Aquila Rithymna Beach

Decent holiday. The drinks are amazing but the food was no better than any 4* hotel I’ve been to. If I went back again I would go all inclusive as we only went half board. However, I wouldn’t book this hotel again only because the transfer back to the airport was over 2 hours, had to keep going round massive bends and roundabouts to pick other people up from their hotels this made me feel extremely travel sick. The staff are always very welcoming and friendly. The lady in the restaurant who was seating people at the buffet was amazing she remembered us each time and knew we wanted to sit outside in non smoking area. Service for drinks can be a bit slow if you go at peak times. We always went in quite early so got served very quickly. But can imagine it being very hectic in peak times as we went early May. There’s signs saying no reserving sun beds but people still did we only managed to get sun beds by the pools because we went to breakfast early and then straight to the pool otherwise by 10:00 they were all reserved. One day we went on the beach sun beds because we couldnt get beds by the pool but they hadn’t purl any of the cushions out so was very uncomfortable on our backs. A few days later we saw they had now put the cushions out and tables. Make sure you bring sea shoes or crocs for the beach as had loads of little stones which hurt your feet to walk on. There’s loads of cheap restaurants and bars outside the hotel. Bus stop right outside hotel which we got one day to old town but the buses were so full on the way back we had to wait over two hours to get a bus back to the hotel so we didn’t go back again but it was lovely there.

I visited the Aquila Rithymna Beach hotel with my two teenage children. Our experience has been fantastic. 1. The setting is amazing. We chose a junior suite that has a terrace right in front of the sea. You look out over a bay with an amazing sunset every night, which you can watch from the beach bar. The beach is a combination of sand and small pebbles. There is full waiter service on the beach. The hotel has a traditional village feel is very relaxing. 2. The staff in the main are very friendly and professional. In fact, I was so impressed with the staff, especially the supervisors and youbger staff, that I felt I had to complement the general manager. I lost a ring that had huge sentimental value and reported it to reception. On the last evening, a guest had found it on the beach and handed it in. The reception team rang me immediately. This was nothing short of a miracle but a good example of how the staff remember things and look after their guests. 3. The food is excellent, and it is a really good quality. We had a mythos room which gives you a bit more choice in terms of a la carte restaurants. I had trouble booking through the app and called reception everything was organised for me by Maria and Victoria. We only ate breakfast and one evening meal in the main restaurant. The choice of food is very good with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. The alcholic drinks are at times not premium, but they are available. The local wines recommended by the staff were very good. They have adults and children catered for with cocktails milkshakes, etc. The local spirtis like Raki are served ice cold and are great for relaxing. 4. The cleanliness of the hotel is faultless. Every area is kept very well. From the beach to the pools to the toilet facilities. The grounds are kept very well. I could go on, but this has been a really relaxing and carefree holiday. The Mythos rooms are worth booking in my opnion. This is a hotel that is getting it right!!

I put i went this august even though it was last august (it wouldn’t let me go past last september). Absolutely loved this hotel. Dining room was huge. Hotel area was so big there are parts i never knew were there, many pools, super friendly staff, lovely food options. You must try the mock tails they are absolutely stunning. Wish i could go again and it’s around a thirty second walk to the beach since the hotel is right next to it. Reception area is very fancy.

Second time here, second time marvellous. Amazing service, extraordinary personnel. There is always to do. Plenty of opportunities related to food , snack, drinks, program during entire day and night. Rethymno is 20 minutes by bus or even quicker with taxi. Bars, taverns, shopping..

Having enjoyed a perfect family holiday at the Aquila Rethymna Beach before we were keen to return and introduce our parents to this fabulous hotel...delighted to report that it was just as good as the first time round! From the gorgeous location, fantastic facilities, delicious food, brilliant team of staff, this hotel hotel really does have it all. Special mention to Timos for a lovely warm welcome on arrival, Aggeliki for giving us a cheerful greeting in the restaurant every morning, Konstantinos for his brilliant service in the main restaurant always with a smile, Marilena for always looking after us so well in Mournies and finally Maria in the Lobby Bar who was the sweetest, most delightful member of staff and looked after us brilliantly throughout our stay. We look forward to returning again in the future.

The hotel is nice but it falls short of the five-star experience we anticipated, especially considering the price we paid. The rooms are spacious and well-maintained, however, the bathrooms are notably outdated and in need of modernization. One major issue was the sunbed reservation policy. Despite it being strictly forbidden to reserve sunbeds, every morning by 8 o'clock, most sunbeds were already taken by older guests. When we addressed this with the receptionist, we were told, "We know, but there is nothing we can do. If you want, go and complain about it in the bar if they can do something for you. Or get up earlier and do the same if you want to have a sunbed." This response was disappointing and unhelpful. Another significant inconvenience was the luggage storage situation. There is no designated room for luggage within the hotel, and it is forbidden to keep your luggage inside. As a result, all suitcases must be placed outside the hotel in hot weather, unattended. Alternatively, guests can stay with their luggage outside, risking sunstroke while waiting for their transfer, which can take hours as the check out is at 11 AM. Additionally, during breakfast on two occasions, we didn't receive any coffee service because the staff members were just passing by us as if we were not there. In summary, this is a great place for a retirement home, but not for young couples, seacking relaxing vacation.

The staff here are the Crown Jewels in this hotel , as mentioned in other reviews they are wonderful , so genuine and do their upmost to please their guests. The hotel grounds are gorgeous very comfortable and clean with plenty of areas to relax. We were AI and the food was fabulous, we made use of The Greek Taverna several times as we enjoyed the setting . Also had an amazing fish dinner on the beautiful beach setting at The Oceana. Again staff at these 2 restaurants were exceptional. Evenings were a little too low key for us , very laid back with easy listening music rather than dancing . The one night they did have a DJ he finished by 11 pm which was a bit early for us on holiday but this probably suits others. Rethymon is a beautiful place to visit , not walkable from the hotel . Beach is lovely but very stoned so beach strolls not really possible .

Just returned from a 10 day all inclusive here and only have only positives to comment on. Hotel itself was consistently Clean throughout the stay. Landscaping was very well maintained & led to picturesque views throughout the vicinity. All the restaurants on offer served great food with plenty of variety (Italian restaurant was the favourite of the bunch). The bar staff at both the pool & lobby bar were fantastic, Would like to give a Special shoutout to Vasca who made the best cocktails during our stay & the rest the pool bar team Ilieda, Elehi, Anna & George who despite the heavy influx of customers to deal with, managed to do so effortlessly & with a constant smile on the faces. Would definitely recommend as a whole to any potential holiday maker and will be looking to return next year.

We have just returned from a week's stay in Aquilla Rhythmia and what a fantastic week it was. We were a group of 4 children and 4 adults. We originally had 3 rooms booked but the hotel very kindly upgraded us to one of their private villas when we arrived so that we could all be together, which made the holiday. It's a beautiful hotel, incredible staff (particularly Stelios the Sommelier who looked after us so well every evening meal and recommended some fabulous local wines), great food, facilities and activities. Highly recommend the watersports activities on the beach too. Thank you to all at Aquilla rhythmia who helped ensure we had such a memorable holiday.