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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Minos Mare Royal *****

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Location

The Minos Mare Royal hotel is located directly on a Blue Flag awarded sandy beach in the Platanias resort area, making it an ideal place for peace and relaxation. The town center of Rethymnon is approximately 5 km from the hotel. A selection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and tavernas are located in the immediate vicinity. The distance to Heraklion Airport is about 78 km and to Chania Airport is 72 km.
Modern beige villa with large windows surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Sunset view over pool, palm trees, and dining table with fruit bowl at a resort.
Sunny beach with rows of white sunbeds and umbrellas, calm sea, distant hills, and clear sky.
Sandy beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas by the calm blue sea under clear sky.

Facilities

Bright hotel lobby with modern sofa, large windows, and plants
Modern lounge area with gray sofa, white coffee table, and glass-walled dining room in background.
Elegant hotel restaurant with table settings and a server preparing a table near large windows.
Outdoor hotel dining area with white tablecloths and modern pergolas under a clear sky.
Modern hotel entrance with stone accents, palm trees, and spacious steps under a blue sky.
Outdoor pool area at a hotel with loungers, umbrellas, and palm trees under a clear sky.
Outdoor hotel pool with sun loungers and modern glass architecture under blue sky.
A balcony dining table set for two with a sunset view over a pool and palm trees.
This very well-maintained 5-star complex with 61 rooms is popular with repeat guests and is a schauinsland-reisen original. It features a 24-hour reception, elevator, Wi-Fi (included), a main restaurant, an à la carte restaurant, a lobby bar, mini-market, souvenir shop, and a small library. The outdoor area boasts a beautiful garden with many shady palm trees, a swimming pool with hydromassage function, and a pool bar. Bath towels are provided free of charge. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included for hotel guests by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

The modern rooms have a bathroom with a whirlpool bathtub/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, cosmetic mirror, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV, radio/CD player, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea station, pillow menu, and a balcony with garden view (DSU).
Also available for single occupancy (DSE). A bottle of water and a small treat are provided free of charge for guests upon arrival.

Bright hotel room with double bed, green accents, sofa, and balcony with sheer curtains.
Bathroom with white bathtub, glass shower door, green patterned wall, and white sink with mirror.
Green armchair with cushions beside window with curtains and outdoor greenery view
Bright hotel room with large bed, teal accents, wooden floor, and a small armchair.
Bright hotel room with queen bed, patterned curtains, armchair, and balcony with outdoor seating.
Bathroom with white sink, shelf with flowers, and bathtub with blue mosaic tiles.
Modern outdoor pool area with sun loungers, glass railing, and greenery under blue sky.

Double Room Deluxe Pool View

Feature a bathroom with bathtub/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, cosmetic mirror. Furthermore, the rooms are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV, radio/CD player, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea station, pillow menu, and a balcony with garden view. Guests receive a welcome package (sparkling wine and fruits) and daily replenished mineral water upon arrival. Lunch is included as a set menu once per stay (DBP/IDD).
Also available for single occupancy (1DZ).

Executive Suite Sea View

The spacious suites have a combined living and sleeping area and a separate bedroom, and are equipped with a bathroom with bathtub/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, cosmetic mirror, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV, radio/CD player, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea station, pillow menu, and a balcony with garden view (S2). Additionally, the minibar is refilled once a week.

Hotel room with a large bed, green pillows, wardrobe, and a window with outdoor seating.
Cozy hotel room with polka-dot sofa, wooden table, desk, chair, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, shower, frosted window, sink, mirror, and toiletries.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, green pillows, nightstands, and a glass door to a balcony.

Meals

Half Board

A rich breakfast buffet (7-10:30 AM) in the main restaurant overlooking the green gardens and the pool provides the perfect start to your day.
A selection of egg dishes and omelets can be ordered à la carte.
For dinner (7-9:30 PM), choose from four main courses (meat, fish, vegetarian, grilled). A buffet with appetizers and desserts is also available.
Smart casual attire (long trousers, appropriate shoes) is requested for dinner.

Modern buffet area with a variety of dishes and warm lighting in a hotel dining space.

Sports included

Games on the beach, fitness room, table tennis, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Billiards.

Children's program

Children's playground, children's pool.

Wellness

Massage therapist giving a massage to a person inside a white cabana by the sea.
Spa area with sauna, massages, and various treatments (each for a fee).

Hotel service

Cribs, high chairs (free of charge, upon request) and babysitter service (for a fee, upon request).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Sauna
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sandy Beach
  • Indoor Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest 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

Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel Contact:
Minos Mare Royal
Platanias, 74100 Rethymno-Crete
Phone: +30 28310 50388
Fax: +30 28310 53310
Email: info@minosmare.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 72.

Note on Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 01.01.2018 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, from 01.01.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays during high season (April 1st - October 31st):
Country category 1-2 stars: 2 Euro
Country category 3 stars: 5 Euro
Country category 4 stars: 10 Euro
Country category 5 stars: 15 Euro
For stays during low season (November 1st - March 31st):
Country category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euro
Country category 3 stars: 1.50 Euro
Country category 4 stars: 3 Euro
Country category 5 stars: 4 Euro

Country category

5 Sterne