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Large pool with sun loungers and sea view at a beach resort.
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Bright hotel room with large bed, modern furniture, and sea view through glass doors.
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Open beachside restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view under sunny weather.
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Cozy restaurant with wooden furniture and a view of the sea at sunset.
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Modern hotel terrace lounge setup with wooden table, sofas, and ambient lighting at sunset.
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Modern coastal hotel complex with clear turquoise water in the foreground.
Sandy beach with lounge chairs and small pavilions along the shore with greenish sea water.
Modern hotel with multiple pools right by the sea and white sun loungers.
Row of sun umbrellas on sandy beach with calm sea view under clear sky.
Aerial view of a large circular pool surrounded by hotel buildings and lounge chairs.
Modern hotel entrance with illuminated stairs, palm gardens, and a clean, smooth floor.
An open restaurant area with wooden furniture and bamboo ceiling at night.
Modern white holiday house with terrace by the sea under clear sunny sky.
A chef prepares food under a covered terrace with a sea view.
Modern restaurant with rustic wooden interior and a large, round pizza oven.
Modern bar area with round lights and panoramic windows overlooking the sea.
Cozy hotel lounge with a set table and bar in the background.
Modern hotel restaurant with open kitchen and green chairs around wooden tables.
Open-air restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view under a wooden pergola roof.
Cozy outdoor breakfast table with pancakes, bread basket, and drinks on a wooden terrace.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden shelves filled with bottles and comfortable seating.
Aerial view of a hotel featuring a large swimming pool, sun loungers, and green areas.
Modern fitness club with wooden structure overlooking the coast on a sunny day.
Indoor hotel pool with loungers and view of palm trees and sea through large windows.
Indoor pool with blue glowing water and ambient lighting in a hotel.
Playground with slide, swings, and seesaw on green grass overlooking the sea.
Cozy room with wooden walls, colorful kids' tables, and a person sitting by the window.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of terrace and pool.
Illuminated hotel hallway entrance with plants and modern steps at dusk.
Bright hotel room with sea view, cozy bed, and modern furnishings.
Modern hotel room with white bed, round wall pattern, and hanging lights.
Terrace with breakfast table and sea view on a sunny day.
Modern hotel room with sea view, lounge furniture, and bright interior.
Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of terrace and sea.
Bright hotel room with sea view, terrace, and modern decor.
Terrace with cozy seating and a view of the sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sea view, ceiling fan, and wall art.
Modern hotel pool with clear water basins and palm trees, surrounded by green plants.
Modern outdoor seating area with pool at a hotel during sunset.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and terrace access with natural view.
Bright hotel room with wooden ceiling beams, balcony, and modern furniture.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with bright interior and view of terrace and pool.
Bright hotel room with double bed, decorative wall relief, and modern pendant lights.
A set table with wine, glasses, and a plate of fruit on a terrace with palm trees.
Cozy hotel room with sofa, table, desk, and open view into the bedroom.
Cozy hotel terrace with corner sofa, cushions, and a table with drinks in daylight.
Modern hotel room with sofa, TV, and view of bedroom and terrace.
Modern hotel room with cozy sofa, large bed, and view of the pool.
A serene pool area with wooden loungers and stone garden in the background, surrounded by greenery.
Modern furnished hotel room with terrace and sea view.
Hotel terrace with wooden tables, chairs, pool, palm trees, and sea view in the distance.
Seating area with table and snacks beside a pool overlooking a lodge at sunset.
Cozy hotel room area with sofa, armchair, coffee table, and view of the pool.
Modern living room with sofa, TV, and balcony access overlooking nature.
Two lounge sofas on a terrace overlooking a pool and garden area.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony view.
Modern hotel lounge with cozy seating area, bright lighting, and wooden accents.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure and wooden cabinet holding bathrobes.
Bright bedroom with large bed, two pendant lamps, and wooden ceiling. Cozy armchair in the corner.
Bright hotel room with king-size bed, sliding door to balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with seating area, large window, and terrace overlooking trees.
Modern outdoor pool area with sun loungers, umbrella, and wooden fence under clear sky.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and double sinks under warm lighting.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Kokkini Hani

Mitsis Selection Rinela *****
Tour operator category

HER047
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Parking
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel is situated in a wonderful location directly on the sandy beach of Kokkini Hani, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag". The town center with its shopping and entertainment options is nearby. It is only about 10 km to Heraklion and the airport, and there is a local bus stop in front of the hotel.
Beach with rows of sun umbrellas and lounge chairs beside clear greenish water.
Beach with umbrellas and sun loungers by calm sea under blue sky.
Aerial view of a large resort with pools, hotel buildings, and a beach area with umbrellas.
Aerial view of a beachfront resort with pools, gardens, and sun loungers.
Modern coastal hotel complex with clear turquoise water in the foreground.
Sandy beach with lounge chairs and small pavilions along the shore with greenish sea water.
Modern hotel with multiple pools right by the sea and white sun loungers.
Row of sun umbrellas on sandy beach with calm sea view under clear sky.
Aerial view of a large circular pool surrounded by hotel buildings and lounge chairs.

Facilities

Modern hotel entrance with illuminated stairs, palm gardens, and a clean, smooth floor.
An open restaurant area with wooden furniture and bamboo ceiling at night.
Modern white holiday house with terrace by the sea under clear sunny sky.
A chef prepares food under a covered terrace with a sea view.
Modern restaurant with rustic wooden interior and a large, round pizza oven.
Modern bar area with round lights and panoramic windows overlooking the sea.
Cozy hotel lounge with a set table and bar in the background.
Modern hotel restaurant with open kitchen and green chairs around wooden tables.
Open-air restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view under a wooden pergola roof.
Cozy outdoor breakfast table with pancakes, bread basket, and drinks on a wooden terrace.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden shelves filled with bottles and comfortable seating.
Aerial view of a hotel featuring a large swimming pool, sun loungers, and green areas.
The multi-award-winning, expansive hotel complex is built in bungalow style and features a total of 393 rooms, distributed across a main building and several bungalow buildings.
Gastronomic facilities include a main restaurant with show cooking and themed evenings, a tavern (à la carte), an Italian à-la-carte restaurant, a steak house (à la carte), as well as the "Fine Italian" pizza station show cooking kiosk. Additionally, guests can enjoy a beach BBQ corner, a crêperie-gelateria, the "Fine Wine & Sushi" bar, and an Asian restaurant (reservation required). The offering is rounded off by six bars and the Café Rinela.
A small shopping arcade with a hairdresser, mini-market, boutique, and jeweler invites you to stroll around. Furthermore, the hotel features a library, a completely renovated open-air theater, an indoor theater, and a disco.
In the well-kept garden, there is the main swimming pool with a small children's pool, as well as a kids' pool with two water slides. The sun terrace offers a magnificent view of the Aegean. A newly renovated tavern on the beach invites you to relax. A separate beach area is available for adults.
Sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and pool towels are included at the pool and beach.
Wi-Fi is included in the lobby and in the rooms (high-speed for a fee).

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The spacious rooms, designed in a modern style, consist of a bedroom with a double bed, a generous seating area, and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower in a luxurious yet island-style design. The rooms are equipped with a hairdryer, magnifying mirror, air conditioning (individually adjustable/heating), telephone, 50-inch satellite TV with new technology, and a safe (included). For your comfort, the room includes a coffee and tea maker (daily replenished instant coffee and tea selection), minibar (filled with water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, daily replenishment included), mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with daily replenished coffee capsules (included), as well as nuts and dried fruits. All rooms feature a balcony or terrace furnished for four people facing the garden side (DSU).
A sofa bed and an extra bed are available for the 3rd or 4th person.
Optionally bookable as a Superior Double Room for single use with land view (DSE).

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of terrace and pool.
Illuminated hotel hallway entrance with plants and modern steps at dusk.
Bright hotel room with sea view, cozy bed, and modern furnishings.
Modern hotel room with white bed, round wall pattern, and hanging lights.
Terrace with breakfast table and sea view on a sunny day.
Modern hotel room with sea view, lounge furniture, and bright interior.

Superior Double Room Sea View

Featuring a modern design, these high-quality rooms offer the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms with a direct sea view (DMU).

Superior Double Room Seafront

The Seafront rooms feature the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms with sea view and are located directly by the sea (RF2).

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of terrace and sea.
Bright hotel room with sea view, terrace, and modern decor.
Modern hotel room with white bed, round wall pattern, and hanging lights.
Terrace with cozy seating and a view of the sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sea view, ceiling fan, and wall art.
Modern hotel pool with clear water basins and palm trees, surrounded by green plants.
Modern outdoor seating area with pool at a hotel during sunset.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and terrace access with natural view.

Superior Double Room Sharing Pool Swim Up

Feature the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms plus direct access to a sharing pool via the terrace (D2R).
Optionally bookable with sea view and located directly by the sea (DAD).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Please take extra care of your children when using this area and act with caution.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Superior Bungalow Private Garden

The rooms are equipped with a hairdryer, magnifying mirror, air conditioning (individually adjustable/heating), telephone, 50-inch satellite TV with new technology, and a safe (included). For your comfort, the room includes a coffee and tea maker (daily replenished instant coffee and tea selection), minibar (filled with water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, daily replenishment included), mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with daily replenished coffee capsules (included), as well as nuts and dried fruits. All rooms feature a balcony or terrace furnished for four people facing the garden side (2BK).
A sofa bed and an extra bed are available for the 3rd or 4th person.

Bright hotel room with wooden ceiling beams, balcony, and modern furniture.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with bright interior and view of terrace and pool.
Bright hotel room with double bed, decorative wall relief, and modern pendant lights.
A set table with wine, glasses, and a plate of fruit on a terrace with palm trees.

Junior Suite

With otherwise the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these modernly furnished Junior Suites are ideal for couples as they are significantly more spacious. All rooms feature a furnished balcony or terrace with garden view (JS2).

Family Suite Private Garden

The Family Suite Private Garden consists of a combined living/bedroom area with two sofa beds and a separate bedroom with a connecting door, equipped with a double bed, as well as a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower. With otherwise the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these rooms have direct access to a private courtyard and an elegant garden with a furnished terrace (TFG).

Cozy hotel room with sofa, table, desk, and open view into the bedroom.
Cozy hotel terrace with corner sofa, cushions, and a table with drinks in daylight.
Modern hotel room with sofa, TV, and view of bedroom and terrace.
Modern hotel room with cozy sofa, large bed, and view of the pool.
A serene pool area with wooden loungers and stone garden in the background, surrounded by greenery.

Family Suite Sharing Pool

Feature the same amenities as the Family Suite plus a terrace with direct access to a sharing pool (IM2).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Please take extra care of your children when using this area and act with caution.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Suite Sharing Pool Swim Up

These luxurious suites consist of a combined living/bedroom with sofa beds, a separate bedroom with a double bed, as well as two bathrooms (one equipped with a walk-in shower, the other with a large bathtub). With otherwise the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, they additionally feature a terrace with access to a sharing pool (S2Q).
Optionally bookable directly by the sea (SAC).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Please take extra care of your children when using this area and act with caution.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Modern furnished hotel room with terrace and sea view.
Hotel terrace with wooden tables, chairs, pool, palm trees, and sea view in the distance.
Seating area with table and snacks beside a pool overlooking a lodge at sunset.
Cozy hotel room area with sofa, armchair, coffee table, and view of the pool.
Modern living room with sofa, TV, and balcony access overlooking nature.
Two lounge sofas on a terrace overlooking a pool and garden area.

Family Suite 2 Bedrooms Sharing Pool

The Family Suite 2 Bedrooms Sharing Pool is distributed over two levels and features a living/bedroom on the lower floor, a bedroom on the upper floor, a walk-in shower with a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. They are also equipped with a coffee and tea station, telephone, 2 satellite TVs, individually adjustable air conditioning, as well as a furnished balcony and a furnished terrace (2Z2).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Please take extra care of your children when using this area and act with caution.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Residence

Consist of two bedrooms with double beds, two bathrooms with a large bathtub, and a living/bedroom with a sofa bed. With otherwise the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, they feature a furnished balcony (RES).

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony view.
Modern hotel lounge with cozy seating area, bright lighting, and wooden accents.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure and wooden cabinet holding bathrobes.
Bright bedroom with large bed, two pendant lamps, and wooden ceiling. Cozy armchair in the corner.
Bright hotel room with king-size bed, sliding door to balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with seating area, large window, and terrace overlooking trees.
Modern outdoor pool area with sun loungers, umbrella, and wooden fence under clear sky.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and double sinks under warm lighting.

Villa Private Pool

Feature the same amenities as the Residence with the additional private outdoor area featuring a private pool and a furnished terrace (2IO).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Please take extra care of your children when using this area and act with caution.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Meals

Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan food are available upon request.
Appropriate attire is requested in the restaurant (no swimwear, no shorts).

Breakfast table with croissants, orange juice, coffee, and jam on a wooden surface.

All Inclusive

Ultra All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:00-10:30 am), lunch (12:30-2:30 pm), dinner (6:30-9:30 pm), and "late buffet" (10:30 pm-4:00 am) with cold and warm snacks in buffet style with show cooking.
Additionally, early-bird breakfast from 4:00 am to 7:00 am. A corner with Greek specialties is available at breakfast.
Changing themed evenings with show cooking in the main restaurant (Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Mexican, Mediterranean, Asian, French), a separate station for Italian pasta and vegetarian dishes, as well as a children's corner in the main restaurant with a special children's buffet (only in high season). Additionally, there is daily BBQ from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm on the beach, freshly prepared pizza from 10:30 am-6:00 pm, and a wine bar with sushi and wine from 6:00 pm-1:00 am (only for adults 18+).
Furthermore, warm toasts, hot dogs, hamburgers, and crêpes with ice cream are available from 8:30 am-10:30 am.
Lunch and dinner can optionally be taken in one of the à-la-carte restaurants (once per week per restaurant, upon prior reservation and subject to availability):
- Greek à-la-carte restaurant: lunch from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm and dinner from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm.
- Pan-Asian à-la-carte restaurant: dinner from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm.
- Italian à-la-carte restaurant: brunch from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and dinner from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm.
- Steak House à-la-carte restaurant: dinner from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as international spirits are included from 9:00 am-2:00 am at the respective open bar.

Restaurant with wooden roof overlooking the sea, set tables and buffet area.

Sports included

Modern fitness club with wooden structure overlooking the coast on a sunny day.
Three padel courts (usable until 6:00 pm, reservation required), gymnastics, aerobics, table tennis, darts, beach volleyball, beach soccer, and swimming lessons.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports opportunities on the beach (via local providers), fitness trainer for "personal training", yoga, and pilates.

Children's program

For the younger guests, there is a playground, three separate children's pools (two of which have saltwater), a "Splash Park" with a water tower, three water slides, and various water games. Additionally, children's animation, mini-disco, and Mini Club (4-11 years, 10:00 am-6:00 pm). In July and August, there is also a Junior Club (8-11 years) and a Teenie Club (12-16 years).
Playground with slide, swings, and seesaw on green grass overlooking the sea.
Cozy room with wooden walls, colorful kids' tables, and a person sitting by the window.

Wellness

Indoor hotel pool with loungers and view of palm trees and sea through large windows.
Indoor pool with blue glowing water and ambient lighting in a hotel.
Spa center with indoor pool and sauna (each for a fee, ages 18 and up).

Entertainment

Occasionally beach BBQs, daily live music, and DJ at the main bar. The multilingual animation team organizes games, musicals, acrobatics, cabaret, sketches, shows in the theater, competitions, and art classes.

Hotel service

Baby cots and high chairs free of charge. Babysitting service upon request and for a fee.
Free parking in front of the hotel.
Room service for a fee.
Laundry and dry-cleaning service (for a fee), pool and beach towels are included.
Express check-out.
Turndown service.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, Maestro.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Children's playground
  • Animation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Children's club/Mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Sandy beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Water slides
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family friendly
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Parking

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to help you make a conscious decision. Our label marks hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Pre-reservation of the à-la-carte restaurants is possible at:
https://www.mitsis.com/en/concierge/rinela-beach/139
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Pets are not allowed.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Mitsis Selection Rinela
Kokkini Hani, 71500 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28107 61713
Mail: rinela.info@mitsis.com
In the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 156.

Destination information

For stays from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, payable by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from Jan 1, 2025, from 0.50 Euro to 15 € per day and room.
For stays in high season April 1 - Oct 31:
Land category 1-2 stars 2 Euro
Land category 3 stars 5 Euro
Land category 4 stars 10 Euro
Land category 5 stars 15 Euro
For stays in low season Nov 1 - March 31:
Land category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 stars 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 stars 3 Euro
Land category 5 stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:07