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Minos Mare Royal

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and seasonal outdoor pool

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | View from room
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
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
The current price is £244
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Lassithiou 16, Rethymno, Crete, 74100

What's nearby

  • Horse Park Rethymno - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rethimno Kart - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Rimondi Fountain - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Fortezza Castle - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 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

Luxury eco-certified hotel
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a playground at Minos Mare Royal. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as scuba diving and cycling, at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All 61 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Greek

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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 lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1041Κ015A0194001

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Minos Mare Royal
Minos Mare Royal Hotel Rethimnon
Minos Mare Royal Rethimnon
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

Does Minos Mare Royal have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minos Mare Royal on 4 Jul 2025 start from £244.28, including 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.

Is Minos Mare Royal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Minos Mare Royal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Minos Mare Royal?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Minos Mare Royal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per person applies.

Where is Minos Mare Royal located?

With direct access to the beach, this Rethymno hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Platanes Beach, Blue Beach and Horse Park Rethymno. Town Beach and Mili Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

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!!

10/10

This hotel looks like it does on the pictures and exceeded my expectations

8/10

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

2/10

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!

10/10

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

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.

8/10

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

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

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.

10/10

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

4/10

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.