Aquila Rithymna Beach

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel in Rethymno with water park and spa

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Aquila Rithymna Beach features a free water park and a free kids' club. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 4 outdoor pools, a water park, and an indoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 4 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Free water park
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $329
$391 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door, and a balcony with a chair and table.

Classic Room, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the sea.

Classic Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Mythica Bungalow, Beachfront

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a view of the sea.

Mythica Bungalow, Beachfront

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Family Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, a lamp, and a teddy bear.

Classic Family Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Mythica Bungalow Suite with Private Pool, Sea View

A glass table with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a vase with yellow flowers.

Mythica Bungalow Suite with Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Mythica Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Mythica Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • 190 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Bungalow, Side Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the city.

Classic Bungalow, Side Sea View

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront

A room with a view of the sea, a pool, and outdoor seating.

Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mythica Two Bedroom Family Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, a patterned rug, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Mythica Two Bedroom Family Suite

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door, and a balcony with a chair and table.

Classic Room, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

BUNGALOW CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 9

BUNGALOW CLASSIC SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 9

BUNGALOW CLASSIC WITH VIEWS

  • Sleeps 9

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About the neighborhood

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Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100

What's nearby

  • Platanes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • University of Crete - 15 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 70 min drive
  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Park - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Poppy - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Γρηγόρης μικρογεύματα - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taverna "Calamies - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aquila Rithymna Beach

  • Aquila Rithymna Beach features a free water park and a free kids' club. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 4 outdoor pools, a water park, and an indoor pool.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Aquila Rithymna Beach are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

  • Kids club

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 512 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
    • Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Free children's club

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Tennis lessons
  • Parasailing
  • Boat tours
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1972
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Business center
  • Children's club
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

The hotel reserves the right to request either a valid physical or digital public identification document in order to verify the age of any person wishing to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

The water park is open from 10:30 AM-6 PM daily, except Tuesdays, through October 31, weather permitting.

Property Registration Number 1041Κ015A0113300

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Aquila Rithymna Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Aquila Rithymna Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Aquila Rithymna Beach and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like parasailing, water skiing, and snorkeling and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools. Aquila Rithymna Beach also has a water park, a sauna, and a fitness center, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Aquila Rithymna Beach like?

Aquila Rithymna Beach is in Adelianos Kampos, a short 6-minute walk from Platanes Beach.

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Reviews

Aquila Rithymna Beach Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is directly accessible and offers a beautiful and peaceful experience with plenty of open space for kids to run around. (8 reviews)
  • The hotel features multiple pools, including a large pool and a water park, which are great for families and offer a fun experience. (7 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered good and varied dining options with delicious food and reasonably priced choices. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful week at this hotel, Everything as advertised and worth every penny. And staff is amazing, especially our floor housekeeper Svetlana and reception team. Kostos, Anna and all of them looked after us very well. Thank you so much, we had great time.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place for kids and families
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice customer service Good food Great view Family oriented
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. Children friendly place with lots of daily activities for children and adults. Shopping is within walking proximity. Friendly staff and great food.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was beautiful and staff very nice. Very clean! Beach was not great especially for kids. Very rocky and we couldn’t swim. Also, water park and pool were great but closed so early. Because the beach was not great we traveled to Other beaches and wish we couldv’e come back to swim at hotel but the water park closed at 6pm and Pool at 7pm. As great as everything else was, this really killed the hotel experience for us!
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4/10 Fair

Although the resort was clean and amenities were great, the strong smell of bug poison was constantly present in the hallways. Further, while staff was polite, they don't make you feel very welcome.main restourant manager was quite rude and reception desk clerks are cold and unwelcoming.overall I would not recommend because of customer service.
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8/10 Very good

Overall very good hotel and worth to stay there. The staff is super super polite with a nice smile everywhere, from top to bottom. The beach is nice, open to the north winds. Food is acceptable standard hotel buffet with variety of foods (although no Cretan foods or delicacies at the part of the buffer we were using). There are two sections building-wise, a renovated section and an old section. The sea-view bungalow we had this time was at the old section, 80s style, and definitely not worth 230-250 euros/night, with sea-view obstructed a lot by the front line bungalows. In the past we stayed at a cheaper, standard sea-view renovated room, main building section, which was better value for money than the more expensive bungalow(s).
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful and gorgeous nature at its best. This was was my first time in Greece and this property will have me coming back for years. The property and beach are gorgeous. Everything is well maintained. The bubgalow room was spacious for two people. We didnt do the all inclusive but ate on the property a few times. Breakfast wasnt good but the Taverna had good and reasonably priced options. Kostas at the front desk was Amazing. He helped arrange rides, offered great suggestions and was super accommodating. I felt he wanted us to have a good trip. Loved the location . Walkable area with great food options and shops, super close to town and there is a bus stop right out front. You could stay on the property and have a great vacation or go out and explore. I can't wait to come back!
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8/10 Very good

We recently stayed at this hotel with our kids and appreciated how family-friendly it is. There are several shallow pools, which are great for young children, making it a fun place for families. However, our room was disappointing—it wasn’t new and had a noticeable smell of mold. The hotel offered to move us to another room, but it would have been a downgrade, and unfortunately, the musty smell was still present, even though the staff didn’t agree with our concern. In the end, we decided to stay in our original room. Other than that issue, it’s generally a good hotel, especially for families with kids, but the room situation was a bit of a letdown.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is beautiful, public spaces are not modern but very well kept, outdoor areas are beautiful with plenty of open space for the kids to run around. We had 2 classic double rooms and one 2BR Mythika suite, the classic rooms were OK, decent size, in good condition but could use some refreshing. The Mythika suite was amazing, spacious, renovated, cleaned a few times through the day and included tasty goodies (fruits, wine, etc). Mythika guests receive private beach seating, benefits at restaurants (which we didn't use as are our party were not entitled) and free late check-out up to 6PM! (which was fantastic as our flight was late). Beach and pools are very cozy, there's a shortage of sunbeds in the big pool but we managed. Parts we liked less: The water park, it's in all the hotel pictures on Expedia, and the hotel's FB an IG pages advertised the new park set to open in the beginning of the season. Unfortunately the park wasn't ready, it's set to open soon and we weren't offered an alternative. Other points: Hotel has lots of stairs, there are some elevators but they are small and slow. AC in the rooms works only in the afternoons, problematic in hot days and during the night (hotel could only offer a rattily noisy fan as a solution). Apart from the beautiful kids club we found the animation schedule a bit lacking. And finally, some of the staff are not as friendly as you'd expect for a 5* resort, we found ourselves having to "nudge" some of them into helping at times.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was great especially for families with young children. The creche & kids club facilities are really a highlight the best I’ve seen! The staff were all so friendly & helpful. The water park is also a highlight and great for young children with very shallow pools. Food variety & quality was really good & good cocktails at the various bars. Our family room was a good set up for a family of 3 giving our toddler his own room. Overall would definitely recommend to families with young children!
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8/10 Very good

very good hotel

the hotel is very very clean. the staff was very kind and helpfull .
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10/10 Exceptional

Two days in Rethymno

This is a very nice hotel with very good service and good breakfast. We stayed in a nice bungalow.
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10/10 Exceptional

I like all in the hotel
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2/10 Poor

I stayed here for a week and I would rate it as the worst resort I have ever stayed in. Beach was bad , ocean too rough, and only one beach bar for entire beach and it was bad service.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Good resort, good breakfast, the room is outdated. needed more electric power plugins, there were only two at TV wall, but no one near the bed.
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6/10 Good

Not a 5 star hotel. Restaurants and service should be improved. Children’s club and beach side are definitely an up!
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8/10 Very good

We were lucky enough to have booked a Mythica bungalow, and I couldn't recommend it enough. The private pool was cold but having the extra bit of privacy and somewhere quiet to relax with a perfect view of the beach and sea was wonderful. Being able to eat at the Eleftherna restaurant as many times as we wanted to due the plan we were on was fantastic and the highlight, with George and Syllas always looking after us! The spa and indoor pool were lovely, but when there were a couple days of rain it was full of children which disturbed the atmosphere. Also the indoor pool allegedly opens at 10am yet all the poolside loungers had gone by 9.55, I'm not sure why people were allowed to reserve like that. The outside at our bungalow would have been fine to sit at but there wasn't a solid roof covering, so everything was soaking which was a shame. Umbrellas or ponchos in the rooms would be a good idea, and just charge if they go missing like they do with the beach towels. All in all though it was fantastic, Maria was amazing and very helpful. We'd definitely like to return, but I did enjoy the quiet of the pre season and probably would prefer it to the busy period from mid May onwards! Just with more to do without noisy children around during the rainy days!
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4/10 Fair

This hotel has nothing to do with 5 stars hotel it is very very old the rooms are very tight the twin bed is actually a single bed the area is not classy the beach is rocky and not safe to swim the rooms are not clean and full of ants not worth any penny
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4/10 Fair

The property was extremely old. It needs a renovation badly. The mosquitos were awful in our room even with the zapper plugged in all day. The shower curtain and room curtain both smelled moldy. The pool deck was very slippery and I fear for the older and younger population. The food was more than SUB par, the only thing I could rate well was the dessert. I lost weight coming on this vacation. The halfboard option does not include any drinks so be prepared to spend money even for water.
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8/10 Very good

Veldig fint hotell. Bra mat og fine bassenger. Rett ved stranden. Minuset var at rommene virket gamle og ikke til dagens standard. Også at det var forhåpentligvis langt til sentrum.
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6/10 Good

Generelt udemærket hotel. Det er et stort anlæg
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2/10 Poor

Old hotel that smells of basement and mold.
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8/10 Very good

Fine rom med litt harde senger. Gøy med vannpark, og det store bassenget er flott. På dager med regn, vind og kulde, kunne de godt ha varmet opp innendørsbassenget og tillat barn i saunaen. Sauna bare oppvarmet til 60 grader. God buffet men savnet mer autentisk gresk mat.