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197 $
Grecotel Plaza Beach House
🌍 Greece, Rethymno, Ari Velouhioti 60 St
● Center: 2.6 km
🌞 Beach - 0 min
➊ 1 line
☎ Phone: +30 2831 051505Show
🧭 Coordinates 169 EUR
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Plaza Superior Apartment
Private bathroom
197 $
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Family Apartment
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Kitchen in the room
205 $
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Petit Loft Maisonette
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
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Kitchen in the room
211 $
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Master Loft Maisonette
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
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Kitchen in the room
223 $
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Family Pool Apartment
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Kitchen in the room
240 $
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Plaza Grande Apartment
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Kitchen in the room
278 $
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Sea View Apartment
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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"Fortezza" Apartment
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Kitchen in the room
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"Citta Vecchia" by the Pool Apartment
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Kitchen in the room
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Double Plaza Studio
Private bathroom
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Sea View Double Plaza Studio
Private bathroom
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2 Bedrooms Loft Maisonette
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
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Description
The hotel complex with a small territory and architecture reminiscent of the Venetian buildings. Rooms with a fully equipped kitchen. There is a small SPA-center. Quiet animation. Opposite the hotel across the road is a sandy beach with a length of 14 km, Blue flag, equipped with changing cabins and shower. Recommend for couples, families and young people.
Built: 2004
Restored: 2006
Location: 76 km from Heraklion airport, 2 km from the centre of Rethymnon. A bus stop 100 metres from the hotel.
Evening entertainment - Rethymno (1 km).
Included in the group of hotels GRECOTEL.
Consists of a main building and six separate buildings. The body is painted in different colors and are reminiscent of Venetian buildings.
The hotel has 86 rooms. Additionally in all rooms upon arrival: fruits and a bottle of water.
Beach: public (across the street with active movement) sand-gravel (open coast), 50 m from the hotel, 1 line. Entrance to the sea pebbly and sandy. Beach towels: free of charge (towels are changed on the beach). On the beach umbrellas, deck chairs: free of charge. Available on the beach service.At the pool umbrellas, sun beds: free of charge. Pool towels: free of charge (towels are changed on the beach).
We accept credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club.
ATM: 300 m from the hotel.
Pets: no.
For guests with disabilities: the majority of external staircases of the hotel are equipped with ramps.
On the hotel territory: cafe 1 (pool), indoor pools: 1 (indoor SPA-pool with fresh water and heated all year round ,26 m2, depth 1,10), beauty salon, Internet cafe for free, swimming pools: 2 (open, with fresh water, 85 m2 and 60 m2, depth 1.40 m ), restaurants: 1, Spa, Laundry service, dry cleaning
Attractions: Bicycle rental fee (mountain, nearby), tennis table for free, free animation, free sauna, beach volleyball free, Turkish bath (Hammam) free, gym free of charge (morning), bocce free, massage / chargeable, health club, water sports for a fee (nearby), water aerobics for free
For children: children's pools: 1 (with a splash pool with fresh water ), Babysitting services: on request, entertainment for children (children's entertainment, games, contests, competitions 6 times a week ), kids club (childcare, ages 3-12, 10:00-20:00), children's disco (2 times a week), crib: Yes (cot)
The territory area is 5000 sq.m.
The distance to the nearest airport is 85 km.
Policies and conditions
- Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
No cots are available.
No extra beds are available. - Payment options: American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, Maestro, No prepayment
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Outdoor furniture
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- TV
- DVD Player
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Shower
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Iron
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Microwave oven
- Coffeemaker
- Kettle
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
Transfer
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
- German
- Russian
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Library
- Hiking
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
Parking
- Parking
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Pool facilities
- Next to the beach
Business
- Fax machine
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Diving
- Cycling
- Table Tennis
- Fitness facilities
Beauty and wellness
- Doctor
- Massage
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
Kids
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Kids club
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
Health and Safety Measures
- Temperature control for staff
- Extra decontamination measures
- Temperature control for guests
- Personal protection equipment for guests
- Contactless check-in and/or check-out
- Additional measures against COVID-19
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 10 m. It takes 0 minutes To the beach!
Street view
Video: Grecotel Plaza Beach House, Rethymno Town, Greece
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Reviews
08.08.2025
Dirty. Unsafe. Overpriced.
During a wedding event, someone with access to a key entered our room while we were out. Our bags had clearly been gone through — clothes were thrown everywhere.
Even worse, friends staying at the property had a Rolex watch and a gold bracelet stolen from their room. There were also several suspicious incidents: someone entered our room at 11:30 PM but left when I went downstairs. Another friend had someone come into their room at 4:30 AM.
Additionally, the photos online are very misleading. The rooms are far less modern and clean than they appear, and the pool is much smaller than shown in the photos. Our feet felt dirty as soon as we stepped out of the shower — the floor clearly hadn’t been mopped in ages.
We felt completely unsettled and unsafe throughout our stay. While the location is beautiful, we would strongly advise against staying here. It was the most expensive hotel we stayed at in Europe and NOT worth it.
During a wedding event, someone with access to a key entered our room while we were out. Our bags had clearly been gone through — clothes were thrown everywhere.
Even worse, friends staying at the property had a Rolex watch and a gold bracelet stolen from their room. There were also several suspicious incidents: someone entered our room at 11:30 PM but left when I went downstairs. Another friend had someone come into their room at 4:30 AM.
Additionally, the photos online are very misleading. The rooms are far less modern and clean than they appear, and the pool is much smaller than shown in the photos. Our feet felt dirty as soon as we stepped out of the shower — the floor clearly hadn’t been mopped in ages.
We felt completely unsettled and unsafe throughout our stay. While the location is beautiful, we would strongly advise against staying here. It was the most expensive hotel we stayed at in Europe and NOT worth it.
25.06.2025
The place is very beautiful, clean, with a staff that provides excellent service. The breakfast/lunch/dinner area is very elegant and clean. The breakfast is very well balanced and quite comprehensive.
These are the positive aspects. Unfortunately, there are also a few negative points: I'll start with the room we stayed in and the neighboring ones — the sound insulation is very poor; you can't get any rest at night, as it feels like the windows are always open (the rooms face back a road with constant traffic).
Then there's the metalic spiral staircase, which feels like you're climbing into an attic — very uncomfortable and undesirable.
And one last thing: I didn't understand why there are no mosquito nets on the windows, especially considering the high number of mosquitoes.
Finally, I’d like to mention that the adult pools close at 7:00 PM — exactly when it would be ideal to take a swim and enjoy the moment. This is incomprehensible to me.
That being said, it is still a pleasant place, above the average offer in the area.
These are the positive aspects. Unfortunately, there are also a few negative points: I'll start with the room we stayed in and the neighboring ones — the sound insulation is very poor; you can't get any rest at night, as it feels like the windows are always open (the rooms face back a road with constant traffic).
Then there's the metalic spiral staircase, which feels like you're climbing into an attic — very uncomfortable and undesirable.
And one last thing: I didn't understand why there are no mosquito nets on the windows, especially considering the high number of mosquitoes.
Finally, I’d like to mention that the adult pools close at 7:00 PM — exactly when it would be ideal to take a swim and enjoy the moment. This is incomprehensible to me.
That being said, it is still a pleasant place, above the average offer in the area.
19.06.2025
We stayed at this hotel to celebrate my sister in laws wedding. Myself, my husband and my 3 children were booked for 4 nights at the hotel. The staff from the moment we arrived were less than inviting and frankly quite rude. On the second night of our stay, someone broke into our room and stole jewellery items that were not only sentimental but held significant financial value. The break in occurred in the early hours of the morning whilst myself, my husband and my babies were sleeping. The hotel assumed 0 responsibility, and didn’t even have the decency to move our rooms as we felt incredibly unsafe. The staff post this event were sheepish, avoidant and lead us to believe that they were involved in the burglary. The 5 of us slept in the one bedroom post this event with a mattress on the floor because my 3 year old was petrified of someone entering our room again. Other attendees to the wedding that were also staying at this hotel had suitcases rummaged through and had disturbances to their rooms on the same evening. I would not feel safe to return here and would urge patrons, especially with small children to seriously consider subjecting yourselves to this kind of vulnerability.
14.06.2025
We stayed at Grecotel Plaza Beach House for my birthday and had a fantastic time. Check-in began with a complimentary room upgrade—such a thoughtful start—and on the big day the team surprised me with a free “Happy Birthday” cake, which really made the trip feel special.
The hotel itself is spotless, the staff are genuinely friendly, and the private beachfront (complete with comfy sunbeds) makes it easy to unwind. Breakfast is a generous buffet: I loved the continental spread of fresh fruit, pastries, and cheeses, though the hot options weren’t quite to my taste. One minor quibble: the in-room Nespresso machine only comes with a few complimentary capsules, and extras are €2 each.
Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better stay and would happily return to Grecotel Plaza Beach House on our next trip to Crete. 😊
The hotel itself is spotless, the staff are genuinely friendly, and the private beachfront (complete with comfy sunbeds) makes it easy to unwind. Breakfast is a generous buffet: I loved the continental spread of fresh fruit, pastries, and cheeses, though the hot options weren’t quite to my taste. One minor quibble: the in-room Nespresso machine only comes with a few complimentary capsules, and extras are €2 each.
Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better stay and would happily return to Grecotel Plaza Beach House on our next trip to Crete. 😊
02.06.2025
I stayed at this hotel recently and unfortunately, my experience did not match the expectations set by the photos online.
Positives:
• The breakfast was decent and satisfying.
• The room itself was functional, and everything was kept clean.
• The front desk staff were exceptionally warm and helpful, definitely a highlight of the stay!
Negatives:
• The photos online make the hotel appear far more luxurious than it actually is. In reality, it’s more of an apartment-style hotel with no real services like room service, which was disappointing. Lots of water and pipes problems.
• It was quite noisy during my stay, and the noise levels made it hard to relax.
• The overall standard of the hotel did not match what was advertised.
Overall, while the staff and cleanliness were great, the experience didn’t meet the expectations set by the online presentation. I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for a luxury stay as pictured in the photos.
Positives:
• The breakfast was decent and satisfying.
• The room itself was functional, and everything was kept clean.
• The front desk staff were exceptionally warm and helpful, definitely a highlight of the stay!
Negatives:
• The photos online make the hotel appear far more luxurious than it actually is. In reality, it’s more of an apartment-style hotel with no real services like room service, which was disappointing. Lots of water and pipes problems.
• It was quite noisy during my stay, and the noise levels made it hard to relax.
• The overall standard of the hotel did not match what was advertised.
Overall, while the staff and cleanliness were great, the experience didn’t meet the expectations set by the online presentation. I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for a luxury stay as pictured in the photos.
05.01.2025
We had a really great week at this hotel! The staff were excellent, really helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent every morning with a good selection of local foods alongside staples. The pool and beach were both really great, it is next to a road that you have to cross to get to the beach but it was never busy enough to be problem. We both had fantastic massages in their wellness centre on our last day which were a (necessary!) highlight. Room was fairly basic but we were really only there to sleep so not so much of a problem for us!
04.09.2024
The stay at Plaza Beach was a fantastic experience. The staff were polite and the room was cleaned regularly.
The staff were approachable and provided a professional service. We had paid for half board so we saw them twice a day at least.
Reception staff were helpful when the transfer was not confirmed by my travel agency.
The staff were approachable and provided a professional service. We had paid for half board so we saw them twice a day at least.
Reception staff were helpful when the transfer was not confirmed by my travel agency.
12.08.2024
My favorite hotel forever. The location is absolutely breathtaking, directly across the sea. You can have a nice walk to Rethymno city along the beach from here.I really recommend the breakfast buffet, they also accommodate dietary restrictions. Staff is as friendly as usual in Greece, from housekeeping to waiters and receptionists. Very kid-friendly. I will definitely keep coming back. In my opinion, this is the most beautiful hotel in Crete.
07.08.2024
Great hotel situated on a quiet road across from the beach. It had a friendly, calm, family atmosphere and was very clean with rooms made up daily. Breakfast was yummy with plenty of options including plenty of Greek and Cretan options. The hotel provided sunbeds on the beach and beach towels. Nearby was some great family tavernas, bakeries, a decent supermarket and a good car hire place that we used. Rethymno old town was an easy 30 min stroll away and a fabulous place to visit.
Only reason and I haven't given full 5 stars is because we had a booking for 3 people but when we arrived the apartment was only made up for 2. We arrived at night so the concierge made up a third bed best he could then housekeeping made it up properly the next morning. When towels were changed they only changed 2 so we had to ask for the third towel to be changed.
Only reason and I haven't given full 5 stars is because we had a booking for 3 people but when we arrived the apartment was only made up for 2. We arrived at night so the concierge made up a third bed best he could then housekeeping made it up properly the next morning. When towels were changed they only changed 2 so we had to ask for the third towel to be changed.
18.07.2024
Me and my family visited this hotel last week.When I arrived I was not happy with the room and they kindly changed it .Apartments were not to my liking dark not enough chairs no couch.It was a very strange configuration.Bed was lovely and comfortable.
Location was amazing and view spectacular but not many apartments had sea view.Having the beach across the road was great.
Staff were lovely very helpful polite and nothing too much trouble.
We drank here a bit as I was with 3 small children found it very pricey and lunch food not great.
Pools were too small for the size of hotel and not enough sunbeds by far.
Will not be returning rooms very expensive for what was on offer
Location was amazing and view spectacular but not many apartments had sea view.Having the beach across the road was great.
Staff were lovely very helpful polite and nothing too much trouble.
We drank here a bit as I was with 3 small children found it very pricey and lunch food not great.
Pools were too small for the size of hotel and not enough sunbeds by far.
Will not be returning rooms very expensive for what was on offer
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