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Modern hotel complex with pool, sun terrace, and white buildings under a blue sky.
Modern hotel building with wooden cladding and large glass windows in daylight.
Modern hotel room with two beds, sea view, and elegant, bright interior.
Elegant restaurant with sea view and palm trees under clear sky.
Modern restaurant with sea view and elegantly set tables.
Buffet with breads, butter, jam, and drinks in a modern hotel restaurant.
Empty lounge chairs with umbrellas on a calm, sunny sandy beach overlooking the sea.
Romantic table on the beach at sunset with two chairs and lanterns.
A narrow pool with lounge chairs and water fountains in a modern setting.
Modern dining area with wooden table, woven chairs, and potted plants in a hotel restaurant.
Buffet with breads, butter, jam, and drinks in a modern hotel restaurant.
Modern wooden deck with comfortable padded loungers next to a pool.
Courtyard with a small pool, lounge chairs, and glass doors to hotel rooms.
Open beach bar with chairs and tables, overlooking the blue sea on a sunny day.
Varied buffet with fruits, desserts, and pastries on a modern table in a hotel.
Modern terrace with glass railing and plants at sunset.
Four white cabanas on a calm sandy beach overlooking the blue sea.
Aerial view of a pool with loungers and shaded areas in a hotel complex.
Modern hotel building at dusk with illuminated terrace and pool area.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of umbrellas and sunbeds by the water.
Modern beach hotel with sun loungers and cabanas under a clear sky.
Beach loungers with umbrellas on sand overlooking the sea.
Aerial view of a beach with neatly arranged umbrellas beside a hotel along the sea.
Modern dining area with wooden furniture, wine racks, and large windows allowing plenty of daylight.
Modern hotel outdoor area with tables, chairs, and sea view.
Buffet with various dishes and orchids in a modern dining area.
Modern hotel lobby with reception desk and seating area, decorated with plants.
Modern lounge with comfortable armchairs and decorative wall art.
Elegant restaurant with set tables and sea view.
Modern, bright restaurant with many tables and chairs, soft lighting.
Modern, bright hotel lobby with stylish armchairs and a stone-textured reception desk.
Modern hotel room with white bed, wooden accents, and partition screen.
Modern pool with water feature next to wooden paneling and chairs.
Modern bathroom faucets on wooden paneling with mirror and white bathrobes in the background.
Modern wooden chair on terrace beside pool with light stone wall.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view.
Modern hotel lounge with grey sofa, wooden desk, and staircase in the background.
Modern living room with gray sectional sofa, floor lamp, and staircase to upper floor.
Modern hotel room area with gray armchairs, wooden furniture, and open wooden door access.
Modern hotel shower with glass panel and washbasin on wooden shelf, gray wall tiles.
Luxurious pool with lounge chairs and plants in modern courtyard.
Modern hotel room with bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern double room with wooden frame bed, white bedding, and wall-mounted flat-screen TV.
Modern hotel room with double bed, chairs, and balcony seating area.
Balcony with two lounge chairs and a large hot tub overlooking outdoors.
Modern hot tub on a terrace with gray tiles and wooden privacy screen.
Buffet with diverse dishes and white orchids in the background.
Modern gym with dumbbells, workout bench, and climbing wall.
Modern gym with treadmills and a large mirror in a hotel.
Modern massage room with two tables, calming decor, and soft lighting.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites *****

HER520
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Location

The modern and luxurious hotel is located in the heart of the Cretan Riviera, directly on the Rethymnon promenade, separated from the beach only by a street. The historic town center of Rethymnon is about 2 km away. In the numerous alleys you will find a wide range of shopping and entertainment options. Heraklion Airport is approx. 79 km away and Chania Airport approx. 71 km.
Four white cabanas on a calm sandy beach overlooking the blue sea.
Aerial view of a pool with loungers and shaded areas in a hotel complex.
Modern hotel building at dusk with illuminated terrace and pool area.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of umbrellas and sunbeds by the water.
Modern beach hotel with sun loungers and cabanas under a clear sky.
Beach loungers with umbrellas on sand overlooking the sea.
Aerial view of a beach with neatly arranged umbrellas beside a hotel along the sea.

Facilities

Modern dining area with wooden furniture, wine racks, and large windows allowing plenty of daylight.
Modern hotel outdoor area with tables, chairs, and sea view.
Buffet with various dishes and orchids in a modern dining area.
Modern hotel lobby with reception desk and seating area, decorated with plants.
Modern lounge with comfortable armchairs and decorative wall art.
Elegant restaurant with set tables and sea view.
Modern, bright restaurant with many tables and chairs, soft lighting.
Modern, bright hotel lobby with stylish armchairs and a stone-textured reception desk.
The charming adults-only hotel has a total of 102 rooms, spread across three buildings with a reception area and desk, lobby and bar, air-conditioned common areas, elevator, café, bar, air-conditioned restaurant with terrace. The outdoor area features a freshwater swimming pool with sun terrace. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge by the pool and at the beach with a minimum spend (subject to availability). Beach towels are available free of charge.

Accommodation

Suite

Elegantly and comfortably furnished with a rain shower, separate toilet, bathrobe and slippers, high-quality toiletries, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, 43'' Smart Sat-TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, Wi-Fi (included), Nespresso machine and tea/coffee maker, sofa and balcony (S2).
Also available as a swim-up suite with a large terrace and direct pool access (2SU).

Modern hotel room with white bed, wooden accents, and partition screen.
Modern pool with water feature next to wooden paneling and chairs.
Modern bathroom faucets on wooden paneling with mirror and white bathrobes in the background.
Modern wooden chair on terrace beside pool with light stone wall.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view.

Superior Suite

With the same amenities as the suites, these are more modernly furnished and slightly more spacious. They additionally feature a balcony with pool/garden view (SU2/SI/TUB).
Also available at an additional charge with sea view (SUM/SIM/2UM).

Deluxe Suite

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 stairs. They feature a shower, separate toilet, bathrobe and slippers, high-quality toiletries, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, 43'' Smart Sat-TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, Wi-Fi (included), espresso and tea maker, sofa, terrace or balcony (S2D).

Modern hotel lounge with grey sofa, wooden desk, and staircase in the background.
Modern living room with gray sectional sofa, floor lamp, and staircase to upper floor.
Modern hotel room area with gray armchairs, wooden furniture, and open wooden door access.
Modern hotel shower with glass panel and washbasin on wooden shelf, gray wall tiles.
Luxurious pool with lounge chairs and plants in modern courtyard.
Modern hotel room with bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Deluxe Suite Sea View Private Pool

These Deluxe Suites with Sea View and Private Pool offer the same amenities as the Superior Suites, plus a rain shower, separate toilet, bathrobes and slippers, high-quality toiletries, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, Sat-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).

Ikones Suite Sea View

These suites have the same amenities as the Superior Suites, plus sea view and a whirlpool on the balcony (2SQ).

Modern double room with wooden frame bed, white bedding, and wall-mounted flat-screen TV.
Modern hotel room with double bed, chairs, and balcony seating area.
Balcony with two lounge chairs and a large hot tub overlooking outdoors.
Modern hot tub on a terrace with gray tiles and wooden privacy screen.

Meals

Half Board

All meals (breakfast and dinner) are served buffet-style in the main restaurant. Optionally, lunch can be enjoyed at the "Orexis" restaurant and dinner à la carte at the "Aura" restaurant (for a fee).
Smart casual dress code is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen).

Buffet with diverse dishes and white orchids in the background.

Sports included

Modern, air-conditioned fitness room.

Sports for a fee

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

Wellness

Modern massage room with two tables, calming decor, and soft lighting.
Small wellness center with sauna and massages, both for a fee.

Hotel service

Laundry service and room service available for a fee.
Concierge and luggage service (included).

Hotel features

  • Close to the beach
  • Adults Only
  • Indoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

“Reisen mit Zukunft” (Travel for the Future) provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices that 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 can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Adults-only hotel, bookable from 16 years old.
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 56.

Note for climate resilience contribution

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience contribution, which is payable by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of January 1, 2025, is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room.
For stays during the high season from April 1 to October 31:
National Category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euros
National Category 3 Stars: 5 Euros
National Category 4 Stars: 10 Euros
National Category 5 Stars: 15 Euros
For stays during the low season from November 1 to March 31:
National Category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euros
National Category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euros
National Category 4 Stars: 3 Euros
National Category 5 Stars: 4 Euros

Country category

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