ARCHIPELAGOS HOTEL, Rethymno (Crete)

Archipelagos Hotel - A modern 4-star city hotel with panoramic sea views, private pools, and proximity to Rethymno's old town

Archipelagos Hotel is a 4-star property built amphitheatrically on a 1 hectare hillside just outside Rethymno's old town, offering panoramic views of the Cretan Sea and Fortezza castle. The 74 rooms include Superior Studios with private pools, sea-view apartments with kitchenettes, and soundproofed accommodations featuring furnished balconies, pillow menus, and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guests at Archipelagos can dine at the poolside bar, which serves light meals and cocktails with sunset views, or explore nearby restaurants like 7 Thalasses (500m away). Facilities include an outdoor communal pool, private plunge pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and free high-speed WiFi (50+ Mbps). The hotel is 1 km from Rethymno's center, 50m from Koumbes Beach, and 70km from Souda Airport, with a shuttle service available.

Pros

Superior Studios feature private pools with direct views of the Cretan Sea and Fortezza castle.

The poolside bar offers sunset views and serves light meals, coffee, and cocktails.

Free high-speed WiFi (50+ Mbps) is available throughout the property.

Central location provides easy access to Rethymno's old town (1km) and Koumbes Beach (50m).

Rooms include laptop-friendly workspaces, soundproofing, and furnished balconies.

Cons

The hilltop location may require uphill walks from the old town.

Room cleaning and linen changes occur every 3 days.