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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites *****
Tour operator category

HER520
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Highlights

  • Adults-only hotel for guests aged 16 and over located directly on the beach promenade of Rethymnon.
  • Suites available with private whirlpool on the balcony or direct pool access.
  • Sustainable hotel operations certified with the 'Green Key' label.
  • Location on the Cretan Riviera, approx. 2 km from the historic city center of Rethymnon.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel complex.

Location

This modern and luxurious adults-only hotel welcomes guests from the age of 16 and is located in the heart of the Cretan Riviera. It is situated directly on the Rethymnon beach promenade and is separated from the sandy beach only by a road. The historic city center of Rethymnon can be reached in about 2 km. There, winding alleys await you with numerous shopping, restaurant, and entertainment options. Heraklion Airport is about 79 km away, and Chania Airport is approximately 71 km away. A bus stop is located about 250 m from the hotel.
Beach with four white cabanas, sand, and calm blue sea under a clear sky.
Swimming pools with lounge chairs and sun shades in a resort captured from above.
Modern hotel with balconies, illuminated pathways, and clear blue evening sky.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of umbrellas and sun loungers next to a promenade.
Beach with sunbeds and umbrellas in front of a hotel in a coastal town.
Rows of lounge chairs with umbrellas on the beach overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas, sand, and adjacent buildings.

Amenities

Modern breakfast room with wooden furniture and wine racks on the wall.
Hotel terrace with tables, chairs, and a sea view on a sunny day.
Buffet with various dishes and white orchids in a hotel's modern dining area.
Modern hotel lobby reception with receptionist, seating area, and minimalist tables.
Modern hotel lounge with comfortable chairs, tables, and subtle wall decoration.
Elegant restaurant with set tables and sea view under clear skies.
Modern hotel restaurant with comfortable upholstered chairs and elegant design.
Bright, modern hotel lobby with leather chairs, reception desk, and elegant decor.
The charming adults-only hotel welcomes guests aged 16 and over and features a total of 102 rooms spread across three buildings. Amenities include an inviting reception area with 24-hour reception, a stylish lobby, air-conditioned lounges, an elevator, a café-bar with a terrace, and an air-conditioned restaurant.
In the well-maintained outdoor area, a freshwater swimming pool with a sun terrace invites you to relax. Sun loungers and parasols are available free of charge by the pool. At the beach, these can be used subject to a minimum consumption (depending on availability). Pool towels can be borrowed free of charge. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.

Accommodation

Suite

The elegant and comfortably furnished suites feature a modern bathroom with a rain shower and separate toilet. Further amenities include bathrobes and slippers, high-quality toiletries, a hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, a 43-inch smart satellite TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, Nespresso coffee machine, tea maker, a cozy sofa, and a balcony. (S2).

Modern hotel room with open wardrobe and white bedding.
Modern hotel bathroom area with wood wall, silver fixtures, and round mirror.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wood paneling, chairs, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden paneling, desk, and lamp.
Narrow outdoor pool with wooden deck, bean bags, and water fountain on the wall.
Terrace with wooden deck and bean bags next to a pool in front of a modern hotel room.

Swim up Suite

With the same amenities as the Superior Suite, these also feature a large terrace and direct pool access (2SU).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request that guests use this area with caution and pay special attention.

Suite Superior

The spacious, elegant, and comfortably furnished Superior Suites feature a modern bathroom with a rain shower and separate toilet. Further amenities include bathrobes and slippers, high-quality toiletries, a hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, a 43-inch smart satellite TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, Nespresso coffee machine, tea maker, a cozy sofa, and a balcony with pool/garden view. (SU2/SI/TUB).
Optionally bookable with a sea view for an additional charge (SUM/SIM/2UM).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and sea view through large windows.
Modern furnished hotel room with sofa, desk, and staircase leading upstairs.
Modern hotel lounge area with gray sofa, floor lamp, and staircase to upper floor.
Modern hotel lobby area with gray sofas, wood details, and ample natural light.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, sink, and towel rack.

Suite Deluxe

The high-quality suites are designed in a maisonette style with a bedroom on the open upper floor and a living/sleeping area on the lower floor, connected by a staircase. They feature a shower, separate toilet, bathrobe and slippers, high-quality toiletries, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, 43'' smart satellite TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, espresso and tea maker, sofa, and a terrace or balcony (S2D).

Deluxe Suite Sea View Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Superior Suite, the Deluxe Suite Sea View Private Pool features a rain shower, separate toilet, bathrobes and slippers, high-quality toiletries, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV (flat screen with smart function), telephone, safe, refrigerator, Wi-Fi (included), espresso and tea maker, sofa, terrace or balcony with sea view, and a private pool (2LX).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request that guests use this area with caution and pay special attention.

Modern hotel pool with glass railing, wooden deck, and tropical plants in courtyard.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, large mirror, and minimalist decor.
Modern hotel room with large bed on wooden frame, white linens, and towels.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, balcony, and terrace view.
Terrace with two lounge chairs and a hot tub overlooking the landscape.
Modern hot tub in a gray tiled setting with a lounge chair on a balcony.

Ikones Suite Sea View

The spacious, elegant, and comfortably furnished Superior Suites feature a modern bathroom with a rain shower and separate toilet. Further amenities include bathrobes and slippers, high-quality toiletries, a hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, a 43-inch smart satellite TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, Nespresso coffee machine, tea maker, and a cozy sofa. The spacious balcony with a private whirlpool offers a magnificent view of the sea (2SQ).

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast (7:30 am - 10:30 am) and dinner (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) in buffet style in the main restaurant.
With prior notice, breakfast can also be taken as an early bird breakfast.
Alternatively, lunch can be taken in the "Orexis" restaurant and dinner in the "Aura" restaurant à la carte for an additional fee.
Drinks are not included with dinner.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen).

Buffet with assorted appetizers and white orchids as decoration in a restaurant.

Sports included

A modern, air-conditioned fitness room is available at the hotel.
Modern gym with dumbbells, workout bench, and climbing wall bathed in warm lighting.
Modern gym with treadmills and window view in a hotel.

Sports for a fee

Diving and water sports are offered on the beach by local providers.

Wellness

Modern massage room with dim lighting and curtains for privacy.
Small wellness center with sauna and massages, each for an additional fee.

Entertainment

Light evening entertainment program.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
Concierge and luggage services are available free of charge.
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Room cleaning with change of towels and bed linen takes place daily.
Pool towels can be borrowed free of charge.
Laundry service is available for a fee.

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 operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, 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:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Adults-only hotel, bookable from 16 years.
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Rooms for guests with reduced mobility are available on request.
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Pets are not permitted.
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Check-in: 3 pm.
Check-out: 11 am.

Zusatzhinweis

In the "Young Stars" 2025/26 catalog on page 28.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 64.

Destination information - Climate Resilience Fee

For stays starting from Jan 1st, 2018, the Greek government charges 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 the accommodation and has been scaled from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room as of Jan 1st, 2025.
For stays in the high season April 1st - Oct 31st:
1-2 Star category: 2 euros
3 Star category: 5 euros
4 Star category: 10 euros
5 Star category: 15 euros
For stays in the low season Nov 1st - March 31st:
1-2 Star category: 0.50 euros
3 Star category: 1.50 euros
4 Star category: 3 euros
5 Star category: 4 euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:17