Aquila Porto Rethymno

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Superior Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Sikelianou & Venizelou 52A, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
  • Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rimondi Fountain
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room Sea Front

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite (Penthouse)

  • 732 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature sea view

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (Executive)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room (Urban View)

  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, Sea View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Sea View

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Double Room, City View (Urban View)

  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Pool view room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Superior Top Floor sea view room

  • 253 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Aquila Porto Rethymno places you next to Town Beach and Blue Beach. This 200-room, 5-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rimondi Fountain - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fortezza Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Crete - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Πέτρινο - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Παραλία Ρεθύμνου - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takis Place - The House of Beer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Häagen-Dazs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barrio The Neighbourhood Cafe - Kallithea - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Aquila Porto Rethymno

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Aquila Porto Rethymno features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a gym. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 100 per vehicle one-way, as well as an airport shuttle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
42-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other amenities include balconies, minibars, and espresso makers.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, German, Greek

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Main
  • Piazza di Porto

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (26 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours).
Property Registration Number 1041Κ010A0105300

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Aquila Porto
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Aquila Porto Rethymno Hotel
Aquila Porto Rethymno Hotel Rethimnon
Aquila Porto Rethymno Rethimnon
Porto Aquila Rethymno
Aquila Porto Hotel
Aquila Porto Rethymno Rethymnon
Porto Rethymnon
Hotel Aquila Porto Rethymno
Aquila Porto Rethymno Hotel Rethymnon, Crete
Aquila Porto Rethymno Hotel
Aquila Porto Rethymno Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

Aquila Porto Rethymno provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Aquila Porto Rethymno?

This hotel is located in Rethymno, just steps from Town Beach and Blue Beach, and within a short walk of St. Anthony Gorge. You'll also find Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Venetian Port less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Aquila Porto Rethymno include a casino?

No, Aquila Porto Rethymno doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Aquila Porto Rethymno have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Aquila Porto Rethymno has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Aquila Porto Rethymno allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Aquila Porto Rethymno.

Does Aquila Porto Rethymno have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Aquila Porto Rethymno?

The closest major airport to Aquila Porto Rethymno is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is about 22.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Aquila Porto Rethymno?

Yes, every guestroom at Aquila Porto Rethymno comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or pool views.

Aquila Porto Rethymno Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, the hotel and room was immaculate condition. Shame the pool was a bit too cold at end of October but made use of the warm indoor pool and jacuzzi. Breakfast had a great choice and staff could not have been more friendly. Highly recommend. Only downfall was our room was supposed to be full sea view but more like partial sea view from first floor as part of hotel building blocked the majority of the sea view from our balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Line

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

Could be better for a 5-star resort

Overall aan excellent stay. Quite impeccable. Two things however for a 5-star hotel, there should be parking facilities options. We are left own our own. Options could include an underground garage, possibly off valet parking (with a fee) or at the very least, clear indications with maps of the locations of paid parking lots. Second thing, again a 5-star hotel should have either freshly squeezed orange juice or at least pitchers of none-concentrated OJ. Certainly not pale OJ from a fountain dispenser.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taras, Sammamish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. Great location, walking convenience to everything needed for the nice vacation. Beach, water activities like paragliding and jetski, dining, bars, tours, old town, shopping, etc. The hotel itself is well maintained, great service and useful amenities at the hotel itself, like pools, deck, spa, dining and cafe. Will consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan, Arlington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Definitely recommend. The beach is only steps away, and pretty much near everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Amazing hotel

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

sadesh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to work more on room cleaniness. Found hair on bathroom shower head pipe and hair dryer not powerful enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with three pools, excellent breakfast buffet, top notch service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good overall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Service not 5-star level but friendly staff.

Parking: For those of you with rental cars, there is no parking at the hotel and no parking space available in close vicinity either. Closest paid parking is 20 minutes away. Service: Its a mixed bag. Very friendly staff, however we wanted to extend our stay with one night and unfortunately there was a mix up. We eventually solved it, but the inconveniece of discussing the issue with the staff took several hours (and made us uncomfortable). Otherwise very attentive and friendly staff overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Aline

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is a bit outdated and unfortunately a bit noisy. Staff is friendly. Breakfast buffet is big and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is incredible. There are so many options and great quality!! The view is second to none. The area is perfect for beach, walking to the Port etc. There are great places to eat in the hotel and very close . It was a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot, and great stuff specially Eva and the young guy I think his name is Tomas ! Very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

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

Great place for great holidays

It's a great location, highly recommend, quite and in the middle of live of this beautiful city Retimno. Great shopping, beautiful long beach with sand and warm water. Beach is just 1 min walk and it's really close, we went swimming in the early morning and late everything for sunset. Beds are good. Room is quite big and you find there everything to dry your swimwear. Only teakettle in the room was missing. Food in the hotel is ok, we had only breakfast, but around there are plenty of taverns, bars, coffeeshops, and supermarkets with fresh fruits and good prices. Next i stayed in Agia Pelagia, it's terrible. Rethymno is really great place for great holidays
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

1st week

The Reception team were polite and helpful with the new electronic check-in and contactless check out. The service staff in the restaurants were not helpful and didn’t know when the App worked for service. The first day we had to wait for cutlery. The second day the tables has been properly ser-up. The water for the bath was yellow and slow to drain away. The shower and sink water were fine. Whilst there was disinfectant stations throughout there were regularly small bags of rubbish near the elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Danette, California

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property had a great view and staff very friendly. In a great location to walk to restaurants. I recommend eating at a restaurant off the ocean front for lunch and dinner as it gives you a better flavor of Greek Cuisine. Breakfast was very good with a lot of options. It is dated and the walls were not sound proof so we could hear the people in the next room. Thankfully, folks around us were not loud and went to bed early.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and amenities. Regrettably they have no parking lot so if you drive a car there, expect logistic challenges in finding a place to park overnight. The service is quite good - not 5 star, but friendly overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and so many restaurants and shops close by which makes it convenient. The staff is friendly and helpful and very accommodating. I was not impressed with the spa and the location (right by the fitness center inside the hotel) made my massage not enjoyable since I can hear the noise from the treadmill and people talking right outside. The pools are great and there are three of them, too bad they close early, around 6pm so after a long day of activities or excursions you won’t be able to enjoy the pool. The hotel is great and has several on site locations to eat and drink. The breakfast was not too impressive and we only ate it once during our 5 day stay since the options were limited. But Rethymno is amazing and we had a great time. This place is about 1-1.10 hours from the port or airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019