Sofokli Venizelou 69 & Kapetan Lemonia, Rethymno Town, 74100, Greece
#33 of 74 hotels in Rethymno Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 112 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomNo Negatives
The hotel was clean, with modern decor. The staff were all incredibly friendly, and really helpful. The hotel is in a great location, a 15 min walk to Rethynmo old town, opposite the beach and with plenty of bars and restaurants within steps of the entrance. There was lots of parking around, although it was a bit of a fight to find a spot sometimes. Overall a great hotel, would recommend
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Cinzia
ItalyNothing
Great hotel in front of the beach.Perfect position to walk to the old center of Rethymno. All the staff was exceptional from the reception to the restaurant, very professional and kind always with a smile. The food very good and the room with the sea view was lovely. We had a great time.Thank you
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Marius
LithuaniaAll would be well, but the balcony windows have very poor sound proof, you can hear the cars during the night.
The Staff and management are very caring and great people. This Hotel has a gym and a sauna free of charge. They also provide a discount at their restaurant for the hotel customers. Furthermore the location is superb it's just on the beach.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Oddny
NorwayBecause of bad balcony elsewhere, I booked a room with a view for one night. They gave me a 2 bedroom topfloor suite, with 2 bathrooms including a hot tub. More than expected, and spetacular view from both windows and balcony. Efharisto team Swell!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Björn
SwedenWe were told it would be seaside view, it was partial. A bit hard pillows.
Own pool area, like living in a suite. Separate AC for the sections.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Paul
NetherlandsI bumped my head against the balcony ceiling…twice!!
Phenomenal breakfast selection, greek hospitality at its best and nice, modern rooms with stunning sea view.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Ksenija
GermanySofa was unconfortable
Everything
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Aeryon
Canadathe gym facility is not at all what the pictures showed and that was a main reason I booked this location…I had images of a real high end hotel and it was lovely but not what the pictures showed.
Incredible location and the sounds of the ocean each morning was amazing!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Costingc
RomaniaAcross the beach. Plenty restaurants in the area. The staff very kind and helpful. Good breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Paraskevi
GreeceOur stay at the hotel was only for a day but the room was lovely with a magnificent view to the sea. The hotel’s location is excellent. You can find many options of restaurants and entertainment literally next to you. A beautiful beach is in front of you and you can enjoy a walk next to the sea. The room was clean with all the necessary amenities and the personnel very polite and accommodating.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Renata
HungaryEverything was fantastic. Wonderful location opposite the beach, kind and extremly helpful staff (Margarita and Vangelis thanks for your great hospitality), nice room with sea view, special and delicious breakfast and dinner. I am sure that we will come back...soon🙂
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Tanya
AustraliaN/A
Fantastic location opposite the beach, spacious room, supermarket across the road and right on the promenade. The staff were exceptional and extremely helpful.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Lorena-elena
RomaniaWe got a free upgrade to a suite from a deluxe room and it was amazing: the amount of space oferred at no extra cost, the sea views every night and every moment of the day, having all the amenities. - Also, great food for breakfast as well as for dinner at night, so well coocked and nicely served to us. drinks were not included, but it was worth it.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Janet
United Statesview of the beach and town. good restaurants very close. great staff and amazing breakfast.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2022
Alena
IcelandEverything was perfect for me.
Everything was excellent. Breakfast, location, room, reception staff, beach just across of street, room service and view from my window....fairy tale..... I went home....but my soul still is in Rethymno at Swell Boutique Hotel....
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Oddgeir
NorwayNothing really. Could potentially freshen up the gym?
Amazing staff, both Lina and the reception team, and also the ones in the restaurant. Super room for a family of 5. Great location both for beach and city.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 6 October 2022
Mathew
AustraliaNothing negative that I can think of
Very modern, cleans and professional.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Peter
Switzerlandfrontline beach Rethymno perfectly located and possibility of parking space close to the hotel. Beautiful walk to Rethymno old port and city. Arrange timely reservation with sea view to make your stay perfect..
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 20 September 2022
Sharon
United KingdomNothing. We had a great week.
Really lovely hotel in an excellent location. We had room 14 with the pool. Breakfast was very good with fresh cooked omlettes and good selection of fruit, cheese, meat and pastries. Nice stroll into town.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Hannah
United Kingdompool area not much use as just a small dipping pool with only and couple of beds
staff very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2022
Shirley
IsraelWe liked everything, the only thing that needs improvement is the gym, we didn't use it because the equipment is very old.
We loved everything, the staff was great! Lina was amazing! Helped us with everything and was super nice! She received us really well! She is the heart of the hotel 🙂 The room we got was excellent! We will come back again
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 7 September 2022
Csilla
Netherlandsafter the Swell hotel, we came to a 5-star hotel, I don't understand why they don't deserve this rank. I love them and I already regret not staying with them for the 2nd week. Family atmosphere, everyone is helpful the food and the location are second to none. Thanks for everything guys. Csilla/Péter
after the Swell hotel, we came to a 5-star hotel
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Oana
RomaniaMy toddler is a very early morning person so for us the breakfast starting at 8.00 was way too late. I would have appreciated softer pillows :)
Location close to the old town and in front of the beach. Very good breakfast, with large variety and local cuisine. Nice staff at the reception and restaurant, they helped us with the transfer to the airport and got a very good service.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Rakesh
CanadaA bit noisy as the beach road is right in front of the hotel.
Location was great. Short walk in to main shopping an restaurants.
Stayed in August 2022
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