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Illuminated hotel pool at night with sunbeds and guests in the background.
Modern hotel lobby area with elegant seating and reception desk.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wood panels, mirror, and balcony access with flowers.
Bright, elegant hotel lounge area with modern furniture and large lamps.
Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in a hotel courtyard at sunset.
Modern dining area with wooden furniture and buffet in a bright setting.
Bright, modern lounge area with comfortable seating groups and a round table in hotel
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and ceiling fan.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, glass shower, and beige basin.
Bright restaurant with wooden furniture, round windows, and set tables.
Modern hotel outdoor area with swimming pool and seating at sunset.
Bright, modern restaurant with many wooden tables and white chairs, decorated with plants.
Bright restaurant with wooden chairs and wine cabinet on the side.
Illuminated hotel pool at night with sun loungers and surrounding terrace
Elegant hotel lounge with modern chairs, round columns, and soft lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and ceiling fan.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, gray walls, and a washbasin.
Terrace with chairs and table, modern building complex in the background in daylight.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green runner, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, calm color scheme, and balcony overlooking garden.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, desk, and stylish wooden furniture.
Bright hotel room with bed, chair, orchid, and balcony overlooking palm trees
Bright hotel room with large bed, bench, TV, and modern minimalist design.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden furniture, elegant lighting, and set tables.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Nefeli ****

HER090
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Location

The 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. Cafes, restaurants, and shops are located in the immediate vicinity. Rethymnon is only approx. 5 km away. A bus stop is located opposite the hotel. Chania Airport is approx. 72 km away and Heraklion Airport approx. 77 km.

Facilities

The hotel, built in Cretan bungalow style, with a total of 137 modern rooms spread across the main building and several two-story annexes (partially outside the complex), offers its guests a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a lounge with a terrace, a TV corner, a library, an internet corner, a bar, a main restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. Wi-Fi is included in public areas. The outdoor area of the hotel features a freshwater swimming pool with a children's pool, a sun terrace with loungers and umbrellas (included), a seating terrace, and a pool/snack bar. Loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool and available for a fee at the beach.
Bright, modern restaurant with many wooden tables and white chairs, decorated with plants.
Bright restaurant with wooden chairs and wine cabinet on the side.
Illuminated hotel pool at night with sun loungers and surrounding terrace
Elegant hotel lounge with modern chairs, round columns, and soft lighting.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and ceiling fan.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, gray walls, and a washbasin.
Terrace with chairs and table, modern building complex in the background in daylight.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green runner, and balcony overlooking greenery.

Double Room

The modern and brightly furnished rooms have a shower/WC, hairdryer, various olive oil toiletries, air conditioning, telephone, Wi-Fi (included), a safe (rental fee), 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 available as a Super Saver room (SSZ) or for single occupancy (DE/DEA).

Superior Double Room

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

Cozy hotel room with double bed, calm color scheme, and balcony overlooking garden.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, desk, and stylish wooden furniture.
Bright hotel room with bed, chair, orchid, and balcony overlooking palm trees
Bright hotel room with large bed, bench, TV, and modern minimalist design.

Family Room

The family rooms consist of a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom with an adjoining door, and feature a telephone, safe (rental fee), satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), kettle, slippers, music channel, refrigerator, air conditioning, bath/WC, and a balcony (DF2). The rooms are located in the main building and the annexes.

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and dinner with live cooking (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) served as a generous buffet. The cuisine primarily uses Cretan products and local olive oil.
Gluten-free and lactose-free meals are available upon request. Please contact the reception on-site.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

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

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Tennis, mini-golf, and water sports, all provided by local providers.

Children's program

Playground, children's pool, baby bed included, high chairs in the restaurant.

Wellness

For the well-being of body and soul, the "SPA" area is available to guests with a sauna, whirlpool, hammam, manicure, pedicure, and massages (each for a fee).

Hotel service

Free parking behind the hotel, subject to availability.

Credit card

MasterCard, Visa, and Eurocard.

Hotel features

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Children's playground
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Near the beach
  • Family-friendly
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft (Travel for the Future) provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing 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

Not suitable for wheelchair users.
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel Contact:
Hotel Nefeli
161 Mahis Kritis str. 74100 Rethymnon
Phone: +30 28310 55321-2
Email: info@nefeli-hotel.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 65.

Information on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from January 1, 2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room starting from January 1, 2025.
For stays in high season (April 1 - October 31):
Hotel Category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euros
Hotel Category 3 Stars: 5 Euros
Hotel Category 4 Stars: 10 Euros
Hotel Category 5 Stars: 15 Euros
For stays in low season (November 1 - March 31):
Hotel Category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euros
Hotel Category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euros
Hotel Category 4 Stars: 3 Euros
Hotel Category 5 Stars: 4 Euros

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