash but will take card.
Just a heads up that the walk into the old town is into the sun and hot .
Would we stay again? Most definitely. It’s a 3 star hotel we used as a base to explore. Don’t expect thrills but if you want a clean hotel with exceptional staff then give it a try . A special mention to Anna on reception . If you want any advice on what to do and see while you’re there then she is your lady .

Travelled from 4th to 11 July .
2 adults 2 16 yr olds

Second trip here, great place to come with the kids. Went for a superior room this time which is really nice, and kept immaculately clean. Breakfast is a buffet style with plenty of choice, and lunch dinner choices are great if you don't fancy a short walk to one of the many nearby restaurants. Kids pool gets the sun all day. Location is ideal, short walk to the beach. Most of all though, it's the people who work here, who will go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful stay.

Booked through Tui and it is spacious, very clean and the staff couldn't be more helpful. Very well appointed and well thought out Covid safety measures.

Very good hotel... I would repeat... Very good staff.. All perfect...

Great hotel especially for families. Rooms are very practical, the 3 pools are great, people are very nice.
Not a lot of animations but the beach is very close with loads of restaurants bars...

The best host ever! Greek hospitality at its finest!