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A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs. - Nalu Resort & Spa (Rethymno)
A beachside lounge area with wooden loungers and thatched umbrellas. - Nalu Resort & Spa (Rethymno)
A balcony with a view of the beach, a table with two glasses of red wine, and a woven pouf. - Nalu Resort & Spa (Rethymno)
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a potted plant, and two chairs with a table. - Nalu Resort & Spa (Rethymno)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Seaside sanctuary in Rethymno

Rejuvenating treatments await at the full-service spa, where tranquility meets Mediterranean luxury. Two restaurants serve gourmet meals while the outdoor pool offers a refreshing retreat from the Cretan sun. Adults-only serenity ensures peaceful days, complemented by 24-hour room service.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small desk, and a mirror.

Double Side Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a reading lamp, a hat, and a hot tub.

Double Sea View with Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a swimming pool, and a balcony.

Double Side Sea View with Sharing Pool

  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Double Premium with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite Maisonette

  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a sofa.

Premium Suite

  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bathroom with a vanity.

Deluxe Double

  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Swim Up

A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a small table with drinks.

Deluxe Swim Up

  • Partial sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A poolside area with a view of the sea, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

Deluxe Suite Seafront

  • Partial sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern pool area with a view of the ocean, wooden deck seating, and a poolside lounge.

Deluxe Private Pool

  • Partial sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

Deluxe Suite Private Pool

  • Partial sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

Deluxe Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

Deluxe Swim Up

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Platanes, a neighborhood in Rethymno, is home to Nalu Resort & Spa. Great Gate and Venetian Loggia are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanes Beach and Blue Beach. Paleontological Museum and Reptisland are also worth visiting. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
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Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete, 741 50

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore and a ship in the distance.
    Blue Beach
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a flag on one boat, and buildings in the background.
    Rethymnon Venetian Port
    10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Platanes Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Horse Park Rethymno
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Town Beach
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sky Park
    8 min walk
  • Poseidon Beach Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Γρηγόρης μικρογεύματα
    10 min walk
  • Taverna "Calamies
    18 min walk
  • Axos Bar
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 1041K032A2512101

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Frequently asked questions

Does Nalu Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Nalu Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nalu Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nalu Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nalu Resort & Spa located?

Located in Platanes, this luxury resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Platanes Beach and Horse Park Rethymno. Blue Beach and Town Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Nalu Resort & Spa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was outstanding during our stay. Would highly recommend stopping in for a few days. Thank you to all the staff that worked so hard to make our stay a memorable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MOR SIMCHA HADASI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place was great , the staff of the hotel an also of the spa was very professionals.... the only bad thing that I have to say is that the rooms are very small....
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

JAMES D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Didn’t know about the extension to the Hotel and the major construction work being carried out . From 7.30 - 5pm every day . Not restful .They made me a derisory offer for the inconvenience. Maisonette rooms are small and only have limited, very short wardrobe space so be prepared to live out of a suitcase. Now the positives . Staff superb ( not management staff) beach is nice and quiet no problem getting a sub bed. Pat and Giannis and team looked after us so well. The beach and bar food is good and generous portions.The sea can be choppy and also rocky take or buy sea shoes. The area around the Hotel is OK very local and the restaurants are average. Rethymno is a 10 minute taxi ride and is a lovely town with great restaurants and shops. Nice spa and good Massages . This place will be lovely when finished in Aug 26 but at the moment it’s noisy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A brilliant hotel. We felt so at peace here. We were here for a wedding nearby, and this was a piece of paradise. Set on the gorgeous beach, I could watch the waves from the pool all day. The buffet restaurant was really good too. Staff were really helpful and it was really clean. Lots of places to relax, no fight for sunbeds either. Will definitely be returning
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and luxurious experience. Breakfast was good, and staff was very friendly and helpful and the design of the outdoor space is very pretty. Our room was a bit smaller than what we expected based on the photos. But generally we had a very nice vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jessica Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Property, Poor Execution While the facility itself is stunning, several issues made for a disappointing stay that fell short of a five-star experience: • Room Quality & Amenities: Our "double" bed was actually two singles pushed together. Furthermore, basic amenities like hand soap and body lotion were missing from our sink, though we noticed them in other rooms. • Construction Noise: We were woken up daily by loud machinery from the hotel’s own expansion project. When we complained, the reception dismissively suggested we simply stay inside with the doors closed. • Service Failures: We were locked out of our room for nearly two hours. While we were given a temporary room to wait in, no further effort was made to compensate for the significant inconvenience. • Dining Issues: Under the half-board plan, we were surprised to find that even water incurred an extra charge. Additionally, coffee service (coffee is made by a machine) at breakfast was consistently slow; a self-service station would be much more efficient. The Highlights: The food is fresh and healthy, the gym and spa are well-maintained, and the adjacent parking is very convenient. However, the management and attention to detail need significant improvement.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel with a fantastic, relaxed atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The staff were superb throughout our stay, genuinely friendly, attentive, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Perfect for couples looking for a peaceful and relaxing resort, with plenty of space to unwind and enjoy the surroundings. The location is also ideal, with lovely local restaurants and bars within easy reach. If you’re looking for something livelier, the nearest busy town is only around 4 miles away, and the hotel is more than happy to arrange a taxi for you. A wonderful stay all round and somewhere we would happily return to.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariya Alfa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely incredible stay. The hotel is beautiful, the room comfortable, and the staff made us feel so welcome and looked after.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ms NATALJA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with stunning rooms and genuinely attentive, friendly staff. It’s a shame the weather wasn’t great, as we couldn’t fully enjoy the lovely pools and bar area. The hotel is about a 40-minute walk from Rethymnon, which is manageable and pleasant. Despite the weather, we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel

Fantastic hotel, great rooms with amazing pillows ! Staff very polite and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Arian

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catalin Traian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Staff, thank you Nicky, Savas, Gilda, Veronica, Konstantinos, Marianthi, Dimitra and everyone else that I have missed, my apologies. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort. Rooms were beautiful. Pools were extremely clean and the grounds were very clean. George, the young man who brought my suitcases to my room was such a sweet guy. Very thoughtful, and going out of his way to help. I would recommend this resort to anyone and I will definitely stay here in the future. Next time I come to Greece.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nalu i
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very new. I loved the bed! The sea view room we had was amazing to wake up to. The staff are friendly, helpful and very polite. I think there are a few areas of improvement- but NOTHING bad. Our room wasn’t cleaned everyday which was a bit annoying and we didn’t like the fact there is very little space to hang your clothes. Other than that it was fabulous. We were half board and the food was lovely. Thanks to the staff who helped me when I had an issue.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

huseyin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Double side sea view room alert!

From Nalu Resort and Spa, we booked a room described as "double side sea view with sharing pool", The room was: - Double side, one side has the entrance door, other side a small balcony over the pool - No sea view at all (check the attached mage) when I discussed the situation with the reception, the guy guarenteed me that this is the room. It has - double side - very limited sea view (not at all, just looks to a dryed river bad) - and an entrance to shared pool. Pool of the hotel is not for swimming, just for posting instagram photos. The hoteş has small land and a lot of rooms, so the area is small. Faces to private houeses, gardens, and a river bed. Food was average. We ne ver felt comfortable, ,t is a rip off for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Ferenc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super tolles Hotel. Allerdings wurde nicht mitgeteilt das der Anbau vom Hotel gegenüber noch nicht fertig ist. Daher gab es tagsüber erheblichen Baulärm von Akkuschraubern, Hämmern und Bagger. Schade… Ansonsten ein Top Hotel mit sehr guter Lage…
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If we had been informed when booking of the extension to the Hotel we would not have booked as noisy and spoilt the relaxing holiday in this ‘ Luxury resort’ as it’s marketed . It will be lovely when finished but we paid the price .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Unfassbar leckeres und vielseitiges Frühstück, tolle Abendeswen, Personal hoch motiviert und super freundlich !!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel mit sehr bemühtem und freundlichen Personal! Sehr gute Massagen. Einziges Minus war die "Größe" des Zimmers. Wir hatten die günstigste Kategorie, nur war das Zimmer so klein, dass wir nicht mal kleine Koffer ausräumen oder verstauen konnten. Der "Schrank" war "mini"...sonst auch keinerlei Ablagen, auch beim Waschbecken nicht. Vielleicht hatten wir auch das "kleinste" Zimmer, 214...Dafür aber der Balkon sehr schön.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Insgesamt ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt in einem modernen, sauberen und gepflegten Resort mit direkter Strandlage. Die Anlage ist neu, weitläufig und bietet mehrere Pools. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die ausgezeichnete Küche – die Speisen sind durchweg auf hohem Niveau. Etwas negativ fallen die recht hohen Getränkepreise insb. an der Bar auf. Das Personal könnte ein wenig durchgängiger entgegenkommender/freundlicher sein - nicht nur am ersten Tag. Dennoch sind auf Rückfrage alle sehr bemüht. Die Öffnungszeiten von Pool und Gym (in der Regel 8 bzw. 9–19 Uhr) werden nur vor Ort mit unterschiedlichen Zeiten kommuniziert und könnten an den Randzeiten ein wenig großzügiger gestaltet sein. Empfehlenswert ist die Halbpension mit Buffet am Abend, da die Auswahl groß und qualitativ sehr gut ist. Alternative Restaurants in der Umgebung sind nicht allzu gut und eher touristisch. Etwas mehr Klarheit/Stringent bei Hotelinformationen (z. B. wann wo was zu nutzen) wäre wünschenswert - auch vorab. Insgesamt aber ein sehr empfehlenswertes Hotel für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne und saubere Anlage mit gutem Sevice und Dienstleistungen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Mai Anh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Aufenthalt war einfach toll! Das Resort ist schön eingerichtet, und das Personal an der Bar und am Strand war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Beim Frühstücks- und Abendservice besteht allerdings noch Verbesserungspotenzial – hier wirkte das Team leider etwas lustlos. Die Lage des Resorts ist ebenfalls hervorragend: In nur 8 Minuten erreicht man mit dem Auto die Altstadt von Rethymno. Wir würden nochmal herkommen, aber eher nur mit Frühstück buchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magiskt!

Otroligt bra service och bemötande från incheckning tills vi lämnade hotellet. Vi bodde i ett av rummen längst ut med privat pool och egna solstolar. Vi hade halvpension bokat och kvalitet på maten var bra, samt att det var en bra variation vilket man inte alltid får vid buffé. Överlag rent och fräscht och en härlig vibe! Kan starkt rekommendera detta hotell och åker gärna tillbaka!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025