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 Calla Luxury Seafront Suites Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Calla Luxury Seafront Suites offers 5-star accommodation in Rethymno Town and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. 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 and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room includes a kettle, while some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a stovetop. At Calla Luxury Seafront Suites the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. The area is popular for snorkelling and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Rethymno Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 72 km from Calla Luxury Seafront Suites. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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• 2 Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels Rethymno, Greece

  

  Hotel. Located in Rethymno Town, a few steps from Rethymno Beach, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Greek dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels have a sea view. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre. Speaking Greek and English at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Platanes Beach is 2.8 km from Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 74 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 3 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. 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. At Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Municipal Garden, Venetian Harbour and Centre of Byzantine Art. The nearest airport is Chania International, 71 km from Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 4 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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• 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, 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 Guest review score 8.7

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• 6 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 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 Guest review score 8.3

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• 7 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 Guest review score 8.0

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• 8 Kriti Beach Hotel Rethymno, Greece

  

  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 Guest review score 7.5

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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!