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About this property
Just steps away from the seafront, in the centre of Rethymnon, this modern hotel offers easy access to the entrance of the old town with its narrow streets, medieval castle and picturesque Venetian port. The well-appointed rooms are all air conditioned , featuring views of the city or the private garden of the hotel. Offering authentic Cretan hospitality combined with 4-star comforts, the hotel features 72 spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the sea or the lush interior garden. Achillion Palace also has a small courtyard garden with a fountain where guests can enjoy light refreshments throughout the day, as well as a breakfast room, cafe bar and lounge. The hotel also benefits from a rooftop freshwater swimming pool and sun deck, which is open during daylight hours. The long sandy beach is within easy walking distance (100 metres), as are the numerous restaurants, shops and bars, for which the town is known.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ian
United Kingdom“Location provides easy access to the old town, history and the well organised beach. Room was very comfortable with a king sized bed and a refrigerator. Room was cleaned daily. Breakfast is a wide variety of choices to cater for all...” - David
Ireland“very close to all facilities marina,bars and restaurants” - Ross United Kingdom“Amazing value for money, needs a bit of an update as other reviews mentioned but more than good enough for the price! Kostas was great on the front desk really friendly and helpful a great asset to your team! Breakfast was also really good and...”
- Juliet United Kingdom“Loved the location it was perfect. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and beds so comfortable. A/c worked very well. Rooftop pool was superb 👌”
- Mihalis
Belgium“Friendly staff,ready and willing to help at every request. Amazing view at the rooftop pool. Located 50 metres from the beach and on the edge of the old city, within short walking distance of everything. Delicious buffet breakfast in a beautiful...” - Paula United Kingdom“4 star hotel very central to town and old town - everything walkable. Bed very comfy and good bathrooms. Rooms cleaned daily to a high standard. Pool on roof really lovely.”
- Olesia
Germany“The location is great, the staff is super helpful and nice, the pool on top is a really high quality pool with some super nice beds (didn’t expect that), and the beach is just a short walk away, as well as the old town and all the cool restaurants.” 
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Greece“The location of the hotel. Clean and nice room. Helpful - kind - friendly staff”- Trevor United Kingdom“The breakfast was good and plentiful, lots of choice,also the garden area was pleasant, staff attentive and helpful Location very central close to the old town, beach, transport and restaurants. The pool area was very clean with great views over...”
- David United Kingdom“Location was fine, easy to find from the central bus station, either across a small park and up steps or up a pavement slope on the right. The pool was excellent and the availability of snacks and drinks was very good, with a very pleasant and...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the swimming pool operates from the middle of April until the middle of October.
Outdoor swimming pool is closed from Sun 12 Oct 2025 until Thu 30 Apr 2026
License number: 1041Κ014Α0095700
