Aqua Marina

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Residence with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Residence with Sea View | Private kitchenette | Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sofokli Venizelou 33, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
  • Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rimondi Fountain
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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Room options

Residence with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Premium Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Aqua Marina places you next to Town Beach and Blue Beach. This 10-room guesthouse welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, furnished balconies, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rimondi Fountain - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fortezza Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Crete - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Πέτρινο - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Παραλία Ρεθύμνου - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takis Place - The House of Beer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Αρμυρικι - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vivliothiki Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Aqua Marina

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
At Aqua Marina, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle for a fee, as well as a ferry terminal shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a hair salon.
22-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include kitchenettes, furnished balconies, and refrigerators.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Polish, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-noon
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

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.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Hotel Registry Number: 1041K112K0246200
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Aqua Marina Apartment Rethymnon
Aqua Marina Rethymnon
Aqua Marina Rethymno
Aqua Marina Guesthouse
Aqua Marina Guesthouse Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Aqua Marina?

Aqua Marina offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Aqua Marina?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Marina on Jun 9, 2025 start from $94.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Aqua Marina?

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

Is parking available on site at Aqua Marina?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Is a spa located at Aqua Marina?

Spa services at the guesthouse include body wraps, couples treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Aqua Marina include a casino?

No, Aqua Marina doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Aqua Marina?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Aqua Marina?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront guesthouse include in-room massages and a kitchenette in each accommodation with some featuring sea views.

Does Aqua Marina have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Aqua Marina have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Aqua Marina doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Aqua Marina allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Aqua Marina.

Does Aqua Marina have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Aqua Marina?

The closest major airport to Aqua Marina is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is about 22.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Aqua Marina?

Yes, every accommodation at Aqua Marina comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea views.

Aqua Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely apartment

Great location right on the front supermarkets nearby and dozens of shops and restaurants lift to all floors but quite a few steps to get to reception
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherif

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

Great location across from beach. 7eur taxi ride from bus station if u don't want to walk. Big rooms with balcony looking out to road and beach. Old town is mins away and either directions leaving hotel you will find lots and lots of tavernas. The host was very helpful in arranging a taxi for us for early departure to Heraklion to catch ferry since Ktel bus ride was cutting it close. Although bus ride is much cheaper and coach is really comfortable it costs 80eur by taxi for about 1:10mins instead of 1:30by bus for under 10eur. We didn't want to take any chances with ferry departing at 8am out of Heraklion. Highly recommend hotel for short stay...great value and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed our stay at Aquamarina. It is in a wonderful location. It is just across the street from a very nice beach with access to water sports. It is also very close to old city of Rethymno. There is a wonderful little bakery right next-door and a market close by. I wish we had stayed at this hotel longer. Will definitely plan to stay here when I return again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rob, Aylesbury

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidied regularly, plenty of space for two. Nice balcony & view. Only one slight room for improvement was the shower was a bit small with an ineffective curtain.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice clean Hotel

I was staying at the hotel whilst getting a boat ready. So for me the location couldn't be better The bed was comfortable the room was tidy. One problem that might upset guests is the noise from the road I was on the first floor At night the local boy racers like to use the sea front .but this would be the same for all the hotels along the front, some I exspect you would pay a lot more for..but a part from that a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Craig

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

Lovely Apartment with Sea views

We stayed 5 nights at Aqua Marina at the end of October into early November. The position overlooking the sea was great. The room was a little tired but light and spacious, though the bathroom was tight. The kitchenette was very useful and the bed comfortable. The wifi was good and the staff, though there only till 3:00pm each day, were very courteous and helpful. We arrived after the staff had left for the day, but our apartment key was waiting for us. The location, being about 1 kilometre out of Rethymno town was quiet and it was a flat pleasant walk into town. We found it convenient to be located between Chania and Heraklion. The only downside was that many of the restaurants and operators in the area, closed down on 1 November for the winter season! We had been unaware of this. Rethymno is a picturesque town, with a quaint Venetian harbour and a character filled old town.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Crete

I wanted a room near the marina. The hotel was in an excellent position for that. The beach which was just across the road looked very nice but as it was November I did not go swimming. The room was very clean and nicely kept even though it was out of the main holiday season. The main road in front of the hotel can be a bit noisy but was okay once the balcony doors were shut. I intend to use this place again .It is more of an apartment than a hotel with adequate cooking facilities if needed.There are plenty of places in the vicinity to eat and there was a nice greengrocer`s over the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was superb and the accommodation was as described - good standard and serviced daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time in Aqua Marina
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Fantastic

Fab location for old town and beach and marina are directly in front. Fantastic views and spotlessly clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

shaun C.

Overpriced hotel on beach

The rooms are dated, bathroom is tiny. View is the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tschaka, Coventry, UK

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

Very comfortable and close to Rethymno centre

The hotel staff were very kind, provided us with an excellent room and were continuously available to help us. The room was large and clean with a comfortable bed and guys facilities for a family. It took only a few minutes to walk into Rethymno and parking was easy to find.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not exactly a hotel, but apartments. There is a receptionist here only from 10:00am-2:00pm dailly. Be sure to check in between those times or make arrangements with them ahead of time. There is an emergency number posted by the doorway in case you miss her, but then you will need to wait for the receptionist to return. Otherwise, the local is wonderful, across from a beautiful beach, and many restaurants and shops very nearby. The apartment was very clean and neat. Comes with a cooktop, mini-fridge, and sink in the little kitchen area. Table and chairs also there. Very comfortable bed, I think queen size. Beautiful view from the balcony of the sea and beach. I highly recommend this place unless you are wanted lots of services included. Has good wifi, but only 4 channels on tv.

8/10 Good

karen, vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very quite, fabulous views. From bus station, walk up to the church at the top of the stairs, catch the university bus to within a block of hotel. Cheap and really easy. ( music school stop)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A good base for beach holiday

We had a perfectly pleasant stay at Aqua Marina. Standard sea view room (they're all seaview), was very adequate. All very clean and tidy although the feeling from the online photos gave us a sense that it would feel a little more 'upmarket' or polished and in reality it was slightly more 'budget' although not much you could put a finger on. Bed very comfortable, adequate kitchenette, lovely balcony with view. The fan switch in the bathroom was falling out of the wall so didnt work and the shower sprayed water all over the bathroom but not huge issues. The reception is also not manned most of the time. We tried texting her a late check out request on the 24/7 cellphone number she gave us but were ignored and she said when we checked out yhe next day that she's tried to call us but I never had a missed message. A nice place to stay that is right next to the beach and perfect for people who won't be spending much time indoors. We had a nice stay all in all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Grei leilighet, men lite utstyr for å evt kunne lage mat selv. Ustabil strøm første to dagene, da hovedsikringen slo seg ut veldig ofte. Lite bad/dusj.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Disliked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hannu

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Harbour view appartment.

Good place for short visit. Clean and spacious room with nice big bed. A little bit short of Kitchen equipments.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023