Hotels in Skaleta

We had an enjoyable stay in the Creta Marine in mid-October. Hotel 4/5 - We found the hotel to be generally very nice, it's big and the grounds merge seamlessly with the next door Iberostar Panorama hotel, giving it an even bigger feel. There's a mixture of large apartment blocks and a really nice village feel to the various Bungalows, helped by the well manicured grounds throughout. That said although some of the hotel has been modernised, some areas feel a little tired, the main pool area, and the gym in particular were a let down. We arrived late (thanks EasyJet), so check-in was a breeze, but there weren't any refreshments available, which would have been nice given we'd missed dinner. Location 4/5 - situated in a remote part of the island, there's nothing nearby other than a small shop, and the transfer time (coach) was ~2 hours from Chania Airport. However, it's in a really beautiful spot with multiple private protected coves/beaches, ideal for swimming/snorkeling. Rooms 3/5 - we stayed in the Bungalows, which are situated in a great location, especially the Waterfront ones, although the decor and bathrooms are in need of a total refresh. You do get a free mini bar, with beer, water, soft drinks and a bottle of red wine, which was nice, but this isn't refreshed. Food/Drink 4/5 - We found the food to be generally very tasty with plenty of choices. The drinks were good too, mainly local brands although some international brands were available on All Inclusive, and others at a charge. That said, a major downside was even when you asked for an international brand (e.g. Bacardi), the bar staff would more often than not substitute it for a local brand, which was disappointing, as it felt like you had to argue for what you wanted every time! Entertainment 4/5 - The poolside team worked really hard, and although we didn't get too involved, everyone that did seemed to have fun. We mainly stayed in the Bar area in the evening, and there was some really good singers/bands, more of that please! Guests 3/5 - The guests on the whole were pleasant, with ~90% being German when we stayed, and the rest made up of English/French/Portuguese/Danish etc, which was fine for us, maybe not if you have kids? However, there were multiple occasions of rudeness, pushing in and generally selfish behaviour from some of the older German guests, which was a shame, clearly not the Hotels fault at all - but something to expect/be aware of if booking this hotel. Conclusion 4/5 - Would we go back? Absolutely, we loved our stay, and I expect most of the improvement areas I've highlighted can/will be addressed by the hotel.

With a stay at Radamanthy's Apartments in Rethymno, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Rethymnon Venetian Port and Rethimno Kart. This family-friendly aparthotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Platanes Beach and 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Horse Park Rethymno.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Grab a bite to eat at the aparthotel's bar/lounge, where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch plasma televisions are provided for your entertainment.

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Fantastic hotel. The staff here (especially the staff who run the bar ) are fanstastic - we couldnt fault them at all. Friendly, attentive, polite - just lovely. Pool - lovely sized pool , very clean , beds all in very good condition (no plastic / broken beds at all) and generally was one umbrella for every 2 beds. This was the first hotel ive stayed in where you didnt have to get up at the crack of dawn to get a bed - if you did this and did not use your bed for hours then staff would remove towels . Staff will take your drinks orders while you sunbathe and then bring them over to you and take away any empty glasses etc - so the poolside was always very clean. lots of sofas . chairs & tables, to sit at round the pool - some in sun and some in the shade so something for everyone. The bar also was very comfortable to sit in if you wanted to get our of the sun. Upstairs seating area also available - very beutifully lit at night so was a lovely area to sit in for drinks in the eveninig. Again table service for drinks made for very chilled evenings. Rooms were fantastic. Beds very comfortable and rooms cleaned every day unless you didnt want them to . Bathrooms were modern and clean with plenty of towels and toiletries. Food was superb. Staff always happy to get you a table wherever you wanted to sit - again drinks orders were taken and brought to your table. Food always plentiful and very well labelled. Huge range of dishes. Beach is less that 5 minutes away - Popeye watersports is on the beach and were very good. Old town is 20-30 minute walk depending on where you wanted to get to. Would highly recommend this hotel - fantastic staff and hotel - would definately return.

The hotel is pleasantly located by the sea, 30 minutes walk from the port, with a pretty garden. The swimming pools are very pleasant and the deckchairs comfortable. The staff is pleasant, smiling, but not up to standard for a hotel of this standard. Training problems are obvious: tables not necessarily cleared, non-compliance with orders. The rooms were not cleaned very well, and often we had to ask reception to have it corrected. I regret having paid extra for a suite, whereas with a classic sea view room the view was much more beautiful, and the facilities of the classic room were better: my terrace lacked something to put wet clothes on for to dry them, in the bathroom no shelf to put things on, it's really problematic for an establishment of this standard. Just like in the wardrobe, it was impossible to put the clothes down, I had to leave them on the desk even though there was a lot of empty space that could have been used as a shelf. This is not normal. The valet parking service is appreciable. Overall I am satisfied with my stay, but you have to be careful, because the price is high and the services are not necessarily up to par. 

Rimondi Boutique Hotels is in the heart of Rethymno, within a 5-minute walk of Rimondi Fountain and Rethymnon Venetian Port. This upscale hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Georgioupolis Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Neratze Mosque and Minaret.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

A stay at Rethymno Mare Royal & Water Park places you in the heart of Rethymno, a 5-minute drive from Rethimno Kart and 13 minutes from Rethymnon Venetian Port. This luxury hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Arkadi Monastery and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Rimondi Fountain.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 7 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and shopping on site. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.Enjoy international cuisine at Dionyssos, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 4 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

The Bio Suites is a great hotel, situated a 4 minute walk from the sandy beach and an easy 20 minute stroll along the beach road promenade to the old town of Rethymon, which is a must to get lost in and enjoy. If we were to return to Crete we would stay here again. The hotel looks clean and welcomng from the outside and this continues throughout. The multilingual reception team were courteous, very helpful and available 24/7. The room we stayed in had comortable twin beds, TV, fridge, kettle, airconditioning, ample storage space, balcony (ours overlooked the street but others do overlook the swimming pool area) and a great shower. Daily housekeeping available, which you controlled via request buttons by the door, or a 'Do Not Disturb' DND option. The food is buffet style and catered for all international tastes, was excellent quality, lots of choice and the lunch / dinner selections changed daily. If you were not on a package, the breakfast cost just Euro 8, lunch Euro 10 and dinner Euro 12 - this is really good value given what was available to eat. The restaurant staff were very attentive, cleared up used plates and cutlery quickly and we never had to wait to be seated. Good selection of wines to buy. The swiming pool area was well spaced out so you were not sitting right next to other guests, the pool was a good size, protected from the wind given it is surrounded by other buildings. The hotel is one block back from the beach road and the Bio Suites have their own area on the beach for their guests, who can pay Euro 9 for two sunbeds and a parasol. The beach is expansive, the sea was warm and the area was ideal for children. Numerous showers available to wash the feet off when leaving and with boardwalks to use as the sand did get hot. Transfer to Heraklion airport was 1.5 hours along the coastal road so not too onerous. There are lots of restauarnts, bars, cafes, ice cream & tourist shops and supermarkets in the close vicinity. Summary - really pleased we stayed here and happy to return - both the Bio Suites and Rethymon are a great place for a holiday.

With a stay at Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa in Rethymno, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Rethymnon Venetian Port and Horse Park Rethymno. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Platanes Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Blue Beach.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an attached winery, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.