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Aqua Marina

4-star beachfront guest house with spa

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Residence with Sea View | Living area | 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Balcony
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Residence with Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Sofokli Venizelou 33, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Residence with Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Double Room, Sea View

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this Rethymno guesthouse, you'll be steps from Blue Beach and a 5-minute walk from Town Beach. St. Anthony Gorge and Paleontological Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Town Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rimondi Fountain - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fortezza Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μέλι - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Takis Place - The House of Beer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yellow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dome - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aqua Marina

4-star beachfront guest house with spa
Aqua Marina offers its guests a full-service spa. Public spaces have free WiFi. A cruise ship terminal shuttle and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Aqua Marina.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
Aqua Marina offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 22-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Aqua Marina Apartment Rethymnon
Aqua Marina Rethymnon
Aqua Marina Rethymno
Aqua Marina Guesthouse
Aqua Marina Guesthouse Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aqua Marina to the airport?

Aqua Marina is 41.2 mi (64-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aqua Marina have an airport shuttle?

Aqua Marina offers an airport shuttle, for a charge (per person).

How close is Aqua Marina to the beach?

This guesthouse is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aqua Marina offer free breakfast?

Aqua Marina does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aqua Marina?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Aqua Marina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Aqua Marina?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Aqua Marina have a pool?

Aqua Marina does not have a pool.

Does Aqua Marina have a spa?

This guesthouse has a spa, which features body scrubs, body wraps, and body treatments.

How close is Aqua Marina to downtown Rethymno?

Aqua Marina is 0.3 mi away from Rethymno.

Aqua Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

bindya

Traveled with partner
Beach view and access to the old quarter was great and everything was convenient and walkable. The room and balcony were nice. The bathroom, specifically the shower could use a total upgrade. But for convenience, the hotel is a good option.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre, Qualicum Beach

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely apartment

Great location right on the front supermarkets nearby and dozens of shops and restaurants lift to all floors but quite a few steps to get to reception
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherif

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

Great location across from beach. 7eur taxi ride from bus station if u don't want to walk. Big rooms with balcony looking out to road and beach. Old town is mins away and either directions leaving hotel you will find lots and lots of tavernas. The host was very helpful in arranging a taxi for us for early departure to Heraklion to catch ferry since Ktel bus ride was cutting it close. Although bus ride is much cheaper and coach is really comfortable it costs 80eur by taxi for about 1:10mins instead of 1:30by bus for under 10eur. We didn't want to take any chances with ferry departing at 8am out of Heraklion. Highly recommend hotel for short stay...great value and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rob, Aylesbury

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidied regularly, plenty of space for two. Nice balcony & view. Only one slight room for improvement was the shower was a bit small with an ineffective curtain.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice clean Hotel

I was staying at the hotel whilst getting a boat ready. So for me the location couldn't be better The bed was comfortable the room was tidy. One problem that might upset guests is the noise from the road I was on the first floor At night the local boy racers like to use the sea front .but this would be the same for all the hotels along the front, some I exspect you would pay a lot more for..but a part from that a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Apartment with Sea views

We stayed 5 nights at Aqua Marina at the end of October into early November. The position overlooking the sea was great. The room was a little tired but light and spacious, though the bathroom was tight. The kitchenette was very useful and the bed comfortable. The wifi was good and the staff, though there only till 3:00pm each day, were very courteous and helpful. We arrived after the staff had left for the day, but our apartment key was waiting for us. The location, being about 1 kilometre out of Rethymno town was quiet and it was a flat pleasant walk into town. We found it convenient to be located between Chania and Heraklion. The only downside was that many of the restaurants and operators in the area, closed down on 1 November for the winter season! We had been unaware of this. Rethymno is a picturesque town, with a quaint Venetian harbour and a character filled old town.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Crete

I wanted a room near the marina. The hotel was in an excellent position for that. The beach which was just across the road looked very nice but as it was November I did not go swimming. The room was very clean and nicely kept even though it was out of the main holiday season. The main road in front of the hotel can be a bit noisy but was okay once the balcony doors were shut. I intend to use this place again .It is more of an apartment than a hotel with adequate cooking facilities if needed.There are plenty of places in the vicinity to eat and there was a nice greengrocer`s over the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was superb and the accommodation was as described - good standard and serviced daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time in Aqua Marina
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Fab location for old town and beach and marina are directly in front. Fantastic views and spotlessly clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

shaun C.

Overpriced hotel on beach

The rooms are dated, bathroom is tiny. View is the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tschaka, Coventry, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable and close to Rethymno centre

The hotel staff were very kind, provided us with an excellent room and were continuously available to help us. The room was large and clean with a comfortable bed and guys facilities for a family. It took only a few minutes to walk into Rethymno and parking was easy to find.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not exactly a hotel, but apartments. There is a receptionist here only from 10:00am-2:00pm dailly. Be sure to check in between those times or make arrangements with them ahead of time. There is an emergency number posted by the doorway in case you miss her, but then you will need to wait for the receptionist to return. Otherwise, the local is wonderful, across from a beautiful beach, and many restaurants and shops very nearby. The apartment was very clean and neat. Comes with a cooktop, mini-fridge, and sink in the little kitchen area. Table and chairs also there. Very comfortable bed, I think queen size. Beautiful view from the balcony of the sea and beach. I highly recommend this place unless you are wanted lots of services included. Has good wifi, but only 4 channels on tv.

8/10 Good

karen, vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very quite, fabulous views. From bus station, walk up to the church at the top of the stairs, catch the university bus to within a block of hotel. Cheap and really easy. ( music school stop)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A good base for beach holiday

We had a perfectly pleasant stay at Aqua Marina. Standard sea view room (they're all seaview), was very adequate. All very clean and tidy although the feeling from the online photos gave us a sense that it would feel a little more 'upmarket' or polished and in reality it was slightly more 'budget' although not much you could put a finger on. Bed very comfortable, adequate kitchenette, lovely balcony with view. The fan switch in the bathroom was falling out of the wall so didnt work and the shower sprayed water all over the bathroom but not huge issues. The reception is also not manned most of the time. We tried texting her a late check out request on the 24/7 cellphone number she gave us but were ignored and she said when we checked out yhe next day that she's tried to call us but I never had a missed message. A nice place to stay that is right next to the beach and perfect for people who won't be spending much time indoors. We had a nice stay all in all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service