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Modern outdoor pool with loungers, cabanas, and palm trees under a clear sky.
Empty beach with rows of umbrellas and lounge chairs by the calm sea.
Brightly decorated hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Pool area with sun loungers and palm trees overlooking the sea under clear sky
Balcony with chairs and table, view of beach and sea, adjacent bedroom with double bed.
Bright lounge with armchairs and view of terrace, sea, and palm trees.
Spacious hotel room with sofa, wooden table, and comfortable bed on hardwood floor.
Empty lounge chairs and closed umbrellas beside a pool with clear water reflections.
Terrace with white chairs and set tables with a sea view in the background.
Older man in chef attire presenting a plate of food in a restaurant.
Bright restaurant with set tables and buffet area in a modern style
Beach with umbrellas, sun loungers, and palm trees by the sea on a sunny day.
Beach with rows of white sun loungers and umbrellas, palm trees on the left and right of the image
Covered outdoor restaurant area with set tables and green plants.
Bright hotel lobby area with upholstered sofa, reception desk, and large windows
Hotel pool with white lounge chairs and umbrellas in front of modern building on sunny day.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, balcony, and sea view.
Hotel room with bed, armchairs, and balcony view overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea, bright and inviting.
Modern bathroom with sink, walk-in shower, and open closet with bathrobes.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, small table, and TV on the wall.
Modern bathroom with glass shower cabin, towels, and toiletries.
Bright hotel room with bed, dining table, chairs, and an armchair by windows with curtains.
Dining area with round wooden table and chairs in front of floor-to-ceiling windows in a hotel room.
Buffet area in a hotel restaurant with various dishes and warm lighting.
Interior of a fitness room with treadmills and a swimming pool with large windows.
Indoor pool with lounge chairs and warm lighting in a hotel.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Aquila Porto Rethymno *****

HER270
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Location

Directly on the Rethymnon promenade with a magnificent view of the Blue Flag awarded sandy beach. The beautiful old town of Rethymnon is just a few minutes' walk away. Numerous shops and restaurants are nearby. Chania Airport is approximately 61 km away, and Heraklion Airport is approximately 84 km away.
Beach with umbrellas, sun loungers, and palm trees by the sea on a sunny day.
Beach with rows of white sun loungers and umbrellas, palm trees on the left and right of the image

Facilities

Covered outdoor restaurant area with set tables and green plants.
Bright hotel lobby area with upholstered sofa, reception desk, and large windows
Hotel pool with white lounge chairs and umbrellas in front of modern building on sunny day.
The luxury-class complex has a total of 200 rooms spread over 6 floors and offers a reception, lobby, lounge, luggage room, main restaurant (Cretan/Mediterranean cuisine) and an à la carte restaurant. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. The well-maintained outdoor area features 2 freshwater swimming pools with sun terraces and a pool/snackbar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool and on the beach. Bath towels are also included.

Accommodation

Double room

The tastefully furnished rooms have a bath/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers (on request), telephone, LCD TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), safe, mini-fridge, and a balcony (D). Double room for single use (DE) and also available at an additional charge with pool view (DP), side sea view (DMS), or sea view (DM).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, balcony, and sea view.
Hotel room with bed, armchairs, and balcony view overlooking the sea.

Superior Double Room Sea View (Mythica)

These rooms are furnished to a slightly higher standard than the double rooms, with a bath/WC or walk-in shower/WC and direct sea view (DMU). Mythica guests with All Inclusive or Half Board meal plans can freely choose between the different dining options (à la carte restaurant with reservation).

Seafront Double Room (Mythica)

These rooms are slightly more spacious than the double rooms and feature a whirlpool bathtub or walk-in shower/WC with direct sea view (D2W). Mythica guests with All Inclusive or Half Board meal plans can freely choose between the different dining options (à la carte restaurant with reservation).

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea, bright and inviting.
Modern bathroom with sink, walk-in shower, and open closet with bathrobes.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, small table, and TV on the wall.
Modern bathroom with glass shower cabin, towels, and toiletries.
Modern bathroom with sink, walk-in shower, and open closet with bathrobes.

Superior Double Room Sea View (Mythica)

These rooms have the same features and amenities as the Superior Double Rooms Sea View, but include a whirlpool bathtub or walk-in shower and have been renovated (SID).

Sea View Suite Mythica

These spacious and luxurious suites have the same features as the Superior Double Rooms Sea View, but are significantly more spacious and include a combined living/sleeping area and a whirlpool bathtub with a separate walk-in shower (S2M).

Bright hotel room with bed, dining table, chairs, and an armchair by windows with curtains.
Dining area with round wooden table and chairs in front of floor-to-ceiling windows in a hotel room.

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board/Premium All Inclusive

Continental early bird breakfast (5:30-7:30 AM; on request), American breakfast (7:30-10:30 AM) and dinner (6:30-9:30 PM) served buffet-style.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Buffet area in a hotel restaurant with various dishes and warm lighting.

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

Continental early bird breakfast (5:30-7:30 AM; on request), American breakfast (7:30-10:30 AM), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM) and dinner (6:30-9:00 PM) are served buffet-style in the main restaurant.
With a minimum stay of 7 days, 2 theme nights per week of stay and 1 gala dinner per stay (excluding lobster and fish nights) are included.
Snacks are available during the day from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (from 2026 from 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM), ice cream from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (from 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM). Coffee and tea are available from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Midnight snack from 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
Local and selected international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee (filter coffee, espresso, cappuccino, Nescafe, Greek coffee), tea, local beer, house wine (red, white, rosé), raki, brandy, ouzo, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey, vermouth, long drinks and cocktails are included from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM at the bar that is open at the time.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Sports included

Fitness room, yoga, table tennis, darts, and boccia.

Sports for a fee

Tennis (at the sister hotel Aquila Rithymna Beach), water sports on the beach offered by local providers.

Children's program

Children's menu (on request). Baby cots and high chairs on request (included). Babysitting service on request (for a fee).

Wellness

Indoor pool with lounge chairs and warm lighting in a hotel.
Spa center with massages, aromatherapy, manicures/pedicures, and various treatments (each for a fee).
Sauna, hammam, whirlpool, and indoor pool (heated in April and October) included.

Entertainment

Light daytime entertainment such as aqua aerobics, Zumba, etc.
In the evening, various activities such as Greek folklore nights, live music, and shows.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.

Credit Card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Close to the beach
  • Fitness
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft (Travel for the Future) provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing 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 can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

Pets are not allowed.
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The hotel is not accessible for disabled guests.
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Hotel contact:
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Phone: 0030 28310 50432
Fax: 0030 28310 27825
Email: pr.crs@aquilahotels.com

Information regarding climate resilience contribution

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

Country category

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