Aquila Rithymna Beach

8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(184 Ratings)

Resort in Crete

5-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this resort

Set in 80,000m² of landscaped gardens, this 5-star hotel includes 4 pools and 4 restaurants, located on a 500-metres long sandy beach. Just a 10-minute drive from Rethymnon Old Town, Aquila Rithymna Beach offers extensive children’s facilities.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Crete

Nearby attractions

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

53.9 mi

Morosini Fountain

53.5 mi

CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos

67.1 mi

Reptisland

17.5 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Garden View

2 Single or 1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Sea View

3 Single or 1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

1 Double • 355 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Junior Bungalow Suite Water front

3 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Dream Villa with Private Pool

1 Double • 2045 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Aquila Rithymna Beach

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8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(184 Ratings)

Resort in Crete

5-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this resort

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Crete

Nearby attractions

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

53.9 mi

Morosini Fountain

53.5 mi

CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos

67.1 mi

Reptisland

17.5 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Garden View

2 Single or 1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Sea View

3 Single or 1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

1 Double • 355 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Junior Bungalow Suite Water front

3 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Dream Villa with Private Pool

1 Double • 2045 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(184 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Worthy!

Clean beach and very nice swimming pools never had a problem to find sun-beds. Food was delicious and with enough variety to keep us happy for a week.

Not much, check-in process was not the best and rooms feel a bit outdated but they are big and very clean. Besides that we really enjoy the hotel.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The meal and the options of the meals were unbelievable

The service level was very high. We found everything which was needed for us and more. We had a lot of options for more kind of restaurant and the 'main' restaurant was fantastic. The 'a la card' restaurant was exclusive and our children were very happy for the parties near koktail bar at nights. I think it was 10.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Very good

very good all inclusive, both food and drinks where great. A bit old hotell and on the down side - the lifeguard in the big pool that was angry and telling both children and adults (in a not so good tone) that you where not aloud to dive or jump down in the pool.

See above

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Perfect stay with great food and kids friendly activities

- food was great - kid's care was exceptional - nice views - a lot of interesting activities - super friendly staff

- i did not like my first room, but the hotel manager was able to replace it with a much nicer one

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Superb

the beach Bar Gloser at 6 oclock

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Brilliant Hotel

Great hotel, good facilities and kind and attentive staff.

Missed having an iron in room.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Lovely friendly staff

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Nice hotel for family stay

Excellent hotel, very friendly staff. Close to the beach. „Kri-kri“ kid club was exceptional, with a lot of activities for children, everything for children to make them happy.

Weak WiFi in our room.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

very clean and beautiful.

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Good

Hotel was great lots of facilities for all of us as a family

Room was not good. Noisy, smelled of urine and had a wasp nest in the tree in our outside space

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Superb

The hotel is matured one with a beautiful garden in one part of the territory. Beach is long, partially stone and sand. A lot of offers for food and entertainment possibilities at the premisses. Staff is going above and beyond to make the guest stay perfect. We really appreciate that! Love you guys! The hotel was full and we got an upgrade from sea view room which was unavailable any more to a bungalow which I loved. Air conditioners worked well and quiet. Beds were comfy. There are shops, restaurant, car rentals etc. right outside on the street. And we loved to go to the Rethymna old town which is just 6km away.

The bathrooms in some rooms were a bit dated and some rooms in the main building needs to be refurbished to keep up with the five-star level the hotel is saying to have. But all clean still. Also, the carpets in the corridors of the main building are old and not complimenting the overall quality at all.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Was great

I enjoyed my stay. It was clean. Great food. And beautiful beach. My children loved the swimming pool too

I think there could of been more entertainment for the whole family

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

We really liked it and we will come back

Amazing gardening, food and amenities.The kids club is awesome and made our vacation perfect because the kids spend most of their time there. We really liked the all inclusive program it, was a good value for money.

The furniture in the room are outdated. Our double bed even smelled bad and it was a bit disappointing. Having said that we will come back because the hotel is awesome and service was really good.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Good option, but pricey

rooms were big and beds were really comfortable. the breakfast buffet was big with a lot of choices.

I could hear pretty much everything from the next rooms, even even when they flushed, which was rather uncomfortable. we stayed there in April where prices were a bit lower. what they ask for in July and Auguat is ridiculous for what they offer

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

relaxing in a beautiful and tranquil resort that catered to families well

Amazing customer service & friendly staff! The private pool beach bungalow was perfectly situated on the beach and had incredible views. The buffet for all meals had amazing selection and quality of food. The All inclusive option is a great option to have as it entitles you to a lot for free. The option to bring my baby to the Kri Kri club to play was really beneficial.

our room was 3 single beds so it would’ve been nice to have a double for me and my husband. I wish they had more for families with young babies to do. Beware of the hotel photographers, they approach you with sales tactics that are not a true reflection of what they want you to do!

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Superb

Clean, beautifull, easy for kids, friendly and helpful staff

Our pcr test taken before departure on site, was not sent to the lab, we discovered just before leaving to the airport, first the agency told to call back in an hour, then they hung up, then I went there and found out they had not sent it. Stress you don't need. Luckily it could be fixed with a quick antigen test. This agency is close to the hotel, but not the level of reliability you expect. Another thing is that at the restaurant a glass of simple local white wine is 8 or 11 for a sauvignon blanc and 50 for the cheapest bottle. But you can easily walk to restaurants with more normal pricing.

1.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Awful stay

Next to the beach

The swimming pool was so dirty, we caught infection from the pool that it was not clean and it was not smelling chlorine as ment to be. It took us 2 weeks to recover from the infection and had to put all day medicated creams which we got from the dermatologist from the island. Staff were scraping the dirt of the pool wall from inside the water durring pool hours when guests where in the water. Poor management of sunbeds. Nutella durring breakfast was tasting like it has been in contact with chemical. Regular food checks should be carried out all the time.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Superb

Amazing facilities with two pools and always able to get access to the beach and beach beds! Very friendly staff

Our initial room was garden view but overlooked a wall without any sunlight. However the staff kindly allows us to switch rooms which was great

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Nice stay

The location is excellent. Staff is friendly. Breakfast offers a good variety of foods. Bungalo with the sea view is excellent.

The beach is not exactly sandy but rather sand with pebble patches. Also beware where you enter the water as some areas under water are extremely stoney.

3.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Overpriced and in need of updating

The main pool was lovely , and Nancy was a hard working pleasant employee. The beach was lovely and the whole place was very clean . The a la carte restaurant was very good

Our room was very basic definitely not 5 star . The food was Luke warm . Breakfast the eggs were hot but nothing else at lunch the soup was great and hot but at dinner they insisted on serving you the soup which was just wasting the hard working staffs time . They often forgot to bring it which meant no hot food for the dinner . It is overpriced for what it is . Don’t go all inclusive , eat out and it would be worth staying there if you got a cheap deal . Great plot just needs money spending on it .

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Very good

Location, beach, multiple options for food and drinks. Like the beachfront location and good maintenance of the public areas, pool and bars.

1) Way too much plastic being wasted on the beach - can you come up with a sustainable solution to refilling bottles/cups and not generating so much waste on the beach? 2) Stomach bug epidemic currently in the hotel - must improve hygiene of contact points in hotel and space out dining tables more outside - too close together. 3) Taverna restaurant is wasting too much food and quality of some dishes is mediocre. Portions are too large. Focus more on quality of food than quantity.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

boa localização

Location and exterior spaces.

In a five stars hotel is imperative to have: service and a perfect cleaning room every day; place where we can eat something at late night and during all day (minimum at 23h00); less noise between rooms.

7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Good

the beach, breakfast

Some of the staff is a bit agressive, a serious change in their attitude is required asap.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Stunning 😍

I have not enough words to express my gratitude towards the staff and management of this resort. Our stay was absolutely perfect. The hotel offers everything you need : sport activities for adults and children, a safe environment, outdoor swimming pools, a sandy beach, great food and the kindness of the staff everywhere in the hotel is endless. 5 stars !!!

Absolutly nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Good

Staff was very friendly and a nice beach and pool areas.

We did not get a room that was as advertised. The maintenance of the room was not very good and it had a very partial sea view and was in essence a garden view. The last day we were moved to a room more like what was advertised.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Very good

Great hotel, friendly stuff, great service, enough facilities. Friendly for families with kids, lot of activities. Food was excellent.

Beach is basic, not really for recommendation. Best is to take few days at the hotel beach and pools, and few days visiting other great beaches on the island.

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Really enjoyed and recommend.

Breakfast good as were staff and location

Building could be updated a little

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Very good

Confortable room with beautiful sea view, very clean according Covid reglementations. nice people on staff. Good value for price.

Not all drinks and snacks are included in All-inclusive. You need to use phone to scan a QR code to see the list for each place in the resort.

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Crete?

The average price for a rental in Crete is R 2,054 per night. This rental is R 1,465 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Aquila Rithymna Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Aquila Rithymna Beach. Enjoy the water!

Is Aquila Rithymna Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Aquila Rithymna Beach

Resort in Crete

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Crete

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Garden View

Double Room with Sea View

Family Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Junior Bungalow Suite Water front

Dream Villa with Private Pool

Aquila Rithymna Beach

Resort in Crete

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Crete

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Garden View

Double Room with Sea View

Family Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Junior Bungalow Suite Water front

Dream Villa with Private Pool

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Crete?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Aquila Rithymna Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

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