Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Jo An Palace Hotel ****
Tour operator category

HER568
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Location

The modern Jo An Palace Hotel is located directly in the town center of Rethymnon and is approximately 1 km from the sandy beach. Numerous shopping and entertainment options are available in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. It is approximately 85 km to Heraklion Airport and about 75 km to Chania Airport.
Rooftop terrace with pool and umbrellas, overlooking harbor and city under clear sky.
Modern six-story hotel building at a street corner with balconies and exterior lighting.

Facilities

Modern lounge chairs and umbrellas next to a clear pool with sea views.
Bright waiting area with large windows, two sofas, glass tables, and marble tile floor.
Modern hotel reception area with black and white carpet and dark wood front desk.
The centrally located Jo An Palace Hotel has a total of 70 rooms, a 24-hour reception with lobby, TV corner, a restaurant, and a main bar. There is also a freshwater swimming pool on the roof garden with a pool bar, sun loungers, and parasols. Sun loungers and parasols are available free of charge by the pool, but are subject to a fee at the beach; bath towels are provided free of charge. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.

Accommodation

Double room

The renovated rooms feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning (included), rental safe, satellite TV, refrigerator, and balcony (D). Also available to book as a super saver room (SSZ) or as a double room for single use (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, open wardrobe, and desk with red safe.
Modern hotel room with double bed, dark blue pillows, and minimalist decor.
Modern bedroom with blue cabinets, wooden floor, and simple decor.
White sink on white countertop against dark green tile wall with round mirror.

Meals

Half board

Continental breakfast buffet (7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and dinner (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) also in buffet form. Lunch package possible instead of dinner.
We kindly ask for appropriate attire for dinner (smart casual).

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach such as scuba diving base, water skiing, and windsurfing (local providers).

Wellness

Spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and massages (all for a fee).

Entertainment

At the sister hotel Jo An Beach: disco night with a DJ (1x per week) and Greek evening (1x per week, for a fee).

Hotel service

Luggage storage, room service (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., for a fee).
Baby cots (on request, included) and babysitting service (on request, for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Note

The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
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Please note that a stop directly in front of the hotel is not always possible due to the location of some hotels (e.g., in pedestrian zones or narrow streets). In this case, the drivers will stop as close as possible to the accommodation. The driver is not responsible for transporting luggage to the accommodation.

Note

Hotel contact:
Jo An Palace Hotel
Adele/Rethymno
Crete/Greece
Tel: 0030 28310 24241
Fax: 0030 28310 24244
Email: palace@joan-hotels.gr

Destination information

For stays from 01.01.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room as of 01.01.2025.
For stays in the high season 01.04.-31.10.
1-2 Stars 2 euros
3 Stars 5 euros
4 Stars 10 euros
5 Stars 15 euros
For stays in the low season 01.11.-31.03.
1-2 Stars 0.50 euros
3 Stars 1.50 euros
4 Stars 3 euros
5 Stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 24.09.2026 12:43