Lefkoniko Beach

Hotels
Independent
7.2 (20 reviews)
Lykourgou Kafatou 3, Rethymno, Crete, 741 00 , Rethymno , GR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Elevator
Bicycle rentals nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Ordinary breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
6.45
The hotel is described as old and a bit dirty.
Service
7.45
The personnel is welcoming, but initial impressions were lacking.
Location
7.95
Well-located with easy access to good restaurants.
Room Quality
7.45
Room was clean, spacious, and well-maintained, albeit old-fashioned.
Amenities
6.95
Basic amenities present, but not overly impressive.
Value for Money
7.45
A fair value considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
6.95
Breakfast was ordinary, but the food was generally good.
Overall Experience
6.95
Overall, a pleasant stay despite some shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:10

Property Description

Recreation Amenities and More
Enjoy a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the views from the terrace. Engage in fun activities at the arcade/game room or surf the web with free Wi-Fi.

All-Inclusive Experience
Indulge in Greek cuisine at Othello or opt for room service. Savor drinks at the bar or poolside bar. All-inclusive rates offer dining at onsite restaurants and bars, along with daily buffet breakfast.

Convenience and Location
Featuring 104 guestrooms with private balconies, this family-friendly hotel offers amenities like a computer station, 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning services. Located near Town Beach and St. Anthony Gorge, with airports CHQ and HER within reach.

To experience the best of Rethymno, book your stay at Lefkoniko Beach now.

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.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.45
Service: 7.45
Location: 7.95
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 6.95
Value for Money: 7.45
Food and Beverage: 6.95
Overall Experience: 6.95
T
Tiina family
6
Pros:

Hotelli oli aika kulunut

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
C
cindy partner
6
Pros:

Hôtel vieillissant, sale et ternes
Mais localisation appréciée
Personnel accueillant

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
P
Peter
8
Pros:

it was a very nice day. Accommodation was perfect. Very clean rooms. Great view. Food was very good also

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
C
Claire
8
poor first impression but warmed to it eventually
Pros:

I was a tad concerned when I arrived after a difficult drive from Sitia area through the mountains (wonderful views but tortuous road wit diversions) as the welcome was a bit curt and first impression of the hotel not A1 ! (beach hotel it’s not). however I have warmed to it over the two days I spent there. It’s old, but has been well maintained and fairly recently updated in a tasteful and sympathetic way. the room (108) was old fashioned with hob and sink but large, clean and bright with superb A/C. huge balcony overlooking pools wit table & 2 chairs. efficient large fridge. compact bathroom but clean & tidy. wardrobe with adequate storage & lots of hangers. lift worked well with no queues. breakfast ordinary (no bacon but processed ham, selection of tasty cheeses, fruits, croissants, cake etc. no queues for tables. didn’t try dinner buffet. surprised to be serenaded by live music round the bar - rather good group. one block back from the beach road with it’s excellent well priced restaurants- on reflection I’d recommend it

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
M
Marianne
10
Pros:

Jeg har boet på hotellet i mange år og er glad for den hyggelige atmosfære der er både i receptionen, i baren, i spisesalen, ja overalt på hotellet.

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
L
Laurie partner
8
Pros:

We weren't able to check in for our first night. Our room was supposed to be reserved for us. However, when we picked up the keys at reception, someone else was occupying the room, meaning it was sold for two cents. We weren't refunded for the first night! The hotel's decor is dated, but still pleasant. The breakfast is substantial, unfortunately only for Germans, Russians, and English guests; no one eats sausages and beans in the morning! It's a shame, the Cretan cuisine is delicious... Insect bites in the room forced me to go to the pharmacy. Despite its inconveniences, the hotel is 100 meters from the beach and restaurants, a 15-minute walk from the historic center. The staff is friendly, the rooms and bathrooms are large enough, and room service is available every day. The value for money is reasonable.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
H
Helene
6
Pros:

Le rideau de douche devrait être changé plus souvent, le nôtre était vraiment sale. Toutefois, l’ensemble de l’hôtel était propre. Nous sommes allés une fin de semaine et il y avait environ 8 gars qui étaient excessivement bruyants, de 15 heures jusqu’à 22 heures car des clients se sont opposés à leur présence bruyante.

2024-10-20 via Nuitee
M
MUSERREF
4
Kötü bir hotel
Pros:

Tanıtımında otopark var demesine inanmayın resepsina neresi otopark diye sorduğunuzda otopark yok diye yanıt alıyorsunuz

2024-10-16 via Nuitee
I
Irena
10
Pros:

Water pipe noise was pretty intense when swimming pool was in operation.

2024-09-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Not a great experience, but works on a budget
Pros:

This was the 5th hotel we visited on our week in Crete and it was by far the worst experience. The hotel is livable, sure, but the overall experience was just not something for us. For some reason we were placed in another hotel (although connected to the building) even though we booked a room at “Lefkoniko Beach”. No one gave us any information as to why. We got towels for only one person, even though we were two. There were literal strands of hair in the bathroom and stuck to the shower head. The room smelled really bad. The room didn’t really get dark once the curtains were drawn. It was crowded and I did not get a personal feel whatsoever. The breakfast was fine though. I would not come back to this hotel, there sure are lots of better options out there in my opinion. But as I said, it’s livable and works as a one-night-stay on a budget, just don’t expect too much.

2024-08-04 via Nuitee
M
Mats
6
Pros:

Helt okej enkelt hotell, lite slitet men klart funktionellt.

2024-07-28 via Nuitee
S
Sotirios
8
Pros:

When air condition in full use due to high temps suggezt the cleaning staff to keep doors and windows opened to let air refreshment .....

2024-07-23 via Nuitee
S
Svetlana
8
Pros:

Great location! The staff was very helpful.

2024-05-24 via Nuitee
D
Dag
4
Bed bug problems not taken seriously
Pros:

We booked 2 rooms, one double and one single room. The double room was fair, although the sheets had some small dark spots (blood?) and the matrasses were very uncomfortable. After complaining, we got cover matrasses the next day.
The single room experience however, was a disaster. We have been travelling to Crete 16 times, 11 to Rethymno, and stayed at 6 different hotels. This hotel experience was by far the worst. The first day the hotel was over booked, so the single room person had to stay at another hotel next door. Back to Lefkoniko, we immediate spotted several bed bugs in the single room. First we tried to just remove the spotted bed bugs, but wake up with bed bug activity during the night and painful bites in the morning. The bed bug problem persisted for 2 days, we had to change rooms 3 times with no luggage transfer service, and had to cope with very unfriendly reception personnel that did not take the bed bug problem seriously despite pictures and recording of bed bug activity, claiming we were "hysteric". We finally got a single room at another hotel, and the unlucky single room person could finally get some sleep.
Rethymno is a great location and we will definitely come back, but never to this hotel.

2023-08-14 via Nuitee
L
leda
8
Ok
Pros:

Onesto hotel di vacanza, un po’ old style.
Non manca niente.
Colazione a buffet abbondante.

2023-04-29 via Nuitee
P
Paul
6
OK hotell
Pros:

God plassering av hotellet. Hotellet ligger rett ved stranden og 15 minutter hyggelig spasertur mot gamlebyen. Litt slitent hotel og soverommet hadde vindu mot gangen og balkongen var vendt mot bakgården. Serviceminded betjening. Frokost var litt dårlig og lite utvalg av pålegg.

2022-07-29 via Nuitee
G
Gavin
10
A pleasant overnight stay
Pros:

Everything was as described

2022-07-04 via Nuitee
S
Susan
8
arbejdsferie
Pros:

Det et dejligt hotel med søde medarbejdere, det eneste jeg har at påtale er at deres senge er elendige.

2022-05-05 via Nuitee
I
Ioannis
4
Διήμερη άθλια διαμονη
Pros:

Καθαρό μεν,δεκαετίας 70 δεν......προσωπικό ευχάριστο,πρωινό μετριοτατο ,κρεβάτι με ροδάκια που σε πανε βολτα στο δωμάτιο....ανακαίνιση επειγόντως....

2019-10-30 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
8
Pros:

This is a great budget hotel. If you get the full or half board - The breakfast is decent but don’t expect gourmet meals at either the lunch or dinner.

2019-05-08 via Nuitee