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Modern outdoor pool with loungers, cabanas, and palm trees under a clear sky.
Rows of white lounge chairs with umbrellas on sandy beach by calm sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Pool with blue water and sun loungers by the sea under a clear sky.
Balcony with seating area and sea view connected to a hotel bedroom.
Elegant restaurant with large windows overlooking pool and palm trees at a vacation spot.
Spacious hotel room with sofa, wooden table, and large bed on light wood flooring.
Rows of white lounge chairs and closed umbrellas by a clear blue hotel pool.
Beachside restaurant with white chairs and tables overlooking the sea.
Older man in chef coat presenting a dish on a plate in a modern kitchen.
Bright restaurant with set tables and buffet area, colorful ceiling panels visible.
Hotel pool with curved shape and surrounding terrace featuring palm trees and seating areas.
Beach with numerous sunshades and loungers by the sea, palm trees in the foreground.
Beach with rows of sun loungers and palm trees, calm sea in the background under clear sky.
Covered hotel terrace with dining tables, chairs, and decorations in a green setting.
Bright hotel lobby with comfortable sofas, tables, and a reception desk.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas beside white building under blue sky.
Modern gym with treadmills overlooking an indoor pool and large windows.
Indoor hotel pool with calm turquoise water and wooden loungers against the wall.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking other buildings.
Modern hotel room with large bed, bedside table, and view into bathroom.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wall shelves, and walk-in closet.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and beige tiles in a hotel.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, purple wall, and soft lighting.
Elegant hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, towel shelves, and bathtub.
Bright hotel room with bed, dining table, chairs, and cozy armchair by the window.
Modern hotel living area with dining table, sofa, and balcony offering sea view.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Aquila Porto Rethymno *****
Tour operator category

HER270
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Highlights

  • 5-star hotel located directly on the promenade and the sandy beach of Rethymnon.
  • Premium All Inclusive with buffet meals and an extensive selection of beverages.
  • Wellness area with sauna, hammam, whirlpool, and indoor pool included.
  • Sustainability certification by Travelife valid until September 2027.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel complex.

Location

Directly on the promenade of Rethymnon with a magnificent view of the Blue Flag-awarded sandy beach. The beautiful old town of Rethymnon is just a few minutes' walk away. Numerous shops and restaurants are nearby. Chania Airport is approx. 61 km away, and Heraklion Airport is approx. 84 km away.
Beach with numerous sunshades and loungers by the sea, palm trees in the foreground.
Beach with rows of sun loungers and palm trees, calm sea in the background under clear sky.

Facilities

Covered hotel terrace with dining tables, chairs, and decorations in a green setting.
Bright hotel lobby with comfortable sofas, tables, and a reception desk.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas beside white building under blue sky.
This luxury-class complex has a total of 200 rooms spread over 6 floors and offers a reception, lobby, lounge, luggage room, main restaurant (Cretan/Mediterranean cuisine), and an à la carte restaurant. Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex. In the well-maintained outdoor area, there are 2 freshwater swimming pools with sun terraces as well as a pool/snackbar. Sun loungers and parasols are available free of charge at the pool and on the beach from the third row onwards. Sun loungers in the first two rows on the beach are available for a fee. Pool towels are included.

Accommodation

Double room

The tastefully furnished rooms feature a bath/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers (on request), telephone, LCD TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), safe, mini-fridge, and balcony (D). Also available for single use (DE) and, for an additional charge, with pool view (DP), side sea view (DMS), or sea view (DM).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking other buildings.
Modern hotel room with large bed, bedside table, and view into bathroom.
Balcony with seating area and sea view connected to a hotel bedroom.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wall shelves, and walk-in closet.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and beige tiles in a hotel.

Superior double room sea view (Mythica)

With the same facilities as the double rooms, these are slightly higher-quality furnished with bath/WC or walk-in shower/WC and a direct sea view (DMU). Mythica guests with All Inclusive or half-board can choose freely between the individual dining options (à la carte restaurant with reservation).

Double room seafront (Mythica)

With the same facilities as the double rooms, these are slightly more spacious with a whirlpool tub or walk-in shower/WC and a direct sea view (D2W). Mythica guests with All Inclusive or half-board can choose freely between the individual dining options (à la carte restaurant with reservation).

Cozy hotel room with double bed, purple wall, and soft lighting.
Elegant hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, towel shelves, and bathtub.

Double room Signature sea view (Mythica)

Featuring the same facilities and amenities as the Superior double room sea view, these have a whirlpool tub or walk-in shower and are renovated (SID).

Suite sea view Mythica

The spacious and luxurious suites are significantly larger than the Superior double rooms with sea view and feature a combined living/sleeping area as well as a whirlpool tub with separate walk-in shower (S2M).

Bright hotel room with bed, dining table, chairs, and cozy armchair by the window.
Modern hotel living area with dining table, sofa, and balcony offering sea view.

Meals

Breakfast/Half-board/Premium All Inclusive

Continental early-riser breakfast (5:30 am - 7:30 am; on request), American breakfast (7:30 am - 10:30 am), and dinner (6:30 pm - 9 pm) in buffet style. Proper attire is requested for dinner.

Large, well-lit buffet with a variety of dishes in a modern hotel dining area.

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

Continental early-riser breakfast (5:30 am - 7:30 am; on request), American breakfast (7:30 am - 10:30 am), lunch (12:30 pm - 2:30 pm), and dinner (6:30 pm - 9 pm) are offered in buffet style in the main restaurant. With a minimum stay of 7 days, 2 theme nights per week of stay and 1 gala dinner per stay (excluding lobster and fish nights) are included. Snacks are available during the day from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 4 pm (from 2026: 10:30 am - 6 pm), ice cream from 10 am - 6 pm (from 2026: 10 am - 12 am). Coffee and tea are available from 4 pm - 6 pm. Midnight snack from 11 pm - 12 am. Local and selected international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee (filter coffee, espresso, cappuccino, Nescafe, Greek coffee), tea, local beer, house wine (red, white, rose), Raki, brandy, ouzo, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey, vermouth, long drinks, and cocktails are included from 10 am - 12 am at the respective open bar. Proper attire is requested for dinner.

Sports included

Modern gym with treadmills overlooking an indoor pool and large windows.
Fitness room, yoga, table tennis, darts, and boccia.

Sports for a fee

Tennis (at the sister hotel Aquila Rithymna Beach), water sports on the beach via local providers.

Children's program

Children's menu (on request). Baby cots and high chairs on request (included). Babysitting service on request (for a fee).

Wellness

Spa center with massages, aromatherapy, manicures/pedicures, and various treatments (all for a fee). Sauna, hammam, whirlpool, and indoor pool (heated in April and October) included.
Indoor hotel pool with calm turquoise water and wooden loungers against the wall.

Entertainment

Light daytime animation such as aqua aerobics, Zumba, etc. In the evening, various activities such as Greek folklore nights and live music.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" helps you to make a conscious choice. 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, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined 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:
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

Pets are not allowed.
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The hotel is not equipped for guests with limited mobility.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Phone: 0030 28310 50432
Fax: 0030 28310 27825
Email: pr.crs@aquilahotels.com

Destination information (Climate Resilience Fee)

For stays starting from January 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience fee, to be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is graduated from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in high season April 1 - October 31:
1-2 star category 2 Euro
3 star category 5 Euro
4 star category 10 Euro
5 star category 15 Euro
For stays in low season November 1 - March 31:
1-2 star category 0.50 Euro
3 star category 1.50 Euro
4 star category 3 Euro
5 star category 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 07.08.2026 00:27