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Illuminated hotel pool with lounge chairs and guests in the evening
Modern hotel lounge area with seating groups, reception desk, and stylish lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, ceiling fan, and balcony access with flowering trees
Bright, modern hotel lobby area with wooden and upholstered furniture and large lamps.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees under a blue sky.
Modern hotel restaurant with stylish interior and set tables.
Bright hotel lounge with round table, modern chairs, and large windows.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture, large bed, and ceiling fan
Modern bathroom with round mirror, sink, and walk-in shower in neutral tones.
Bright restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and a fireplace in the background.
Modern outdoor pool area with tables, chairs, and large potted plants.
Bright restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, decorated with white table runners and plants.
Bright restaurant with wooden tables and a wine rack in a glass cabinet.
Illuminated pool area with sun loungers and palm trees at a hotel evening.
Elegant hotel lobby with modern armchairs, round tables, and warm lighting design.
Modern furnished bedroom with double bed, desk, and ceiling fan.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, sink, and towels on white shelf.
Balcony with chairs and a table with drinks in a modern hotel complex with stairs and plants.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the garden.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, chairs, and balcony access overlooking a garden.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and warm wooden accents.
Bright hotel room with seating area, small tables, and balcony access overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with double bed, gray and white bedding, sofa, and flat-screen TV.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Nefeli ****
Tour operator category

HER090
Fitness
WLAN
Pool
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel, managed with great attention to detail, is centrally located in the resort of Platanias, only approx. 200 m from the beautiful sand/pebble beach. Cafes, restaurants, and shops are located in the immediate vicinity. Rethymnon is only approx. 5 km away. A bus stop is located opposite the hotel. Chania Airport is approx. 72 km away and Heraklion Airport is approx. 77 km away.

Facilities

The hotel, built in Cretan bungalow style with a total of 137 modernly furnished rooms spread across the main building and several two-story outbuildings (partially outside the complex), offers its guests a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a lounge with a terrace, TV corner, library, internet corner, bar, a main restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. In the outdoor area of the hotel, you will find the freshwater swimming pool with a children's pool, the sun terrace with free loungers and umbrellas, a seating terrace, and the pool/snackbar. Loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool and available for a fee at the beach. Beach towels can be borrowed free of charge.
Bright restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, decorated with white table runners and plants.
Bright restaurant with wooden tables and a wine rack in a glass cabinet.
Illuminated pool area with sun loungers and palm trees at a hotel evening.
Elegant hotel lobby with modern armchairs, round tables, and warm lighting design.

Accommodation

Modern furnished bedroom with double bed, desk, and ceiling fan.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, sink, and towels on white shelf.
Balcony with chairs and a table with drinks in a modern hotel complex with stairs and plants.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the garden.

Double room

The modernly and cheerfully furnished rooms have a shower/toilet, hairdryer, various olive oil toiletries, air conditioning, telephone, safe (for a fee), satellite TV with music channel, kettle, slippers, refrigerator, and a balcony or terrace (D). The rooms are located in the main building and outbuildings.
Also available as Super-Saver rooms (SSZ) or for single use (DE/DEA).

Double room Superior

In addition to the amenities of the double rooms, these feature more modern furnishings, such as an LCD TV with USB media player, Nespresso machine, bathrobes and slippers, hydro-jet shower, an upgraded mattress, and beach towels (DSU/DSI). The rooms are located in the main building and outbuildings.

Cozy hotel room with double bed, chairs, and balcony access overlooking a garden.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and warm wooden accents.
Bright hotel room with seating area, small tables, and balcony access overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with double bed, gray and white bedding, sofa, and flat-screen TV.

Family room

The family rooms consist of a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom with a connecting door and feature a telephone, safe (for a fee), satellite TV, kettle, slippers, music channel, refrigerator, air conditioning, bath/WC, and balcony (DF2). The rooms are located in the main building and outbuildings.

Meals

Half board

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and dinner with live cooking (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) served as a lavish buffet. The cuisine primarily uses Cretan products and local olive oil.
Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please contact the reception on-site for this.
Drinks are not included with dinner.
Smart casual attire is requested for dinner.

Modern restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and bright, elegant atmosphere.

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Table tennis, tennis, mini-golf, and water sports, all provided by local operators.

Children's program

A playground and children's pool are available for children, ensuring fun and variety.

Wellness

For the well-being of body and soul, guests can enjoy the "SPA" area with sauna, whirlpool, hammam, manicure, pedicure, and massages for a fee.

Entertainment

Evening entertainment with various programs, including a Greek night and other shows (3 times per week).

Hotel service

Free parking is available behind the hotel, subject to availability.
Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel complex.
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Room cleaning is provided 6 times a week.
Towels and bed linen are changed 3 times a week.
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.

Credit card

The hotel accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Eurocard.

Hotel features

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Children's playground
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Close to the beach
  • Family-friendly
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 12 PM

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Hotel Nefeli
161 Mahis Kritis str. 74100 Rethymnon
Phone: +30 28310 55321-2
Email: info@nefeli-hotel.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 65.

Note for Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is to be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from 01.01.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room.
For stays in high season 01.04.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars 2 Euros
National category 3 stars 5 Euros
National category 4 stars 10 Euros
National category 5 stars 15 Euros
For stays in low season 01.11.-31.03.
National category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars 3 Euros
National category 5 stars 4 Euros

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 05.06.2026 20:09