Minos Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (58 reviews)
5 Machiton Scholis Chorofylakis Str, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100 , Rethymno , GR

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Comprehensive recycling policy
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Wonderful staff
Cons:
Poor food quality
Limited pool hours

Categories

Cleanliness
7.34
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.81
Staff is wonderful and attentive.
Location
8.85
Excellent location, quiet yet close to everything.
Room Quality
8.3
Room overlooking the pool was excellent.
Amenities
8.33
Random board games and pool table available.
Value for Money
8.29
Food at the restaurant is delicious and affordable.
Food and Beverage
7.34
Food is poor and overcooked; limited selection.
Overall Experience
8.31
Overall, a lovely family hotel experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 15:39

Property Description

Leisure and Fitness Amenities
Experience ultimate relaxation with our outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and bicycle rentals for exploring the area.

All-Inclusive Packages
Indulge in our all-inclusive rates that cover meals, drinks at select dining spots, and more for a worry-free stay.

Fine Dining and Events
Savor local cuisine at Ambrosia restaurant, unwind with room service, and utilize our event spaces for memorable gatherings.

Book now at Minos Hotel for a luxurious and convenient stay in the heart of 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.
  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Travelife

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.34
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 7.34
Overall Experience: 8.31
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tom
6
Pros:

ba om et handikap vennlig rom. rommet var bar men ikke tilgangen.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Sophie family
8
Pros:

This isn’t a 4* hotel. Food is poor and very overcooked, also limited selection. Pool opening hours are awful, the pool closes at 6pm in August.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
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ARI
10
Erinomainen hotelli ja henkilökunta
Pros:

Erittäin htvin toimiva hotelli...aamupala ja illallinen hiukan toisti itseään, mutta ruoka oli tuoretta ja hyvää

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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Ida family
8
Pros:

We had a room overlooking the pool, with a balcony, which was excellent. We enjoyed the random board games scattered around the property as well as the pool table. The food at the restaurant is delicious and affordable. It was very easy to find parking on the side streets. The location is a short walk to the beach, loads of restaurants and shops. Excellent location, quiet yet close to everything. Finally, the staff is wonderful.

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
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Ville
10
Lovely family hotel
Pros:

Really nice hotel! Our suite had good beds, kids loved pools and mini discos. Half board was good.

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
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Iryna friends
10
Pros:

A nice welcome at the hotel with an easy and speed check-in and a lemon drink. A luggage service was a surprise and it has been delivered to our room directly. The room was clean, big, with much light and a separate kitchen. The bathroom was huge, modern and very clean. The beds were comfortable and soft. The terrace had much space and we could sit outside and enjoy the sun. The gym devices were in front of the room and we could use them for free. The swimming pool was big, clean and warm. It was an amazing delicious breakfast with a rich choice of meal and drinks. There were enough free parking spots close to the hotel. The nearest beach with various restaurants is located approximately 10 Min by foot. The center of Rethymno can be reached in ca. 20 Min by foot. We liked everything in this hotel and definitely recommend to stay there.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
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David partner
10
Pros:

Hotel about 1km out of the old centre of town. Hotel is on many levels and has a large swimming pool and several other small ones. Stayed in a superior room with seaview (over the tops of the buildings in front). Room was a nice size although shower room quite small. Tea and coffee making facilities in room including a fridge. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast options are excellent with a wide choice. We used hotel as a base for touring but if you stayed on site plenty to keep you occupied. Car parking is chargeable but the road at the back between the hotel and the 5 star Minos ambassador is quiet, safe and free! There is a fixed menu in the evening for 19€ but if you don’t fancy that there are plenty of good dining options locally especially along the front. There is a supermarket less than 200yds away. I would recommend this hotel.

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
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Neena
8
Pros:

Reception was very warm and welcoming. Breakfast buffet was enjoyable. We were there for one night. Big pool area but we did not use.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
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Jose
10
Pros:

The hotel layout is definitely different, almost labyrinth like. Loved that, almost needed a map to get from point A to B, really cool.
And the staff could not be better and nicer!!!

2024-09-02 via Nuitee
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Krishan Prekash family_with_children
10
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel en heel schoon en netjes in het hele hotel. Mooi ingerichte kamers met luxe afwerking in de badkamer. Er zijn voldoende faciliteiten om je gezin te entertainen, van verschillende zwembaden tot een spelletjeshal.

2024-08-24 via Nuitee
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Irene
10
Pros:

Great hotel, and great staff! The buffet was good with a good variety, and not the same repeat dishes everyday. The only downside is I wish the kids pool was near the adult pool, as it’s actually separated by the hotel itself from front vs back. Regardless, would stay here again!

2024-08-24 via Nuitee
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Pamela friends
8
Pros:

Great hotel, shower room after check out was a nice option.
A couple of the staff were terrific, yet one was quite rude.
Overall really good though.

2024-08-18 via Nuitee
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Rene
8
Fint hotell
Pros:

Fint hotell med veldig hyggelig personale og gode felleslokalet

2024-08-09 via Nuitee
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Katharina family
8
Pros:

Im ganzen hat uns hier in Minos Hotel gut gefallen, dass essen war sehr lecker und abwechslungsreich, es gab nationale Gerichte sowie Meeresfrüchte, Salate, Dessert, Eis und Kuchen. Wirklich große Auswahl. Was die Zimmer Sauberkeit angeht, großes minus Punkt, auch nach der Zimmer Reinigung schmutziger Spiegel nicht gewischte Tische einfach mangelhaft. Für 3 Personen auch sehr kleines Zimmer, ein Pluspunkt war der herrlicher Meerblick. Jeden Tag Animation mit Life Musik Band, Bauchtanz Tänzerin sehr nett. 4 Sterne Hotel?? Eher nicht

2024-07-17 via Nuitee
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Rosita
4
Pros:

Huone oli ok, ilmastoinnin kanssa hiukan säätöä mutta viikon kamppailun jälkeen homma alkoi toimimaan.
Yksipuolinen aamupala, joka 10 pvä:n lomalla alkoi tökkimään.
Neljän tähden hotelliksi allasalue ym. yleiset tilat nuhjuiset

2023-10-25 via Nuitee
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Khyati partner
8
Pros:

Nice, quiet and clean comfortable stay. The breakfast was good. We got twin bed when requested for double, they added a nice thick topper. Very helpful staff. And added bonus as they gave us free olive oil gift as well as Easter gift hamper.
Just a note to remember that you get water only on your arrival then you need to get your own.

2023-04-22 via Nuitee
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Jean-Charles
10
Pros:

T’es bien situé snack piscine très agréable un grand merci à kressoula pour sa gentillesse et son bon service

2022-08-15 via Nuitee
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DANIEL partner
10
Pros:

Excellent établissement !
Personnel très aimable et très professionnel.
Chambre propre et bien aménagée.
Bonne isolation phonique.
Excellent petit déjeuner avec du choix.

2022-07-22 via Nuitee
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Konstantinos family_with_children
8
Pros:

It's an old hotel, but was recently expanded with a new building at the back. We were lucky to get one of those rooms, which was a pleasant surprise. Even though it's on a very busy road, those rooms were very quiet, as they are at the back of the hotel. No sea view from our room, but a nice beach with services is only a 3 minutes walk away.
Breakfast was included and was nice.
Due to COVID protocols, the cleaners would not clean the room every day, but at least we got fresh towels every day. They even provided us with pool/sea towels.
They should try to use the sun to heat the pool. The water was not warm enough in October.

2021-10-24 via Nuitee
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Fredric
10
Excellent läge
Pros:

Trevligt hotell med väldigt bra läge i Rethymno. Frukosten var riktigt bra med stor variation. Sängen var bra och rummet tyst. Stranden var ett par kvarter bort vilket gjorde att jag badade ofta. Kaféer och tavernor väldigt nära. Gamla stan nådde jag på 20 minuters promenad och där var det fina promenadstråk. Massor av restauranger och en handfull skoter-uthyrare längs strandpromenaden.

2021-09-28 via Nuitee