Faros Beach Hotel

Hotels
Independent
Venetian Harbour, Eleftheriou Venizelou 88, Rethymno, Crete Island, 741 00 , Rethymno , GR

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Outdoor furniture
Elevator
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Incredible view from Room 9
Cons:
Rooms can be dark and dingy
Disappointment with photos versus reality
Issues with flickering lights

Categories

Cleanliness
1
No explicit sentiment mentioned.
Service
1
Staff was very nice and friendly.
Location
1
Well located near the lively side of town.
Room Quality
1
Room was quite dark and dingy without a balcony.
Amenities
1
No explicit sentiment mentioned.
Value for Money
1
Overall it was ‘fine’, but disappointed as we expected better from the photos.
Food and Beverage
1
No explicit sentiment mentioned.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed feelings; rated ‘fine’ but had significant disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 22:02

Property Description

Luxurious Body Treatments and Facials

Indulge in luxurious body treatments and rejuvenating facials during your stay at Faros Beach Hotel. Pamper yourself and unwind in style.

Convenient Amenities and Services

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, a computer station, express check-in, and multilingual staff at your service. Start your day right with a delicious full breakfast available daily for a fee.

Prime Location in the Heart of Rethymno

Step outside and explore the vibrant surroundings of Rethymno, with popular attractions like Rethymnon Venetian Port and Port of Rethymnon just steps away. Immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of the city.

Experience luxury and convenience at Faros Beach Hotel. Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories in Rethymno.

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • General

    Gloves are available to guests

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Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
S
Sandra partner
6
Pros:

Well located but felt more like a hostel. Staff was very nice and friendly.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Overall it was ‘fine’, but we were disappointed as we expected better from the photos. Great location near the lively side of town but still quiet in the room. We didn’t have a balcony so the room was quite dark and dingy. The lights flickered so we couldn’t leave them on. Roof top access was quite cool in the evening. Self check in was seamless. Pros and cons!

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
G
Gary
10
Pros:

Room 9 is incredible. Amazing view, super quiet, spacious, loved it!

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
J
James family
10
Pros:

Great location, clean rooms, views from the balcony and rooftop are amazing!

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
J
John family
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a great location but can be a little loud at night.

2024-12-22 via Nuitee
S
Sergio
10
Pros:

Perfect location, kind staff, esp. young man who unlocked my door for me

2024-10-07 via Nuitee
S
Sergio
10
Pros:

There was a lovely young man on the desk of an afternoon. he opened the door of my room every day, often unprompted, because he knew I had difficulties with the key. That's good service! The room was clean, functional, quiet & had a view of the Venetian harbour & lighthouse, which at night was lit up with fairy lights. I loved it there.

2024-09-26 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas
8
Pros:

Faros Beach is a good, comfortable establishment. It’s also well placed by the old Venetian harbor. I enjoyed my stay.

2024-09-17 via Nuitee
E
Eelco
4
Pros:

Ondanks de naam is het geen hotel, wat ze zelf ook aangeven op een blaadje welke je in je kamer vind. Geweldige locatie en daar is het wel mee gezegd. Slechte badkamer een heel erg slecht bed met de goedkoopste lattenbodem ooit waar alle latten los zaten aan 1 kant.

2024-09-12 via Nuitee
J
Jørn Stian
10
Next level value for money
Pros:

Incredible view, amazing location, unbelievably priced. So happy about it we stayed an extra night.

2024-09-10 via Nuitee
D
Dimitr
6
Pros:

Great views, excellent location and relatively easy walk on flat surface to the beach (about 800meters). The main problem was there was excessive noise generated from both outside of the hotel and inside guests could be heard moving their chairs. But if you can withstand the noise its a great option.

2024-09-06 via Nuitee
P
Panagiota partner
6
Pros:

Overall, really convenient to stay for 1-2 nights if you want to be inside the old town and port. Great location. On the other hand, the hotel needs some renovation work to make the whole stay for the guests more pleasant.

2024-04-26 via Nuitee
S
sarah partner
8
Pros:

The view from our window was perfect. Perfect location and very walkable. The downside was that the noise/music from the disco across the way was very loud all night long. It did not stop until 3am. The room is on the small side, but clean and fresh.

2023-10-31 via Nuitee
B
Barbara Maria
8
Pros:

Ein sehr schönes kleines Hotel direkt am venizianieschen Hafen. Alles sehr fußläufig zu erreichen.
Leider gab es keinen Schrank wo man etwas verstauen konnte. Daher nicht unbedingt für einen 14 tägigen Aufenthalt geeignet sondern nur für Leute die höchstens 2-3 Tage dort bleiben.
Die Aussicht von der Dachterrasse ist fantastisch.

2023-10-22 via Nuitee
S
Susan
6
Ok for a short stay…
Pros:

The staff was very nice and the hotel is in a great location as far as old town Rethymno- but that area of the port smelled like sewage as did the room we were in. I’m not sure the actual hotel could do anything about it. The shower/bathroom also wasn’t very clean, mold on walls - need a good scrubbing! We were only in town for 1 night so we dealt with it but I would have changed hotels if we were planning to stay longer.

2023-09-12 via Nuitee
G
Gerard
10
Lovely stay!
Pros:

Clean, very well located, friendly, accommodating staff, good WiFi

2022-06-27 via Nuitee
D
Debra
10
Pros:

Beautiful location, well stocked kitchen.

2022-05-15 via Nuitee
Y
Yuval
10
Pros:

great place to stay, clean and close to anywhere

2022-04-18 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Nice hotel within walking distance of everything in Old Town Rethymnon. We stayed in the Jr. Suite which had a great waterview. The suite was large, comfortable and clean. The staff was very nice and friendly.

2022-04-05 via Nuitee