“A luxury boutique hotel with quirky design and a private stretch of beach. Suites, bungalows, and villas are light and airy with large swathes of glass and a modern take on Cretian design. There's a gorgeous lagoon-style pool, a small spa, and a restaurant. A luxurious hideaway near Rethymnon.”

Hotel review

The Grecotel group has transformed this former three-star into the Rethymnon area's first true luxury boutique resort. It's a blinder – that's blinding as in 'fabulously stylish' and as in 'dazzlingly white', with blue accents. The sun glimmers off a lagoon-like, seawater relaxation pool, surrounded by palms, that is the hotel's focal point. Around it, suites and villas continue the colour scheme, even down to the specially commissioned floor tiles, bed linens and soft furnishings. Huge walk-in showers, Nespresso machines, wine coolers and hand-carved furniture are among the in-room trimmings. White canvas gazebos provide shade around the pool and on the semi-private sandy beach. Eating and drinking options include brasserie and a la carte restaurants, piano bar, poolside dining. 'Tasty Corner' provides free meals and snacks for kids all day and there are lots of activities for tots, teens and pre-teens.

Robin Gauldie
Robin Gauldie Review published: 23/10/2018

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • For romance pick the Caramel Luxury Suite Private, which has a good-sized terrace with sea views and an outdoor whirlpool bath
  • Families

    • With a spa for adults and a kids club complete with boundless activities for children, this is an ideal choice for families
  • Local exploring

    • The location feels secluded, however, the attractions of Rethymnon are just 7km away
  • Beach Life

    • Set directly on a stretch of sandy beach, this is the perfect beach destination
  • Other Activities

    • Visit traditional Agreco Farm, with its own organic taverna and petting zoo
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

    • An outdoor whirlpool in the Caramel Luxury Suite Private
  • Restaurant

    • The à la carte Brasserie serves seafood and meat dishes
  • Sights nearby

    • Just minutes from Rethymno's ancient Venetian Harbour
  • Museums

    • Visit the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna
  • Gym

    • Join in with aerobics or aqua-aerobics
  • Spa

    • Elixir Spa and ayurvedic treaments
  • Diving

    • PADI Underwater Diving school
  • Kayaking

    • Available at the hotel beach
  • Watersports

    • including canoes and pedalos
  • Mountain biking

    • Bikes available at hotel
  • Child friendly

    • Children's play area
  • Windsurfing

    • Available nearby
  • Views

    • Cretan sea views
  • Total relaxation

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Opulent

  • On the beach

  • Chic

  • 5* Luxury

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Kids Club

  • Family Suites

  • Disabled access

Facilities

  • Rooms

    69 rooms in this hotel
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

    An outdoor whirlpool in the Caramel Luxury Suite Private
  • Restaurant

    The à la carte Brasserie serves seafood and meat dishes
  • Gym

    Join in with aerobics or aqua-aerobics
  • Spa

    Elixir Spa and ayurvedic treaments
  • Child friendly

    Children's play area
  • Swimming Pool

    Lagoon-style pool
  • Games room

    Table tennis area
  • Views

    Cretan sea views
  • Sauna/Steam

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Bicycle hire

  • Private dining room

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Garden

  • Kids Club

  • Concierge

  • Disabled access

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Sitting Room

  • Suites

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Bicycles available

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Airport transfer

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • Visit traditional Agreco Farm, with its own organic taverna and petting zoo
  • Sights nearby

    • Just minutes from Rethymno's ancient Venetian Harbour
  • Museums

    • Visit the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna
  • Diving

    • PADI Underwater Diving school
  • Watersports

    • including canoes and pedalos
  • Kayaking

    • Available at the hotel beach
  • Mountain biking

    • Bikes available at hotel
  • Windsurfing

    • Available nearby

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Originally published by The Times

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