Achillion Palace, Rethymno (Crete)

Achillion Palace - A modern 4-star hotel with a rooftop pool, sea-view balconies, and proximity to Rethymno's old town

Achillion Palace offers 72 spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the sea or a lush interior garden, each featuring air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The hotel includes a rooftop freshwater swimming pool and sun deck, a courtyard garden with a fountain, and a breakfast room, café bar, and lounge. Guests can enjoy easy access to Rethymno’s old town, with its narrow streets leading to the medieval Fortezza castle and Venetian port, as well as nearby restaurants like Kokkinos and Baroque. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, free Wi-Fi, babysitting, and conference facilities for business travelers. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Achillion Palace, and the poolside bar serves refreshments throughout the day. Water activities such as snorkeling and windsurfing are accessible nearby, along with landmarks like the Neratze Mosque and Rimondi Fountain within 1 km.

Pros

The rooftop pool and sun deck offer panoramic views and daytime relaxation.

Proximity to Rethymno’s old town, Fortezza castle, and Venetian port (within 1.5 km).

Rooms feature sea-view or garden-view balconies, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi.

On-site dining options include a breakfast room, café bar, and poolside snacks.

Cons

The nearest airport (Chania) is 67 km away, requiring a transfer.

The rooftop pool is seasonal and only open during daylight hours.