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Large hotel pool with sun umbrellas and palm trees under a blue sky.
Pool area with sun loungers, umbrella and sea view under clear sky.
Room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees and sea
Luxury hotel pool with palm trees, sun loungers, and umbrellas at sunset.
Water park with large slides, pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs on a sunny day
Hotel with balcony rooms, arcades, and a large garden under a blue sky.
Buffet in a restaurant featuring a variety of dishes with an ornate ceiling and wall design.
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Evening terrace with tables and chairs in front of a restaurant, surrounded by trees and lamps.
Elegant outdoor restaurant with white tablecloths and plants in a sunny setting.
Evening view of a lit hotel pool with fountain and palm trees
Large hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees at a tropical resort
Water park with slides, pools, and palm trees under a clear sky
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture and a large piece of artwork on the wall.
View of a lit beach hotel at night with terrace and seating areas on the sandy beach.
Beach with waves in the foreground and hotel buildings in the background on a cloudy day.
Empty orange lounge chairs on sandy beach facing calm blue sea.
Long beach with sun umbrellas, loungers, and green lawn under clear sky by the sea.
Beach restaurant with wooden canopies and seating on sandy beach under clear sky.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of red lounge chairs and guests in the shade.
Modern hotel bar area with a semicircular bar and city view at night.
Interior of a hotel with buffet and black-and-white tiled floor
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths and wooden ceiling in bright ambiance.
Brightly lit restaurant with white tablecloths overlooking garden and sea.
Seating area with wooden furniture and sun loungers on sandy beach with sea view
Modern hotel pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and an outdoor bar under clear skies.
Outdoor tennis court with red clay surrounded by green palm trees and blue sky
Relaxing massage table with flower and water bottle outdoors on a sunny day.
Woman receiving a massage in an open beach cabana overlooking sand and blue umbrellas.
Large indoor pool with rocks and plants, covered by a glass roof with wooden beams.
Colorful party with children and adults in a festively decorated courtyard
Floating yellow flamingo in outdoor pool with palm trees and blue sky in the background
Narrow courtyard with yellow sunshades, wooden stairs, and seating cushions.
Paved pathway through a garden with blue fences and colorful walls under sunlight.
Playground with wooden equipment and children on green grass under blue sky
Children's room with colorful play mat and blue underwater wall decorations.
Brightly decorated hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony window overlooking greenery.
Elegant hotel room with sea view, bed, chairs, and balcony against a blue sky.
Hotel room with two beds, a window balcony, and a city view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View through an open door to a bright bedroom with beds and balcony view.
Hotel room with two single beds, striped wall, bookshelf, and balcony view of the sea
Cozy hotel room with balcony and palm tree view.
Cozy hotel room with two beds, sofa, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Pool and sun umbrella with sea view at a sunny vacation spot.
View from a hotel room overlooking a pool, garden, and the sea in the background.
Elegant bedroom with large bed, nightstands, table lamps, and a wall mirror.
Bright hotel room with large bed, patterned pillows, window with curtains, and balcony.
Elegant hotel room with striped sofa, armchair, glass coffee table, and sea view through large windows.
Bright lounge with sofa, glass table, and sea view from terrace.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Aquila Rithymna Beach *****
Tour operator category

HER252
Fitness
WLAN
Pool
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

Directly on the 500m long sand/pebble beach of Rethymnon. Shops and entertainment facilities are in the vicinity.
A bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
Rethymnon is approx. 7 km away, Chania Airport approx. 68 km, Heraklion Airport approx. 80 km.
View of a lit beach hotel at night with terrace and seating areas on the sandy beach.
Beach with waves in the foreground and hotel buildings in the background on a cloudy day.
Empty orange lounge chairs on sandy beach facing calm blue sea.
Long beach with sun umbrellas, loungers, and green lawn under clear sky by the sea.
Beach restaurant with wooden canopies and seating on sandy beach under clear sky.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of red lounge chairs and guests in the shade.

Facilities

Modern hotel bar area with a semicircular bar and city view at night.
Interior of a hotel with buffet and black-and-white tiled floor
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths and wooden ceiling in bright ambiance.
Brightly lit restaurant with white tablecloths overlooking garden and sea.
Beach restaurant with wooden canopies and seating on sandy beach under clear sky.
Seating area with wooden furniture and sun loungers on sandy beach with sea view
Modern hotel pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and an outdoor bar under clear skies.
The family-friendly complex has 519 rooms, spread across several buildings, and offers a 24-hour reception, luggage room, lobby with outdoor terrace, internet corner, main restaurant with outdoor terrace, Greek restaurant "Mournies", gourmet à la carte restaurant "Archaia Eleftherna", fish restaurant "Oceana", main bar, mini-market, jeweler, souvenir shop, and a boutique. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
In the well-maintained outdoor area, there are 4 swimming pools, sun terraces, pool and beach bar "Oceana", Kafenion, "Rimondo" café/snackbar, and an amphitheater. Sunbeds and umbrellas are included by the pool. Beach towels are also included.
In May 2025, the Aquila Aqua Park opened with a children's pool, spray action pool, five water slides, and a relaxation pool. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available free of charge. Gazebos in the adult-only relaxation area can be rented for an additional charge. Use of the water park is free of charge for hotel guests.
Sunbeds and umbrellas are also available free of charge on the beach directly in front of the hotel; an exclusive beach area with gazebos is available for a fee.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms are brightly furnished with a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, Wi-Fi, telephone (for a fee), flat-screen satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), bathrobes, slippers (on request), pillow menu, coffee/tea maker (refilled daily), welcome amenity from the hotel, and a balcony or terrace (D).
Available as single occupancy (DE) or with sea view (DM).

Brightly decorated hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony window overlooking greenery.
Elegant hotel room with sea view, bed, chairs, and balcony against a blue sky.
Hotel room with two beds, a window balcony, and a city view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Bungalow with Side Sea View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, but slightly more spacious with a seating area and located in the bungalows (2BS).

Family Room

With the same amenities as the double rooms, but slightly more spacious, with a combined living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom with a connecting door (DF2).
Available with sea view (F2M).

Room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees and sea
View through an open door to a bright bedroom with beds and balcony view.
Hotel room with two single beds, striped wall, bookshelf, and balcony view of the sea
Cozy hotel room with balcony and palm tree view.
Cozy hotel room with two beds, sofa, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Junior Bungalow Suite Waterfront (Mythica)

With the same amenities as the double rooms, but more spacious with a combined living/sleeping area and sun loungers on the terrace (B2W).
The rooms are part of the "Mythica Collection". Guests of this collection enjoy the following amenities: express check-in, welcome gift, hotel tour, and late check-out. Mythica guests with half board or Premium All Inclusive can enjoy meals in the à la carte restaurants at no extra charge (reservation required). Some food and drinks, as well as selected theme nights, are subject to a fee.

Junior Bungalow Suite Waterfront Private Pool (Mythica)

The suites have the same amenities as the Junior Bungalow Suites Waterfront, plus a private pool (W2B) with an espresso machine, beach bag, and exclusive toiletries.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.
The rooms are part of the "Mythica Collection". Guests of this collection enjoy the following amenities: express check-in, welcome gift, hotel tour, and late check-out. Mythica guests with half board or Premium All Inclusive can enjoy meals in the à la carte restaurants at no extra charge (reservation required). Some food and drinks, as well as selected theme nights, are subject to a fee.

Cozy hotel room with two beds, sofa, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Pool and sun umbrella with sea view at a sunny vacation spot.
View from a hotel room overlooking a pool, garden, and the sea in the background.
Elegant bedroom with large bed, nightstands, table lamps, and a wall mirror.
Bright hotel room with large bed, patterned pillows, window with curtains, and balcony.
Elegant hotel room with striped sofa, armchair, glass coffee table, and sea view through large windows.
Bright lounge with sofa, glass table, and sea view from terrace.

Deluxe Suite Sea View 2 Bedrooms (Mythica)

The suites consist of a combined living/sleeping area, two separate bedrooms, and, in addition to the amenities of the double rooms, have sea view, beach towels and bag, exclusive toiletries, espresso machine, bath/WC, and a balcony with sea view (SDM). They are located in the main building.
The rooms are part of the "Mythica Collection". Guests of this collection enjoy the following amenities: express check-in, welcome gift, hotel tour, and late check-out. Mythica guests with half board or Premium All Inclusive can enjoy meals in the à la carte restaurants at no extra charge (reservation required). Some food and drinks, as well as selected theme nights, are subject to a fee.

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board

All main meals are served buffet-style.
Smart casual dress code is requested for dinner.

Two dancers in a dynamic pose on a lit stage.

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

Early bird breakfast (5-7:15 AM; on request), American breakfast (7:15-10 AM), late riser breakfast (10-10:30 AM), lunch (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM), and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) are served buffet-style.
Once per week of stay, a theme night in the à la carte restaurant and a gala dinner (excluding lobster and fish nights) are included.
Snacks are available during the day from 11 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 6 PM. Ice cream is available from 10:30 AM - 6 PM, coffee/tea and pastries from 4 PM - 6 PM.
A midnight snack is offered from 11 PM - 12 AM.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 AM - 12:30 AM.
Smart casual dress code is requested for dinner.

Hotel with balcony rooms, arcades, and a large garden under a blue sky.

Sports included

Outdoor tennis court with red clay surrounded by green palm trees and blue sky
Fitness room, darts, boccia, tennis (lessons, floodlight, and equipment for a fee; court also for a fee after 4 PM), basketball.

Sports for a fee

Padel tennis, water sports on the beach by local providers, PADI diving center.

Children's program

Mini Club (3-12 years), Baby Club (8 months - 3 years, mid-May to mid-September, for a nominal fee).
Sleepover in the "Kri Kri" Club for children aged 6-12 (June-September, included).
"Club 4U" for teenagers aged 13-17 (June-September, age-appropriate activities).
Children's animation, separate children's pool. Baby cots and high chairs available on request (included).
Babysitting service available on request (for a fee).
Colorful party with children and adults in a festively decorated courtyard
Floating yellow flamingo in outdoor pool with palm trees and blue sky in the background
Narrow courtyard with yellow sunshades, wooden stairs, and seating cushions.
Paved pathway through a garden with blue fences and colorful walls under sunlight.
Playground with wooden equipment and children on green grass under blue sky
Water park with slides, pools, and palm trees under a clear sky
Children's room with colorful play mat and blue underwater wall decorations.

Wellness

Relaxing massage table with flower and water bottle outdoors on a sunny day.
Woman receiving a massage in an open beach cabana overlooking sand and blue umbrellas.
Large indoor pool with rocks and plants, covered by a glass roof with wooden beams.
For a fee: Spa center with massages, manicures/pedicures, hairdresser, and various treatments.
Sauna, hammam, salt grotto, whirlpool, and heated indoor pool (April & October) are included.

Entertainment

Regular day and evening program with live music, shows, etc.
Occasionally, there is live music and entertainment at the "Mournies" à la carte restaurant or at the "Oceana" beach bar.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Amex are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Family-friendly
  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Near the beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Enhanced hygiene concept
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This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

Pets are not allowed.
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Although the hotel is disabled-friendly, it does not have accessible rooms. Larger rooms are available on request. Guests in wheelchairs must always travel with a companion. Access for guests in wheelchairs is possible everywhere due to ramps.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel Contact:
Aquila Rithymna Beach
Tel.: 0030-2831200300
Fax: 0030-2831071668
Email: info.rb@aquilahotels.com

Note on Climate Resilience Contribution

For stays from 01.01.2018, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience contribution, which is to be paid by the guest on site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room from 01.01.2025.
For stays during high season (April 1st - October 31st)
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 during low season (November 1st - March 31st)
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

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 24.04.2026 18:00