Aquila Porto Rethymno

Recent Reviews: 2253

• User:Gary C

  Trip type: Couples

  Wonderful hotel run by fantastic staff!

  24 Apr 2026

  Just returned from a wonderful holiday at this amazing hotel!The management and staff are so friendly, efficient and helpful.The hotel is kept spotlessly clean, even the beach is attended to on a daily basis , it's no wonder it's recieved a blue flag for the last 15 years!We were on a breakfast and dinner basis and the food was amazing. We are already preparing a return next year. General Manager, General Manager at Aquila Porto Rethymno, responded to this review Dear Valued GuestThank you so much for your wonderful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear you had such an amazing holiday with us at Aquila Porto Rethymno. It is fantastic to know you found our management and team friendly, efficient, and helpful, and that you appreciated the cleanliness of the hotel and our well-maintained beach, including the Blue Flag recognition, which we are very proud of.We are also thrilled to learn you enjoyed the food and that it added to your overall experience, our chefs will be particularly pleased given they take great pride in the cuisine they prepare. It truly means a lot to hear that you are already planning to return next year and we very much look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay. Kindest RegardsPetrakis EftychisGeneral Manager

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• User:SueHill1

  Trip type: Family

  Fantastic staff and location

  23 Apr 2026

  Friendly, kind and helpful staff. The yoga and Pilates instructor Eleni Kanidi was a star. We went to every class the whole week and even tried archery. Her fun and friendly manners made us comfortable to try and made us feel like home. The breakfast was so nice, the rooms clean and nice. The gym and SPA in the same room was a bit odd and a bit outdated but still ok. The location by the sea is fantastic and it’s just a short beautiful walk to the city next to the beach. General Manager, General Manager at Aquila Porto Rethymno, responded to this review Dear Valued GuestThank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review following your recent stay at Aquila Porto Rethymno. We are delighted to hear you felt welcomed by our friendly and helpful team, and that you enjoyed the breakfast, clean rooms, and our fantastic location.It is wonderful to learn how much you enjoyed the classes with Eleni and we will certainly pass on your kind words to her. We are pleased that her energy helped you feel comfortable trying new activities and made your stay feel like home.We also appreciate your feedback regarding the gym and spa, as comments like yours are very helpful as we continue to look at ways to improve our facilities.It was our pleasure to host you and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kindest RegardsPetrakis EftychisGeneral Manager

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• User:M9252HLnickr

  Trip type: Couples

  Good to know this hotel exists.

  19 Apr 2026

  From our arrival, nothing could have been done better by the reception staff. This trend continued through catering, bar and cleaning personnel. We were moved to another room on request without an issue; Thank you, Paris. Buffet and al a carte were of a high standard and drinks a good quality. The Aquila Porto is a very slick operation and good value for money. Its location with a short walk into town and private beach with service is an added bonus. We would be happy to book again and investigate more of the island. Special thanks to Nikoleta & Gianna for their attention and assistance throughout. General Manager, General Manager at Aquila Porto Rethymno, responded to this review Dear Valued GuestThank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience of your stay with us at Aquila Porto Rethymno.We are truly delighted to hear that every aspect of your stay, from arrival to departure, met your expectations. Your kind words about our reception team, catering, bar, and housekeeping staff mean a great deal to us, as providing warm and attentive service is at the heart of everything we do.We are especially pleased that we were able to accommodate your room change request smoothly, and we will be sure to pass your gratitude on to Paris. It is also fantastic to know that you enjoyed both our buffet and à la carte dining options, the quality of our drinks, and the convenience of our location with easy access to town and our private beach service.A special thank you for recognising Nikoleta and Gianna for their care and assistance throughout your stay. We will be delighted to share your lovely comments with them both.It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable holiday in the future. Kindest regardsPetrakis EftychisGeneral Manager

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• User:Graham T

  Trip type: Couples

  Porto Rethymno 4 or 5 Stars?

  09 Nov 2025

  People always ask, ‘what was your hotel like?’, well a quicky summary. We stayed in a ‘Mythica’ room in a Superior Sea Room, recently upgraded and very good. One of the main reasons for this choice is that all Mythica guests can eat at the a la carte restaurant free of charge, you also receive wine and daily fruit in the room.The food in the a la carte restaurant is of a very high standard including filet steak, lobster, and a fine menu. Particular praise must be given to Vassilis and especially Tula for looking after us.The main restaurant offers a comprehensive breakfast (we ate out for Lunch) and some very good theme nights.The Hotel is clean and well maintained. So, the question Is the Hotel 5 stars? I would say if you were in a Mythica room then yes. The other rooms maybe not. However, the Hotel has a very competitive price point compared to other hotels in the area. So based on that I would say you are receiving very good value for your Pound or Euro. General Manager, General Manager at Aquila Porto Rethymno, responded to this review Dear Valued GuestThank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback and for taking the time to describe your experience at Aquila Porto Rethymno. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in one of our Mythica rooms and appreciated the many added touches that make this experience so special.It is a pleasure to know that you found your upgraded room to be of a high standard and that you thoroughly enjoyed dining in our à la carte restaurant. Your kind words about the food and service mean a great deal to us — we will be sure to share your lovely compliments with Vassilis and Tula, who will be thrilled to know they helped make your stay so memorable.We are also pleased that you found the hotel clean, well maintained, and offering excellent value for money. Our team works hard to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all our guests, and it is truly rewarding to know that our efforts are recognised and appreciated.Thank you once again for your thoughtful comments and for recommending us so highly. We very much hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Porto Rethymno in the near future for another relaxing and enjoyable stay.Kindest regards Petrakis EftychisGeneral Manager

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• User:Ian M

  Trip type: Couples

  A very special hotel in which we have spent our holidays for 9 years.

  05 Nov 2025

  My wife & I always look forward to returning to the beautiful island of Crete to stay at the Aquila Porto Hotel, Rethymno. This was our 9th visit & we are already looking forward to returning next year.We were welcomed on our arrival at the hotel by the General Manager, Eftychis Petrakis, & the Rooms Division Manager, Natassa Pontelopoulou, who, along with the Guest Relations Manager, Nefeli, did everything they could to ensure our stay was enjoyable & memorable. All the staff are always welcoming & friendly, & are always happy to go the extra mile.As well as the friendly staff, some of whom have become friends over the 9 years we have been coming here, the other main reason that we enjoy coming here is the location of the hotel, which has easy access to the lovely sandy beach, with ample hotel sunbeds, & staff on hand to provide beach service. Of course, swimming in the warm Mediterranean Sea is wonderful.The old town of Rethymno is a short walk away, & is a delight to visit with its maze of streets with shops, restaurants & bars, & it is a must to walk around the old Venetian harbour with its light house.Our superior room on the 5th floor was comfortable with a lovely sea view, & it was always kept clean & tidy by the housekeeping staff.The buffet restaurant has a good choice of food which was well cooked & well presented, & the Head Chef, Stelios, was always on hand to advise you, especially if you have any dietary needs.We also had the choice of eating in the hotel's a la carte Piazza di Porto restaurant, which is extremely well run by the excellent captain Vasilis Vasilakis, who always made us feel welcome & special. The food & ambience in this restaurant were excellent & memorable.There is something special about this hotel which makes people come back again & again, & we will definitely be back next year. General Manager, General Manager at Aquila Porto Rethymno, responded to this review Dear Valued GuestIt is always a pleasure to welcome you back to Aquila Porto Rethymno, and I am truly honoured to read your kind words following your ninth visit. Your continued loyalty over the years means so much to all of us, and we are delighted that you feel at home here.I am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, from the beautiful sea-view room to the buffet and Piazza di Porto restaurants, as well as the warm service from our team. Your recognition of Natassa, Nefeli, Vasilis, Stelios, and the rest of our staff will be shared with them — they will be thrilled to know their efforts contributed to your memorable holiday.It is guests like you who make our work so rewarding, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back next year for your tenth visit.Kindest regards Petrakis EftychisGeneral Manager

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