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Reviews of Aquila Porto Rethymno 5 stars

Sikelianou & Venizelou 52A’, Rethymno Town, 74100, Greece

#63 of 75 hotels in Rethymno Town

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Review score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great breakfast and Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The extra cost for coffee pods in the room

    Excellent breakfast & Excellent location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel, amazing sea view rooms, a la Carte restaurant was excellent, beyond our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Seafront Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough sunbeds at the pool, they were very spaced out and could easily have been half again, you couldn’t get a space after 9am, had to use the beach which wasn’t always my preference, only got to the pool 2 days out of 10!

    The location was great, opposite the beach and a 10 minute walk to the old town, supermarkets, bars and restaurants all around

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    A very good stay - excellent value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tight rooms

    Warm Staff Excellent location interesting spaces Loved having a clothes line to hang wet clothes

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    This has been the third time I stayed here, for a reason. Warm and welcoming atmosphere, ideally located.. I also like t
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, friendly and professional staff, everything

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately balconies have no sun protection and you cannot use them in the period of sun exposure.

    Extremely helpful and polite staff. Two swimming pools are usually accessible and not overcrowded and private beach with umbrellas and deckchairs.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    8.0
    Whilst some of the rooms were a little tired and in need of a refresh the staff were excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Seafront Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were clean but some were a little tired

    Staff were helpful professional and efficient particularly in front office administration

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Stayed a week. Had a wonderful stay. Staff always friendly and helpful. Cracking Buffet Breakfast! Literally across the road from beach where sunbeds/towels provided FOC (excl 1st 2 rows). Entertainment every night and jazz for b'fast on Sunday. Absolutely recommended. 15 minutes stroll along promenade into old town.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Top class
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room Urban View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything perfect

    Staff very helpful and friendly. The place was very clean. Its location to the Beach and centre of town spot on

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    nice room, nice private beach but restaurant too crowdy and noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    customers very old no place in the restaurant to crowdy and too noisy no sun on the terrace 2 elevators only (one out )

    the room the view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel. Beautiful facility in all ways. Great staff and breakfast. Love music every evening. Great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing. The only problem is parking spaces nearby, but that's not the hotel's fault.

    Very good location, right next to the beach. Close to the old city center. Hotel with 2 outdoor and 1 indoor swimming pools. Large room, with a balcony and a sea view. Comfortable, large bed. Very clean. Comfortable bathroom. A bottle of wine and a capsule coffee machine in the room were a nice addition. Very good breakfast. Very good and polite service. If I can, I will also choose this hotel next time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A problem with the temperature water off the shower. Each 10 seconds the water became very hot or very cold and it happened during 3 days of my stay. It was the same for a roommate.

    The staff is very kind and professional. The building is class and the breakfast is very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location and amenities but some policies make it 4-stars rather than 5.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I was surprised to learn that it was against hotel policy to lend guests irons for "safety reasons" despite the presence of a hair dryer, coffee machine and kettle in the room, all of which pose their safety risks as electronic devices. This was the first time I'd ever encountered a no-iron policy in a hotel in the 40 countries I've visited in my time on this planet. I suspect if irons were left on in the hotel rooms in the past risking a fire, a better solution would have been to supply irons with automatic shut-off features if left unattended or inform guests ahead of time rather than have us arrive with no way to iron our shirts for business meetings the following day. There was no next-day turnaround as the only option was to pay 4 euros for a two-day shirt-iron turnaround time or purchase my own iron. Needless to say, I had to attend with a wrinkled shirt. Also, some of the outlets in the room didn't work very well. It would have also been good to have a sliding door between the room entrance/toilet/shower/sink area and the bed/sitting area for additional privacy and to dampen corridor noise at night.

    The staff members, for the most part, were amazing and greeted us well upon arrival, and I felt very welcome. The room was large and had a sea view, as you asked, with a balcony, and the sink, toilet and shower were all independently accessible. There was a good-sized safe for valuables, including electronics like laptops/tablets. There was also a brand-new L'or coffee machine. The breakfast buffet was delicious and offered a fantastic range of treats. The proximity to the beach was unbeatable, such that guests from other hotels used sun loungers and umbrellas. March is low season so it wasn't a problem, but the staff acted on it and charged visitors a fee to ensure hotel guests were not left wanting a spot on the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    A great, good value holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The interconnecting doors might need better soundproofing if you had moody neighbours in the next door room, which luckily we didn’t.

    It was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. Nice and quiet. But with lovely atmosphere and gentle music into the evening and from 9.30am drifting up to our room from the bar. We could also experience the live music every night from the bar or even from our own balcony if we felt tired and like staying in our room. The entertainment was really good. The breakfast buffet was very good, so much choice of full English/ hot items with a great selection of continental and local Greek dishes and sauces and syrups to sample. There was bottomless refills of tasty sparkling wine every morning too. With an option of late breakfasts til 11am if you want to lay in. My daughter needed a gluten free and dairy free diet which they catered for well by labelling allergens clearly by each dish/dip/juice etc. In fact the detailed labelling and extensive choice of foods and quality made it so easy and fun and good value that we chose to eat dinner at the hotel most nights. I would definitely consider going all inclusive next time (if you have a big appetite) which would include all alcoholic drinks,snacks and local delicious goats milk ice cream which you are able to order from the free sun loungers at the beach which is right opposite the hotel and really clean and beautiful overlooking the old harbour and sparkling lights of the bay. The town itself was happy and buzzy even in late October, my teenager liked the shopping opportunities in the old town and I liked the old fort, churches, lighthouse and pretty streets. I can recommend booking the taxi from the airport with booking.com, it makes for the quickest, most luxury way to get straight to the hotel/airport on time and in comfort. I always use this facility and it takes the stress out of travelling (they track your flight so even when you’re an hour late they have been waiting with a name board and smile when you come through departures.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely wonderful and relaxing holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing we didn't like.

    The hotel is in the perfect setting close to the old town and across the road from a lovely beach. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive and made you feel welcome. The breakfast was lovely with a good selection of food and was constantly being replenished. We had a spa treatment and thoroughly enjoyed that. Nothing was too much trouble for the hotel and the extras like a cold juice on the beach each morning were an example of the added extra touches.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    Me and my friend stayed for three nights and had a great time: lovely and attentive staff, perfect location, great vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee and especially the milk at the breakfast buffet was just bad

    Friendly and attentive staff , excellent location, view from my room, the breakfast, surprise ice tee on the beach, in general the vibes were just right

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    10
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Parking

    Amazing place, ideally located. Breakfast options were above expectation with broad variety of options & excellent quality. Hotel is optimal for walks to and on the beach as well as near many attractions and old town. Staff were friendly and willing to do the extra mile in service in "out of the box" requests. To top that they make one of the best Bloody Mary Cocktails I've tasted even compared to awarded bars.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    10
    One of the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No iron Paid parking was located about 10 mins away but was reasonably priced.

    The service was 5 star. From the minute we walked in we were greeted with a fresh orange juice, a wet face towel as it was an uncomfortably hot day and a glass of water. Our bags were trolley up to our room. We were upgraded and our view was special. Location was great. Free entertainment every night. Every morning there was an impressive breakfast spogaaboard to choose from. Staff were impeccable. Pools were inviting. They have is a lovely little gift upon departure. Main market was a 15 min walk. Banana lounges were inclusive. They gave us complimentary watermelon on the beach. 10/10

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    10
    A very nice stay in a lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It is such a shame that the road between the hotel and the beach has not yet been pedestrianised. If it were done and the often noisy traffic re-routed to the rear, it would mean a vast improvement for visitors, the hotel and the surrounding restaurants alike, especially if they were allowed an extra line of outdoor seating. The hotel's main pool on the first floor has a wonderful view, yet is so small and not enticing enough to warrant swopping a sunlounger on the beach for. In the room we had on the sixth floor, the safe was not fixed to the wall and therefore it and its contents could be easily removed. It needs to be bolted to at least the wardrobe, if not the wall! Much of the hallway carpeting outside of the rooms needs a good clean sometime soon! The lift system has room for improvement, as without an up or a down lift-request button guests are forever hopping into a lift that is on its way in the opposite direction.

    The reservations team have earned the 10 on this review - for accommodating my several changes in the booking prior to arrival, even though they could have refused to do so. That was much appreciated, so a big thank you to them! The hotel is nicely located by the beach on which there are more than enough sun-beds for all. The front desk was always well-staffed, so no waiting for assistance. There are numerous restaurants and shops close by and the old town and port are a pleasant 10-15 minute walk away. The breakfast was pleasant, the staff friendly and the Sunday morning live music was a delight to hear. The outside bar for late-night drinks was lovely too.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Great resort to base yourself in, but food options need improvement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s sadly quite competitive for a lounge by the pool, but there are plenty on the beach. We only had the breakfast included, and opted for dinner one night, unfortunately the food options left a lot to be desired and choices were pretty average (definitely recommend going into town for some great restaurants instead).

    The room was fantastic, comfy and clean with a great view of the beach. The location is also great as it was a short walk into the Old Town, and close to many shops.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    10
    wonderful holiday. would happily revisit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    nothing

    delicious fresh food for breakfast. Lovely location. Extremely nice staff without exception.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room service was poor, some days all the towels were taken and I was left with none, on one occasion I was left with only 2 hand towels. milk in the coffee making facility rarely replenished. food not the best, would have expected better from an Aquila chain

    the location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    10
    Very recommending for traveling with family and children!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is perfectly located. many restaurants and coffee shops around. very comfortable walking distance to almost everywhere. Stuff is very helpful, polite and kind. Breakfast was absolutely amazing!!!

    Stayed in October 2022

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