Best Hotels in Rethymno

The beach was very close to the hotel and pools were nice. So convenient having towels and sun loungers in good supply! My boys particularly loved the kids club, the staff really went the extra mile

This is my 4th visit to Creta Palace, my husband went many times, throughout his teens and early adulthood. We have two children, at the time of travel were 5 and 8. We have visited Creta Palace in 2022, 2023 and 2025

Georgia and Eirini in particular. The entertainment was mostly good and suited our boys. The kids pool wasn't huge and slides basic, but just right for us, we often had whole pool to ourselves

This is a truly honest review of the resort and we hope many will find it helpful. Creta Palace is one of the most charming resorts

So friendly, professional and immaculate. You are never left waiting and nothing is a problem. The food has always been very good but improved in 2025

The room was spacious and practical. In general we highly recommend Creta Palace and didn't want to come home!

A large hotel with usual facilities. Room was fine, though shower needs improvement as it wets the bathroom floor. Good choice of breakfast items. Location on main road not seafront so some road noise

We mostly lived out of a suitcase. The view was OK but not exciting. Very very noisy from the main road. The food was hit and miss, and not that good. As for the entertainment in the evening I would give it a miss

(Though we went to the wrong hotel on arrival and they said we could use their underground car park for €7 a day)

A hour of a so called belly dancer was limited to a woman dancing around looking bored. Another night a so called singer just talking into his mike, after 20 minutes three quarters of the audience were up and gone

Another night a so called magician entertained, again after 15 minutes or so half the audience had left. The local Greek dancers were great though. Ten PM seemed to be a curfew time as all went dead

Charged an extra 30 Euro above stated 70 Euros because of the type of room we had booked. The room was not that brilliant. A large bed but very little space to put your clothing for a 10 day stay

The staff was very friendly and the yoga teacher was excellent. The property is beautiful and the restaurant is very good. We were disappointed in the private outdoor hot tub because it really wasn't private

Clean Room, staff excellent, service great, good location. Poor breakfast and gym inadequate

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The pool was super nice as well as the beach and the breakfast was good

Beautiful hotel, very well looked after and maintained. Staff were all incredibly welcoming, helpful and progressional. Setting is stunning, direct access to the beach and walkable into the old town. Perfect get away

Fantastic beach for swimming! Very relaxing hotel. Everyone was very friendly and exceptionally helpful

Beautiful resort, clean, outstanding staff. Among the better places I’ve ever been. Highly recommended.

As regards food, we tended to have dinner out (it’s only a 5 minute taxi ride to the old town and there’s a rank about 20m from the hotel) but the pool bar was good for lunches and the buffet breakfasts in the restaurant were excellent

The best thing for us was the split level family room - twin beds and a shower room downstairs (plus balcony), with a king size and bathroom upstairs, both with a sea view

There’s also a water sports kiosk only 20m away, for parasailing, jet skis etc. The hotel has a nice pool (although a bit fresh!) and the week we were there, there was never any trouble in getting loungers

Our balcony door was really hard to close properly, the shower head holder was broken (they fixed that really quickly) and our room had started to show some wear, but all in all it was a pleasant st

We spent a week in the Aegean Pearl, right at the end of the season in October, and had a fantastic week

We found the food at both breakfast and dinner excellent, even better than last year. A good variety of dishes that were well prepared and tasty. The staff are friendly, welcoming and a credit to the hotel

The location is also very good, right by the sea, opposite the beach is nice, there are two swimming pools in the hotel, the children had a lot of fun playing in the water

Wonderful hotel in good location. Just a short walk to the old town for shopping, dinning, etc.

The cleanliness was top-notch, and the service at the beach was also marked by smiles and excellent, friendly service. All in all, a wonderful experience with a high standard from start to finish

The hotel is very new, with good facilities, and meets the five-star standard

The staff were absolutely brilliant. So helpful and friendly. Room was so comfy, lush decor and really relaxing. Food was gorgeous. All fantastic and really reasonable, affordable price. Thank you!

We enjoyed our stay here. The buffet breakfast and dinner were excellent. We are vegan and could always find healthy options. The staff are very professional and helpful. We also enjoyed the private beach.

The hotel was great. Special mention goes to the bartender, Michael; he makes fantastic drinks. All the other staff members also do their best to ensure that guests have an enjoyable holiday. Thank you all!

I had an excellent time here at Grecotel Plaza Beach House, 10/10 experience

we've been to the hotel for six days in August. after I've made the order, i've seen some bad reviews regarding the rooms condition. But i can say just the opposite, the room we got was in a good condition

I have so many wonderful things to say but I will start with the bartender Michael. He is extremely skilled at making drinks that are both delicious and aesthetically pleasing. He has a clear passion for what he does

He always engaged in conversation and was happy to explain different drinks to me and I really enjoyed the rapport we had. Also Kalliopi the receptionist is extremely friendly and approachable

The hotel itself is beautiful and well kept, the room was spacious and the housekeepers did a very good job keeping our room clean throughout the week

Cons: The hotel looks good and modern, but the rooms are quite strange. Ours was a micro-room, really small with a tiny balcony which was supposed to be a double room

The rooms are very clean though kind of small but definitely enough. The food was delicious but not much of Greece culture. Since it was very packed the restaurant was kind of loud

I have never experienced such a good food offering in a hotel before and could not find a single item that I disliked. I definitely plan on coming back and fully recommend it

All in all it's definitely recommendable and good in price Quality

Anyway, the food was great, the best delicious food from breakfast to dinner! I hope they can change the pool rules soon. Thanks for our great holiday season!

Booked the hotel for a 7 days period. Pros: The staff is amazing, really helpful and there when you need. The food is really good, lots of choices and themes across the week. They have music nights every 2 days

We had a medium fridge, good enough to keep some food to eat in the room and few bottles of water. They even have an electric stove, one frying pan and medium saucepan, but we never used

An excellent hotel with very spacious rooms. The hotel is situated on a hillside with 3 separate lifts. The hotel has a small beach directly in front over the road which is really nice.

stayed at this hotel for 10 nightsand found it one of the best hotels we have stayed in. The hotel is perfectly located , 10 minute walk into rethymno

Breakfast: fresh food and quite limited options. They usually alternate a bit the options on 2 days rotation. So, overall was a good hotel to stay in

Maybe they can work on small bits, especially because they said they're a 4* hotel: water in the rooms (on arrival and maybe during the stay), a bit more breakfast options, more diverse TV channels, coffee machines upgrades

Beds were very comfortable and quite large. Service: staff and management were very nice and attentive. Maybe 2-3 bottles with water in the room on arrival will be nice for a 4* hotel. Pool: spacious enough and clean

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

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

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...

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

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

The room was very nice and clean. The staff was also very friendly and had good hints for eating out. Breakfast was a god variety and yummy.

Excellent location in the Old Town. Came in the winter so it was too cold to sit out in the courtyard, but it looked cozy.

Adequate accommodations in a great location in Rethimno. Furniture and fixtures are quite dated and the WiFi is slow, but it was clean and the breakfast was pretty good.

We absolutely loved our stay here, it was one of the highlights of 6week trip to Europe, we would love to visit again. Loved the charm of this hotel, right up my alley!

The hotel exceeded our expectations. Comfy beds. Room cleaned regularly. Staff helpful. Great breakfast with lots of choice. Lovely restaurant attached to hotel.

This accommodation offers a very cozy and classic atmosphere. A simple yet refined breakfast is provided, and the quiet surroundings are ideal for relaxation.

The pool area was small but you could always get a sunbed. Half of the pool area had shade which suited some guest but we always manage to find a sunny spot. Breakfast was very tasty and plenty of choice for everyone

We had been booked into a standard room with EasyJet which would have been at the front of the hotel without a balcony. The staff were really friendly and helpful at the front desk if you needed them

AC worked fine and wasn't too loud. Had a good night's sleep all week. Didn't have the strength to stream anything but enough to check and social media and so on. We spent our days at the beach

We stayed at the Fortezza Hotel in early September. We were looking forward to going as we had read some brilliant reviews. We arrived late evening and was quickly checked in and shown to our room

Fantastic hotel in a great location,all the staff were terrific. My only criticism would be the bathroom in my room,poorly fitted shower head,and when you had a shower then water came back up through the drain in floor

2 minutes walk to amazing restaurants down little cobbled streets Also a 5 minute walk to the harbour with wonderful restaurants. There was so many restaurants you would need to stay for a year to visit them all

I stayed in this hotel for a week mid-August and it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had! Obviously, the rooms have everything you need and are very clean and modern

Er is één mevrouw bij de receptie die zelfs Nederlands spreekt. Our room (nummer 217, 😊) is well sized with private balcony, airco and jacuzzi. It is all kept clean daily, including making the beds door twee lieve dames

But I strongly suggest booking a room with a pool view, where you can enjoy an evening or two on the balcony. We had different menus every day and the choice was just perfect, not too much and not too little

If you need anything special there is a small shop on the territory of the hotel or you can go into the town 10 mins, where there are plenty of restaurants and shops, including Lidl

People are usually staying near pool, so almost all sunbeds are taken (and yes, some guests are still having the habit of leaving a towel on a sunbed but showing up 3 hours later)

The pool is very clean and nice, the only downside is that it is still accepted that antisocial people reserve beds with their towels. Those towels should be thrown in the pool

Before our departure, Chrysoula gifted us the goods from her garden; she sees every guest like a family member

What surprised us: air conditioning is extra (6 euro per day), we had to leave the key at the reception when leaving the hotel (they have only one so wanted to ensure we don’t lose it) and breakfast is fully ready around 8:30-8:45am even though they say it starts at 8am (but it is a common theme across Crete it seems)

When we said we’re going hiking on the next day and leaving around 5am (so missing breakfast), the owner offered us sandwiches for the next day! This is definitely a nice family gesture! Swimming pool looked clean and I think it is being cleaned everyday

Our room was clean, cleaned daily, it was quiet and close to the beach. The city of Rethymno was also a short bus ride away, and there's a convenient kiosk nearby that works 24/7. Great stay, would definitely recommend

Personalised service. Very nice location. Superb garden and Architectural Design of the Hotel. Local organic products of prime quality in the breakfast service: real yogurt, organic eggs, tasty creatan feta...

Great place to stay if you are looking for a warm family-run hotel, not a luxurious one! We were very pleased with our stay even though there were few surprises/things that should have been done differently

Pool and beach area very nicely done, comfortable sun loungers. Few local taverns that were good if you don’t fancy the walk into town. We needed a relaxing break and everything was very easygoing

Lunch and dinner menue also very good. We also tried the spa and the massage was exellent. We are looking forward to visit the Iperion Beach Hotel again sooner or later

We stayed here with our friends for our wedding and couldn’t be happier with the experience! The location is absolutely perfect — right by the beach with the most beautiful views☀️ The hotel was super clean, fresh, and beautifully maintained

We especially loved the pool area — it was such a great spot to relax and enjoy the sunshine. The service was amazing too! The staff were so friendly, helpful, and always made us feel welcome

Really nice room overlooking the beach and sea. Staff very friendly and has that family run vibe. Breakfast was out of this world, loads of choice and very tasty

However you felt looked after at the same time!

Excellent staff but the air-conditioning was totally unpleasant. Especially with such a hot weather a good air-conditioning is always a must. fully disappointed by that factor

I was able to book a room for one night very quickly , the staff was super friendly and willing to help with everything we needed. Considering the price , it was very good for its value

This is by far the best hotel I've stayed in Greece. Very beautiful design of the room, clean, and with a bathtub. Friendly hotel receptionist. I will definitely stay here again if I visit rethymnon.

I would definitely consider staying there again on my next visit to Rethymno

Large common areas were perfect for working. You have to walk to the sea, the historic center, or the bus station, but it's all within walking distance. There's a great supermarket across the street

There was a kettle, hot water, comfortable beds, and excellent value for money. A photo from the bed was on the TV. There's a school across the street, and kids play and make noise during the day

A very reasonably price establishment but excellent value for money in a superb central location. A small room but totally functional. Everything you need for a 1 night a short stay

Fantastic hotel in the old city. Walk to minute and you are in the city. Hotel staff was there for you. Beautiful renovation, all you needed was in the room. Did not have a sea view but still a great room

One notice to people with car, you can park for free about 5-10 minutes from a hotel, there is parking space by the street right below the fortress. Also, there are paid parkings nearby

with a very cozy and clean room , it had everything we needed , we loved how convenient it was to move around. It has the cutest balcony and is accessible to everything around town

The location in the old town is great, everything is near. The room was clean, with everything you need, even the iron

The staf was aslo very helpful! Totally recommend and we would love to stay again!!

One of the best hotels I have stayed in. The staff are very friendly and could not help you more. The rooms are always very clean. This is only a bed and breakfast but they do serve snacks through the day

Best hotel ever! Eleni (the owner of the hotel) is a lovely, friendly and helpful person. She always asks how your day was and if there‘s something she can do for you

I have additional info for those who are inexperienced or ignorant travellers - The Venitian buildings were not built with pools or underground parking. Live with it and stop whining. You aren't back home with your mommy

We slept here for 2 days as a couple and I thinks it’s a great location in this beautiful city. Also, the bar is directly located in the hotel and we had a funny night with flavoured Raki & Richard who works on the bar

No words could describe this wonderful building with is historic charm. Central to restaurants and tour operators. Originally her childhood family home, Helen now manages the property and is a delight to talk to

I have been traveling for several weeks and was hoping to rejuvenate here; I was able to do so and leave feeling fully refreshed and ready for new adventures. Thank you again for such a lovely stay!

the breakfast was good, lots of choises, but eah day was almost the same food. you have from what to choose and you do not need to eat the same meal two consecutive days. each day you have fresh fruits at beackfast

The hotel is excellent and deserves at least three stars. Nice pool, very clean rooms, outstanding breakfast, and very friendly staff.

All crew was very good, very good service, clean rooms, all very relaxing, and clean!Big 10!For the personal and the food, and the service and rooms!🥰🥰🥰I wish to comeback, you are the best! 🥇

Our favourite Hotel in Rethymno!! Not far from the beach and a nice shopping road. The personal is always doing their best and have a smile on their face

The hotel is a good choice for moderate comfortable and calm vacation. Apartments include needed commodities: WiFi, conditioner and small kitchen with cutlery. Personnel is assistant and attentive

A great hotel with pretty good conditions. I spent 7 nights of vacation here and I can say that it was superb. I got a 2-room apartment, clean, well-kept, spacious balcony with a sea view

Always there to answer your questions and offer advice - Excellent breakfast with Cretan/Greek specialties, fresh orange juice on top of your regular continental breakfast options. CONS: Not much to complain about

The washroom is a bit small and gets wet when you shower but that wasn't a big deal for us. Highly recommend Crete and this gem of a hotel

I cant say enough good things about my stay at Astali Hotel. Everyone working there is so incredibly nice and everything you need is right around the corner

What a lovely find! The whole experience centres on 5* staff and the family who own the hotel. Perfect location, perfect price and a casual (which requires hard work) feel so that you can settle wherever you fancy

The place is spotless, the people who work there are awesome and they give a great free breakfast considering the price point

Every morning the cleaning was done but it was done to such a standard that was literally Immaculate, hats off to the cleaners because this absolute gem is pristine. The breakfast was lovely and everything was so fresh

The rooms are very comfortable, spacious, and beautifully designed in a clean, minimal style. The staff was excellent: kind, helpful, and always smiling, which made us feel truly welcome

Very good small hotel spacious rooms 2 mins from the beach and 10 minutes walk to centre city highly recommended

Very good near old town, quite

Nice little hotel 5 minutes from the beach and ten minutes away from the center. Very polite and kind staff, always there for their customers, whatever information they require. Great location, big rooms, nice terrace.

The hotel is clear, the rooms are comfortable. Close to the beach and he tavernas. Near the old town and the port. The staff is kind, friendly and helpful. Cleaned daily, the towels changed every other day

Everything was spotless and very well taken care of. I would definitely recommend this place without hesitation. You can book it with your eyes closed and be sure you’ll have a fantastic experience!