We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Réthymno Town, Greece. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated March 2024.
Resort.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Grecotel Creta Palace enjoys a prime location, right by a fine sandy beach and 5 km from the centre of Rethymnon. This exclusive 5-star resort boasts 10 restaurants and bars, 2 outdoor pools. one indoor pool and a private beach area. The elegant rooms at the Grecotel Creta Palace are air conditioned and have wooded floors. They come with a minibar, flat-screen TV comes with satellite channels and mini hi-fi. Bathrobes and slippers are complimentary. Awarded for its fine cuisine, Grecotel Creta Palace offers no less than 10 food and beverage choices. Guests can spend relaxed moments in the impressive pool area with outdoor pools, indoor pools and children’s pool with waterslides. The new sea-front Elixir Spa proposes facial and body treatments from Indian therapists. Features include an indoor pool with jet black mosaics, pool-view gym with state-of-the-art equipment and a hot tub sun patio.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among couples.Opened January 2022. Facing the beachfront, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels offers 5-star accommodation in Rethymno Town and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. At Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels every room comes with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can enjoy the spa and wellness centre, take a dip into the indoor pool, organise trips at the tour desk, or rent a car to explore the surroundings. Rethymno Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Platanes Beach is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 74 km from Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels.Show full description
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Luxury Hotel.Charming. Comfortable beds. Located in Rethymno Town, 200 metres from Rethymno Beach, Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only include Municipal Garden, Venetian Harbour and Centre of Byzantine Art. The nearest airport is Chania International, 71 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located on the sandy beach of Rethymno and within a short walk from the Old Town, Aquila Porto Rethymno features 3 freshwater pools, a private beach and 2 restaurants. The hotel complex offers a variety of sports and leisure activities, such as massage treatments and yoga lessons. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and earthy colours, the rooms of Aquila overlook the Cretan Sea or the town from their balcony. Each unit is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and a mini bar. The luxurious bathroom is stocked with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can start their day with a continental or an American buffet breakfast. Cretan, Mediterranean and International flavours are prepared at the Piazza Di Porto Restaurant and at the main restaurant for lunch or dinner. Drinks and exotic cocktails can be enjoyed at the poolside snack bar. A welcome drink, and a welcome pack with wine and water, are offered upon arrival. A variety of happenings, such as dance shows and cooking lessons, are organized. Younger guests can also enjoy themselves playing games and taking part at competitions at the on-site fun club. Guests can also benefit from the free use of the gym and sauna, as well as sunbeds and umbrellas. Aquila Porto Rethymno is situated 600 metres from Rethymnon Port and 61 km from Chania International Airport. Heraklion International Airport is at 84 km, while Heraklion Town and Port is at 80 km.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This 5-star Rethymnon Beach hotel has a Blue Flag sandy beach, equipped with loungers and parasols. Atlantis Beach Hotel offers rooms with balconies, large gardens and a 170-m² swimming pool. The air-conditioned rooms have free WiFi, LCD satellite TV with 25 foreign channels and 1 Greek news channel, and a fridge. Their balconies offer sea or pool view. All rooms overlook the beautiful hotel gardens. Knossos restaurant serves Greek and Cretan cuisine. The lobby bar serves drinks in a beautiful atmosphere with views of the sea. Both the beach and the pool areas are serviced by the lobby and pool bars. The hotel offers free sun beds and umbrellas around the pools. Relaxing facilities at the Atlantis include a fitness room and a sauna. It also features a children’s playground and a games room. Atlantis Beach Hotel is located on the sandy beach of Rethymno, 1.5 km from the old town and the Venetian harbour. Private parking is available in hotel's garage with extra cost.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Kriti Beach Hotel lies right by a Blue Flag beach of Rethymnon, and a 5-minute walk from the Venetian Harbour. It features a heated pool, sauna and steam room and serves certified Greek breakfast in the morning. Each elegantly decorated room at Kriti Beach Hotel is air-conditioned and has private balcony with sea or mountain views. Greek breakfast is included in the room rate. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free parking. A bottle of wine is offered upon arrival. Leisure facilities include a sweet-water pool with free umbrellas and sun chairs, and water sports. A guest lounge with TV and an internet café are also available. Active guests will also find a complete fitness centre. The poolside snack bar serves a variety of Greek and other Mediterranean flavours throughout the day, while guests can also enjoy unique flavours at the a la carte "Chimera" restaurant for dinner . Breakfast includes thyme honey, traditional soups and pies, local meat delicacies and herbal beverages.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Cosy rooms. Right on the Blue Flag beach at the end of the Rethymno promenade overlooking the Cretan Sea, 5-star Aegean Pearl provides stylish rooms and a Greek breakfast. The hotel features 3 pools and 2 gourmet restaurants. Rooms at the Aegean Pearl are decorated with modern furnishings and include a satellite LCD TV and DVD player. All air-conditioned units have a furnished balcony. Some rooms offer sea views and others feature a private pool. Ariadne Restaurant serves a rich dinner buffet at its terrace. Brasserie Loukoulos serves snacks, lunch and dinner with views of the sea and the pool. Wellness options include a hammam and a fully equipped gym. Younger guests can have fun at the 2 children’s pools or at the playground. The centre of Rethymno with the Venetian fortress is a 3-minute drive. Staff at the tour desk can arrange car rental and free private parking is possible on site. Chania International Airport is at 66 km.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located right across the street from a sandy beach, Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites offers a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites offers air-conditioned accommodation. Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites also includes a sun terrace. Fortezza Castle is at 4 km. Rooms feature a satellite TV. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony with sea views. Each unit is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels are offered. Free WiFi is available throughout. Chania Town is 62 km from the property, while Chania International Airport is 72 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Providing a privileged position near the vicinity’s attractions, this small but beautiful hotel features a special architectural structure and is conveniently located in the centre of Rethymnon, by the beach. Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided on the beach. The strategic situation of this modern hotel offers guests the opportunity of spending wonderful holidays which combine swimming, water sports, shopping in the town and night life without having to use any means of transportation as everything is within walking distance. A bottle of wine is offered upon arrival. Despite the urban environment, the hotel provides a stunning terrace that features a view of the sea where you can enjoy a drink or something to eat. There is also a relaxed restaurant, bar and an outlook of the sea from the rooms. This hotel will make for the perfect base for a stay on the literally wonderful island of Crete.Show full description
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