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Minos Mare Royal

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and seasonal outdoor pool

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
Deluxe Double Room, Pool View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Lassithiou 16, Rethymno, Crete, 74100
  • Place, Platanes Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Horse Park Rethymno
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Pool View | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Minos Mare Royal places you within a short walk of Platanes Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Horse Park Rethymno. This 5-star hotel has 61 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Platanes Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Horse Park Rethymno - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Town Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mili Gorge - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laki's Beach Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪upano - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Gyros - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sky Park - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Minos Mare Royal

Elegant beach hotel and seasonal outdoor pool
Guests of Minos Mare Royal enjoy a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 100 per person one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool and a banquet hall.
36-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include furnished balconies, MP3 docks, and wardrobes or closets.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

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 person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 100 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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: 6 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 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 (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1041Κ015A0194001

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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 May to October.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Minos Mare Royal
Minos Mare Royal Hotel Rethimnon
Minos Mare Royal Rethimnon
Minos Mare Royal Hotel Rethymnon
Minos Mare Royal Rethymnon
Minos Mare Royal Hotel
Hotel Minos Mare Royal
Minos Mare Royal Rethymno
Minos Mare Royal Hotel Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Minos Mare Royal?

Minos Mare Royal offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Minos Mare Royal?

This hotel is located in Rethymno, a short 12-minute walk from Platanes Beach and also 15 minutes on foot from Horse Park Rethymno. You'll also find Town Beach and Rethimno Kart within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Minos Mare Royal?

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

Does Minos Mare Royal include a casino on the premises?

No, Minos Mare Royal doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Minos Mare Royal?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Minos Mare Royal?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a rainfall showerhead and bathrobes in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Does Minos Mare Royal have a hot tub?

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

Does Minos Mare Royal have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Minos Mare Royal serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Minos Mare Royal allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Minos Mare Royal.

Are there connecting rooms at Minos Mare Royal?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Minos Mare Royal?

The closest major airport to Minos Mare Royal is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is about 24.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Minos Mare Royal?

Yes, every guestroom at Minos Mare Royal comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or pool views.

Minos Mare Royal Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna, Zürich

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

Excellent

This hotel looks like it does on the pictures and exceeded my expectations

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

You may not get the room you booked!

This hotel takes over booking at the peak season and you may be relocated to the other hotel when they have no available room. The hotels they relocate people isn't same level of quality and the room is awful. I saw nearly 10 teams have been relocated to the worse residence apartment instead of the 5 starred hotel room, all very upset and disappointed. However the staffs are very kind and supportive and tried to help everyone as much as they can. The rearvation team screwed thing up and ruin their guest's holidays!

8/10 Good

Gloria, Berkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing time

On arrival my friend and I were told there was a mix up with our rooms and we were put in the Minos Mare Hotel for one night. The next day we were moved in to the Minos Mare Royal and again not given the rooms we had booked. The hotel did say they could check the next day the availability of the pool view rooms. But we were didn't want to keep moving so we stayed were we were. The only thing we were not given a proper explanation as to why we didn't get the rooms we had booked. The staff were great in dealing with our situation. Highly professional! A ladder or two around the pool would be useful as I had to help an elderly couple on a few occasions get in and out via the Jacuzzi end. It was difficult to see the location of the "seat" in the Jacuzzi and the steps in the actual pool. There were a few other small issues, which I've already given feedback on. I would certainly stay at this hotel again. It was lovely and peaceful. I had a relaxing time

10/10 Excellent

Harri, London

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

Closer to sea, shopping and restaurants

We 5 people stayed at the hotel. Used two rooms. Hotel was located in ideal place with all the required facilities. People are friendly and the staffs were very helpful

8/10 Good

STEPHANE JULIEN

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Pas un 5 étoiles

Chambre propre bien équipée, salle de bains avec baignoire et douche, produits toilette pas renouveler ts les jours, nourriture correcte mais sans grand intérêt, beaucoup de salades pour l'entrée, desserts plutôt industriels, plat principal sans grande saveur, l'hôtel est sans charme même froid dans le hall, sans parler de ce mélange de 4 et 5 étoiles qui est vraiment bizarre, le 4 profitant de la piscine des transats du 5 étoiles sans en payer le prix!!

8/10 Good

NIKOS, Athens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was in general excellent.. but they were two annoying things. 1. When we arrived, after an exhausting trip, we had to move to another (5 star hotel, no problem there) because our room was occupied. 2. After a few days we discovered that any time we turned on the hot water, it came out yellow for a few seconds. We reported it, but it wasn't fixed by the time we've left

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Helt perfekt!

Vårt opphold på Minos Mare Royal var perfekt! Utrolig vennlig og serviceinnstilt personale som alltid var opptatt av vårt beste. Høy standard på selve hotellet, rommet, restaurant og uteområdet. Kort vei til stranden og tilgang på spa. Vi kommer mer enn gjerne tilbake!

2/10 Terrible

Vasiliki, Αθηνα

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Δεν το συνιστω

Πολη κακη ,δωματιο μικρο για τρικληνο , φτωχο πρωινο μπουφε για 5αστερο . Απο λαθος του hotel.com η' του Minos mare to πρωτο βραδυ μας εστειλαν να μεινουμε σε κοντινο και οχι παραληακο διαμερισμα.

10/10 Excellent

Baby, Norway

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

Great hotel.

Stayed for 7 days in July 2014. We arrived to the hotel in the afternoon with welcome drinks juice and wet face towel to refresh us, thats a plus for me. Staff at the reception was friendly. We had a room with swimming pool view and we liked it very much. Our room in the first night was upgraded to the suite room, the suite room was in the beach front that was unexpected to me without an extra cost and we liked it very much, the suite room was great, and then the second day we transfer to our room with pool view. The hotel room is nice, the light color i liked it, the hotel bed is so good to sleep very comfortable and the pillow, i just loved it. The AC is silent and working well, but it turn off automatically if we open the door, out to the terrace or out to the room. It´s not a problem, just turn on again. There is a bathrobe and a sleeper in the hotel room, coffe/tea maker too. We had bed and breakfast, and we eat dinner too a couple of times. the food was so good, the breakfast so good and plenty to choose, the dinner is a buffet for first course and lots of dessert, but only the main course we must order, good fresh salads, loved it. This hotel is cheaper to eat dinner than outside. We used to eat lunch here in Poseidon beach restaurant, hotel restaurant, the food is good and the staff is friendly. All staff in this hotel is friendly. There is volleyball game in the beach, start 4:30pm all guests can participate and there´s evening entertainment too.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, P

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

Proche de la plage et des restaurants.

Ne pas hésiter à louer une moto ou une voiture pour visiter les alentours. Privilégier le 2 roues pour plus de rapidité. Belle balade à pied le long de la plage jusqu'à Rethimon 6 km Je vous conseille la ville de la canée pour le cuire.

4/10 Poor

Dongreg, France

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not a 5* hotel

Dear all, I staied in that hotel and book a partial sea view room. Well first I arrived by car, and no sign at all to find the hotel. Then we arrived from the 4 stars hotel part. Here they say don't worry it's the same will bring you to next building. In fact yes it's all the same... You get a 4* service all arround. There is no differences on, food, swimming pool ... As you can have access to both swimming pool or beach either if your 5 or 4 stars. Food is all the same, breakfast as well... But more over I was willing not to see the view straight from my room as it was partial sea view. But was not happy at all not to see anything ... Just view of swimming pool. When I asked thru just say yes you can not see the view, the hotel does not have sea view.... WHAT ABOUT YOUR PARTIAL VIEW!!!!! Also going there as couple I mentioned one single large bed ! Well no we don't have.. Which is ok From time to time as 5* hotel get extra 10 cm matrass to join each bed not feeling it's 2 separate beds. But here no don't have. But can offer a standard room with one bed in our 4* hotel ! RIGHT !!! I will not recommend that hotel. I did 4 differents 5* during my trip (going east to west) and I can confirm it's not worth it. Many other 5* much better.

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