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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

  • 4-star hotel in a central location in Platanias, approx. 200 m from the sand/shingle beach.
  • Half board with buffet and live cooking using regional Cretan products.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel grounds.
  • Wellness area with sauna, whirlpool, and hammam for an additional charge.
  • Entertainment program with shows and Greek evenings 3 days per week.

Location

This hotel, managed with great attention to detail, is centrally located in the holiday resort of Platanias, only approx. 200 m from the beautiful sandy/pebble beach. In the immediate vicinity, there are cafés, restaurants, and shops. Rethymnon is only approx. 5 km away. 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

The hotel, built in the Cretan bungalow style with a total of 137 modern rooms distributed across the main building and several two-story annexes (some located outside the main complex), offers its 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. Pool towels can be borrowed 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 comfortably furnished 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.
Can also be booked as a Super-Saver room (SSZ) or for single use (DE/DEA).

Double room Superior

In addition to the amenities of the double rooms, these offer more modern facilities, such as an LCD TV with USB media player, Nespresso machine, bathrobes and slippers, hydro-jet shower, a thicker mattress, as well as beach/pool towels (DSU). The rooms are located in the main building and 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 combined living/sleeping room and a separate bedroom with a connecting door and feature a telephone, rental safe, satellite TV, kettle, slippers, music channel, refrigerator, air conditioning, bath/WC, and balcony (DF2). The rooms are located in the main building and 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 as rich buffets. The kitchen primarily uses Cretan products and local olive oil.
Gluten-free and vegetarian meals are available upon request. Please contact the front desk on-site for this.
Drinks are not included with dinner.
Appropriate 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 a children's pool are available to ensure fun and variety for children.

Wellness

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

Entertainment

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

Hotel service

Free 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 people with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not permitted.
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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
Telephone: +30 28310 55321-2
E-mail: info@nefeli-hotel.gr
In the catalogue "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 65.

Note on climate resilience levy

For stays starting from 1.1.2018, the Greek government imposes a climate resilience levy, 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 1.1.2025, is tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays during high season 1.4.-31.10.
Local category 1-2 stars: 2 Euro
Local category 3 stars: 5 Euro
Local category 4 stars: 10 Euro
Local category 5 stars: 15 Euro
For stays during low season 1.11.-31.3.
Local category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 stars: 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 stars: 3 Euro
Local category 5 stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 18.09.2026 01:41