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Illuminated hotel pool at night with lounge chairs and terrace in the background.
Modern hotel lobby with seating areas, reception desk, and elegant lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wood accents, and balcony view with blooming trees.
Elegant hotel lobby area with round tables, seating, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees under a clear evening sky.
Modern hotel lounge with light wooden furniture and cozy atmosphere.
Bright, modern hotel lounge area with a round table and seating groups.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden desk, ceiling fan, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel bathroom with round illuminated mirror and glass-enclosed shower area.
Bright restaurant with wooden furniture, round tables, and arch windows, stylishly designed.
Modern outdoor pool area with plants, tables, and chairs at a hotel.
Interior of a brightly lit hotel restaurant with wooden tables and chairs.
Bright dining area with wooden chairs and a wine cabinet near the entrance.
Illuminated hotel pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees at night.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, large columns, and stylish lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed, ceiling fan, and desk with TV.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, sink, and shower enclosure with towels.
Modern hotel courtyard with chairs, a table, and stairs leading to rooms.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, balcony, and warm lighting.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and neutral tones.
Bright hotel room with armchair, wooden tables, orchid, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern furnished hotel room with double bed, bench, TV, and desk.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Nefeli ****
Tour operator category

HER090
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Highlights

  • Central 4-star hotel in Platanias, approx. 200 m from the sand/pebble beach.
  • Buffet restaurant with live cooking and use of Cretan products and olive oil.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel complex.
  • Wellness area with sauna, whirlpool, hammam and massages for a fee.
  • Entertainment including Greek night and shows 3 days per week.

Location

This hotel, managed with great attention to detail, is centrally located in the resort of Platanias, only approx. 200 m from the beautiful sand/pebble beach. Cafés, restaurants, and shops are in the immediate vicinity. It is only approx. 5 km to Rethymnon. A local bus stop is located opposite the hotel. Chania Airport is approx. 72 km away and Heraklion Airport is approx. 77 km away.

Facilities

Built in the Cretan bungalow style, the hotel has a total of 137 modern rooms spread across the main building and several two-story annex buildings (some outside the main complex). It offers guests a lobby with a 24-hour reception, lounge with terrace, TV corner, library, internet corner, bar, a main restaurant, and an à-la-carte restaurant. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. The hotel's outdoor area features a freshwater swimming pool with a children's pool, a sun terrace with complimentary sun loungers and umbrellas, a seating terrace, and a pool/snack bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool and available for a fee at the beach. Bath towels are available to borrow free of charge.
Interior of a brightly lit hotel restaurant with wooden tables and chairs.
Bright dining area with wooden chairs and a wine cabinet near the entrance.
Illuminated hotel pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees at night.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, large columns, and stylish lighting.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, ceiling fan, and desk with TV.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, sink, and shower enclosure with towels.
Modern hotel courtyard with chairs, a table, and stairs leading to rooms.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, balcony, and warm lighting.

Double Room

The modern and welcoming rooms feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, various olive oil-based toiletries, air conditioning, telephone, rental safe, satellite TV with music channel, kettle, slippers, refrigerator, and a balcony or terrace (D). The rooms are located in the main building and the annexes.
Also bookable as a Super Saver room (SSZ) or for single occupancy (DE/DEA).

Double Room Superior

In addition to the amenities of the double rooms, these offer more modern furnishings such as an LCD TV with USB media player, Nespresso machine, bathrobes and slippers, hydro-jet shower, a mattress with extra height, and beach towels (DSU/DSI). The rooms are located in the main building and in the annexes.

Cozy hotel room with double bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and neutral tones.
Bright hotel room with armchair, wooden tables, orchid, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern furnished hotel room with double bed, bench, TV, and desk.

Family Room

The family rooms consist of a living/bedroom and a separate bedroom with a connecting door. They feature a telephone, rental safe, satellite TV, kettle, slippers, music channel, refrigerator, air conditioning, bath/WC, and a balcony (DF2). The rooms are located in the main building and in the annexes.

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast (7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) and dinner with live cooking (6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) served in a rich buffet style. The kitchen uses mainly Cretan products and local olive oil.
Gluten-free and vegetarian meals are available upon request. Please contact the reception on-site for this.
Drinks are not included with dinner.
Proper attire is requested for dinner.

Modern hotel restaurant with set tables, wooden chairs, and elegant lighting.

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Table tennis, tennis, mini-golf, and water sports, each provided by local vendors.

Children's program

A playground and children's pool are available for kids, providing fun and variety.

Wellness

For the well-being of body and soul, guests have access to the "SPA" area with a sauna, whirlpool, hammam, manicure, pedicure, and massages for a fee.

Entertainment

Various evening programs including a Greek night and other shows (3x per week).

Hotel service

Complimentary parking behind the hotel, subject to availability.
Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel complex.
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Room cleaning is performed 6x per week.
Towels and bed linen are changed 3x per week.
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.

Credit card

The hotel accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Eurocard.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 2:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Hotel Nefeli
161 Mahis Kritis str. 74100 Rethymnon
Phone: +30 28310 55321-2
E-mail: info@nefeli-hotel.gr
In the catalogue "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 65.

Destination information

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a local tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and, as of Jan 1, 2025, is staggered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room.
For stays in the high season 1.4.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars 2 euros
National category 3 stars 5 euros
National category 4 stars 10 euros
National category 5 stars 15 euros
For stays in the low season 1.11.-31.3.
National category 1-2 stars 0.50 euros
National category 3 stars 1.50 euros
National category 4 stars 3 euros
National category 5 stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 10:40