Bask in the sunshine at this beachfront hotel, where complimentary beach club access and sandy shores create the ultimate coastal retreat.
"This was by far the best hotel we have ever booked in our life. From the warm and welcoming staff, to the excellent food, and the beautifully designed, high-quality rooms, everything was absolutely perfect.
Upon arrival, we were greeted with refreshing drinks and taken to our room by golf cart. Once we arrived, both the room itself and the breathtaking view left us speechless.
Every member of the team from reception to housekeeping to the restaurant staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and...
"This was by far the best hotel we have ever booked in our life. From the warm and welcoming staff, to the excellent food, and the beautifully designed, high-quality rooms, everything was absolutely perfect.
Upon arrival, we were greeted with refreshing drinks and taken to our room by golf cart. Once we arrived, both the room itself and the breathtaking view left us speechless.
Every member of the team from reception to housekeeping to the restaurant staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and...
Discover Mediterranean relaxation just steps from Town Beach, with seaside charm and hiking trails to complement your getaway.
"One of the favorite places we have ever stayed in! The place is beautifully restored and you feel like you are really staying in a historic place. We stayed in a room that had ample space and enjoyed staying in. There is a lovely balcony with a hot tub. There were two friendly cats that hung out with us on the balcony. The location was wonderful with being close to where we could park and still being in Old Town. "
"One of the favorite places we have ever stayed in! The place is beautifully restored and you feel like you are really staying in a historic place. We stayed in a room that had ample space and enjoyed staying in. There is a lovely balcony with a hot tub. There were two friendly cats that hung out with us on the balcony. The location was wonderful with being close to where we could park and still being in Old Town. "
"Our room (called the White room) at Avli was enormous and uniquely beautiful, and the bathroom was terrific. Very well appointed, i cant say enough about the room. And right up the stairs there is a beautiful rooftop area with a small pool (id call it more of a hot tub) and a covered area with a couch and a lovely view. The location was terrific, everything was right outside the door. Breakfast was fantastic and in a magical outdoor courtyard.
It was kind of noisy until quite late (2am) as...
"Our room (called the White room) at Avli was enormous and uniquely beautiful, and the bathroom was terrific. Very well appointed, i cant say enough about the room. And right up the stairs there is a beautiful rooftop area with a small pool (id call it more of a hot tub) and a covered area with a couch and a lovely view. The location was terrific, everything was right outside the door. Breakfast was fantastic and in a magical outdoor courtyard.
It was kind of noisy until quite late (2am) as...
Unwind near sandy shores with loungers, umbrellas, and a refreshing beach bar for sun-soaked relaxation.
"Wir hatten eine Suite mit Privatpool.
Das Hotel liegt abseits von der Innenstadt, die man jedoch mit dem Bus im halben stündigen Abstand gut erreichen kann.
Eine einzige Taverne ist fußläufig in der Nähe, wenn man auswärts essen möchte.
Das Essen wird im Buffet angeboten.
Das Personal ist immer nett und höflich, aber es gibt viel Personal was kein englisch, deutsch oder selbst griechisch sprechen kann. Die Verständigung war somit schwierig.
Das Putzpersonal ist unfähig gewesen frische Handtücher...
"Wir hatten eine Suite mit Privatpool.
Das Hotel liegt abseits von der Innenstadt, die man jedoch mit dem Bus im halben stündigen Abstand gut erreichen kann.
Eine einzige Taverne ist fußläufig in der Nähe, wenn man auswärts essen möchte.
Das Essen wird im Buffet angeboten.
Das Personal ist immer nett und höflich, aber es gibt viel Personal was kein englisch, deutsch oder selbst griechisch sprechen kann. Die Verständigung war somit schwierig.
Das Putzpersonal ist unfähig gewesen frische Handtücher...
"Lovely room booked for an overnight stay in town. Excellent location but worth noting that suite with terrace didn't have a sea view as described, it had no view at all. Also up a very steep staircase, particularly coming down them could be problematic if you have any mobility issues "
"Lovely room booked for an overnight stay in town. Excellent location but worth noting that suite with terrace didn't have a sea view as described, it had no view at all. Also up a very steep staircase, particularly coming down them could be problematic if you have any mobility issues "
Relax on white sands with loungers and umbrellas at this beachfront art deco haven.
"Charming view from the room overlooking the old Venetian harbour. Excellent dining and shopping at hand. Suite recently modernized and quiet during our stay."
"Charming view from the room overlooking the old Venetian harbour. Excellent dining and shopping at hand. Suite recently modernized and quiet during our stay."
Soak up the Mediterranean sun on a sandy beach with loungers and umbrellas at this boutique hotel in Rethymno.
"A wonderful place to stay fantastic owner and staff The restaurant is outstanding Right on the beach and a beautiful pool Very peaceful We loved our stay"
"A wonderful place to stay fantastic owner and staff The restaurant is outstanding Right on the beach and a beautiful pool Very peaceful We loved our stay"
"The property is exquisite, no doubt. Very unique building and room that has kept some of the original building characteristics. Couple big issues though. First, the Wi-Fi is totally unusable, at least in the room we reserved. Was told it was normal because of the old stones used in buildings. If that’s the case, they should have a mesh network or a better solution than whatever they have now because we legit couldn’t get things to load and were told there was no internet at times by sites....
"The property is exquisite, no doubt. Very unique building and room that has kept some of the original building characteristics. Couple big issues though. First, the Wi-Fi is totally unusable, at least in the room we reserved. Was told it was normal because of the old stones used in buildings. If that’s the case, they should have a mesh network or a better solution than whatever they have now because we legit couldn’t get things to load and were told there was no internet at times by sites....
Escape to a Mediterranean waterfront resort with a scenic walkway to Platanes Beach, where water adventures await.
"Wir als Paar waren von der Anlage sehr begeistert. Das Personal ist hervorragend da die Unterkunft seit Juni 2025 erst geöffnet hat ist alles neu und auch super gereinigt. Man kann in der Anlage richtig schön entspannen und seine Auszeit genießen. Absolute Empfehlung und auch gerne mal wieder.
Was uns nicht gefallen hat, war der Transfer mit Danaos Travel vom Flughafen Heraklion aus. Hier die Empfehlung mit eigenem Leihwagen oder den privaten Transfer anzureisen.
Kommen jederzeit sehr sehr...
"Wir als Paar waren von der Anlage sehr begeistert. Das Personal ist hervorragend da die Unterkunft seit Juni 2025 erst geöffnet hat ist alles neu und auch super gereinigt. Man kann in der Anlage richtig schön entspannen und seine Auszeit genießen. Absolute Empfehlung und auch gerne mal wieder.
Was uns nicht gefallen hat, war der Transfer mit Danaos Travel vom Flughafen Heraklion aus. Hier die Empfehlung mit eigenem Leihwagen oder den privaten Transfer anzureisen.
Kommen jederzeit sehr sehr...
Escape to a sandy beachfront paradise with direct access to the shoreline and a refreshing seasonal pool to complement sun-filled days.
"Room , pool & property was very clean. Staff were very obliging. Price included full board (breakfast lunch & dinner).
Property was a bit hard to locate was the only drawback. "
"Room , pool & property was very clean. Staff were very obliging. Price included full board (breakfast lunch & dinner).
Property was a bit hard to locate was the only drawback. "
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"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."
"We were lucky enough to have booked a Mythica bungalow, and I couldn't recommend it enough. The private pool was cold but having the extra bit of privacy and somewhere quiet to relax with a perfect view of the beach and sea was wonderful. Being able to eat at the Eleftherna restaurant as many times as we wanted to due the plan we were on was fantastic and the highlight, with George and Syllas always looking after us! The spa and indoor pool were lovely, but when there were a couple days of rain it was full of children which disturbed the atmosphere. Also the indoor pool allegedly opens at 10am yet all the poolside loungers had gone by 9.55, I'm not sure why people were allowed to reserve like that. The outside at our bungalow would have been fine to sit at but there wasn't a solid roof covering, so everything was soaking which was a shame. Umbrellas or ponchos in the rooms would be a good idea, and just charge if they go missing like they do with the beach towels. All in all though it was fantastic, Maria was amazing and very helpful. We'd definitely like to return, but I did enjoy the quiet of the pre season and probably would prefer it to the busy period from mid May onwards! Just with more to do without noisy children around during the rainy days!"
"The hotel is clean, had great vibe and interior design. Amenities include a small gym with good equipment and a yoga studio. Good was fantastic, great section for meat and non-meat eaters. Restaurant and bar staff very friendly and good service. Good selection of pools, just have to be up early for main pool ‘best’ beds, with canopies. Can’t fault the hotel but was disappointed with the reception service. We went for our honeymoon and pre-told the hotel. We weren’t given an upgrade like many couple we spoke to and like many reviews show. We actually were given a different room for the 1st night because our original room was broken. Meaning we had to move room the following morning and couldn’t unpack and relax the night of arrival. The room was bigger and reception made it sound like they were giving a complimentary upgrade (for 12 hours), though it was only because they had to and it actually gave us more inconvenience. As a ‘sorry’ we got given the same fruit platter and sparkling that we would have got anyway as it was our honeymoon. After that bad start the rest of the stay was lovely. "
"The room was clean and towels and linen changed every other day. The staff were amazing and helpful. We didn’t use the pool area as was up and out every morning. All in all it was a lovely hotel and everwhere for us was within walking distance. Having the supermarket next door was a plus, couple of minutes walk to the beachfront, cafes and bars. "
How many beach hotels can I expect to find in Rethymno?
Choose from one of Expedia's 69 hotels in Rethymno for your beachside break.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Rethymno?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Rethymno: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Rethymno is 555 mm.
What is there to see and do around Rethymno?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Town Beach or Platanes Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area's historical sites, and make time for local attractions such as Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Cathedral. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Rethymnon Venetian Port or Port of Rethymnon.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Rethymno?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Rethymno with ease. The closest major airport is in Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis), located 22.5 mi (36.3 km) from the city centre. You can explore your options for water transport at the port.