Minos Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
Bicycling
Junior Suite (Superior) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Pool views, open daily

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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5 Machiton Scholis Chorofylakis Str, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (Superior)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Town Beach is within a 5-minute walk of Minos Hotel while other popular sites like Rethymnon Town Hall are within a mile (2 km). This 175-room, 4-star hotel has 3 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Town Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Rimondi Fountain - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dome - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Corner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Thalassa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Italian Corner Meeting Point - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Minos Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
Guests of Minos Hotel have access to a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. If you drive, self parking is EUR 7 per day, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, minibars, and espresso makers are other standard amenities. Limited housekeeping is available.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a waterslide, 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 facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (EUR 7 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ambrosia restaurant
  • Bacchus Lobby bar
  • Dionysus Pool Bar
  • Dionysus Pool restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller
  • Waterslide

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
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1976
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 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.

  • Secured self parking fee: EUR 7 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 1041K014A0102500

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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

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.
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October.
  • 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.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Hotel Minos
Minos Hotel
Minos Hotel Rethymnon
Minos Rethymnon
Minos Hotel Rethymnon, Crete
Minos Hotel Hotel
Minos Hotel Rethymno
Minos Hotel Hotel Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Minos Hotel?

Minos Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Minos Hotel?

This hotel is located in Rethymno and just steps from Town Beach and Blue Beach. You'll also find Rethymnon Town Hall and Port of Rethymnon less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Minos Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for EUR 7 per day.

Is a spa located at Minos Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, facials, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Minos Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Minos Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Minos Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools. The seasonal pool is normally open from April until October.

Is Minos Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 3 outdoor pools, a bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Minos Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Minos Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Minos Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Minos Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Minos Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Minos Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Minos Hotel?

The closest major airport to Minos Hotel is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is about 23.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Minos Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy pool or city views.

Does Minos Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Minos Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Minos Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This isn’t a 4* hotel. Food is poor and very overcooked, also limited selection. Pool opening hours are awful, the pool closes at 6pm in August.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ida, Montreal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room overlooking the pool, with a balcony, which was excellent. We enjoyed the random board games scattered around the property as well as the pool table. The food at the restaurant is delicious and affordable. It was very easy to find parking on the side streets. The location is a short walk to the beach, loads of restaurants and shops. Excellent location, quiet yet close to everything. Finally, the staff is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel about 1km out of the old centre of town. Hotel is on many levels and has a large swimming pool and several other small ones. Stayed in a superior room with seaview (over the tops of the buildings in front). Room was a nice size although shower room quite small. Tea and coffee making facilities in room including a fridge. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast options are excellent with a wide choice. We used hotel as a base for touring but if you stayed on site plenty to keep you occupied. Car parking is chargeable but the road at the back between the hotel and the 5 star Minos ambassador is quiet, safe and free! There is a fixed menu in the evening for 19€ but if you don’t fancy that there are plenty of good dining options locally especially along the front. There is a supermarket less than 200yds away. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception was very warm and welcoming. Breakfast buffet was enjoyable. We were there for one night. Big pool area but we did not use.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

The hotel layout is definitely different, almost labyrinth like. Loved that, almost needed a map to get from point A to B, really cool. And the staff could not be better and nicer!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, and great staff! The buffet was good with a good variety, and not the same repeat dishes everyday. The only downside is I wish the kids pool was near the adult pool, as it’s actually separated by the hotel itself from front vs back. Regardless, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, shower room after check out was a nice option. A couple of the staff were terrific, yet one was quite rude. Overall really good though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Khyati

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and clean comfortable stay. The breakfast was good. We got twin bed when requested for double, they added a nice thick topper. Very helpful staff. And added bonus as they gave us free olive oil gift as well as Easter gift hamper. Just a note to remember that you get water only on your arrival then you need to get your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Konstantinos

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
It's an old hotel, but was recently expanded with a new building at the back. We were lucky to get one of those rooms, which was a pleasant surprise. Even though it's on a very busy road, those rooms were very quiet, as they are at the back of the hotel. No sea view from our room, but a nice beach with services is only a 3 minutes walk away. Breakfast was included and was nice. Due to COVID protocols, the cleaners would not clean the room every day, but at least we got fresh towels every day. They even provided us with pool/sea towels. They should try to use the sun to heat the pool. The water was not warm enough in October.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel stay! Definitely a 4 star hotel. The breakfast was great and the vibe was great. Rooms were decent, staff was very helpful and overall service was great! Recommend staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

FR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Brand new room so everything was clean and supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the beach area (2 blocks was great)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Pierre, Laval, Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and 15 minutes walk to the old town. Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay in this hotel many times and like it very much ;)
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for town and beach, helpful reception, large clean pool, exceptional breakfast. Nothing to dislike.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff Would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

jeffrey

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

Friendly and helpful staff

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel was in a good location, near the beach front and restaurants. Good swimming pool area. Rooms could have been a bit larger
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

DIMITRIOS

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

Biutyful Cretian Hospitality in Rethymnon

At this hotel I have stayed 9 times its a place I love to go when I am going for my work in Rethymno! People are very friendly rooms are nice and very good quality of food! The hotel give us a bicycle to go around bat you have to arrange it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, London

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

Wonderful hotel

Absolutely great two week holiday. Hotel was fabulous, staff amazing, food excellent and room lovely. We couldn't fault hotel staff, all very friendly and helpful. A lovely pool, our room was super with view of the sea. All meals were excellent and restaurant overlooking the pool with lovely staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable surroundings and friendly and efficient staff.

8/10 Good

Farshid, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for money

The hotel is situated near the old town, (walking distanc ). Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. We had an upgrade for free which was nice. Never had problem with sunbeds, always some available. Near the beach (1-2 min walk). The only negative thing was their very poor wifi.