Rethymno Palace

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Seasonal outdoor pool
On the beach, beach towels, beach volleyball, beach bar
Aerial view
Aerial view
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete Island, 71400
  • Platanes Beach
    4 min walk
  • Rethimno Kart
    9 min walk
  • Horse Park Rethymno
    3 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    68 min drive

Room options

Family Room (Open Plan)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Suite, Sea View (Panoramic)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Rethymno

A luxury stay in Rethymno awaits you at Rethymno Palace. You'll be 6.8 km (4.3 mi) from St. Anthony Gorge and 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Municipal Garden. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include Swedish massages, Thai massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The buffet restaurant, Dining Room Nafsika, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own beach bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, Turkish bath/hammam and sauna. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a children's swimming pool. Buffet breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Rethymno hotel include Museum of Contemporary Art and Rimondi Fountain.

What's nearby

  • Platanes Beach - 4 min walk
  • Rethimno Kart - 9 min walk
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 9 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 10 min drive
  • University of Crete - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 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
Some rates at Rethymno Palace are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Rethymno Palace offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Rethymno Palace. An area shuttle within 75 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Rethymno hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 229 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Rethymno Palace offers 229 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Rethymno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

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

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
For more details, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 18230342

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rethymno Palace?

Rethymno Palace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rethymno Palace?

Yep, Rethymno Palace has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Rethymno Palace?

Yep, Rethymno Palace is a short 4-minute walk from Platanes Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Rethymno Palace?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Rethymno Palace. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as Thai massages.

Does Rethymno Palace have a pool?

Rethymno Palace has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April to October).

What luxury perks are available at Rethymno Palace?

Rethymno Palace features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Does Rethymno Palace serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available at Rethymno Palace.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rethymno Palace?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rethymno Palace?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rethymno Palace?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rethymno Palace?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rethymno Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 69 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nils, Hamburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Hotel direkt am Strand - toller Pool. Angenehme Zimmer - groß und sauber. Der Service im Restaurant nicht immer freundlich. Essen landestypisch; Auswahl OK.Sehr freundlicher Service an der Rezeption.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024