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Kriti Beach Hotel

★★★★★ Papanastasiou 18, Rethymno Town, GR

8.8 guest rating· 133 reviews

The five stars

Kriti Beach Hotel holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Swimming pool, Room service and Terrace.

Guests score it 8.8/10 across 133 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Beachfront Location :

Experience the ultimate seaside getaway at Kriti Beach Hotel, ideally situated by the Blue Flag beach of Rethymnon. Enjoy stunning sea or mountain views from your private balcony in each elegantly decorated room.

Relaxation and Wellness :

Indulge in the heated pool, sauna, and steam room for a rejuvenating experience. Unwind by the sweet-water pool with complimentary umbrellas and sun chairs, or pamper yourself with water sports activities. Don't forget to savor the complimentary bottle of wine upon your arrival.

Culinary Delights :

Start your day with a certified Greek breakfast featuring local specialties. Throughout the day, treat your taste buds to Greek and Mediterranean flavors at the poolside snack bar or experience a unique dining adventure at the "Chimera" restaurant. Book your stay now for a memorable beachfront escape.

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Rooms & rates

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Single Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Room, City View

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Family Suite

Sleeps 4 · 34 m² · 4× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Room, Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room, Partial Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 26 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
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  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Strollers
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Papanastasiou 18, Rethymno Town, GR

Check-in
from 02:00 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.8133 reviews

+ Excellent breakfast options+ Friendly and helpful staff+ Great location near the beach+ Comfortable roomsSlow elevatorsSmall pool
Cleanliness8.4
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.6

Excellent choosing 👌🏻

10.0

We stayed at Kriti Beach for 10 nights and had a very enjoyable experience. The food was excellent. Rather than offering an overwhelming selection, the hotel focused on high-quality ingredients and consistently well-prepared meals. Even our children enjoyed every meal, which says a lot. The staff were friendly, cheerful, and genuinely welcoming throughout our stay. Our room was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. A well-managed hotel with a pleasant atmosphere. We would gladly stay here again.

zymek1987 · GDYNIA, POMERANIA PROVINCE, NORTHERN POLAND · 2026-07-14

Guest review

7.0

Location and great breakfast

Pool very small onlt 6 sunbeds

Paul · GB · 2026-07-11

I would definitely stay here again and loved the location!

9.0

The property was lovely, close to everything and all staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast had a variety of foods to choose from and was delicious.

Air con was set and couldn’t be changed, got a bit cold at night with only one sheet in the bed.

Renee · AU · 2026-07-10

Good location, but doesn't feel like a 5-star hotel not recomanded for families woth childrens

4.0

Location is excellent — sea right across the street. Rooms and common areas were very clean. Nice touch being able to leave luggage, use showers/changing rooms and get towels if you have a late flight. There was also a bottle of wine in the room, a nice welcome touch. Staff are a mix — some very friendly, others a bit arrogant. Food was good and portions were sufficient, but not very varied. On the downside, several things made it feel below 5-star level: - Pool is small and right next to the eating area and the main street — the Booking photos didn't really convey how small it is, though this may just be a space/location limitation. - Elevators are quite small — I doubt a stroller would even fit. Not ideal for families with young children. - Towels are only changed every 3 days. No self-service coffee machine at breakfast — coffee is only served from a filter carafe brought to the table, or made to order at the bar (cappuccino etc.). There's no dedicated barista — the same staff member who makes the coffee is also busy setting up and arranging the tables, which causes delays. A proper coffee machine where guests could make their own coffee would have made a big difference. Coffee was served quite slowly most mornings, except for our last day, when it came quickly. There's also no coffee machine in the rooms — just a kettle and instant coffee, so there's no way to make a proper coffee at any point during the stay. -Extra charges felt like a low-cost airline model, taking advantage of almost every situation through their policies: beach loungers require a minimum €3 /€ 20 consumption at the bar, and the breakfast drinks policy is confusing and inconsistently applied. One day a waiter told us the bar was closed, yet served cappuccino to another table — I had to go order it myself in person. Another time, after leaving the breakfast area and ordering a coffee from the smoking terrace, we were only informed when it was served that it would be charged €4, per their policy — even though we were still within breakfast hours (7:30–10:00). We raised this with reception, not to dispute paying for it, but as constructive feedback that for a 5-star hotel, this kind of policy feels more like a low-cost airline nickel-and-diming guests wherever possible. Staff were quite firm and didn't seem open to reconsidering it. At checkout I also asked directly about the coffee policy and got conflicting answers — first "one coffee per day," then "as many as you want but only if you stay in the breakfast area, otherwise you pay if you're on the smoking terrace." The policy remains unclear even after asking. At check-in, some information was given only in Greek — partly on us for not asking for an English version at the time, but it should probably be offered by default. Overall: great location and clean, but small elevators, no coffee-making options, confusing breakfast policies, inconsistent service, average food for the category, barista attitude and a "pay for everything" approach to extras made it feel more like a solid mid-range hotel than a true 5-star experience.

georgianap434 · 2026-07-09

Fantastic!

10.0

Perfect location - beach front and close to shopping, restaurants and a short walk to the old town. The staff were all very friendly and hospitable. Breakfast was definitely a highlight!

Nothing.

Debra · AU · 2026-07-09

Absolute delight

10.0

Everything was just perfect, from the kind staff, welcome bottle of wine, outstanding breakfast and dinner and generous beach. Hope to visit again next year this beautiful hotel

Tdremma · BUCHAREST · 2026-07-03

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Kriti Beach Hotel really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.