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Rethymno Palace

5.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar
Lobby
On the beach, beach towels, beach volleyball, beach bar

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete Island, 71400
  • Rethimno Kart
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Rimondi Fountain
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fortezza Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room (Open Plan)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View (Panoramic)

Deluxe Suite, Sea View (Panoramic)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Mountain View | View from room

Twin Room, Mountain View

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room, Pool View

Twin Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, Rethymno Palace is within a 10-minute drive of St. Anthony Gorge and Municipal Garden. .This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Rimondi Fountain and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art.

What's nearby

  • Platanes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rethimno Kart - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • University of Crete - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paraplous - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Greco - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ακρογιάλι - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eva Bay Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Mythos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Rethymno Palace

Luxury hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
Rethymno Palace offers 229 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Rethymno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include Swedish massages, Thai massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 229 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 75 kilometers.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Dining Room Nafsika, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Dining Room Nafsika - This buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Erotokritos - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Rethymno Palace are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 75 kilometres
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room Nafsika
  • Erotokritos

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurant.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 95 per vehicle (one-way)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 18230342

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Rethymno Palace Hotel
Rethymno Palace Hotel
Rethymno Palace Rethymno
Rethymno Palace Hotel Rethymno

Rethymno Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eranuhe

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eranuhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The employees of the front desk need to have more knowledge to guide better the tourist
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel right on the beach. Air Con in first room did not work, they immediately tried to fix and after day 2 with still not Air con, they moved us to a different room.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Blocked drains that smell constantly on your balcony. Drilling at 6.55 am. Sea view rooms are not side view rooms. Hotel has no sea view rooms. Miwadi for breakfast replacing fresh juice. Food ok but disappointing choice apart from breakfast. V clean nice pool area, beach has a lovely view but dont try swimming with out protective shoes. 4 star premises. Could be better with attention to details. Cant blame the general staff they are v nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and a great base to get to other areas of the island. We had a double room upgrade to a sea view which was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Eranuhe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay if you prefer outside the main town.

Generally, my stay was great—starting with my room (#400), which I highly recommend if you don’t mind having two single beds. The view is great (pool and ocean view). As always, there is one minor “problem” if we are picky. At one point I asked one if the younger server-helpers whether there was water available (because I asked after the breakfast buffet closed). Instead of going to check, he told me to go and check. The one server, Evaggelia, was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was spotless and the staff were very friendly. Lovely location on the beach. Overall I couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

jessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

Beach area did not match the photo it was rough and full of stones very difficult to actually get in the sea without hurting yourself, staff did not ask how our stay was and they charged us for an extra card for our room. The food was not 5 star standard looked like it was going stale. 3 star hotel at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dream getaway

Amazing location!!! On the beach, close to downtown, ready to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eranuhe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hello the personnelle. Needs more training not highly qualified for the treatment they provide They are nice persons polite etc But do not meet the expertise. The rooms should meet more spa standards Like the hotels presentations are very impressive
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Liza

Travelled with group
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in an excellent condition. The selection of food for breakfast was unbelievable, so many choices and very tasty. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff very friendly and helpful even booking excursions of reqd. Short bus ride Into town at reasonable rates
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

MariaTurner

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Rethymno Palace, it was outstanding in all ways. From the very pleasant and helpful staff, the beautiful landscape to the wonderful food. We will go back in 2020 for a month. We highly recommend the Rethymno Palace you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Food was wonderful! Room was clean although there was a slight sewage smell. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel: family friendly, clean, good location, and an amazing view. I booked 2 rooms and was happy with everything. Amazing service and people.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

SJ, Croydon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

We didn't stay as an All Inclusive guest so found there were always queues for the beach bar. However the main barman in the evening was really friendly and made up for slower service in the day. The hotel was very nicely presented and our room was always clean and well kept. The buffet breakfast was a bit disappointing as the hot food was luke warm and no watermelon or nuts. However overall we had a lovely time.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Ramaz, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel and great staff. As soon as we came to the Rethymno Palace on June 21st Mrs. Stella Tsagaraki (Manager) has been very attentive to our Family and took care of us. She personally made sure that we are comfortable with the choice of the hotel and the suite. Many thanks to Mrs. Stella Tsagarakis and her staff members as well. Beridze Family. P.S. Prior leaving the hotel I double checked Mrs. Stella's last name at the reception, hope I spelled it correctly.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time. Staff could not have been better. It was spolt by other guests banging doors really hard but thats not the hotels fault.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

HERVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025