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Minos Mare Royal

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Rethymnon Venetian Port

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deluxe Double Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Reception
Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | View from room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Lassithiou 16, Rethymno, Crete, 74100
  • Horse Park Rethymno
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rethimno Kart
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

Deluxe Double Room, Pool View | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Steps from the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Rethymno hotel, you'll find Platanes Beach and Horse Park Rethymno. Blue Beach and Town Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Horse Park Rethymno - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rethimno Kart - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Rimondi Fountain - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skypark - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ταβέρνα του Ζήση - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Upano - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Minos Mare Royal

5-star beach hotel near Rethymnon Venetian Port
Minos Mare Royal offers its guests a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. The luxury Minos Mare Royal also features tour/ticket assistance, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Rethymno hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Minos Mare Royal offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 36-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rethymno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Greek

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

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 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 100 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1041Κ015A0194001

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Minos Mare Royal
Minos Mare Royal Hotel Rethimnon
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Minos Mare Royal Hotel Rethymnon
Minos Mare Royal Rethymnon
Minos Mare Royal Hotel
Hotel Minos Mare Royal
Minos Mare Royal Rethymno
Minos Mare Royal Hotel Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

How close is Minos Mare Royal to the airport?

Minos Mare Royal is 45.2 mi (75-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Minos Mare Royal?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minos Mare Royal on Jul 3, 2025 start from $273.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Minos Mare Royal have an airport shuttle?

Minos Mare Royal offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 100 per person, one-way.

How close is Minos Mare Royal to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Platanes Beach and 1.1 mi (5-min drive) from Blue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Minos Mare Royal offer free breakfast?

Minos Mare Royal offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Minos Mare Royal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Minos Mare Royal?

Check-in start time: 6 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Minos Mare Royal?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Minos Mare Royal have a pool?

Minos Mare Royal features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Minos Mare Royal have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Minos Mare Royal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Minos Mare Royal to downtown Rethymno?

Minos Mare Royal is 0.2 mi away from Platanes.

Minos Mare Royal Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

You may not get the room you booked!

This hotel takes over booking at the peak season and you may be relocated to the other hotel when they have no available room. The hotels they relocate people isn't same level of quality and the room is awful. I saw nearly 10 teams have been relocated to the worse residence apartment instead of the 5 starred hotel room, all very upset and disappointed. However the staffs are very kind and supportive and tried to help everyone as much as they can. The rearvation team screwed thing up and ruin their guest's holidays!

8/10 Good

Gloria, Berkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing time

On arrival my friend and I were told there was a mix up with our rooms and we were put in the Minos Mare Hotel for one night. The next day we were moved in to the Minos Mare Royal and again not given the rooms we had booked. The hotel did say they could check the next day the availability of the pool view rooms. But we were didn't want to keep moving so we stayed were we were. The only thing we were not given a proper explanation as to why we didn't get the rooms we had booked. The staff were great in dealing with our situation. Highly professional! A ladder or two around the pool would be useful as I had to help an elderly couple on a few occasions get in and out via the Jacuzzi end. It was difficult to see the location of the "seat" in the Jacuzzi and the steps in the actual pool. There were a few other small issues, which I've already given feedback on. I would certainly stay at this hotel again. It was lovely and peaceful. I had a relaxing time

10/10 Excellent

Harri, London

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

Closer to sea, shopping and restaurants

We 5 people stayed at the hotel. Used two rooms. Hotel was located in ideal place with all the required facilities. People are friendly and the staffs were very helpful

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Pas un 5 étoiles

Chambre propre bien équipée, salle de bains avec baignoire et douche, produits toilette pas renouveler ts les jours, nourriture correcte mais sans grand intérêt, beaucoup de salades pour l'entrée, desserts plutôt industriels, plat principal sans grande saveur, l'hôtel est sans charme même froid dans le hall, sans parler de ce mélange de 4 et 5 étoiles qui est vraiment bizarre, le 4 profitant de la piscine des transats du 5 étoiles sans en payer le prix!!

8/10 Good

NIKOS, Athens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was in general excellent.. but they were two annoying things. 1. When we arrived, after an exhausting trip, we had to move to another (5 star hotel, no problem there) because our room was occupied. 2. After a few days we discovered that any time we turned on the hot water, it came out yellow for a few seconds. We reported it, but it wasn't fixed by the time we've left

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Helt perfekt!

Vårt opphold på Minos Mare Royal var perfekt! Utrolig vennlig og serviceinnstilt personale som alltid var opptatt av vårt beste. Høy standard på selve hotellet, rommet, restaurant og uteområdet. Kort vei til stranden og tilgang på spa. Vi kommer mer enn gjerne tilbake!

2/10 Terrible

Vasiliki, Αθηνα

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Δεν το συνιστω

Πολη κακη ,δωματιο μικρο για τρικληνο , φτωχο πρωινο μπουφε για 5αστερο . Απο λαθος του hotel.com η' του Minos mare to πρωτο βραδυ μας εστειλαν να μεινουμε σε κοντινο και οχι παραληακο διαμερισμα.

10/10 Excellent

Baby, Norway

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

Great hotel.

Stayed for 7 days in July 2014. We arrived to the hotel in the afternoon with welcome drinks juice and wet face towel to refresh us, thats a plus for me. Staff at the reception was friendly. We had a room with swimming pool view and we liked it very much. Our room in the first night was upgraded to the suite room, the suite room was in the beach front that was unexpected to me without an extra cost and we liked it very much, the suite room was great, and then the second day we transfer to our room with pool view. The hotel room is nice, the light color i liked it, the hotel bed is so good to sleep very comfortable and the pillow, i just loved it. The AC is silent and working well, but it turn off automatically if we open the door, out to the terrace or out to the room. It´s not a problem, just turn on again. There is a bathrobe and a sleeper in the hotel room, coffe/tea maker too. We had bed and breakfast, and we eat dinner too a couple of times. the food was so good, the breakfast so good and plenty to choose, the dinner is a buffet for first course and lots of dessert, but only the main course we must order, good fresh salads, loved it. This hotel is cheaper to eat dinner than outside. We used to eat lunch here in Poseidon beach restaurant, hotel restaurant, the food is good and the staff is friendly. All staff in this hotel is friendly. There is volleyball game in the beach, start 4:30pm all guests can participate and there´s evening entertainment too.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, P

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

Proche de la plage et des restaurants.

Ne pas hésiter à louer une moto ou une voiture pour visiter les alentours. Privilégier le 2 roues pour plus de rapidité. Belle balade à pied le long de la plage jusqu'à Rethimon 6 km Je vous conseille la ville de la canée pour le cuire.

4/10 Poor

Dongreg, France

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not a 5* hotel

Dear all, I staied in that hotel and book a partial sea view room. Well first I arrived by car, and no sign at all to find the hotel. Then we arrived from the 4 stars hotel part. Here they say don't worry it's the same will bring you to next building. In fact yes it's all the same... You get a 4* service all arround. There is no differences on, food, swimming pool ... As you can have access to both swimming pool or beach either if your 5 or 4 stars. Food is all the same, breakfast as well... But more over I was willing not to see the view straight from my room as it was partial sea view. But was not happy at all not to see anything ... Just view of swimming pool. When I asked thru just say yes you can not see the view, the hotel does not have sea view.... WHAT ABOUT YOUR PARTIAL VIEW!!!!! Also going there as couple I mentioned one single large bed ! Well no we don't have.. Which is ok From time to time as 5* hotel get extra 10 cm matrass to join each bed not feeling it's 2 separate beds. But here no don't have. But can offer a standard room with one bed in our 4* hotel ! RIGHT !!! I will not recommend that hotel. I did 4 differents 5* during my trip (going east to west) and I can confirm it's not worth it. Many other 5* much better.