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Aquila Rithymna Beach

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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Water park
Classic Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach bar
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
On the beach, sun loungers, snorkeling, water skiing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
  • Place, Platanes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethimno Kart
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Mythica Bungalow, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mythica Bungalow, Beachfront

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Family Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Family Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Mythica Bungalow Suite with Private Pool, Sea View | Living room | TV

Mythica Bungalow Suite with Private Pool, Sea View

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mythica Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mythica Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool

  • 2045 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Bungalow, Side Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Bungalow, Side Sea View

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront

Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Mythica Two Bedroom Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mythica Two Bedroom Family Suite

  • 947 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Aquila Rithymna Beach places you within a short walk of Platanes Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Rethimno Kart. This 512-room, 5-star hotel has 4 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and a free water park.

What's nearby

  • Platanes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rethimno Kart - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Horse Park Rethymno - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Fortezza Castle - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪upano - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Laki's Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Gyros - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Levantes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taverna "Calamies - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aquila Rithymna Beach

Beachfront hotel with 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Aquila Rithymna Beach features a full-service spa, 4 outdoor pools, and a free water park. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym.
TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Electric kettles, hair dryers, and safes are other standard amenities.
4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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 6 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Business center
  • Children's club
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

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.

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—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1041Κ015A0113300

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.

Property is also known as

Aquila Rithymna Beach Hotel Rethimnon
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Aquila Rithymna Beach Hotel Rethymnon
Aquila Rithymna Beach Hotel
Aquila Rithymna Beach Rethymnon
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Aquila Rithymna Beach provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Aquila Rithymna Beach?

This hotel is located in Rethymno, a short 6-minute walk from Platanes Beach and also 17 minutes on foot from Rethimno Kart. You'll also find Town Beach and Rethymnon Town Hall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

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

Does Aquila Rithymna Beach include a casino on the premises?

No, Aquila Rithymna Beach doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 4 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as 4 outdoor pools and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Aquila Rithymna Beach have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Aquila Rithymna Beach serves free buffet breakfast at Main Restaurant each morning.

Does Aquila Rithymna Beach allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Aquila Rithymna Beach.

Are there connecting rooms at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

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

How far is the airport from Aquila Rithymna Beach?

The closest major airport to Aquila Rithymna Beach is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is about 25.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does Aquila Rithymna Beach host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Aquila Rithymna Beach if that's in your vacation plans.

Aquila Rithymna Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nth
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for kids and families
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and staff very nice. Very clean! Beach was not great especially for kids. Very rocky and we couldn’t swim. Also, water park and pool were great but closed so early. Because the beach was not great we traveled to Other beaches and wish we couldv’e come back to swim at hotel but the water park closed at 6pm and Pool at 7pm. As great as everything else was, this really killed the hotel experience for us!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice customer service Good food Great view Family oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juhani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iso alue, paljon altaita, hieno vesipuisto, vaikka pienille lapsille siellä vähän mahdollisuuksia. Ruoka ja juoma hyvää ja tarjonta monipuolista.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hillel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, public spaces are not modern but very well kept, outdoor areas are beautiful with plenty of open space for the kids to run around. We had 2 classic double rooms and one 2BR Mythika suite, the classic rooms were OK, decent size, in good condition but could use some refreshing. The Mythika suite was amazing, spacious, renovated, cleaned a few times through the day and included tasty goodies (fruits, wine, etc). Mythika guests receive private beach seating, benefits at restaurants (which we didn't use as are our party were not entitled) and free late check-out up to 6PM! (which was fantastic as our flight was late). Beach and pools are very cozy, there's a shortage of sunbeds in the big pool but we managed. Parts we liked less: The water park, it's in all the hotel pictures on Expedia, and the hotel's FB an IG pages advertised the new park set to open in the beginning of the season. Unfortunately the park wasn't ready, it's set to open soon and we weren't offered an alternative. Other points: Hotel has lots of stairs, there are some elevators but they are small and slow. AC in the rooms works only in the afternoons, problematic in hot days and during the night (hotel could only offer a rattily noisy fan as a solution). Apart from the beautiful kids club we found the animation schedule a bit lacking. And finally, some of the staff are not as friendly as you'd expect for a 5* resort, we found ourselves having to "nudge" some of them into helping at times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Alexis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall very good hotel and worth to stay there. The staff is super super polite with a nice smile everywhere, from top to bottom. The beach is nice, open to the north winds. Food is acceptable standard hotel buffet with variety of foods (although no Cretan foods or delicacies at the part of the buffer we were using). There are two sections building-wise, a renovated section and an old section. The sea-view bungalow we had this time was at the old section, 80s style, and definitely not worth 230-250 euros/night, with sea-view obstructed a lot by the front line bungalows. In the past we stayed at a cheaper, standard sea-view renovated room, main building section, which was better value for money than the more expensive bungalow(s).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at this hotel with our kids and appreciated how family-friendly it is. There are several shallow pools, which are great for young children, making it a fun place for families. However, our room was disappointing—it wasn’t new and had a noticeable smell of mold. The hotel offered to move us to another room, but it would have been a downgrade, and unfortunately, the musty smell was still present, even though the staff didn’t agree with our concern. In the end, we decided to stay in our original room. Other than that issue, it’s generally a good hotel, especially for families with kids, but the room situation was a bit of a letdown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Maguy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has nothing to do with 5 stars hotel it is very very old the rooms are very tight the twin bed is actually a single bed the area is not classy the beach is rocky and not safe to swim the rooms are not clean and full of ants not worth any penny
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

IRYNA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Although the resort was clean and amenities were great, the strong smell of bug poison was constantly present in the hallways. Further, while staff was polite, they don't make you feel very welcome.main restourant manager was quite rude and reception desk clerks are cold and unwelcoming.overall I would not recommend because of customer service.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Tareq

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely old. It needs a renovation badly. The mosquitos were awful in our room even with the zapper plugged in all day. The shower curtain and room curtain both smelled moldy. The pool deck was very slippery and I fear for the older and younger population. The food was more than SUB par, the only thing I could rate well was the dessert. I lost weight coming on this vacation. The halfboard option does not include any drinks so be prepared to spend money even for water.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

GORAN, Skopje

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good resort, good breakfast, the room is outdated. needed more electric power plugins, there were only two at TV wall, but no one near the bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and gorgeous nature at its best. This was was my first time in Greece and this property will have me coming back for years. The property and beach are gorgeous. Everything is well maintained. The bubgalow room was spacious for two people. We didnt do the all inclusive but ate on the property a few times. Breakfast wasnt good but the Taverna had good and reasonably priced options. Kostas at the front desk was Amazing. He helped arrange rides, offered great suggestions and was super accommodating. I felt he wanted us to have a good trip. Loved the location . Walkable area with great food options and shops, super close to town and there is a bus stop right out front. You could stay on the property and have a great vacation or go out and explore. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Children friendly place with lots of daily activities for children and adults. Shopping is within walking proximity. Friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elvira, North Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

IZABEL

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

very good hotel

the hotel is very very clean. the staff was very kind and helpfull .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Insgesamt ein schönes Hotel. Allerdings war die Liegensituation katastrophal. Wir haben erst am 4. Tag Liegen am Pool bekommen. Zudem gab es sehr lange Warteschlangen im Hauptrestaurant. Das Hotel sollte weniger Hotelgäste aufnehmen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

philippe

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tina Elida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastisk sted å være med barn. Vennlig personale, men de som jobbet i resepsjonen kunne vært litt blidere. Hotellet og dets fasiliteter var veldig bra, men famillierommet tilsvarer ikke 5 stjerner, inventar var slitt og det var lite knagger og hyller å legge ting på.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hendricus Cornelis Albertus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goed hotel, lekkere bedden, vriendelijk personeel alleen onbergrijpelijke tijden voor wisseling van badlakens, tussen 10.00 en 14.00 uur
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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