Thalassa Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (82 reviews)
Stamathioudaki 89, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74132 , Rethymno , GR

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent sea views
Amazing hotel staff
Varied buffet breakfast
Charming hotel atmosphere
Cons:
Slight drainage smell
Small beach area
Noisy pool area
Long walk to Old Town

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Slight smell from drainage noted, but overall very clean.
Service
9.96
Hotel staff were amazing, helpful, and friendly.
Location
9.5
Perfect location right by the beach, but a 20 minute walk to Old Town along a busy road.
Room Quality
9.45
Sea view split level suite was excellent with the best views.
Amenities
8.98
Small pool and beach area, but beautiful patio outside the room.
Value for Money
9.44
Buffet breakfast included with varied options.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Lovely meals in the hotel restaurant and nearby restaurants.
Overall Experience
9.86
Had a lovely holiday despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:58

Property Description

Escape to the serene shores of Rethymno at Thalassa Boutique Hotel – Adults Only, where luxury meets tranquility.

Private Beach Access: Unwind on our exclusive beach, perfect for sunbathing or beachside activities, offering you the ultimate relaxation experience right at your doorstep.

Gourmet Dining Options: Savor delectable seafood at our renowned restaurant, 7 Thalasses. With a stunning ocean view and a bar/lounge, every meal is an experience worth savoring.

Luxurious Accommodations: Each of our 12 uniquely designed rooms features modern amenities, including LED TVs, minibars, and spacious bathrooms with rainfall showerheads, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and stylish.

Book your escape to paradise today!

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 March 24 to November 30.
  • Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Transportation

    Car recommended

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 82 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Sarah couple ie
10
If you are visiting Crete you should definitely check out this amazing hotel
Pros:

Lovely boutique hotel with great size well designed bedrooms. Fantastic building with great history and spotless.
Brilliant friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. Great selection of food for breakfast and dinner

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Guy couple gb
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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JonnyMog solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful unique style rooms, kept clean.
Lovely bath with a view.
Enjoyed breakfast on the seafront.

Cons:

The 'heated' pool was a bit colder than I thought it would be but was good to have as an option as the sea was too rough to swim in when we were there.
It would have been more enjoyable if it was a little warmer.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Anne Marie couple gb
10
Great location and being right on sea was beautiful too. Staff lovely and breakfast fabulous
Pros:

Location on the beach

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
J
Jan couple be
9
Was zoals op paradijs
Pros:

Zicht op zee en zo proper

Cons:

De drukke weg naast de deur

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple ch
9
Pros:

Lage, Terrasse, Freundlichkeit des Personals. Grüsse gehen insbesondere an Katya, die uns beim Frühstück sehr zuvorkommend bedient hat.

Cons:

nichts

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Jörg couple de
9
2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Tuovinen couple fi
10
Ihana hotelli💗
Pros:

Olimme hotellin lokakuun lopussa superior sviitissä viikon ja nautimme todella olostamme. Huone oli kaunis, sänky oli hyvä. Aamiainen oli herkullinen.Meren kohina kuului huoneeseen ja näköala oli upea merelle.

Mereen pääsi uimaan kun otti muutaman askeleen.

Matka vanhaan kaupunkiin oli aika pitkä, mutta meitä se ei haitannut, koska tykkäämme kävellä.

Cons:

Sijainti oli esikaupunkialueella ja matka vanhaan kaupunkiin oli suht pitkä ja maisema välillä hieman epäsiisti

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
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Maximilien couple fr
7
Pros:

Personnel au petit soin très agréable. Nous avons passer un très bon moment que se soit le soir sur la terrasse ou même le matin au petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Sur les photos nous avions le spa mais pas sur le réel et nous étions sensé avoir vu sur la mer et nous étions un peu plus vu sur la rue.

2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Rodica couple ro
10
2025-11-15 via Nuitee
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Basil family_with_children us
10
Relaxing, renewing and very comfortable and enjoyable
Pros:

Location was great. Beautiful, clean, on the ocean, lovely rooms and great beds and fantastic showers. The breakfast was also fabulous.

Cons:

I liked everything

2025-11-14 via Nuitee
J
Joleu couple de
10
Pros:

Professional staff, modern, great Restaurant nearby

2025-11-09 via Nuitee
J
Joleu couple de
10
Pros:

Big suites, great Restaurant nearby

2025-11-06 via Nuitee
B
Bettina couple de
10
Jederzeit wieder
Pros:

Sehr schönes Boutique Hotel, liebevoll eingerichtet, in exponierter Lage direkt am Wasser. Die Mitarbeiter waren super freundlich und immer hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Kein eigener Parkplatz sodass sich die Parkplatzsuche für einen Mietwagen schwierig erweist.

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
7
Good Stay in a nice hotel
Pros:

Great room (Superior Suite with Sea View) with a great view.
The location right by the sea was good
The beach wsa small, but enough for what we needed

Parking was good, we were able to find spaces on the side roads

Cons:

The location was on a busy road an outside of the main town.
Our room was above the kitchen and dining facilities room and so at night it was noisy.

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
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Michel couple ch
7
Bof mais il y a pire
Pros:

Au départ je voulais mettre une mauvaise note car l’accueil n’était pas terrible (le Monsieur n’est pas très chaleureux): bon j’aurais dû voir qu’il n’y a pas de parking, mais il n’y a même pas de zone où s’arrêter pour laisser ses valises. Et la route est très fréquentée. Impossible de s’arrêter devant. Ensuite le Monsieur nous dis en gros de nous débrouiller et ne donne aucun conseil. Ensuite nous avons pris la suite en duplex. Il faut prendre la suite côté EST car celle côté OUEST n’a pas de terrasse (pour le même prix. Mais sur la photo c’est celle à l’EST). Il y a une douche/WC minus, séparé du salon par une porte fenêtre transparente qui n’isole pas du bruit (….) et si on allume la nuit, ça éclaire la chambre forcément. La rue derrière est très bruyante donc évitez les chambres côté piscine (la piscine borde la route). Pour aller en ville c’est 20’ à pied mais c’est très moche, le long de cette route. On ne peut pas suivre la plage (qui est moche aussi).
Après, j’ai vu que les hôtels de l’autre côté de la ville (à l’EST) c’était pire: que des grands hôtels avec la route devant, puis la plage puis la mer au loin. Ça faisait pas rêver. Ça me rappelait l’Algarve. Et je me suis dit que finalement cet hôtel n’était pas si mal. D’autant que c’est le seul qui a un restaurant au dessus de l’eau (sympa pour le petit déjeuner).

Cons:

Cf plus haut

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
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Ott couple ch
10
Super Hotel und sehr nettes Personal
Pros:

Die Lage diereckt am Meer.
Weiienrauschen zum Einschlafen

Cons:

Nichts

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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stefan couple nl
10
Heerlijk genieten
Pros:

Fantastische ligging- heerlijk eten in restaurant- super vriendelijk personeel. Top locatie

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
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Arnould couple fr
9
Très agréable séjour
Pros:

Calme et super bien placé, grande chambre à étage et énorme balcon .

Cons:

Pas de place Parking réservée pour la voiture

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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AliceRose2018 family_with_children nz
9
Pros:

Stunning hotel set in a beautifully renovated old factory right on the beach, with excellent attention to detail throughout. Excellent location on a quiet swimming beach away from the crowds, excellent quality amenities, delicious breakfast, and excellent staff. There is a very good restaurant that operates out of the hotel from 2pm, and there are also a number of good tavernas, cafes, and mini markets nearby. Only a 20 minute walk to the old town. Despite backing onto a very busy road you cannot hear any noise but the sea once inside the hotel. The rooms are spacious, airy, and beautifully decorated. The hotel facilities are beautifully decorated with many small touches. A relaxing and luxurious place to stay.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee