The hotel is located on Crete’s northern coastline on the beach road, overlooking the sandy beach and the city of Rethymno. The hotel is only 6 minutes’ walk (or 700 m) from the picturesque Rethymno Old Town and there is a wide variety of shops, restaurants and bars in the local area.
The resort was modernized in 2022. The complex has 2 lifts and features 200 rooms, including 2 single rooms and 196 double rooms. Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy partial sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a sofa bed. Children’s beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
Various dining options are available, including a breakfast room and a café. Guests can indulge their palates at the restaurant (à la carte, air conditioning and high chairs). Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and all-inclusive. All-inclusive holidaymakers enjoy special extras like snacks, in addition to a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes, children’s meals, lactose-free food and vegan food are available. The chefs will also prepare food combining for an additional charge. Baby food is available (on request, free of charge).
Plenty of active relaxation awaits guests in the 2 outdoor pools area. Even in bad weather, a swim in the indoor pool is always an option. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (no extra charge) offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. The resort offers an extensive outdoor sport and leisure programme, which includes bocce and beach volleyball. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, table tennis, darts, calisthenics and aerobics. The resort offers a range of facilities in the wellness area. Options include a sauna and, for an additional fee, a spa, a beauty salon, massage treatments, Ayurveda treatments and aromatherapy. Third-party operators offer a spa, hammam, beauty salon and massage treatments.
Aquila Porto Rethymno is (68.4 km) away from the international airport of Chania and (81.1 km) from the international airport of Heraklion.