Rethymno Palace

The room we had was very comfy and nice. We had a nice balcony overlooking the ocean the room decor was also very good. The breakfast buffet was excellent.

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The Room.
We stayed in a twin garden room. It was clean and tidy, some bits were dated, but we didn't mind. The AC and the fan worked ok, but the room didn't get too cold and it was still very warm.
The bed mattress was firm, but very comfortable, wish they had slightly better pillows. The bathrobes were provided, but extremely small size. Towels were nice and soft.
The bathroom was complicated. The rainfall shower head was in an awkward low position and the bath was small and dangerous to climb out of. The sink plug didn't work either. There was no shampoo provided, but the body lotion was very nice.
The every day watering of the grass below us and the constant sprinkler sound was really annoying. The doors were not sound proof, you could hear people slamming them and walking by clearly.
The balcony bars are not child friendly and the sliding door has no child lock. Also there is little privacy while you are on the balcony, anyone can easily climb over and on some nights it was very unpleasant to have the balcony doors open because so many people were smoking next door.
The mini fridge didn't include any drinks and could barely keep our drinks cold. Although we appreciated a bottle of wine as a welcome gift, it wasn't very good. A large bottle of water was also provided for the room.

The hotel areas were tidy, somewhat modern. Lobby decor was really nice as well as the garden, although I wish there were more draught tolerant plants.
There was a fee to use the safe. No room service available.

The Food.
We had booked half-board with our stay, but were not informed beforehand that the dinners will not include soft drinks. Not even water!
The breakfasts were terrible. Soggy bacon, cheap salty sausage, terrible pancakes with too much baking soda, no salads for breakfast either. Instant coffee from the machine and juice were terrible. The only good choices were eggs, yoghurt , jam and maybe some bread.
The dinners were not great either. Everything was too salty and dry. Weird combinations, usually 3 choices of meat and fish. Cooked vegetables were overdone. The salads were great. Wish there were plain side options like boiled rice or roasted potatoes.
The pastry chef did a wonderful job as desserts were very good and the presentation was lovely. Unfortunately the ice cream was terrible. It seemed everything was quantity over quality.

The staff were running around everywhere and there were too many of them, didn't seem like a relaxed environment you wanted to be in. You barely finished your plate and there was already someone hovering to take it off you. The head waiter would randomly come to your table in the middle of dinner and ask you to sign a receipt for your drinks. Hated this. If you didn't want a drink at dinner they would sneer at you. 2 Mythos beer was €11, a bottle of wine both greek and Italian that costs around €6-7 they sell for €25-30, what a rip off. Mojitos at the beach bar were also awful.

On some days they would have large tourist groups arrive at the hotel which probably has contracts with travel agencies. The food quality slightly improved on those 2 seperate days, the greek food tasted great, but on seafood day the prawns and some fish were overcooked and dry.

The Staff.

Most of the staff seemed very welcoming and had knowledge of several languages which was very impressive. The cleaning ladies were the most pleasant to us.
The lady in the gift shop was warm and friendly.
All the waiting staff seemed nice, but also exhausted. There was a table with the tips inside the buffet which I found was strange. They should be paid more instead of relying on tips, especially since rarely anyone carries cash to a buffet.

The Pool and The Beach

Once we saw that the pool floor is getting mopped with chemicals and everything runs down to the pool itself, it put us off actually using it. The towels needed a deposit and unfortunately could only be changed every 2 days.
The beach area was very rocky and difficult to get into for a swim. Lots of hidden rocks.

Would not class this as a 5 star hotel,.maybe a 4 at a push.

It’s great at all
Really relaxing massage
Perfect treatment
Working with love

Hotel magnifique avec de belles prestations. Très bon accueil

Excelente ubicación, las habitaciones muy cómodas, excelente la atención y el cuidado. Muy buena la comida

Das Personal war extrem freundlich, fröhlich, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.

We had a very nice stay in the hotel. The staff was kind and attentive, the location is perfect, near the beach but close to the city as well, with many shops and tavernas nearby. The breakfast was also very good.

We had a pleasant stay at Rethymno Palace. The food was tasty with a wide and varied selection, the staff were polite and helpful, and the hotel itself is well maintained. Our room was clean and tidy throughout the stay.

A couple of small things could be improved — the beach towels could be renewed and we were a bit disappointed with the room view. We booked a sea view room, but received a side sea view. When we asked at the reception, we were told that this category is considered sea view by the hotel. Overall, everything else was good but this part did not really meet the expectations.

Το φαγητό ήταν πολύ νόστιμο και είχε μεγάλη ποικιλία σε κάθε γεύμα! Μου έκανε πολύ θετική εντύπωση ότι δεν χρησιμοποιούσαν το φαγητό από το μεσημεριανό στο βραδινό! Γενικά ο χώρος ήταν καθαρός και περιποιημένος. Το δωμάτιο ήταν άνετο και καθαρό! Κάθε μέρα περνούσαν κι έστρωναν τα κρεβάτια και μάζευαν τα σκουπίδια! Σίγουρα θα το επέλεγα ξανά για διαμονή. Τα παιδιά απόλαυσαν τα παιχνίδια και την πισίνα.

La gentillesse du personnel au restaurant. la vue de notre chambre, vue piscine, les 3 soirées avec animations étaient super. L emplacement du restaurant. Les chaises longues gratuites à la plage et les serviettes de plages disponibles. Les horaires des repas étaient parfait. La piscine était toujours propre et les différentes lumières dedans le soir rendait un spectacle magnifique le soir. On a apprécié la bouteille d eau offerte tous les jours dans la chambre.

Pleasant staff, Nice hotel, good location, oceanfront & great breakfast

Totul a fost EXCELENT!😊

La propreté générale, les terrasses qui donnent sur la mer, la nourriture était bonne, assez variée et de qualité, très bonne literie

This is an attractive sea front hotel, luminous and tastefully decorated but the most outstanding feature was the warm, welcoming staff. They went above and beyond duty to ensure I had a wonderful stay. Local bus service just outside the hotel for guests without cars.

We had an absolutely amazing experience here. The hotel is spotless—everything is kept incredibly clean at all times. The food was delicious with a great variety to choose from, and the staff were some of the friendliest people we’ve ever met. They really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Everything was perfect, and I can’t recommend this place enough!