WHITE SWAN, Rethymno (Crete)

White Swan, a family-run property with a 9.7/10 rating on Booking.com, offers modern accommodations in the Kallithea area of Rethymno. The hotel features a seasonal rooftop pool with a shallow end, sun loungers, and a hot tub. Guests at White Swan have access to a garden, sun terrace, and outdoor furniture. Rooms include Executive Suites with private hot tubs, Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites, and Superior Double/Twin rooms. Each room is noted for its cleanliness, modern design, and comfortable beds, with some offering balconies or kitchenettes. The hotel does not offer an on-site restaurant or breakfast service, but guests can find nearby bakeries and cafes within a 5-minute walk. Daily housekeeping, laundry services, and luggage storage are provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and a paid airport shuttle can be arranged. The location is a 2-3 minute walk from the beach and a 15-20 minute walk from Rethymno's old town and Venetian harbour. The staff at White Swan are frequently praised for their helpfulness, offering curated restaurant and activity recommendations.

Family-run hotel with exceptionally warm and attentive staff, often going above and beyond (e.g., providing local tips, arranging transport).

Rooms are modern, spacious, and spotlessly clean, with daily housekeeping and thoughtful amenities like welcome drinks.

The rooftop jacuzzi and plunge pool offer a quiet space to relax, often uncrowded.

Location is a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and supermarkets, with the old town reachable in 15-20 minutes along the waterfront.

The rooftop pool is small, functioning more as a plunge pool or jacuzzi.

Parking can be tricky to find, requiring patience or luck.