We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Rethymno, 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
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
Very stylish. Trendy. Friendly staff.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
One of the most STYLISH luxury hotels in Rethymno.
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Great value.Opened February 2022. Set in Adelianos Kampos, 200 metres from Beach Adelianos Kampos, Amira Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.8 km of Platanes Beach. Amira Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only provides certain units with sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. At Amira Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only you will find a restaurant serving Belgian, Greek and Italian cuisine. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and room service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel offers a hammam. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include German, Greek, English and French. Pirgos Beach is 2.5 km from Amira Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 7.8 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 74 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Situated in Adelianos Kampos, less than 1 km from Beach Adelianos Kampos, Adele Resort features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Platanes Beach. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with a garden view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Adele Resort offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at the accommodation, and car hire is available. Speaking Greek and English, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. Rethymno Beach is 2.5 km from Adele Resort, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 7.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 75 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Friendly staff. Boasting an outdoor pool, Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort is located in Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno. It offers a restaurant and tastefully decorated accommodation, some with Cretan Sea views. Free WiFi is provided throughout. Bright and airy, all units at Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort open out to a balcony. Each includes a flat-screen TV, a minibar and safe. Offering free toiletries, the private bathroom also includes a shower, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests have the option of a buffet breakfast including Cretan delicacies. Later, they can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. A snack bar and room service are also available. Agreco Farm, 3 km away, is set amidst olive trees and vineyards, and offers unique culinary experiences with organic produce. Massages can be arranged at the spa centre of the neighbouring property, which also features a sauna. A private beach area and a table tennis are equally found in the premises. The scenic town of Rethymno, with its Venetian Harbour, is at a distance of 6 km. Free private parking is provided on site.Show full description
Very central. 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
Located on the sandy beach of Platanias, Minos Mare Royal offers rooms with flat screen TVs and CD/DVD players, hot tub and a spa centre with sauna and indoor pool. Surrounded by gardens, Minos Mare Royal offers rooms and suites featuring free internet. The rooms also have a balcony overlooking the pool, the gardens or the sea. The Royal Restaurant offers views of the pool and serves a rich breakfast buffet. The a la carte restaurant Poseidon serves Mediterranean cuisine in a beach-side setting. The Queen’s Wine Bar serves a large wine selection, as well as refreshing cocktails.Show full description
Creative. Stylish. Rooftop pool. Situated in Platanes, 60 metres from Platanes Beach, Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and a shared lounge. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa offers some rooms with sea views, and each room includes a coffee machine. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa offers a terrace. Beach Adelianos Kampos is 1.2 km from the hotel, while Rethymno Beach is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 75 km from Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Very clean. Great location. The centrally situated BIO BEACH Boutique Hotel - Adults Only is just steps away from Rethymnon’s long sandy beach. It offers 20 brand new suites with private balconies overlooking the sea. BIO BEACH Boutique Hotel - Adults Only rooms are air conditioned and include a satellite TV, safe and private bathroom. Guests can enjoy our restaurant and bar by the beach promenade. The property features a swimming pool and a hotel beach with free sunbeds and parasols for our guests. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel. BIO BEACH Boutique Hotel - Adults Only is conveniently situated in front of Rethymnon’s promenade. The 12-km-long sandy beach is lined up by taverns, restaurants and cafes.Show full description
Great restaurant. Rooftop bar. Lying right on the sandy beach, Grecotel White Palace with its Luxe All-In Living package offers a unique holiday concept combining great design, 24/7 concierge service, fine dining, activities and entertainment. Each of the elegantly decorated rooms and bungalows at White Palace is light filled with views over the sea or the garden. Free in-room amenities include WiFi, stocked minibar, safe and luxury cosmetics. Guests can choose among a wide variety of dining options including a Mediterranean buffet-style restaurant, a Greek taverna, a poolside Italian restaurant and a Guest Restaurant with Lebanese Cuisine, all right on the seafront. Unlimited drinks from healthy juices to premium brands can be enjoyed at the 4 bars of the resort. Throughout the day a choice of snacks, coffee and pastries are offered to guests. Relax on the 1-km-long sand and pebble coastline or the 17 pools including a pool for the children, 4 sharing pools for specific room types and 11 private. Children can enjoy the specialised programs and the Aqua Park at Grecotel Club Marine Palace or visit Agreco, the resort’s traditional farm and mini zoo. The scenic town of Rethymno with its Venetian harbour is 8 km away, while Arkadi Monastery is at 9 km. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private, on-site parking is possible.Show full description
Creative. Nice style. Great breakfast. Surrounded by the largest olive grove on the island of Crete, Kapsaliana Village is nestling in a peaceful location with superb views of the countryside and the sea. The carefully renovated Kapsaliana Village Hotel is a beautiful complex of 22 stone buildings of Cretan and Venetian architecture. Each individual in design unit offers modern amenities. Most feature comforts including fireplace, private terrace, free internet access, satellite TV and minibar. At the outdoor swimming pool guests can swim, sunbathe and enjoy cool drinks and snacks from the bar. At the Kapsaliana Village Restaurant & Café guests can taste delicious meals or drinks by the fireplace or on the outside terrace.Show full description
The 5-star The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort is a tranquil exclusive resort on the northern coast of Crete. A private bay, 38 pools, 4 restaurants and 4 bars are found within its 70-acre premises. The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort’s superior rooms are stylishly decorated in warm and soothing tones and offer sea or garden views. Only 22 km from Rethymnon and 55 km from Heraklion, The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort offers easy access to both Chania and Heraklion airports. Free WiFi is available throughout. They all feature flat-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms with 2 wash basins. Upon arrival, all guests are greeted with a welcome drink. The Pure Senses Spa offers massage, hydrotherapies, facial and body treatments. Guests will find a tennis court, as well as mini golf and soccer courts within the premises. Colorful gardens extend throughout the resort, while natural stone has been used to blend harmoniously with the surroundings. Gourmet enthusiasts will savor the fresh approach to food and cooking styles from China and Japan or indulge in authentic Greek, Italian, Spanish and European flavors. Alternatively, experiment with Indian sensations or sample the purity of seafood or meat; the choice is varied and diverse.Show full description
Central. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. 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
Highly elegant. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Located in Panormos Rethymno, 400 meters from the beach, The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Featuring a bar, the 5-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, every room is fitted with a TV with cable channels. Guests at The Royal Senses Resort Crete can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton. 'The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 75 km from the resort.Show full description
Creative. Great views. Great value. Set in an area of 28 acres, this resort combines the fine facilities of a luxurious hotel with the authenticity of Cretan tradition and the wild beauty of the island. Delina Mountain Resort is located 1 km away from Anogia village, on the road towards Nida at an altitude of 910 metres. Take advantage of the hotel's prime location to explore the natural landscapes of the island every season of the year. Delina Mountain Resort offers its services for pleasant moments of relaxation and rejuvenation. Specially decorated rooms which emit a sense of calmness and cleanliness are waiting for you to repel the intensity of everyday routine.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most creative central luxury hotels in Rethymno. It also has outstanding views.
Central. Cool. Superb breakfast. Just 200 metres from the Blue Flag awarded beach of Plakias, Cyano Hotel features an outdoor pool. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Rooms are fitted with a balcony with pool views. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with an oven. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. A rich breakfast buffet is available every morning including traditional delicacies from local producers and continental choices. Breakfast can be enjoyed at the restaurant or can be prepared in a picnic basket for you. Vegan options are also available. The front desk can assist with arranging airport shuttle, car rental and excursion activities. Several shops and restaurants are just a short walk away. Rethymno Town is 32 km from the accommodation. Chania International Airport is 83 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms.
Newly opened, March 2024. Situated conveniently in the centre of Rethymno Town, Mansio Boutique Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The hotel has a hot tub, year-round outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can dine in the restaurant. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a city view. Each room has a coffee machine, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Mansio Boutique Hotel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Rethymno Beach, Koumbes Beach and Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 69 km from Mansio Boutique Hotel.Show full description
Cool. Great restaurant. Great value. Iberostar Selection Creta Marine enjoys a privileged beachfront location, overlooking 3 private coves. It is situated 3 km from Panormo and 18 km from Rethymno. Free WiFi is available and free, on-site parking is provided. The hotel offers a wide range of activities including dancing to a band, live performances and beach parties. Children have their own pools and entertainment programmes. Guests can make the most of the wide range of facilities including the hot tub, massages, spa and sauna. The hotel boasts a range of sports facilities and options including aerobics, table tennis, cycle routes, archery, diving and other water sports in the island’s crystal-clear waters. Guests can enjoy a snack on the beach, a cup of freshly-brewed aromatic coffee or a poolside drink at Helios Pool Bar. Dining options include the buffet in Dias Restaurant and the à la carte menu in Thalassa Restaurant.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great location. 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
Super central. Hip. Great location. Mythos Suites Boutique Hotel is a charming boutique Hotel situated right at the heart of Rethymnon’s old town, 100 metres from the Venetian Harbour and the sandy beach. It offers a charming courtyard with a swimming pool. Housed in a 16th century Venetian building, Mythos features studios and rooms with private balcony or terrace. All stylish rooms are tastefully decorated and air conditioned and each is furnished with elegant traditional furniture. Each also offers free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. A rich continental breakfast with Cretan traditional goods is served at the elegant breakfast room. Within a short walking distance guests will find the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian Fortress, as well as plenty of restaurants ,bars and shops. Bus station and the port are in a walking distance.Show full description
This is likely the most central and cool central luxury hotel in Rethymno. It also has a central location, a great location and amazing staff.
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