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Large pool with palm trees and sun loungers in front of yellow hotel buildings under sunny sky.
Bright hotel room with bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees and sea.
Luxurious hotel pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and white umbrellas at sunset.
Modern sunny hotel complex with arcades and palm trees, surrounded by green areas and blue sky.
Elegant buffet with diverse dishes and wooden ceiling in a luxury hotel.
Hotel building behind palm trees and manicured lawn under clear sky.
Outdoor area with tables and chairs beside palm trees overlooking the sea.
Evening hotel terrace with seating and illuminated trees under a clear sky.
Outdoor tables with white tablecloths and chairs under a pavilion surrounded by plants.
Illuminated hotel pool with palm trees and lounges at night under clear sky.
Large hotel pool with palm trees, sun loungers, and guests in clear blue water.
Bright hotel lobby with modern seating, artworks, and marble flooring.
Twisting blue water slides above a pool with people playing below.
Illuminated beach hotel and bar at night with tables and chairs on the sand.
Hotel buildings on the beach with sun loungers and gentle waves in the foreground.
Empty sandy beach with two rows of orange lounge chairs by calm sea under blue sky.
Long beach with sun umbrellas and loungers beside clear blue sea and green grass.
Wooden structure on sandy ground with sun loungers and umbrellas at the beach under blue sky.
Modern hotel bar with round stools and panoramic windows showing dusk view.
Luxury breakfast room with buffet, wooden ceiling, and checkered floor in a hotel.
Elegant dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and decorative wooden beam ceiling design.
Open-air restaurant with white tables and view of garden and sea under clear sky.
Beach with wooden chairs and tables by a canopy, overlooking calm sea.
Blue water slides over a pool in a sunny vacation spot with pergola and palm trees.
Outdoor tennis court with red clay and green fencing in a hotel area under clear sky.
Modern gym with treadmills and strength machines, large windows, and light wood flooring.
Modern indoor pool with spa area and loungers in a luxury hotel.
Indoor pool area with columns, comfortable loungers, and indirect lighting in a hotel.
Bright spa room with massage table, minimal decor, and green plant in the corner.
Elegant hotel lobby featuring round columns, white tones, and modern lighting.
Modern outdoor area with illuminated tree and wall projection "Welcome to the Good life" at night.
Water park with large blue water slides and a tropical palm tree in the background.
Pool with clear water, palm trees, and a yellow inflatable flamingo toy at a hotel resort.
Hotel courtyard with yellow sails, cushions, and wooden stairs leading to rooms.
A sunny path leads through a hotel garden area with blue fences and colorful walls.
Playground in greenery with wooden climbing structures and children swinging under a clear sky.
A brightly decorated kids' play area with soft cushions and underwater-themed wall art.
Bright hotel room with two beds, gold curtains, and a balcony with a view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
View from a terrace with chairs and a table overlooking a garden with loungers and the sea in the background.
Bright bathroom with white towel and neatly arranged toiletries next to sink.
Bright hotel room with a double bed, separate lounge chair, and modern floor lamp.
Two sun loungers under an umbrella on a wooden deck overlooking pool and sea.
Modern hotel room with two single beds and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room hallway with polished wooden console and decorative plants.
Terrace with table, chairs, and pergola, surrounded by hotel buildings and palm trees under a blue sky.
Two comfortable lounge chairs on a sunny hotel terrace overlooking the sea.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Aquila Rithymna Beach *****
Tour operator category

HER252
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • The 5-star hotel is located directly on the 500 m long sand and pebble beach.
  • Aquila Aqua Park with five water slides and kids pool included for guests.
  • Wellness area with sauna, hammam, salt grotto, whirlpool, and indoor pool included.
  • Five different restaurants offer a selection of culinary options.
  • Certified by the Reisen mit Zukunft label for sustainable operational practices.

Location

Located directly on the 500m long sandy/pebble beach of Adele near Rethymnon. Shopping and entertainment options are located in the immediate vicinity.
A bus stop is right in front of the hotel.
It is approx. 7 km to Rethymnon, approx. 68 km to Chania Airport, and approx. 80 km to Heraklion Airport.
Illuminated beach hotel and bar at night with tables and chairs on the sand.
Hotel buildings on the beach with sun loungers and gentle waves in the foreground.
Empty sandy beach with two rows of orange lounge chairs by calm sea under blue sky.
Long beach with sun umbrellas and loungers beside clear blue sea and green grass.
Wooden structure on sandy ground with sun loungers and umbrellas at the beach under blue sky.

Facilities

Modern hotel bar with round stools and panoramic windows showing dusk view.
Luxury breakfast room with buffet, wooden ceiling, and checkered floor in a hotel.
Elegant dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and decorative wooden beam ceiling design.
Open-air restaurant with white tables and view of garden and sea under clear sky.
Wooden structure on sandy ground with sun loungers and umbrellas at the beach under blue sky.
Beach with wooden chairs and tables by a canopy, overlooking calm sea.
Blue water slides over a pool in a sunny vacation spot with pergola and palm trees.
The family-friendly complex has 519 rooms spread across several buildings and offers a 24-hour reception, luggage storage, lobby with outdoor terrace, internet corner, main restaurant with outdoor terrace, Greek restaurant "Mournies", gourmet à-la-carte restaurant "Archaia Eleftherna", fish restaurant "Oceana", main bar, mini-market, jeweler, souvenir shop, and a boutique. Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.
In the well-maintained outdoor area, there are 4 swimming pools, sun terraces, pool and beach bar "Oceana", Kafenion, "Rimondo" café/snack bar, as well as an amphitheater. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool. Bath towels are also included.
In May 2025, the Aquila Aqua Park also opened with a children's pool, spray-action pool, five water slides, and a relax pool. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge. For an additional fee, gazebos can be rented in the adults-only quiet area. The use of the water park is possible for hotel guests at no extra charge.
On the beach directly in front of the hotel, sun loungers and umbrellas are also available free of charge; an exclusive beach area with gazebos is available for a fee.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms are pleasantly furnished with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, Wi-Fi, telephone (for a fee), flat-screen satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), bathrobes, slippers (on request), pillow menu, coffee/tea maker (daily replenishment), welcome gift from the hotel, as well as a balcony or terrace (D).
Can be booked for single use (DE) or with sea view (DM).

Bright hotel room with two beds, gold curtains, and a balcony with a view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.

Bungalow Side Sea View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are somewhat more spacious with a seating area and are located in the bungalows (2BS).

Family Room

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are somewhat more spacious, with a combined living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom with a connecting door (DF2).
Optionally bookable with sea view (F2M).

Bright hotel room with bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees and sea.
View from a terrace with chairs and a table overlooking a garden with loungers and the sea in the background.
Bright bathroom with white towel and neatly arranged toiletries next to sink.

Junior Bungalow Suite Waterfront (Mythica)

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are more spacious with a combined living/sleeping area and sun loungers on the terrace (B2W).
The rooms are part of the "Mythica Collection". Guests of this collection enjoy the following amenities: Express check-in, welcome gift, hotel tour, and late check-out. Mythica guests with half board or premium all-inclusive can enjoy meals in the à-la-carte restaurants at no extra charge (reservation required). Some food and drinks as well as selected theme nights are available for a fee.

Junior Bungalow Suite Waterfront Private Pool (Mythica)

With the same amenities as the Junior Bungalow Suites Waterfront, the suites feature a private pool (W2B) with an espresso machine, beach bag, and exclusive toiletries.
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen applies a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.
The rooms are part of the "Mythica Collection". Guests of this collection enjoy the following amenities: Express check-in, welcome gift, hotel tour, and late check-out. Mythica guests with half board or premium all-inclusive can enjoy meals in the à-la-carte restaurants at no extra charge (reservation required). Some food and drinks as well as selected theme nights are available for a fee.

Bright hotel room with a double bed, separate lounge chair, and modern floor lamp.
Two sun loungers under an umbrella on a wooden deck overlooking pool and sea.
Modern hotel room with two single beds and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room hallway with polished wooden console and decorative plants.
Terrace with table, chairs, and pergola, surrounded by hotel buildings and palm trees under a blue sky.
Two comfortable lounge chairs on a sunny hotel terrace overlooking the sea.

Deluxe Suite Sea View 2 Bedrooms (Mythica)

The suites consist of a combined living/sleeping area, two separate bedrooms, and, in addition to the same amenities as the double rooms, feature sea view, beach towels and bag, exclusive toiletries, espresso machine, bath/WC, and a balcony with sea view (SDM). They are located in the main building.
The rooms are part of the "Mythica Collection". Guests of this collection enjoy the following amenities: Express check-in, welcome gift, hotel tour, and late check-out. Mythica guests with half board or premium all-inclusive can enjoy meals in the à-la-carte restaurants at no extra charge (reservation required). Some food and drinks as well as selected theme nights are available for a fee.

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board

All main meals are buffet-style.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Cozy outdoor restaurant with red checkered tablecloths and warm lighting under a tree.

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

Early bird breakfast (5:00 - 7:15 AM; on request), American breakfast (7:15 - 10:00 AM), late riser breakfast (10:00 - 10:30 AM), lunch (12:30 - 2:30 PM), and dinner (6:30 - 9:30 PM) are offered in buffet style.
Once per week of stay, a theme night in the à-la-carte restaurant and 1 gala dinner (excluding lobster and fish nights) are included.
During the day, snacks are provided from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Ice cream is available from 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM, and coffee/tea and pastries from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
A midnight snack is offered from 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Elegant hotel restaurant with set tables and large buffet in the background

Sports included

Outdoor tennis court with red clay and green fencing in a hotel area under clear sky.
Modern gym with treadmills and strength machines, large windows, and light wood flooring.
Fitness room, darts, boccia, tennis (lessons, floodlights, and equipment for a fee; from 4:00 PM, the court is also for a fee), basketball.

Sports for a fee

Padel tennis, water sports at the beach by local providers, PADI diving center.

Children's program

Mini club (3-12 years), baby club (8 months-3 years, mid-May to mid-September, for a symbolic fee).
Sleepover in the "Kri Kri" club for children aged 6-12 years (June-September, included).
"Club 4U" for children aged 13-17 years (June-September, age-appropriate activities).
Children's animation, separate children's pool. Baby cots and high chairs on request (included).
Babysitting service on request (for a fee).
Water park with large blue water slides and a tropical palm tree in the background.
Pool with clear water, palm trees, and a yellow inflatable flamingo toy at a hotel resort.
Hotel courtyard with yellow sails, cushions, and wooden stairs leading to rooms.
A sunny path leads through a hotel garden area with blue fences and colorful walls.
Playground in greenery with wooden climbing structures and children swinging under a clear sky.
A brightly decorated kids' play area with soft cushions and underwater-themed wall art.

Wellness

Modern indoor pool with spa area and loungers in a luxury hotel.
Indoor pool area with columns, comfortable loungers, and indirect lighting in a hotel.
Bright spa room with massage table, minimal decor, and green plant in the corner.
Elegant hotel lobby featuring round columns, white tones, and modern lighting.
Modern outdoor area with illuminated tree and wall projection "Welcome to the Good life" at night.
For a fee: Spa center with massages, manicure/pedicure, hairdresser, and various treatments.
Sauna, hammam, salt grotto, whirlpool, and heated indoor pool (April + October) included.

Entertainment

Regular daytime and evening program with live music, shows, etc.
Occasionally, there is live music and entertainment in the à-la-carte restaurant "Mournies" or at the beach bar "Oceana".

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Amex are accepted.

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance to make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as 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 has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

Pets are not allowed.
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The hotel is disabled-friendly but does not have wheelchair-accessible rooms. Larger rooms are available on request. Guests in wheelchairs must always travel with an accompanying person. Access for wheelchair users is possible everywhere due to ramps.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Aquila Rithymna Beach
Tel.: 0030-2831200300
Fax: 0030-2831071668
E-Mail: info.rb@aquilahotels.com

Note Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is scaled from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room starting January 1, 2025.
For stays during the high season (April 1 - October 31):
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 the low season (November 1 - March 31):
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

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 17.09.2026 00:27