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 Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. 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. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant 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. Every room comes with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. All units include a wardrobe. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. 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 Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 3.5 km away. Chania International Airport is 74 km from the property. Show full description

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

  

  Hotel. 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 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. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. At Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Municipal Garden, Venetian Harbour and Centre of Byzantine Art. Chania International Airport is 71 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

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• 3 Kyma Suites Beach Hotel Rethymno, Greece

  Hotel. Kyma Suites Beach Hotel features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and shared lounge in Rethymno Town. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. Kyma Suites Beach Hotel offers certain units with city views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. The units at the accommodation come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Kyma Suites Beach Hotel offers a sun terrace. Speaking German, Greek and English, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Rethymno Beach, Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and Venetian Harbour. Chania International Airport is 69 km away. Show full description

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• 4 Kriti Beach Hotel Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Kriti Beach Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Rethymno Town 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 centre and garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast can be enjoyed 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 70 km away. Show full description

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• 5 Rethymno Mare & Water Park Rethymno, Greece

  Hotel. Situated in Rethymno Town, 300 metres from Skaleta Beach, Rethymno Mare & Water Park features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bath. The rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Rethymno Mare & Water Park can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for snorkelling and cycling. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 14 km from Rethymno Mare & Water Park, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 14 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 68 km away.

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• 6 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, 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

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• 7 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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• 8 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 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 and Heraklion International Airport are approximately 75 km 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 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

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