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A modern rooftop hotel pool overlooking the ocean under a clear blue sky.
Modern lounge seating area with sea view and sun umbrellas on the hotel terrace.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden accents, and soft lighting.
Terrace with lounge furniture and sea view under a thatched roof.
Modern indoor pool with blue tiles, green arches, and comfortable seating areas.
Modern hotel entrance area with tall walls, plants, and seating arrangements.
Modern pool area with loungers and umbrellas overlooking calm sea.
A modern hotel pool with a glass front overlooking a city and hills under a clear sky.
Bar scene with wooden counter and three stools under a thatched roof
Modern hotel complex with pool and view of the blue sea under a clear sky.
Terrace with tables and chairs, palm trees, and ocean view under clear sky.
View of a hotel pool and sun loungers with the sea in the background under clear sky.
Bright restaurant with sea view, set tables, and wooden chairs.
Modern hotel complex with rooftop outdoor pool, surrounded by hilly landscape.
Modern gym with treadmills, cross trainers, and weights in a hotel.
Modern spa room with massage table, two sinks, and ambient lighting.
A calm massage room with a wooden massage table, warm lighting, and plants in a hotel.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and warm wooden accents.
Modern hotel room with large bed, decorative pillows, and wall tapestry.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture and balcony access.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony access with a view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, stylish wall decor, and cozy seating area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, mirror, desk, and indoor plant.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, toilet, and walk-in shower in a hotel.
Cozy hotel lounge with wood paneling, sofa, decorative pillows, and round side table.
Modern hotel room with balcony, flat-screen TV, and cozy bed.
Modern hotel room lounge area with wooden walls, seating, and a view of the sea.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and wooden furniture.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Minos Ambassador *****
Tour operator category

HER024
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • 5-star hotel exclusively for adults aged 16 and over in Rethymnon.
  • Blue Flag sandy beach approx. 150 m away.
  • Rooftop terrace with swimming pool and sea view.
  • Wellness area including indoor pool, hammam, and sauna.
  • Half board available with buffet breakfast and served dinner.

Location

The Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa is located in a quiet area on the outskirts of Rethymno, just approx. 150 m from the "Blue Flag" awarded sandy beach, as well as about 68 km from Chania International Airport and about 80 km from Heraklion.
View of a hotel pool and sun loungers with the sea in the background under clear sky.
Modern hotel complex with rooftop outdoor pool, surrounded by hilly landscape.

Facilities

This 5-star luxury hotel for adults aged 16 and over offers a range of upscale boho-style suites, fully equipped with luxurious amenities. Two top-class culinary restaurants, two chic bars, a rooftop pool, a fitness center, and a full-service spa center are also available on-site. Further amenities include a 24-hour reception with lobby and luggage storage, elevator, a main and an à la carte restaurant, a lobby bar and a pool bar, and a rooftop swimming pool (10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the property.
Sun loungers and parasols are available free of charge by the pool and for a fee at the public beach. Bath towels are also provided free of charge.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and warm wooden accents.
Modern hotel room with large bed, decorative pillows, and wall tapestry.
Modern hotel room with wooden furniture and balcony access.

Junior Suite

The spacious Junior Suites feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, vanity mirror, bathrobe and slippers, pillow menu, individual air conditioning, Wi-Fi, telephone, safe, 43" smart TV with music channels, mini-fridge, Nespresso machine (with capsules upon arrival), kettle, coffee/tea station, and a furnished balcony (JS2).
A wake-up service and turn-down service are available.
Can also be booked for single use (JS1).

Junior Suite Superior

The Junior Suites Superior are more spacious while offering the same amenities (JU2).

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and balcony access with a view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, stylish wall decor, and cozy seating area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, mirror, desk, and indoor plant.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, toilet, and walk-in shower in a hotel.
Cozy hotel lounge with wood paneling, sofa, decorative pillows, and round side table.
Modern hotel room with balcony, flat-screen TV, and cozy bed.

Deluxe Junior Suite

The Deluxe Junior Suites are even more spacious than the Junior Suite Superior, with the same amenities (J2D).

Ambassador Junior Suite

The spacious Ambassador Junior Suite offers a separate living room in addition to the same amenities (AJ2).

Modern hotel room lounge area with wooden walls, seating, and a view of the sea.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and wooden furniture.

Meals

Half board

Breakfast is offered as a rich buffet from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Dinner is a combination of a served main course and a buffet for appetizers and desserts from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Early breakfast service is available (upon request).
Vegetarian dishes are available.

Bright restaurant with sea view, set tables, and wooden chairs.

Sports included

Fitness room, table tennis, billiards, and darts.

Sports for a fee

Water sports activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing, pedal boats, canoes, and banana boat rides provided by local vendors.

Wellness

Modern gym with treadmills, cross trainers, and weights in a hotel.
Modern indoor pool with blue tiles, green arches, and comfortable seating areas.
Modern spa room with massage table, two sinks, and ambient lighting.
A calm massage room with a wooden massage table, warm lighting, and plants in a hotel.
Wellness center with indoor pool (free to use, heated depending on weather conditions), hammam, and sauna. Massages and treatments are offered for a fee.

Hotel service

A paid parking lot directly at the hotel can be used.
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Daily room cleaning, towel and bed linen change 3x per week.
Room service (for a fee, 24 h).
Iron and ironing board (upon request).
Laundry & ironing service (for a fee).

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard.

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Adults only, bookable from 16 years of age.
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Facilities for disabled guests are not available.
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Pets are not allowed.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Minos Ambassador
Phone: +30 28310 53921
Mail: info@minosambassador.gr

Climate resilience tax

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and, as of Jan 1, 2025, ranges from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and per room.
For stays during the high season from April 1 to Oct 31:
1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
3 Stars: 5 Euro
4 Stars: 10 Euro
5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays during the low season from Nov 1 to March 31:
1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
4 Stars: 3 Euro
5 Stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 10.07.2026 01:30