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Reviews of White Olive Elite Rethymno 5 stars

Sfakaki 741 00, Sfakaki, 74100, Greece

#11 of 16 hotels in Sfakaki

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Review score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    Great staying, according to our needs & expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Land View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Things that can be improved: food & deserts ( some of the ingredients could have better quality/taste), but generally the food was good & fresh; lunch to go( main course was a sandwich with 1 slice of cheese & 1 slice of ham), mosquito nests on door/window . If you don’t expect usual 5 star luxury ( the hotel is somewhere between 3 & 4 star), you’ll have a great staying in an all you need nice & decent hotel.

    Good location, close to Rethymno, ( beautiful city), 15 km distance, but a rental car is recommended. The hotel provides all you need for a decent & pleasant staying ( all inclusive package) : accommodation, cleaning, pool, restaurant & private beach in front of the hotel. Food was good , fresh & diverse. Cleaning daily, if you want or need. We had a pleasant staying & appreciated the small details: welcome wine & fruits, bottled water daily, toiletries & beach towels ( 10 €/ deposit refundable). Thank you for a lovely staying!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    Not a big fan off all inclusive but good value for a resort. Lacked any Greek character. .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor location. Not much to do near the property

    Very clean. Decent value. Good staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    7.0
    Although we’ve faced some inconveniences, it didn’t influence our holiday very much. White Olive Elite Rethymno is the h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -When we arrived we have got informed that the hotel is fully booked and that we receive instead of our actually booked room (sea view) the family room, which faces the street. After two nights we received a standard room with limited sea view. It was very disappointing, also from the way the receptionist had told us that information. The receptionist didn‘t apologize and couldn‘t find any other solution for us. That’s not a five star treatment, specially after a long journey and late Check-In. -You must be aware that the pictures on booking are false about the “Double room with sea view”. There you find picture of family suite, which is completely different category. But after our complaining to the manager, they made everything possible to give us better solution and we’ve received a third room, with a very good sea view. As apologize, the staff sent us wine and fruits; -We had read earlier about the bad cleaning and sadly want to confirm it. The room was not properly cleaned, although we had mentioned it to the receptionist.

    -The sea is located so close to the hotel, that it takes only 10 steps to get there. There was always enough space as well as in the sun as in the shadow. You can deposit 10€ for beach towels and get always fresh one‘s when you need. After check-out, you get the deposit back. -The bar has such a great choice of cocktails. It was fun to try every time something new although compared to the cocktails we know, these compares more to mixed long drinks. The bar crew is very friendly; -The restaurant was the best for us. Every day you have very big choice of food, which is not only very tasty but also colorful and well-prepared. The crew of the restaurant was also amazing. The manager is very friendly and communicative; -The pubic area is well cleaned and the pool quality is 9/10. It is never crowded so you will always find a place to relax.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Great apart from the food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food! Horrible, it’s more like an army base cooking, we ended up eating at the restaurants in town, the idea of all-inclusive doesn’t work here, food is horrible. Your better off booking at a normal hotel and spending the rest on outside food.

    Easy beach access, clean rooms and towels are always replaced.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Land View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Too isolated. no entertainment. It’s a European 3star hotel

    Great staff, sea view, beach

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was not always fresh ! Some chicken was then during 2 days I vomited ! Be careful but some was so good

    Everything was good

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    8.0
    a nice older to stay but not worth the money. i wouldn’t stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was not the 5 star property that it was marketed as. The facilities were limited and lacked atmosphere.

    the location and the staff and the room.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    8.0
    Good enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Weak noise isolation in room - No attractions - You should pay money to weight your luggage (in 5 stars hotel 🤷) - You should order drinks (water, juice, etc) in restaurant during breakfast, dinner.., you cannot simply take it as usually in other hotels (not suitable for introverts 🤷)

    All good, we enjoyed our stay. Hotel is new and cute. Staff is friendly.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Land View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brand new hotel.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was dirty everywhere, on the territory of the hotel, in the rooms and near the hotel. The hotel itself is 3 stars but definitely not 5. If you want service and food for 5 stars, I do not recommend this hotel.

    I will only like the beach near the hotel and the staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    4.0
    I wouldn’t class this as an ‘Elite’ hotel as advertised, would rate it as approx 3* but you only get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were in need of attention E.g ceiling tile falling off in bathroom, took over 24 hours for them to fix Chairs in room very rusty Mould along shower screen Limescale on shower handles Mirrors and doors unclean Very strong smell coming from drains in bathroom continually Food was very basic, served ‘canteen’ style. Selection not variable eg every night x2 options for dried pasta and a sweet tomato sauce, some pork/ occasional (what I think was fish) rice and potatoes/chips. Food wasn’t very hot Some foods unlabelled therefore unsure what they were. Some salad items and cheese available. Taxis east to get - approx €16 into the old town which is lovely- loads to do there, well worth it

    Family room was spacious Location was ideal if you like a beach holiday as had this directly linked Restaurant staff were lovely

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -services and manager atitude - small and roughly parking, we have parked along the road - not TV services available during entire sojourn - tiny bathroom and uncomfortable (NO shower cabin door) - shower cabin always flooded - no entertainment - written instrunctoons ONLY in Polish language. Seems to be Polish hotel!! - annoying music al day long up to midnight - small and uncomfortable bar So on......

    No five stars hotel! Nowhere written 5 stars, but Booking promoted as a 5 stars hotel. We don't understand because is NOT, it is less then 4 stars.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    10
    it was so special
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was special, they upgraded my room without any charge, the stuff were amazing.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    10
    Amazing holidays!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Clean and nice rooms. Food always rich in variety and quality. Hotel staff very keen on a satysfing service. Very fast and friendly waiters. Room was filled with fresh water every morning and nice welcoming with a bottle of wine / fruits. Transfer to the hotel and back to the airport was organized very well and easy. Very chilled location without any disturbing noises. Interesting and beautiful Rethymno easy to reach by bus/taxi

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Land View
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Nothing. Everything was perfect!

    The hotel is very new and clean. All staff is very nice and attentive. The hotel is a bit isolated but this is fully compensated by its quality.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from an express road

    Small hotel , easy access to everything, good quality food,

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    10
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    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside is the sound isolation. There is none. Anything happening in the hallways, regardless of floor, was heard right into the room. So if you’re a light sleeper, you’ll be struggling a bit.

    This is one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had. We had issues with our plane where it got over 10 hours delayed and we arrived in the middle of the night. The staff had left prepared us nice plates with food, which was greatly appreciated. The facilities are very clean. The staff were super kind, professional and helpful. The food was amazing too. There were new dishes to try everyday at every meal, both greek foods and also other things.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Swim Up Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Land View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

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