Where to stay with pets in Rethymno

It has a long history and is located in a wonderful area, close to the town which is brilliant

• Location (5 out of 5): Perfectly placed. Close enough to the town for quick visits, but far enough that you're enveloped in peace and tranquility

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

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

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

Our last visit in August 2025 was different to the previous years, in that the hotel has clearly made investments in areas and there are improvements, to an already 5* hotel, but these did not go unnoticed

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

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

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

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

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

It would be nice if they would change it up with different options. Also, Maybe try covering up the fruits because there was nats flying around and landing on the fruit which was gross

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 sunbeds on the beach are free, however we found that more sunbeds had been added since last year and now too close together. We decided to walk 2 minutes down the beach and pay 7 Euros for more space and comfort

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

There’s lots of exploring to do in the old town. However if you wish to stay local to the hotel there are a few nice bars, taverns and shops. The hotel also provides nightly entertainment

Alternatively you can use the local bus or taxis available from outside the hotel. The hotel is kept clean and tidy. The rooms and beds are comfortable and we slept really well

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

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 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!

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 location is good, offering easy access to the charming town of Rethymnon, with its sites and vibrant atmosphere, 30 minutes from Old town by foot

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.

We stayed for a week here recently and had a great time, great location with just short walk into town. Staff are friendly and happy to answer any questions. We had bed and breakfast only but this was more than enough

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

Overall, we had a lovely week at this hotel. The rooms were nicely decorated, reasonably modern, and kept clean and tidy

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

Pool area and bars is as you would like it

They have a kettle and a coffee filter - here, maybe they can upgrade to a more modern coffee machine (like the ones with pods), cutlery and plates. So if you want to cook small dishes, maybe is enough

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

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

Service is great, the room service girls will help cater to your needs. Thank you everyone at Archipelagos Residence for making my stay in Rethymno wonderful & contributing to my impressive photo collection

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.

We enjoyed our Rethymno holiday on Archipelagos Hotel. Location: 10-15 minutes walk from Rethymno Old Town (main area to hang around in Rethymno. Room: quite modern, spacious and cleaned every day

He always made a point to come talk to us and was very kind. I will also mention that my boyfriend was sick overnight and they offered to make him soup and checked in with him throughout the day which really meant a lot

First I would like to recognize the staff members that stood out and made our vacation enjoyable. Kalliope (front desk ), Michalis (bartender), Mr Theo (maitre) , Vaso (server) and the household staff

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 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

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

Personnel are very friendly, our room is clean. It has space in between, like two single beds together, and it's moving all the time. My child's bed is just a folding bed. I expected to be at least bed sofa-bed

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

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

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 rooms are structured like a little village, making for a cozy feeling and the buffets for breakfast and dinner are straight-up amazing

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

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

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!

Very basic for an all guys trip. Somewhat run down. Parking is a challenge. But if you don’t plan to spend time in your room or in the hotel, it is ok. Centrally located.

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.

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

Stayed for nights. Located in perfect location. Walking distance to the haber and restaurants. Rooms are very comfortable.

Friendly staff. Good location and clean rooms. Really enjoyed staying at this place. Defenetly would recommend.

We loved everything about our stay. Very convenient location close to a beautiful stretch of the beach, the port and the old town - Lovely mother-son team running the hotel: friendly, helpful and efficient

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

We had an absolutely impeccable experience at this hotel. The accommodation was of the highest standard – spotless cleanliness, spacious and well-designed rooms, equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay

From the water provided in the fridge on arrival, to seeing they provide an iron and can help with chargers amongst other things to the friendliness of the team it has everything you need

A lovely small family hotel that clearly care about their guests and go out of their way to help. The room was clean, tidy and more than functional with a balcony overlooking the front

Being close to the beach, shops and restaurants, with the old town about a 10 -15 minute walk away and the local bus station a little further, it’s well situated

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.

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...

We had the most memorable vacation at the Mantenia hotel this Summer! The hospitality of Chrysoula and all the staff is above and beyond today's world, as they go the extra mile in everything

You will be in a great location between two major cities, Hania and Heraklion, and our favorite Rethymno. I recommend renting a car as the island is beautiful for exploring

I highly recommend, and we will be back for sure! Thank you, Crysoula, and all of you, for a wonderful vacation! 🌟💕 Mili

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)

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.

We had an amazing stay! The location is absolutely perfect, with the sea right next to the property — you really couldn’t ask for more

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!

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

Cleaned and disinfected every day. Towels and bed sheets changed every two days. Staff is the kindest ever, and the hotel position can't be better.

Easy check-in (even though we arrived at 2am). Good location just outside of Rethymeo. Lidl and local restaurants in walking distance as well as a long stretch of beach (10 minutes walk)

The location is great!calm area, close to the beach, walking distance to restaurants,shops and 12 minutes to the old town by car. Maria, her husband and all the family were very nice,welcoming and helpful

the place is very clean inside and out out side the plants are very nice the owners are doing a super job we had 2 weeks in june the place is near the sea and the place is a few mins walk to taxi bars shops and supermarkit the woman who cleans the rooms makes towel animals which is nice when you come to your room taxi into rethymnon is 10mis and 10 euros the place works on trust if you take anything...

Maria and staff that run the accom are super lovely, helpful and accommodating. Perfect and clean rooms with a cleaner who comes every day. Lovely garden with pool that felt like your own

Excellent rooms, large swimming pool in site, laundry, kitchenette and refrigerator. Lovely hostess, Maria, always there to help. Rooms are clean and all amenities are present

To get to nice local coves and special restaurants with a view there’s easy taxi service (10-20 minutes to get to beautiful spots

The breakfast is excellent! In terms of location the area has everything you need; a really nice selection of tavernas, close to the beach, supermarket, local gift shops and an excellent bus service so you are in rethymnon in about 20 minutes

We had an absolutely amazing stay at this hotel! The location is perfect — just a short walk from the sea. The hotel’s private pool was spotless and a great place to unwind. Our room was clean, cozy, and very comfortable

We stayed in this hotel for 10 days. The hotel very friendly to families with children. Rooms very clean, cleaned daily every day. Change of towels with new ones every day. Very friendly, polite and helpful staff

The staff were outstanding: warm, welcoming, and always ready to assist with a smile. This hotel truly exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort, quality, and great vibes!

Close to the beach, great pool. Lovely bar and fantastic service. Nice breakfast every morning. Literal 2 minute walk to the beach great restaurants literally next door/across the road Highly recommended.

Breakfasts were delicious and fresh. The hotel bar was a real highlight — with a great atmosphere. One evening, we enjoyed a wonderful live music night there, which made the experience even more special

Very thoughtful and kind staff! Correspondive, kind reception! Breakfast is just amazing, full of variety and plenty of food!! Location 10/10. Fabulous hotel.

The hotel could use a bit of renovation, but its location—and above all, the kind and attentive staff—more than make up for any shortcomings

Kalimera(Maria) is the best person in this hotel! We love her so much❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for calling us taxi🙌🏻 Pozdrav! Ana, Petra Iva🐟

Keep in mind it's tricky to find parking spot,because of the location of the hotel

Best location, good breakfast, big beds

The location of the hotel is very good, the food is good (not many choices but still good), however the rooms are not the best (kinda old, the roof is damaged) and the towels comes dirty, changed every 3 days.

It was very uncomfortable for the three of us. The hotel would do well to pay attention to the general coziness and order. Everything is somehow dirty and not cleaned

- sometimes the water filtering in the pool was turned of, and the water got dirty really fast. Had to complain for them to turn on circulation

we stayed at the sister hotel omiros boutique but i went to melody spa at odyssia beach for a back and neck massage with tanya - it was absolutely amazing and helped my sore back so much! definitely returning before our holiday is done, such a good experience and so handy in location right beside the hotel, beach, bar, shops etc🩵☀️

An ordinary 3-star hotel We were on vacation with three of us for 2 weeks. Booked a room superior, as we thought that it will be larger in size, but as it turned out that they are almost all the same size, up to 20m2

I did not stay at this hotel, just been to their beach and they got the most friendly and serviceminded staff at the beach. If possible, I would give 10 stars for their effort to make every guest feel good at the beach

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

Amazing experience very beautiful and historical building. The location is the most convenient anyone can find. Ms Eleni was so friendly and helpful😌 definitely going back

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

Great service, amazing location and great room/balcony and beds. We will definitely return, loved it!

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

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!

For the return trip we used a taxi for 6 Euro because it was 35-40 °C when we visited. The hotel is quiet, because located at the edge of town near a forest. We loved Forest Park and can recommend it

A lovely little hotel in Rethymno. It's located on a hill, so you should be reasonably fit or have a car. Great view. Friendly staff. Breakfast and dinner were just okay.

It was a great experience to stay here, the hotel is located on a beautiful hill with a lovely view, surrounded by forest. Within 10 minutes you are downtown in Rethymnon

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

Wonderful location. Awesome views and very clean. Recommend it.

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)

Great place to stay, good location, rooms are very nice, beautiful view from the roof top. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Location was the best thing about this hotel. Next to the old town but not inside, so no drunken people nor cockroaches 😅

Great location but it's noisy due to trafficking, very hospitality staff. Only objection is there is no list of "useful things"in the room and you must ask for every info

The hotel has a really nice location. The quality of the hotel is quite average. We stayed there for 7 nights and breakfast was every day with the same selection of food

Location was perfect for us because it's close to the town center - perfect for a late night walk, also close to the beach (15min walk distance)

People working there will go above and beyond to help you. The breakfast is really nice and filling, the view from the breakfast room is breathtaking. Rooms were spacious and clean