Title: The Sea-View Apartments Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Sea-View Apartments Beach apartment in Rethymno ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5387100/5387036/60413dd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5387100/5387036/8f7329b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio, Sea View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5387100/5387036/12711c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5387100/5387036/20b65f5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5387100/5387036/d41767fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies The Sea-View Apartments provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Housekeeping - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 12 - Nov 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=5387036&PinnedHotelID=5387036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=5387036&PinnedHotelID=5387036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 13 - Nov 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=5387036&PinnedHotelID=5387036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=5387036&PinnedHotelID=5387036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=5387036&PinnedHotelID=5387036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=5387036&PinnedHotelID=5387036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=5387036&PinnedHotelID=5387036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=5387036&PinnedHotelID=5387036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Studio, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5387100/5387036/938187b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio, Sea View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Kitchenette Fridge Flat-screen TV - 269 sq ft - Beach view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5387100/5387036/80818d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Kitchenette Fridge Flat-screen TV Washing machine - 484 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5387100/5387036/8f7329b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Kitchenette Fridge Flat-screen TV - 430 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRethymno-Hotels-The-Sea-View-Apartments.h5387036.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRethymno-Hotels-The-Sea-View-Apartments.h5387036.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.36661%2C24.48457&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MrkmRHabVN3_GRyKrsNnrRBXjso=) 44 Sofokli Venizelou, Rethymno, Crete Island, 741 00 #### What's nearby - Rethymnon Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Rethymnon Venetian Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Rimondi Fountain - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Fortezza Castle - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles - Rethymnon Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Μέλι - ‬4 min walk - ‪Takis Place - The House of Beer - ‬1 min walk - ‪Moka - ‬4 min walk - ‪Dome - ‬4 min walk - ‪Noodle Bar - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Sea-View Apartments Beach apartment in Rethymno When you stay at this beach apartment building, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers. Each apartment features a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, plus a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include free WiFi, a furnished balcony and a coffee/tea maker. The Sea-View Apartments offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. This Rethymno apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. 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Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Furnished balcony ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift (80 centimetre wide door) - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Guidebooks - Housekeeping (daily) - Iron/ironing board - Local maps - Luggage storage - Restaurant dining guides - Safe - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - In a business district - In the city centre - Near the boardwalk/promenade ### Things to do - Boat tours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Parasailing nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 1 building - 3 floors - 6 units - Built in 1988 - Connecting units available ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property The host will greet guests on arrival If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Guests are required to contact the hotel in advance if arriving outside of normal check-in hours. ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### 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 to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way) 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention 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 property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Sea-View Apartments Rethimnon Sea-View Rethimnon Sea-View Apartments Apartment Rethymnon Sea-View Apartments Rethymnon The Sea Apartments Rethymno The Sea-View Apartments Rethymno The Sea-View Apartments Apartment The Sea-View Apartments Apartment Rethymno ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sea-View Apartments pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Sea-View Apartments? > There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at The Sea-View Apartments? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Sea-View Apartments? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Does The Sea-View Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies. ### Where is The Sea-View Apartments located? > Located in the heart of Rethymno, this beach apartment building is steps away from Town Beach and Blue Beach. St. Anthony Gorge and Paleontological Museum are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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