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Clear outdoor pool with lounge beds and gazebos under blue sky at a luxury hotel.
Rows of white lounge chairs with umbrellas on a sandy beach facing calm blue sea under a clear sky.
Bright hotel room with twin beds, floral cushions, balcony, and ocean view.
Outdoor pool with lounge chairs and palm trees overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Balcony with chairs overlooking beach, connected to bedroom with sliding glass door.
Hotel dining area with sea view, elegant chairs, tables, and large windows opening to palm trees.
Spacious hotel room with wooden floor, striped sofa, wooden coffee table, and large bed.
Row of white lounge chairs and umbrellas beside a still blue pool, with lush green palms behind.
Outdoor restaurant seating with white chairs overlooks a beach and ocean in the background.
Chef in white uniform presenting a plated gourmet dish in a modern restaurant setting.
Elegant hotel dining room with set tables and colorful ceiling lights
A sunny beach with rows of umbrellas and palm trees along the promenade by the sea.
Empty beach with rows of white sunbeds and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor restaurant seating under a pergola with hanging plants and globe lights.
Spacious hotel lobby with polished floors, seating area, and reception desk under warm lighting.
Modern hotel pool area with loungers, umbrellas, and curved white building facade.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony view, desk, and modern amenities.
Hotel room with ocean view, floral chairs, bed with floral pillows, and balcony with table and chairs.
Modern hotel room with large bed, soft lighting, and balcony access.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and a wooden closet with bathrobes.
Bright hotel room with double bed, chair, table, and modern decor.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, white bathrobes, and towels on the wall.
Bright hotel room with bed, dining table, chandelier, and striped armchair by large windows.
Dining area with round wooden table, chairs, and fruit bowl in modern interior with balcony view
Buffet area with various food trays in a bright dining space with wooden floors.
Indoor gym with treadmills and a glass wall showing an outdoor pool and greenery.
Indoor pool area with lounge chairs and warm lighting in a hotel setting.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Aquila Porto Rethymno *****

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Location

Directly on the promenade of Rethymnon with a magnificent view of the sandy beach, awarded with the Blue Flag. The beautiful old town of Rethymnon is just a few minutes' walk away. Numerous shops and restaurants are located nearby. Chania Airport is approx. 61 km away, Heraklion Airport approx. 84 km away.
A sunny beach with rows of umbrellas and palm trees along the promenade by the sea.
Empty beach with rows of white sunbeds and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

Facilities

Outdoor restaurant seating under a pergola with hanging plants and globe lights.
Spacious hotel lobby with polished floors, seating area, and reception desk under warm lighting.
Modern hotel pool area with loungers, umbrellas, and curved white building facade.
The luxury-class complex has a total of 200 rooms, spread over 6 floors, and offers a reception, lobby, lounge, luggage room, main restaurant (Cretan/Mediterranean cuisine) and an à la carte restaurant. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. In the well-kept outdoor area, there are 2 freshwater swimming pools with sun terraces and a pool/snackbar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool and on the beach. Beach towels are also included.

Accommodation

Double room

The tastefully furnished rooms have a bath/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers (on request), telephone, LCD TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), safe, mini-fridge, and a balcony (D). Optionally for single occupancy (DE) and also available for an extra charge with pool view (DP), side sea view (DMS) or sea view (DM).

Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony view, desk, and modern amenities.
Hotel room with ocean view, floral chairs, bed with floral pillows, and balcony with table and chairs.

Double room Superior sea view (Mythica)

With the same amenities as the double rooms, they are furnished slightly more luxuriously with a bath/WC or walk-in shower/WC and direct sea view (DMU). Mythica guests with All Inclusive or Half Board meal plans can choose freely between the individual catering options (à la carte restaurant with reservation).

Double room Seafront (Mythica)

With the same amenities as the double rooms, they are somewhat more spacious with a whirlpool bathtub or walk-in shower/WC and direct sea view (D2W). Mythica guests with All Inclusive or Half Board meal plans can choose freely between the individual catering options (à la carte restaurant with reservation).

Modern hotel room with large bed, soft lighting, and balcony access.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and a wooden closet with bathrobes.
Bright hotel room with double bed, chair, table, and modern decor.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, white bathrobes, and towels on the wall.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and a wooden closet with bathrobes.

Double room Signature sea view (Mythica)

With the same amenities and features as the Double room Superior sea view, they have a whirlpool bathtub or walk-in shower and have been renovated (SID).

Suite Sea View Mythica

The spacious and luxurious suites, with the same amenities as the Double room Superior sea view, are significantly more spacious and feature a combined living/sleeping area and a whirlpool bathtub with a separate walk-in shower (S2M).

Bright hotel room with bed, dining table, chandelier, and striped armchair by large windows.
Dining area with round wooden table, chairs, and fruit bowl in modern interior with balcony view

Board

Breakfast/Half Board/Premium All Inclusive

Continental early bird breakfast (5:30-7:30 AM; on request), American breakfast (7:30-10:30 AM) and dinner (6:30-9:30 PM) served buffet style.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Buffet area with various food trays in a bright dining space with wooden floors.

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

Continental early bird breakfast (5:30-7:30 AM; on request), American breakfast (7:30-10:30 AM), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM) and dinner (6:30-9:00 PM) are served buffet style in the main restaurant.
For stays of 7 days or more, 2 themed evenings per week of stay and 1 gala dinner per stay (excluding lobster and fish nights) are included.
Snacks are available during the day from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM (from 2026 from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM), ice cream from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (from 2026 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM). Coffee and tea are available from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Midnight snack from 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Local and selected international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee (filter coffee, espresso, cappuccino, Nescafe, Greek coffee), tea, local beer, house wine (red, white, rosé), raki, brandy, ouzo, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey, vermouth, long drinks and cocktails are included from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM at the respective open bar.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Sports Included

Fitness room, yoga, table tennis, darts, and boccia.

Sports for a Fee

Tennis (at sister hotel Aquila Rithymna Beach), water sports on the beach by local providers.

Children's Program

Children's menu (on request). Baby cots and high chairs on request (included). Babysitting service on request (for a fee).

Wellness

Indoor pool area with lounge chairs and warm lighting in a hotel setting.
Spa center with massages, aromatherapy, manicures/pedicures and various treatments (each for a fee).
Sauna, hammam, whirlpool and indoor pool (heated in April and October) included.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.

Credit Card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Near the beach
  • Fitness
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

"Journeys with Future" provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

Pets are not allowed.
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The hotel is not accessible for disabled persons.
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Hotel contact:
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Phone: 0030 28310 50432
Fax: 0030 28310 27825
Email: pr.crs@aquilahotels.com

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government is levying a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euros per day and room from 01.01.2025.
For stays during 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 during 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

Country category

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