Rethymno is a city on the north coast of the island of Crete, which is just off Greece. This city is rich in history -- it was once the crown of the Minoan civilization. Tourists flock to Rethymno to soak up the sun and history of the area. Rethymno's beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world, and the hotels in Rethymno will not disappoint, either.
Eva Bay Hotel is an all-inclusive resort on the beach in Rethymno. The all-inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and alcohol. The hotel features 108 rooms, each with a bathroom and shower. The hotel features two freshwater swimming pools as well as a children's pool. The stretch of beach out front is the hotel's private property. Guests can swim, snorkel, boat and enjoy other water sports. Eva Bay has a restaurant that can seat 160 people and serves a wide variety of cuisines.
The Orion Hotel is less than 1,000 feet from the beach in Rethymno. The hotel has 99 rooms that vary in size and configuration. Each room features a private balcony and a bathroom. The on-site restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating areas that can accommodate up to 200 people. The swimming pool has a large sun terrace. The sun beds and umbrellas on the sun terrace are free of charge, and the poolside bar serves drinks and food from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guests can pay as they go or chose an all-inclusive package that covers room and board. Guests can head to the beach for swimming, jet skiing and boating.
The four-star Minos Hotel is less than two minutes from the beach and near Rethymno's historic downtown. The hotel has three restaurants. Ambrosia serves an American breakfast and traditional Greek food in the evening, Dionysus is the poolside restaurant and serves light lunch fare. Bacchus is the lobby bar, serving drinks late into the night. Two pools are available, and the umbrellas and beach chairs are available free of charge. At the beach, guests can enjoy jet skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking and water skiing. Water gymnastics, table tennis, dancing lessons, Greek language lessons and other activities are offered daily.
The Odyssia Hotel is located on the beach just outside Rethymno. This hotel, fully renovated in 2002 and 2003, has 104 rooms. A full-service fitness center and spa are on the premises. The on-site restaurant offers a breakfast and dinner buffet, and the tavern serves drinks well into the night. The lounge in the lobby also offers drinks and light fare, and live music is heard periodically. For children, this hotel offers a special pool and playground. Umbrellas and beach chairs are offered free of charge, and a volleyball course is right on the beach.
