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Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Hotel garden with palm trees, seating areas, and a small bar under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with cozy bed, armchair, and balcony with table and chairs.
Modern hotel pool with clear water and loungers in the water under a blue sky
Hotel pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees on a sunny day
Covered terrace with set tables and chairs next to a hotel pool.
Hotel pool with sun umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees on a sunny day
Modern hotel bar area with wooden counter, bar stools, and large glass walls under an open sky.
A rectangular pool with blue water, surrounded by wooden decking and white umbrellas.
Cozy bar with wooden furniture and modern accents in a stylish interior.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and glass facade in daylight.
Modern house with large windows and balconies, surrounded by greenery and trees.
View from a terrace overlooking a pool and landscape at sunset.
Wide beach with rows of white umbrellas and lounge chairs in front of hills and blue sky
Beach with rows of sunshades and loungers by the sea under a clear sky
Modern, bright hotel lobby with seating, large windows, and minimalist decor.
Modern hotel room with gray sofa, round white table, and glass partition to dining area.
Elegant restaurant with set tables and large windows letting in daylight.
Outdoor restaurant with white tablecloths and set tables under a rectangular sunshade.
Modern hotel complex with palm trees and spacious entrance area in daylight
View from a balcony with table and chairs overlooking a pool and garden at sunset.
Bright hotel room with large bed, green bedding, and seating area by window with curtains.
Small bathroom with bathtub, shower, green patterned tiled wall, and sink.
Green armchair with cushion and floor lamp in front of balcony with green curtains.
Bright hotel room with double bed, gray headboard, blue armchair, and nightstand with lamp.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, blue mosaic tiles, and two roses in a glass bowl.
View of a modern pool area with seating and glass railing in bright sunshine.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green pillows, and view of balcony and garden.
Bright hotel room with window, desk, TV, and polka dot sofa in neutral tones.
Bathroom with bathtub, towels, candle, and large mirror under daylight window.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, two green pillows, and a terrace view.
Buffet area with various dishes, plates, and bowls in a modern interior.
Modern gym with various exercise equipment and large windows with green curtains.
Woman receives a massage on a table in a spa surrounded by white curtains with sea view.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Minos Mare Royal *****

HER293
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The Minos Mare Royal hotel is located directly on a Blue Flag awarded sandy beach in the Platanias holiday area, making it an ideal spot for peace and relaxation. The center of Rethymnon is approximately 5 km from the hotel. A selection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and tavernas are in the immediate vicinity. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approximately 78 km, and to Chania Airport is 72 km.
Modern house with large windows and balconies, surrounded by greenery and trees.
View from a terrace overlooking a pool and landscape at sunset.
Wide beach with rows of white umbrellas and lounge chairs in front of hills and blue sky
Beach with rows of sunshades and loungers by the sea under a clear sky

Facilities

Modern, bright hotel lobby with seating, large windows, and minimalist decor.
Modern hotel room with gray sofa, round white table, and glass partition to dining area.
Elegant restaurant with set tables and large windows letting in daylight.
Outdoor restaurant with white tablecloths and set tables under a rectangular sunshade.
Modern hotel complex with palm trees and spacious entrance area in daylight
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel pool with clear water and loungers in the water under a blue sky
View from a balcony with table and chairs overlooking a pool and garden at sunset.
This well-maintained 5-star complex with 61 rooms is a schauinsland-reisen original, popular with regular guests. It features a 24-hour reception, elevator, Wi-Fi (included), a main restaurant, an à la carte restaurant, a lobby bar, mini-market, souvenir shop, and a small library. The outdoor area boasts a beautiful garden with many shade-providing palm trees, a swimming pool with hydromassage function, and a pool bar. Bath towels are provided free of charge. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included for hotel guests by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

The modern rooms feature a bathroom with whirlpool bathtub/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, cosmetic mirror, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV, radio/CD player, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea station, pillow menu, and a balcony with garden view (DSU).
Also available for single use (DSE). A bottle of water and a sweet treat are provided free of charge in the rooms upon arrival.

Bright hotel room with large bed, green bedding, and seating area by window with curtains.
Small bathroom with bathtub, shower, green patterned tiled wall, and sink.
Green armchair with cushion and floor lamp in front of balcony with green curtains.
Bright hotel room with double bed, gray headboard, blue armchair, and nightstand with lamp.
Modern hotel room with cozy bed, armchair, and balcony with table and chairs.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, blue mosaic tiles, and two roses in a glass bowl.
View of a modern pool area with seating and glass railing in bright sunshine.

Double Room Deluxe with Pool View

These rooms have a bathroom with bathtub/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and a cosmetic mirror. The rooms are also equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV, radio/CD player, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea station, pillow menu, and a balcony with garden view. Guests receive a welcome package (sparkling wine and fruit) and daily replenished mineral water upon arrival. Lunch is included as a set menu once per stay (DBP/IDD).
Also available for single use (1DZ).

Executive Suite with Sea View

The spacious suites feature a combined living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom. They are equipped with a bathroom with bathtub/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, cosmetic mirror, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV, radio/CD player, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea station, pillow menu, and a balcony with sea view (S2). Additionally, the minibar is refilled once a week.

Modern hotel room with double bed, green pillows, and view of balcony and garden.
Bright hotel room with window, desk, TV, and polka dot sofa in neutral tones.
Bathroom with bathtub, towels, candle, and large mirror under daylight window.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, two green pillows, and a terrace view.

Meals

Half Board

A rich breakfast buffet (7:00 AM - 10:30 AM) in the main restaurant with views of the lush gardens and pool provides the perfect start to your day.
A selection of egg dishes and omelets can be ordered à la carte.
For dinner (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM), choose from four main courses (meat, fish, vegetarian, grilled). A buffet with starters and desserts is also available.
Smart casual dress code is requested for dinner (long trousers, appropriate shoes).

Buffet area with various dishes, plates, and bowls in a modern interior.

Sports included

Beach games, fitness room, table tennis, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Billiards.

Children's program

Children's playground, children's pool.

Wellness

Woman receives a massage on a table in a spa surrounded by white curtains with sea view.
Spa area with sauna, massages, and various treatments (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Light animation program and evening entertainment at the Minos Mare Hotel.

Hotel service

Cots, high chairs (free of charge, upon request) and babysitter service (for a fee, upon request).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Volleyball/Beach volley
  • Sauna
  • Air conditioning
  • Sandy beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle rental
  • Shopping facilities
  • Family friendly
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices that actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Accessible rooms are not available.
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel contact:
Minos Mare Royal
Platanias, 74100 Rethymno-Crete
Phone: +30 28310 50388
Fax: +30 28310 53310
Email: info@minosmare.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 84.

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01/01/2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, payable by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from 01/01/2025, will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room.
For stays during high season 01/04-31/10
Category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euros
Category 3 Stars: 5 Euros
Category 4 Stars: 10 Euros
Category 5 Stars: 15 Euros
For stays during low season 01/11-31/03
Category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euros
Category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euros
Category 4 Stars: 3 Euros
Category 5 Stars: 4 Euros

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.02.2026 05:46