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A beach with rows of umbrellas and a building with balconies overlooking the sea. - Aquila Porto Rethymno (Rethymno)
An aerial view of a hotel with a central pool surrounded by lounge areas and outdoor seating. - Aquila Porto Rethymno (Rethymno)
A beachside seating area with a palm tree, two drinks on a wooden table, and beach umbrellas in the background. - Aquila Porto Rethymno (Rethymno)
A multi-level hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a chandelier, and a view of the beach. - Aquila Porto Rethymno (Rethymno)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Seaside sanctuary in Rethymno

Steps from a private beach with complimentary loungers, Aquila Porto Rethymno offers spectacular Mediterranean sunset views. Two restaurants serve exceptional breakfast buffets. After exploring the nearby old town, unwind in the indoor pool and hot tub or enjoy beach-side drink service.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a small table with flowers, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

Double Room, Partial Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A balcony with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a potted plant, overlooking the sea.

Junior Suite (Executive)

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a table, and a view of the sea through a balcony.

Suite (Penthouse)

  • Sea view
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Single Room (Urban View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a bedside lamp.

Classic Single Room (Urban View)

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, City View (Urban View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a bedside lamp.

Classic Double Room, City View (Urban View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with chairs, a small wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Classic Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Sea View

A balcony with a bed, a dining table, and a view of the beach.

Superior Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Pool view room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wooden wardrobe with towels.

Classic Pool view room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Signature sea view

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with fruit, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Signature sea view

  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a seating area, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

Superior Top Floor sea view room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in New Town, a neighborhood in Rethymno, Aquila Porto Rethymno is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Paleontological Museum and Centre for Byzantine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Great Gate and Venetian Loggia. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
Map
Sikelianou & Venizelou 52A, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore and a ship in the distance.
    Blue Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a flag on one boat, and buildings in the background.
    Rethymnon Venetian Port
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Town Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rethymnon Town Hall
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rethymnon Cathedral
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Häagen-Dazs
    1 min walk
  • Moka
    4 min walk
  • Κατσαρολάκι
    4 min walk
  • Παραλία Ρεθύμνου (Rethymno Beach)
    2 min walk
  • Barrio The Neighbourhood Cafe - Kallithea
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Piazza di Porto

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (26 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The hotel reserves the right to request either a valid physical or digital public identification document in order to verify the age of any person wishing to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
The children's club is available June-September from 10 AM to noon and 4-6 PM.
Property Registration Number 1041Κ010A0105300

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Aquila Porto Rethymno have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Aquila Porto Rethymno pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Aquila Porto Rethymno provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Aquila Porto Rethymno located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this New Town hotel is in the entertainment district, steps from Town Beach and Blue Beach. Rethymno Marina and Port of Rethymnon are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aquila Porto Rethymno Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in perfect location to enjoy the beach and explore Rethymno (15 minute walk to Old Town). The pool areas, restaurant and staff were all great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay, Great location, highly recommend. Nice clean room with great sea views, staff very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was good with so much choice. Good evening entertainment with live music good spa, had a relaxing massage. Two nice swimming pools and surrounding areas. Relaxing vibe would return to the hotel if visiting Crete again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was the perfect location , just across the beach with all the amenities needed close by including food, restaurants and markets down the street 10 to 15 minute walk to everything. Hotel was fantastic, especially made our 30th wedding anniversary a special night by decorating our table and making it a memorable evening and fantastic service by Toula and Vassilis ♥️ Food was superb including a large selection for breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great, beach access excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel , four of us enjoyed an extremely pleasant seven days at the Aquila Porto. We had sixth floor beach-facing rooms - the rooms were a good size, bathroom was clean, air-conditioning a god-send, very quiet and easy to sleep at night. The beach across the road is well-kept, no problem securing sun loungers. Sea can be a bit choppy but that's not the hotel's fault! The Aquila Porto's two main selling points are (1) the food. Its not the largest buffet we'd ever seen but its by far/away the best. Great variety, all beautifully cooked, a real pleasure (2) the staff. all are extremely helpful and accommodating, service is first class. No real gripes at all - breakfast can get a bit busy, and the coffee maybe could be better, but overall a definite five star, ten out of ten experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff and Management all very good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic service inckluding free sun beds at the beach plus beach service, lovely view from the hotel room, great staff, clean and spacious room - we'll be back! :-)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with three pools, excellent breakfast buffet, top notch service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel! Definitely recommend. The beach is only steps away, and pretty much near everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place. Great location, walking convenience to everything needed for the nice vacation. Beach, water activities like paragliding and jetski, dining, bars, tours, old town, shopping, etc. The hotel itself is well maintained, great service and useful amenities at the hotel itself, like pools, deck, spa, dining and cafe. Will consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This trip was planned in a hurry and we chose this Hotel by random. A lucky hit. Everything was perfect. Location, food, cleanliness, welcoming staff and the amazing breakfast. Recomended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel

We were very satisfied with the hotel. We also received an upgrade to the Penthouse, which was very good. In addition we had another room on the top floor directly to the beach. The hotel provided lots of complementary drinks, fruit and sweets in both rooms. Only negative was two of the staff in the breakfast room. They looked like they had very bad days at work, not friendly service at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Location and facilities were great although quite noisy at times. Staff were all lovely and willing to help in any way they could. Staff came to the beach a few days giving watermelon and drinks to everyone that wanted it which was a nice touch. Rooms were good but not 5 star with broken tiles and room cleaning was erratic ( some items replaced some days and not others)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great quality hotel with all amenities

Had a great stay here! I have stayed here before and probably will again. The breakfast is exceptionally good and all else is great but two minor inconveniences: the gym could be open maybe an hour or two more (today it closes at 6 pm) and there aren't that many sunbeds at the hotel main pool (but I mostly used the beach anyways which is right outside of the hotel) and the
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed our stay here, the hotel and room was immaculate condition. Shame the pool was a bit too cold at end of October but made use of the warm indoor pool and jacuzzi. Breakfast had a great choice and staff could not have been more friendly. Highly recommend. Only downfall was our room was supposed to be full sea view but more like partial sea view from first floor as part of hotel building blocked the majority of the sea view from our balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful few days at Aquila Porto Rethymno. The property is beautiful and well maintained and with many additional facilities and games than expected. We went mid-June and had a wonderful time at the pool and beach, easily finding chairs, however, the drinks service was slow. The breakfast spread was delicious and plentiful. Very convenient location with easy walking distance to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great convenient location. Breakfast buffet top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A good stay at the Aquila Porto Rethymno, with a good location and great sea views. The room was spacious and well-appointed with direct views over the beach and sea. Breakfast was good, with a solid range on offer. Lively location, central with easy walking access to the old town and harbour area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the stay and enjoyed the hotel amenities. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Ocean view.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Could be better for a 5-star resort

Overall aan excellent stay. Quite impeccable. Two things however for a 5-star hotel, there should be parking facilities options. We are left own our own. Options could include an underground garage, possibly off valet parking (with a fee) or at the very least, clear indications with maps of the locations of paid parking lots. Second thing, again a 5-star hotel should have either freshly squeezed orange juice or at least pitchers of none-concentrated OJ. Certainly not pale OJ from a fountain dispenser.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

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Need to work more on room cleaniness. Found hair on bathroom shower head pipe and hair dryer not powerful enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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Excellent Staff

I stayed in this hotel for one night in May 2017, single room, bed and breakfast. The size of the room is large for what is labeled as a single, and very comfortable, as is the bathroom. Very good toiletries are provided – Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body lotion. The service at the hotel was impeccable, my compliments to the reception staff, restaurant staff, housekeeping and management !!. One can select a different pillow from the standard provided, which I found to be excellent. Breakfast was very varied and tasty, coffee was not good (too weak) , but I was provided with nescafe when I requested it, so this was not an issue. The only issue I had during my stay, which would perhaps cause me to book a different hotel next time, is the rather large gap between the screen separating the balcony of the room and that of the adjacent room and the wall, in effect enabling free access between the rooms. This really disturbed me, in particular as a woman travelling alone, as I had to have the curtains closed whenever I was in the room, and also could not sleep with the balcony door open for air and had to sleep with the air conditioning on which I usually try to avoid. I’m not sure what the reason was for building the screens this way (they are not interconnecting rooms), and I imagine it must incur additional air conditioning costs for the hotel too if there are others not leaving their balcony door open due to this reason.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Saubere Zimmer aber etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Frühstück sehr reichhaltig aber keine Abwechslung. Personal sehr freundlich und immer hilfsbereit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Das Hotel liegt traumhaft und bietet ein wunderbares Frühstück an. Dennoch würde ich es höchstens als 3-Sterne-Haus einschätzen. Es ist doch sehr in die Jahre gekommen, die Wände sind sehr dünn. Ich würde von einem 5-Sterne-Haus zumindest erwarten, dass man als Gast tagsüber mit Gratis-Wasser versorgt wird. Und dass die Strandliegen wenigstens irgend eine Art von Polsterung haben. Auch auf das „Abendprogramm“ könnte ich persönlich verzichten. Alles in allem hatte ich eine wunderbare Zeit auf Kreta, ich bin jedoch nicht sicher, ob ich dieses Hotel noch einmal wählen würde.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026