Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Jo An Palace Hotel ****
Tour operator category

HER568
Map

Highlights

  • Rooftop terrace with freshwater pool, pool bar and city view.
  • Central location in the town center of Rethymnon, approx. 1 km from the sandy beach.
  • 70 renovated rooms with individually adjustable air conditioning and balcony.
  • Half board with breakfast and dinner buffet.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex.

Location

The modern Jo An Palace hotel is located directly in the town centre of Rethymnon and is approximately 1 km from the sandy beach. Numerous shopping and entertainment options are available in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. It is approximately 85 km to Heraklion airport and approximately 75 km to Chania airport.
Rooftop terrace with pool and umbrellas, overlooking harbor and city under clear sky.
Modern six-story hotel building at a street corner with balconies and exterior lighting.

Facilities

Modern lounge chairs and umbrellas next to a clear pool with sea views.
Bright waiting area with large windows, two sofas, glass tables, and marble tile floor.
Modern hotel reception area with black and white carpet and dark wood front desk.
The centrally located Jo An Palace hotel features a total of 70 rooms, a 24-hour reception with lobby, TV corner, a restaurant and a main bar. There is also a freshwater swimming pool with a pool bar, sun loungers and sun umbrellas on the roof garden. Sun loungers and sun umbrellas by the pool are available free of charge; they are available for a fee at the beach. Bath towels are provided free of charge. Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.

Accommodation

Double room

The renovated rooms feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning (included), rental safe, satellite TV, refrigerator and balcony (D). Can also be booked as a super saver room (SSZ) or as a double room for single occupancy (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, open wardrobe, and desk with red safe.
Modern hotel room with double bed, dark blue pillows, and minimalist decor.
Modern bedroom with blue cabinets, wooden floor, and simple decor.
White sink on white countertop against dark green tile wall with round mirror.

Meals

Half board

Continental breakfast buffet (7:30 am - 10 am) and dinner (7 pm - 9 pm) also in buffet form. Lunch package possible instead of dinner.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner (smart casual).

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach such as scuba diving base, water skiing and windsurfing (local providers).

Wellness

Spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool and massages (each for a fee).

Entertainment

At the sister hotel Jo An Beach, there is a disco night with a DJ (once a week) and a Greek evening (once a week, for a fee).

Hotel service

Luggage room, room service (10 am - 11 pm, for a fee).
Cots (on request, included) and babysitting service (on request, for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
**********
Pets are not allowed.
**********
Check-in: 3 pm
Check-out: 11 am

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Jo An Palace Hotel
Adele/Rethymno
Crete/Greece
Tel: 0030 28310 24241
Fax: 0030 28310 24244
Email: palace@joan-hotels.gr

Note on climate resilience fee

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

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:28