ODYSSIA BEACH HOTEL, Rethymno (Crete)

Odyssia Beach Hotel - A 4-star family-friendly hotel with private beach access, multiple dining options, and wellness facilities

Odyssia Beach Hotel, located in Perivolia on Crete's north coast, features 150 rooms including doubles, triples, and suites with 2 bedrooms accommodating 4-5 guests. All rooms offer air conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and balconies with sea or inland views. Guests can dine at the buffet restaurant, the à la carte tavern, or the Sea Side Lounge Bar Restaurant, which serves local and European dishes alongside exotic cocktails. Leisure facilities include an outdoor freshwater pool with a children's area, a private beach with free sun beds, and a games room with table tennis and billiards. The hotel also provides a sauna, massage treatments using Cretan ingredients, and a gym. Located 3 km from Rethymno's old Venetian town, Odyssia Beach Hotel is 75 km from Souda and near landmarks like Agios Markos (1 km) and Platanes Beach (2 km).

Pros

The private beach area offers direct access to the sea with free sun beds and umbrellas.

Multiple dining options include buffet, à la carte, and a poolside bar serving cocktails.

Family-friendly accommodations include suites with up to 5 beds and a children's pool area.

Wellness facilities feature Cretan-inspired treatments with natural ingredients and essential oils.

Entertainment includes weekly Greek nights, magic shows, and a games room with table tennis.

Cons

Mini golf is available at an additional surcharge.

The inland-view rooms lack sea vistas.