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Experience world-class service at Aquila Rithymna Beach
Set in 80,000m² of landscaped gardens, this 5-star hotel includes 4 pools and 4 restaurants, located on a 500-metres long sandy beach. Just a 10-minute drive from Rethymnon Old Town, Aquila Rithymna Beach offers extensive children’s facilities. Aquila Rithymna Beach offers classically decorated rooms and bungalows. Each with a sea or garden view, all air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a satellite TV, bathrobes and slippers, as well as beach towels and a beach bag. Guests can enjoy à la carte lunch at Mournies tavern, resting under the shade of mulberry trees, or try gourmet dishes at the Ancient Eleftherna restaurant. There is also a typical Greek Kafeneion serving traditional beverages and meze, as well as a lounge bar and a beach bar. Rithymna Beach features 5 tennis courts including 2 floodlit courts. Guests can also take diving lessons and there is also a water sports centre with jet skis, canoes and water skiing. A tennis court for children is available and tennis lessons are provided. The hotel’s animation team organizes theatre plays and a variety of activities, and a children’s restaurant is also featured. The neighbouring settlements of Adele, Aghia Paraskevi and Platanias are walking distance. Rethymnon is only 7 km away, while Chania and Heraklion are 66 and 72 km respectively.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cristina
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel - really friendly staff, lots of activities and variety of beach and pools made for a great stay. The food across the main restaurant and the various optional restaurants was tasty and with enough options” - Donve
South Africa
“Location is great, a few minute drive to old town. we stayed in 2 bedr beachfront mythica villa with private pool. The location of these rooms is great, easy access to everything. Guest relation Maria was great and accommodating. Pools were great,...” - Adam
United Kingdom
“Facilities are excellent abs certainly worthtge money” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“New spa is lovely but the pools are too cold to go in” - Hidde
Netherlands
“Our waterfront bungalow was like a hidden gem, the hotel had great food and staff that made us feel like VIPs.” - Michal
Israel
“The rooms were excellent in terms of size with a sea view—wonderful location close to Rithamino with a private beach.” - Monika
United Kingdom
“Beach is perfect , reception team extremely nice and helpful , food is great same as a staff working in main restaurant .” - Pavel
Georgia
“1. Very responsive and pleasant staff. 2. Great beach. 3. Clean and spacious room. 4. Location - on the one side you are in nature, on the other, you can achieve historical marks. 5. Very responsible attitude to safety - attentive lifeguards” - Iuliana
Romania
“Facilitățile, plaja și liniștea de pe plaja, early breakfast și late lunch, etc” - Turkiewicz
Poland
“I would score the hotel taking into consideration 3 factors: 1. Hotel itself 2. Staff 3. Facilities. Facilities are the strength, especially the baby club - Kri Kri and swimming pools. If you're going for holidays with kids that's perfect to have...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Mouries Tavern
- CuisineGreek • Mediterranean • Local
- Ancient Eleftherna
- CuisineGreek • Local
- Restaurant #3
- CuisineMediterranean • International
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that the water park is currently unavailable and will start operating on June 8, 2025.
Men are kindly requested to wear long trousers in all the hotel's departments during the evening.
Please note that the hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise your credit card before arrival, according to hotel policy.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Aquila Rithymna Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 1041K015A0113300