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Kriti Beach
Greece, Europe
Rethymno
This hotel is located 150 metres from the beach, just 300 metres from the city centre of Rethymno. The airport is a 60 km journey from the property.
This hotel features interesting architectural design and is set on Rethymnon's beautiful beach. Its beachfront location makes it a popular hotel with guests looking to make use the many water sports facilities on offer. This hotel will appeal to couples looking for a relaxing, beachfront break. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and lift access. There is a lounge area, a bar and a restaurant. Guests will appreciate the Internet access (for an additional fee) as well as the games room with TV.
The hotel rooms all come with a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub and a hairdryer. They are equipped with a direct dial telephone, a TV, music facilities, a safe and a fridge. Furthermore, air conditioning units are provided in all accommodation as standard and there are rooms with balconies.
This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside snack bar. Water sports enthusiasts will enjoy the jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing facilities on offer on the sandy beach just in front of the hotel. It is also possible to relax at the hotel with a game of pool.
Hotel Information
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands and tour/ticket assistance.
Facilities
- Massage*
- Steam bath*
- Sauna*
- TV lounge
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Dining area
- Luggage room
- Sun terrace
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent412 reviews
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A Hotel – Every Holidaymaker’s Dream!
There are hotels where everything is perfectly fine, yet nothing particularly stands out to make you remember them for long. Kriti Beach Hotel, however, has its own distinctive character and a special atmosphere, defined by the warmth, genuine interest and attentive care shown by the reception staff towards every guest who arrives. Hospitality is evident at every turn — whether it is helping guests find the perfect table for breakfast or dinner, or taking the time to have a friendly chat with those staying at the hotel. Many guests are not here for the first time but have returned because they enjoyed their previous stay so much. The atmosphere is cosy, everything is well maintained, and the service is attentive without ever being intrusive. Everything runs just as it should — on time, smoothly and without any stress or rush. We loved everything about our stay here, from the varied and delicious food to a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice at breakfast and a glass of champagne on Sunday mornings. Twice a week, the restaurant hosts live music evenings featuring popular international hits, as well as a Greek night with traditional songs and dancing. At this hotel, high standards are reflected not only in the quality of the rooms and the care taken to maintain them. The real hallmark of the hotel is its guest-oriented staff, who clearly love what they do and approach every guest’s request with genuine interest and a sincere desire to help. For example, when I reported a problem with the bathroom door hinges, they were repaired within just half an hour. Reservations Manager, Mrs Manuela Kirstein and the hotel’s Guest Relations Manager, Chrissa Balasi, deserve special recognition for the outstanding care they show their guests. This was our third stay at a hotel belonging to the OK hotel group — our previous two visits were to another hotel just along the same street — and Chrissa looks after both hotels, it was a genuine pleasure to see her again. She is wonderful and truly a credit to the hotel! We stayed in one of the finest rooms, with a breathtaking view that could be enjoyed not only from the balcony but also from inside the room itself. For an entire week, we felt genuinely happy and content. The beach is just across the street, and the sun loungers and parasols belong to the hotel. The service there is equally prompt and excellent, with refreshing drinks and snacks brought straight to your sun lounger. For a whole week in September, we felt as though we were in a little paradise. In the evenings, we immersed ourselves in the wonderful Greek atmosphere of Rethymno, with its Venetian charm. It was like a fairytale. And when you experience something so special, you wish the fairytale would never end, but could go on and on. We have already decided to return next year because we loved our stay here so much. Thank you, #KritiBeachHotel! See you next summer! Guntis, Latvia
Review by Travel00454725684 Riga, Latvia
I 100% recommend Hotel Kriti Beach.
...an amazing hotel; cleanliness and service were 100%, and the food was very good. The hotel's location is great. The beach is beautiful and close by. There is Wi-Fi on the beach. I am 100% satisfied.
Wonderful stay in Rethymno Kriti beach hotel
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! We stayed on the 4th floor in a Junior Superior Suite with a sea view, and the view was absolutely breathtaking. The suite was spacious, beautifully clean, and very comfortable.
We were especially impressed by all the thoughtful welcome gifts waiting for us – a fridge stocked with drinks, a bottle of local wine, and a lovely basket of fresh fruit. Such a nice surprise and a wonderful way to start our stay!
Everything was taken care of perfectly throughout our stay. Coffee and tea for the in-room coffee machine were replenished daily, and we always had fresh towels and bed linen.
The food was excellent, fresh, and varied, with plenty of choice every day. We truly didn’t miss a thing.
What made our stay even more special was the hotel staff. Everyone was incredibly kind, helpful, friendly, and always greeted us with a smile. Their warm and welcoming attitude really made us feel at home.
A truly lovely hotel with a wonderful atmosphere and excellent service. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily come back again. We can wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Rethymno!
Excellent choosing 👌🏻
We stayed at Kriti Beach for 10 nights and had a very enjoyable experience.
The food was excellent. Rather than offering an overwhelming selection, the hotel focused on high-quality ingredients and consistently well-prepared meals. Even our children enjoyed every meal, which says a lot.
The staff were friendly, cheerful, and genuinely welcoming throughout our stay. Our room was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained.
A well-managed hotel with a pleasant atmosphere. We would gladly stay here again.
Review by zymek1987 Gdynia, Poland
Good location, but doesn't feel like a 5-star hotel not recomanded for families woth childrens
Location is excellent — sea right across the street. Rooms and common areas were very clean. Nice touch being able to leave luggage, use showers/changing rooms and get towels if you have a late flight. There was also a bottle of wine in the room, a nice welcome touch. Staff are a mix — some very friendly, others a bit arrogant. Food was good and portions were sufficient, but not very varied.
On the downside, several things made it feel below 5-star level:
- Pool is small and right next to the eating area and the main street — the Booking photos didn't really convey how small it is, though this may just be a space/location limitation.
- Elevators are quite small — I doubt a stroller would even fit. Not ideal for families with young children.
- Towels are only changed every 3 days.
No self-service coffee machine at breakfast — coffee is only served from a filter carafe brought to the table, or made to order at the bar (cappuccino etc.). There's no dedicated barista — the same staff member who makes the coffee is also busy setting up and arranging the tables, which causes delays. A proper coffee machine where guests could make their own coffee would have made a big difference. Coffee was served quite slowly most mornings, except for our last day, when it came quickly. There's also no coffee machine in the rooms — just a kettle and instant coffee, so there's no way to make a proper coffee at any point during the stay. -Extra charges felt like a low-cost airline model, taking advantage of almost every situation through their policies: beach loungers require a minimum €3 /€ 20 consumption at the bar, and the breakfast drinks policy is confusing and inconsistently applied. One day a waiter told us the bar was closed, yet served cappuccino to another table — I had to go order it myself in person. Another time, after leaving the breakfast area and ordering a coffee from the smoking terrace, we were only informed when it was served that it would be charged €4, per their policy — even though we were still within breakfast hours (7:30–10:00). We raised this with reception, not to dispute paying for it, but as constructive feedback that for a 5-star hotel, this kind of policy feels more like a low-cost airline nickel-and-diming guests wherever possible. Staff were quite firm and didn't seem open to reconsidering it. At checkout I also asked directly about the coffee policy and got conflicting answers — first "one coffee per day," then "as many as you want but only if you stay in the breakfast area, otherwise you pay if you're on the smoking terrace." The policy remains unclear even after asking. At check-in, some information was given only in Greek — partly on us for not asking for an English version at the time, but it should probably be offered by default.
Overall: great location and clean, but small elevators, no coffee-making options, confusing breakfast policies, inconsistent service, average food for the category, barista attitude and a "pay for everything" approach to extras made it feel more like a solid mid-range hotel than a true 5-star experience.
