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Large swimming pool overlooking the sea with sun loungers around.
Beach with lounge chairs and cozy bean bags under a wooden sunshade
Modern hotel room with large bed and sea view through a glass sliding door.
A calm pool reflects a modern resort with palm trees and clear blue sky.
Large turquoise pool with sun umbrellas and loungers by the sea under a clear sky.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Bar area with rattan stools under a wooden roof by the beach with sea view.
A star-shaped pool with surrounding loungers and wooden roofs, bordered by grass.
Aerial view of a rectangular pool with sun loungers and umbrellas on a terrace.
Cozy beach bar with round chairs, wooden tables, and a sea view at sunset.
Elegant, modern dining room with tables and chairs bathed in warm lighting.
Cozy lounge with cushions, wine, and snacks by the coast with a sea view.
Modern outdoor area with built-in benches, wooden table, and a sunset view.
Beach hut with seating and lanterns at sunset by the sea
Open dining area overlooking pool and sea at sunset.
Modern hotel complex with large terraces and pool in foreground under clear daylight.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of umbrellas and sun loungers by the sea
Beach with sun loungers and umbrellas by the sea at sunset.
Aerial view of a resort with multiple pools, beaches, and buildings in an organic layout.
Aerial view of a resort with pools, buildings, and the adjacent sea
Modern hotel building on the shore with clear water in the foreground.
Beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas along the shore of a wavy sea.
Luxury hotel with multiple pools by the sea and modern sunbathing areas.
Beach with multiple umbrellas and lounge chairs by the sea in clear weather.
Aerial view of a hotel with a large curved pool and surrounding lounge chairs.
Elegant hotel building with illuminated water fountain and tropical plants.
Open restaurant with bamboo tables and chairs under warmly lit wooden frame
White modern building with terrace and garden by the sea under clear sky.
Chef cooking under a wooden pavilion by the sea, with a view of the beach and blue water.
Chef prepares food in modern kitchen with copper-colored pizza oven.
Bar with stools and large windows overlooking the sea at sunset
A cozy restaurant area with a set table, wine glasses, and a bar in the background.
Modern restaurant interior with green chairs, set tables, and open kitchen.
Open dining area with wooden ceiling and sea view in a beach hotel.
Breakfast table on the terrace with pancakes and fresh bread in sunlight.
Modern hotel bar with wooden shelves, chairs, and sofas in warm, cozy atmosphere.
Aerial view of a large triangular pool with lounge chairs and surrounding greenery.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, plants, and terrace with outdoor view.
Entrance to hotel rooms with stairs, plants, and warm lights at sunset.
Modern hotel room with sea view, bright interior, and balcony seating area.
Modern bedroom with white bed and decorative wall lighting.
A set breakfast table on a terrace with a sea view and clear sky.
Modern hotel room with sea view, cozy armchairs, and large window.
Bright hotel room with view of beach and sea through large windows, cozy seating areas available.
Modern hotel room with sea view, terrace, comfortable seating, and bright interior.
Terrace with modern seating and breakfast table overlooking the sea in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, air conditioning, and sea view through balcony door.
Modern garden with water feature and palm trees by a hotel building at sunset.
Seating area with cushioned furniture overlooking a pool in a hotel complex in sunlight.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, and access to a terrace with seating area.
Brightly decorated hotel room with wooden beam ceiling and view of terrace and garden
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony view of garden.
Modern hotel room with large windows overlooking the pool area and cozy seating.
Bright bedroom with double bed, ceiling fan, and two hanging lamps in a hotel room.
A wooden table set with a wine bottle, two wine glasses, and a plate of cold cuts and olives.
Modern hotel room with sofa, table, and view into bedroom with terrace.
Cozy terrace with seating area, cushions, and table with drinks and magazines.
Modern hotel room with seating area, desk, and view into the bedroom.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, wooden ceiling, and balcony overlooking a pool.
A pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall, surrounded by green plants and flowers.
Bright living room with sofa, armchair, TV, and view of balcony and sea.
Hotel terrace with table, chairs, and view of pool, palm trees, and the sea in the background
Terrace with comfortable seating, a table with breakfast, and a view of a beach path.
Modern living room with sofa, armchair, coffee table, and view of a pool.
Modern living room with light walls, sofa corner, and balcony in the background.
Cozy seating area with cushions overlooking a pool and garden under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, chairs, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern living room with sofa, armchair, TV, and decorative wall elements.
Modern hotel room with walk-in closet and open bathroom with glass wall.
Bright, modern bedroom with comfortable bed, hanging lamps, and wooden ceiling beams.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wood accents, and balcony overlooking water
Modern living room with white sofa, dining table, pendant light, and balcony access with sea view.
Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs and umbrella next to a wooden building.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and double sinks in warm lighting.
Breakfast table with croissants, orange juice, and coffee on a light wooden table.
Open wooden restaurant with sea view and set tables in a hotel.
Children's playground with slide, swings, and seesaw on grassy area with sea view.
Cozy wooden room with child-sized tables, chairs, and craft materials in natural daylight.
Modern fitness club with wooden siding and open area in a green landscape with sea view
Indoor pool with loungers and view of palm trees and sea through large windows
Indoor pool with turquoise water and ambient LED lighting in a hotel spa.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Kokkini Hani

Mitsis Selection Rinela *****

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Location

The hotel is in a wonderful location directly on the sandy beach of Kokkini Hani, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag". The town center with shopping and entertainment facilities is nearby. Heraklion and the airport are only about 10 km away, and there is a local bus stop in front of the hotel.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of umbrellas and sun loungers by the sea
Beach with sun loungers and umbrellas by the sea at sunset.
Aerial view of a resort with multiple pools, beaches, and buildings in an organic layout.
Aerial view of a resort with pools, buildings, and the adjacent sea
Modern hotel building on the shore with clear water in the foreground.
Beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas along the shore of a wavy sea.
Luxury hotel with multiple pools by the sea and modern sunbathing areas.
Beach with multiple umbrellas and lounge chairs by the sea in clear weather.
Aerial view of a hotel with a large curved pool and surrounding lounge chairs.

Facilities

Elegant hotel building with illuminated water fountain and tropical plants.
Open restaurant with bamboo tables and chairs under warmly lit wooden frame
White modern building with terrace and garden by the sea under clear sky.
Chef cooking under a wooden pavilion by the sea, with a view of the beach and blue water.
Chef prepares food in modern kitchen with copper-colored pizza oven.
Bar with stools and large windows overlooking the sea at sunset
A cozy restaurant area with a set table, wine glasses, and a bar in the background.
Modern restaurant interior with green chairs, set tables, and open kitchen.
Open dining area with wooden ceiling and sea view in a beach hotel.
Breakfast table on the terrace with pancakes and fresh bread in sunlight.
Modern hotel bar with wooden shelves, chairs, and sofas in warm, cozy atmosphere.
Aerial view of a large triangular pool with lounge chairs and surrounding greenery.
The bungalow-style, award-winning and sprawling hotel complex with 393 rooms, spread across a main building and several bungalow buildings, features a reception hall with a reception (24h), Wi-Fi (included in the lobby and in the rooms, high-speed at a charge), a main restaurant with show cooking and theme nights, a taverna (à la carte), an Italian à la carte restaurant, a Steak House à la carte restaurant, "Fine Italian" pizza station with show cooking, a beach BBQ corner, a crêperie-gelateria, a "Fine Wine & Sushi" bar, and an Asian restaurant (reservation required). It also has 6 bars and the Café Rinela. Further facilities include a small shopping arcade with a hairdresser, mini-market, boutique, and jeweler, a library, an open-air theater (completely renovated), an indoor theater, and a disco. The garden area includes the main swimming pool with a small children's pool, a kids' pool with 2 water slides, and a pool in the spa area, a sun terrace with a magnificent view of the Aegean Sea, and a newly renovated beachfront taverna. There is a separate area on the beach accessible only to adults. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

Double rooms in a modern style and luxurious design. The spacious rooms consist of a bedroom with a double bed, a generous seating area, and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower in a luxurious yet island-typical design. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning (individual control/heating), hairdryer, bath towels (included), coffee and tea making facilities with daily replenished instant coffee and tea selection (included), telephone, docking station, drying rack, smoke detector, "Bar Signature" lemon juice or champagne service upon arrival at reception/lobby, magnifying mirror, minibar (water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, daily replenishment included), mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with daily replenished coffee capsules (included), 50-inch satellite TV with new technology, nuts and dried fruits at the minibar, marble floor, bedside table, boudoir mirror, sofa bed, coffee table, luggage rack, one chair per person, safe (included), turndown service, Wi-Fi. All rooms have a balcony or terrace furnished for four people with a garden view (DSU).
For the 3rd or 4th person, a sofa bed and an extra bed are available.
Also bookable as a Double Room Superior for single use with land view (DSE).

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, plants, and terrace with outdoor view.
Entrance to hotel rooms with stairs, plants, and warm lights at sunset.
Modern hotel room with sea view, bright interior, and balcony seating area.
Modern bedroom with white bed and decorative wall lighting.
A set breakfast table on a terrace with a sea view and clear sky.
Modern hotel room with sea view, cozy armchairs, and large window.

Double Room Superior Sea View

Designed in a modern style, these high-quality rooms offer direct sea views (DMU) with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior.

Double Room Superior Seafront

The Seafront rooms offer sea views and are located directly on the sea (RF2), with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior.

Bright hotel room with view of beach and sea through large windows, cozy seating areas available.
Modern hotel room with sea view, terrace, comfortable seating, and bright interior.
Modern bedroom with white bed and decorative wall lighting.
Terrace with modern seating and breakfast table overlooking the sea in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, air conditioning, and sea view through balcony door.
Modern garden with water feature and palm trees by a hotel building at sunset.
Seating area with cushioned furniture overlooking a pool in a hotel complex in sunlight.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, and access to a terrace with seating area.

Double Room Superior Sharing Pool Swim Up

With the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, these rooms offer direct access to the sharing pool from the terrace (D2R). Also available with sea view and directly on the sea (DAD).
The sharing pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act considerately.

Bungalow Superior Private Garden

Located in the bungalow buildings with direct access to the hotel's lush gardens, these rooms are equipped with a bedroom with a double bed, a spacious seating area, and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower in a luxurious yet island-typical design. Furthermore, the rooms feature air conditioning (individual control/heating), hairdryer, bath towels (included), coffee and tea making facilities with daily replenished instant coffee and tea selection (included), telephone, docking station, drying rack, smoke detector, "Bar Signature" lemon juice or champagne service upon arrival at reception/lobby, magnifying mirror, minibar (water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, daily replenishment included), mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with daily replenished coffee capsules (included), 50-inch satellite TV with new technology, nuts and dried fruits at the minibar, marble floor, bedside table, boudoir mirror, sofa bed, coffee table, luggage rack, one chair per person, safe (included), turndown service, Wi-Fi. All rooms have a balcony or terrace furnished for four people with a garden view (2BK).
For the 3rd or 4th person, a sofa bed and an extra bed are available.

Brightly decorated hotel room with wooden beam ceiling and view of terrace and garden
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony view of garden.
Modern hotel room with large windows overlooking the pool area and cozy seating.
Bright bedroom with double bed, ceiling fan, and two hanging lamps in a hotel room.
A wooden table set with a wine bottle, two wine glasses, and a plate of cold cuts and olives.

Junior Suite

The also modernly furnished Junior Suites are ideal for couples, significantly more spacious than the Double Rooms Superior, and feature a double bed, a spacious seating area, and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower in a luxurious yet island-typical design. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning (individual control/heating), hairdryer, bath towels (included), coffee and tea making facilities with daily replenished instant coffee and tea selection (included), telephone, docking station, drying rack, smoke detector, "Bar Signature" lemon juice or champagne service upon arrival at reception/lobby, magnifying mirror, minibar (water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, daily replenishment included), mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with daily replenished coffee capsules (included), 50-inch satellite TV with new technology, nuts and dried fruits at the minibar, marble floor, bedside table, boudoir mirror, sofa bed, coffee table, luggage rack, one chair per person, safe (included), turndown service, Wi-Fi. All rooms have a furnished balcony or terrace with a garden view (JS2).

Family Suite Private Garden

The Family Suite Private Garden consists of a combined living/sleeping area with two sofa beds and a separate bedroom with an connecting door, equipped with a double bed, and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower in a luxurious yet island-typical design. The rooms feature air conditioning (individual control/heating), hairdryer, bath towels (included), coffee and tea making facilities with daily replenished instant coffee and tea selection (included), telephone, docking station, drying rack, smoke detector, "Bar Signature" lemon juice or champagne service upon arrival at reception/lobby, magnifying mirror, minibar (water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, daily replenishment included), mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with daily replenished coffee capsules (included), 50-inch satellite TV with new technology, nuts and dried fruits at the minibar, marble floor, bedside table, boudoir mirror, sofa bed, coffee table, luggage rack, one chair per person, safe (included), turndown service, Wi-Fi, and direct access to a private courtyard and an elegant garden with a furnished terrace (TFG).

Modern hotel room with sofa, table, and view into bedroom with terrace.
Cozy terrace with seating area, cushions, and table with drinks and magazines.
Modern hotel room with seating area, desk, and view into the bedroom.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, wooden ceiling, and balcony overlooking a pool.
A pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall, surrounded by green plants and flowers.

Family Suite Sharing Pool

With the same amenities as the Family Suite, these rooms feature a terrace with direct access to the sharing pool (IM2).
The sharing pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act considerately.

Suite Sharing Pool Swim Up

These luxurious suites consist of a combined living/sleeping area with sofa beds, a separate bedroom with a double bed, and two bathrooms (one equipped with a walk-in shower, the other with a large bathtub). They feature air conditioning (individual control/heating), hairdryer, bath towels (included), coffee and tea making facilities with daily replenished instant coffee and tea selection (included), telephone, docking station, drying rack, smoke detector, "Bar Signature" lemon juice or champagne service upon arrival at reception/lobby, magnifying mirror, minibar (water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, daily replenishment included), mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with daily replenished coffee capsules (included), 50-inch satellite TV with new technology, nuts and dried fruits at the minibar, marble floor, bedside table, boudoir mirror, sofa bed, coffee table, luggage rack, one chair per person, safe (included), turndown service, Wi-Fi, and a terrace with access to the sharing pool (S2Q).
Also available directly on the sea (SAC).
The sharing pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act considerately.

Bright living room with sofa, armchair, TV, and view of balcony and sea.
Hotel terrace with table, chairs, and view of pool, palm trees, and the sea in the background
Terrace with comfortable seating, a table with breakfast, and a view of a beach path.
Modern living room with sofa, armchair, coffee table, and view of a pool.
Modern living room with light walls, sofa corner, and balcony in the background.
Cozy seating area with cushions overlooking a pool and garden under a clear blue sky.

Family Suite 2 Bedrooms Sharing Pool

The Family Suite 2 Bedrooms Sharing Pool is spread over two levels and features individually adjustable air conditioning, a living/sleeping area on the lower floor, a bedroom on the upper floor, coffee and tea station, telephone, 2 satellite TVs, Wi-Fi, walk-in shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, beach towels, and a furnished balcony and furnished terrace (2Z2).
The sharing pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act considerately.

Residence

Consist of two bedrooms with double beds, two bathrooms with a large bathtub, and a living/sleeping area with a sofa bed. They feature air conditioning (individual control/heating), hairdryer, bath towels (included), coffee and tea making facilities with daily replenished instant coffee and tea selection (included), telephone, docking station, drying rack, smoke detector, "Bar Signature" lemon juice or champagne service upon arrival at reception/lobby, magnifying mirror, minibar (water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, daily replenishment included), mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine with daily replenished coffee capsules (included), 50-inch satellite TV with new technology, nuts and dried fruits at the minibar, marble floor, bedside table, boudoir mirror, sofa bed, coffee table, luggage rack, one chair per person, safe (included), turndown service, Wi-Fi, and a furnished balcony (RES).

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, chairs, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern living room with sofa, armchair, TV, and decorative wall elements.
Modern hotel room with walk-in closet and open bathroom with glass wall.
Bright, modern bedroom with comfortable bed, hanging lamps, and wooden ceiling beams.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wood accents, and balcony overlooking water
Modern living room with white sofa, dining table, pendant light, and balcony access with sea view.
Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs and umbrella next to a wooden building.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and double sinks in warm lighting.

Villa Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Residence, these villas also feature a private outdoor area with their own pool and a furnished terrace (2IO).
The sharing pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act considerately.

Meals

Ultra All Inclusive

All main meals are served buffet-style.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan options are available upon request.
Appropriate attire is requested in the restaurant (no swimwear, no shorts).

Breakfast table with croissants, orange juice, and coffee on a light wooden table.

All Inclusive

Ultra All Inclusive

Early bird breakfast (4-7 am), breakfast (7-10:30 am), lunch (12:30-2:30 pm), dinner (6:30-9:30 pm), and "Late Buffet" (10:30 pm-4 am) with cold and hot snacks served buffet-style with show cooking.
A corner with Greek specialties is available for breakfast.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as international spirits, are available and included from 9 am to 2 am at the respective open bar.
Lunch and dinner can also be enjoyed at one of the à la carte restaurants (once per week per restaurant, with prior reservation and subject to availability).
Greek À la carte Restaurant: Lunch from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and dinner from 6:30 pm to 10 pm.
Pan-Asian À la carte Restaurant: Dinner from 6:30 pm to 10 pm.
Italian À la carte Restaurant: Brunch from 9 am to 12 pm and dinner from 6:30 pm to 10 pm.
Steak House À la carte Restaurant: Dinner from 6:30 pm to 10 pm.
Additionally, hot toast, hot dogs, hamburgers, and crepes with ice cream are available from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
Rotating theme nights with show cooking in the main restaurant (Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Mexican, Mediterranean, Asian, French), separate stations for Italian pasta and vegetarian dishes. Additionally, BBQ daily from 12 pm to 4 pm on the beach, freshly prepared pizza from 10:30 am to 6 pm, and a wine bar with sushi and wine from 6 pm to 1 am (adults only, 18+ years).

Open wooden restaurant with sea view and set tables in a hotel.

Sports included

The hotel offers its guests extensive sports facilities with 3 padel courts (available until 6 pm, reservation required), gymnastics and aerobics, table tennis, darts, beach volleyball, beach soccer, and swimming lessons.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports at the beach (via local providers), personal trainers for "Personal Training," yoga, and Pilates.

Children's program

Children's playground with slide, swings, and seesaw on grassy area with sea view.
Cozy wooden room with child-sized tables, chairs, and craft materials in natural daylight.
For the little guests, there is a playground, three separate children's pools, two of which have seawater, a "Splash Park" with a water tower, three water slides, various water games, as well as children's entertainment, kids' disco, and mini club (ages 4-11, from 10 am to 6 pm). In July and August, there is also a Junior Club (ages 8-11) and a Teen Club (ages 12-16).
Children's corner in the main restaurant with a special children's buffet (only during high season).

Wellness

Spa center with indoor pool and sauna (both at a charge, for ages 18+).
Indoor pool with loungers and view of palm trees and sea through large windows
Indoor pool with turquoise water and ambient LED lighting in a hotel spa.

Hotel service

Baby cots and high chairs free of charge. Babysitter service available upon request and for a fee.
Free parking spaces in front of the hotel.
Room service for a fee.
Laundry and dry cleaning service (for a fee), pool and beach towels are included.
Express check-out.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, Maestro.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Children's playground
  • Animation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Kids' club/mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Sandy beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Water slides
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family-friendly
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices that actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Advance reservations for the à la carte restaurants are possible at:
https://www.mitsis.com/en/concierge/rinela-beach/139
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel contact:
Mitsis Selection Rinela
Kokkini Hani, 71500 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28107 61713
Email: rinela.info@mitsis.com

Information on climate resilience contribution

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience contribution, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room as of 01.01.2025.
For stays during high season 01.04.-31.10.
Land category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
Land category 3 stars: 5 Euros
Land category 4 stars: 10 Euros
Land category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays during low season 01.11.-31.03.
Land category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
Land category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
Land category 4 stars: 3 Euros
Land category 5 stars: 4 Euros

Country category

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