Luxury hotels in Rethymno

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Rethymno. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. Located in Rethymno, a 2-minute walk from Rethymno Beach, Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. 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 with 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. Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only has certain units with mountain views, and every room is equipped with an electric tea pot. Guest rooms include a closet. At the accommodation guests are welcome to use a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only include Municipal Garden, Venetian Harbour and Centre of Byzantine Art. Chania International Airport is 44 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

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• 2 Kyma Suites Beach Hotel Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. Kyma Suites Beach Hotel features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and shared lounge in Rethymno. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property provides airport transportation, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. All rooms have an electric tea pot, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and some have city views. All guest rooms feature a closet. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. Kyma Suites Beach Hotel has a sun terrace. Staff speak German, Greek and English at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Rethymno Beach, Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and Venetian Harbour. Chania International Airport is 43 miles away. Show full description

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• 3 Rethymno Mare & Water Park Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. Located in Rethymno, a 3-minute walk from Skaleta Beach, Rethymno Mare & Water Park has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Featuring a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bath. The rooms have a closet. Guests at Rethymno Mare & Water Park can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation has a playground. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for snorkeling and cycling. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 8.4 miles from Rethymno Mare & Water Park, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 9 miles from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 42 miles away.

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• 4 Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels offers 5-star accommodations in Rethymno and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, 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. Every room comes with an electric tea pot, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. All guest rooms include a closet. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. Guests can enjoy the spa and wellness center, 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 Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 2.2 miles away. Chania International Airport is 46 miles from the property. Show full description

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• 5 Atlantis Beach Hotel Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. 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, 0.9 mi from the old town and the Venetian harbor. Private parking is available in hotel's garage with extra cost. Show full description

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• 6 Grecotel Creta Palace Rethymno, Greece

  

  Resort. 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 Guest review score 8.8

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• 7 Aegean Pearl Rethymno, Greece

  

  Resort. 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 1 main restaurant. Rooms at the Aegean Pearl are decorated with modern furnishings and include a satellite LCD TV. All rooms have air-conditioning units and 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 Panorama serves snacks and lunch 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 children’s pool. The center 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 and Heraklion International Airport are approximately 47 mi away. Show full description

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• 8 Kriti Beach Hotel Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Kriti Beach Hotel offers 5-star accommodations in Rethymno and has a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness center and garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms include a closet. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast is served at the property. Popular points of interest near Kriti Beach Hotel include Rethymno Beach, Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and Municipal Garden. Chania International Airport is 43 miles away. Show full description

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• 9 Aquila Porto Rethymno Rethymno, Greece

  

  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 colors, 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 flavors 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 located 1969 feet from Rethymnon Port and 38 mi from Chania International Airport. Heraklion International Airport is at 52 mi, while Heraklion Town and Port is at 50 mi. Show full description

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!