Hotels on first line in Rethymno

• Food (5 out of 5): Food was a highlight! Had most of my meals at their buffet, and it didn't disappoint. • Beach (5 out of 5): Enjoyed the beach, though there were a few rocky areas

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

Its not the hotel's fault - people just need to be mindful of others and just take what they need! Beach is amazing and I spent more time there this holiday. It was perfect and had the same level of bar service etc

We spent more time this year in the beach bar and no words can describe the atmosphere here. Everything about it, the view, the decor, the ambiance

There are more luxurious selections in the main buffet (sea food in particular)

The salad choices are immense - so good that you can have this as a main meal if you wish - I certainly did! For Lunch, the Brasserie and Beach bar are brilliant

Really comfy hotel room. Friendly check in and helpful staff. Nice location short walk to the beach. Sea view from balcony. Delicious breakfast!

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

The pool bar seemed to charge different prices when they changed staff for the evening shift. Mostly the staff were OK but one individual was quite rude to many of the guests in the dining room

The men's pool toilets should be closed off. Tiles broken and falling off the wall. As for the pool shower all I can say is Disgusting

The hospitality throughout my stay was exceptional – everyone went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and at home. The service was truly outstanding, with attention to every detail

We had a wonderful stay at Minos Hotel in Crete! From the moment we arrived, we was warmly welcomed by the friendly and professional staff

The circular pool was amazing Sunbeds for everyone. Excellent hospitality from all staff. Beautiful grounds and the stunning palm garde

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 Peaceful Stay A stunning property Exceeded our expectations in every respect. The moment we stepped in we felt very happy to have booked here. A perfect place to stop for two days and completely relax

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

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

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

Although it’s a small hop across the road to the beach, there is a pedestrian crossing and the hotel has its own section of beach with sun loungers and umbrellas

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

This was our second visit to this lovely hotel. The hotel is situated across the road from the beach, with an approximate 30-40 minute flat walk to the old town of Rethymnon

Great spot if you plan on taking a ferry to santorini, its a 20 minute walk. Breakfast was nice here. Only downside was paper thin walls on the first floor, youll be able to hear your neighbors if they are loud!

The hotel I booked included two meals, the taste was great, very satisfied. The fee for one more child is 48 euros. It is reasonable according to its facilities, I hope to have the opportunity to go there again next time

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

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.

It was about a 5-minute taxi ride from the bus station, we could use the beach in front, and our room was spacious and open, so we were able to relax

There was a pool inside the hotel, so we went for a swim to relax instead of getting a massage

When the good weather hits it's beautiful to be here because of sun loungers, pool and sea in proximity. Overall a pleasant experience with a few minor details that need to be checked in the room

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

It is located in Rethymno about a 35 minute walk from Old Town and the beach is across the street so it offers a beautiful view from their restaurant

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

She was extremely helpful in coordinating transportation for us and I really enjoyed talking to her. Finally, Theodoris the maître d’ was very warm and hospitable

The pool is really small for the hotel size and the beach is at 7-10 minutes away, walking. Being a Greek beach, is stone-ish and steep, so is important to note that is not an golf with tranquil water

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!

The pool is small, but it is really okay. The problem is that some guests put towels so early and they are not even there to swim! The pool is for everyone who wants to swim, but many can't swim, for example, children

Some complaints about it, and management didn't do anything about it. Maybe they can at least put some rules that no reservations in the pool, no leaving of towels when the person is not there

My family and I have stayed at Nefeli twice, both times during the off-season. I highly recommend this hotel for its friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff

Hotel provides small umbrella and towels for a beach. Breakfast is simple and a same each day. Location: The closest tavern is 700 m. You can visit many nice places and beaches if you have a car

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.

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

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

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

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

We arrived late at night so it was very beautiful, we really liked the lighted pools! However, when we got to our hotel room it was a little disappointment. The furniture of the room was very out dated and dirty

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

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

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

I find it hard to rate this hotel, because it is a bit of a mixed bag. The location is PERFECT, 50 m from the beach. The staff is very nice and helpful. The rooms are outdated, but mostly clean

The hotel staff is nice, the food is delicious, the pool is a bit shallow but suitable for swimming, the hotel's location is excellent, there are many places around the hotel where we can eat various delicious meals, there's also a supermarket nearby, and the beach is practically right under the hotel

They say this hotel is only 3 stars. Staff was super nice and friendly, food was great, reallyclose to the beach and many interesting places to visit by foot. I wish i could live there, can't wait to visit again

Good place, the sea is near, tasty food, enough clean

And the food is where this hotel is really lacking. Over cooked, and if you have food allergies, it's a no-no

The hotel is in a good location, just a few meters from the beach. The hotel is a bit older, the rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and ready to help.

Great hotel with its own parking. There is a swimming pool and a great view of the city and the sea. Awesome diverse breakfast buffet. There is a game room, that we use to play chess and a gym (we didn't use it)

Highlights were the quality and taste of the food and the genuine friendliness of the staff. The staff really cares about the well-being of the guests. walk from the beach as well as old town

Great Hotel with nice view on Rethymno/sea side. Has a fitness center for free and a free parking area. Everything was clean and the personnel was friendly

Great hotel with very nice location in the town with a awesome view. Comfy beds, nice breakfast and pool bar. Totally recommended!

You can reach the city by foot through a special way next to the pool very fast

Excellent room, a bit small but for a couple it will do. Clean pool. Has also a children sector separate.

Beautiful small hotel and lovely staff By the roadside we had a sea view which was lovely rooms at the back can hear the traffic Enough beds for guests not always enough space outside for breakfast though Pebbly beach so take beach shoes Location great to walk into the old town Can walk this in 15 mins Hundreds of shops bars restaurants so we visited every evening and got a taxi back for about 6...

Although we were not guests of the hotel, Panos welcomed us with such kindness and hospitality. By ordering drinks, we were allowed to use the wonderful sunbeds on the beach

The rooms were always clean and well maintained, and the overall atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful throughout our stay

I called the hotel, and they immediately found it and arranged a taxi delivery to the airport — truly excellent service. I’m very grateful and would definitely recommend this hotel to others

The most impressive part was their quick response when I realized — already on the way to the airport — that I had left my phone in the room

A very cozy and pleasant hotel. It’s located about a 20-minute walk from the Old Town, which makes it easy to explore the city on foot

The breakfasts were amazing and we felt thoroughly spoilt! The pool although small was so refreshing in the heat of the day, and the courtyard a lovely place to relax amongst the pretty flowers and plants

A great hotel in a perfect location. The owner was very helpful and showed us places to visit. The room was beautiful and traditional. The breakfast was varied and very nice. Would definitely recommend

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

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.

The hotel is very clean and in the center of Rethymno. You gonna go Everywhere by foot. All the staff was very helpful and polite. Make sure you check out the hotel restaurant as well!!

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.

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

The main beach was a 20 minute walk. It was a huge beach with plenty of sunbeds and beach bars. There was another small beach about a 10 minute walk from the hotel

It didn't have sunbeds but was lovely to walk too and we took towels down to lay on. The hotel was situated in the centre of the old town which was amazing

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

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

Lovely hotel in a great location The Fortezza is a lovely hotel in a great location within the old town. Nice rooms pool, bar area and the the staff where very helpful

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)

On the bright sight, there is plenty of room on the beach and the view is 10 times better. The sea entry is rocky, so it’s better to have swimming shoes with you

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

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

We also went to Rethymno for a day, which is 10 mins drive. The receptionist called us a taxi which cost us 10 euro

You’ll be able to find anything you want no matter whether you are vegetarian, pescatarian, carnivore etc

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

Beach is very near but it was super wavy when we arrived, if you are looking for a calmer sea ask the owner - we got an amazing recommendation 20mins drive away!

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

Beautiful, serene, traditional-feeling, non-commercial, lovely staff, location is incredible. Turtles hatching on the beach 5 minutes away. Opposite of mass tourism and totally relaxing. I loved it.

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)

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...

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

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

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

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

Thank you for making our stay (and our wedding week!) so memorable. We’d love to come back someday 💛

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

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.

The hotel is centrally located, just a 10-minute walk from both the historic center and the beach, making it an ideal spot for exploring the area

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

A kind staff with and amazing breakfast. The rooms are fine, nothing special about it. The hotel is close to the old town, so there's no need to rely on cars. However, beaches are a bit far

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

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

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!!

Delicious cake and coffee in the front desk

Pros: -very close to the sea (less than 1 minute) -Near supermarkets/coffee shops -15 minutes by bus to Rethymno Cons: Minuses: -breakfasts and dinners

For 2 weeks only a couple of times there were mussels and once shrimp for dinner. Breakfasts all 14 days were the same. -There is no kettle/coffee maker in the rooms, and tea/coffee is not offered at dinner either

Only when I complained to the general manager of the hotel, he left us alone. (“You can not sit at this table, you can not drink from this cup here, you have to dress differently” and everything like that)

Dishes in the restaurant - this is a separate story for discussion. There is no entertainment for children. Even board games and that for a fee. Will I come here again - definitely not

-Restaurant manager Michalis (an old man with makeup) constantly yelled at the staff and went to make remarks to the guests, it was very annoying

Had to go to neighboring cafes and buy some. -dishware so old and sometimes dirty that it was just unpleasant to eat from it