Amnissos Hotel & Bungalows, Rethymnon

Advantages: Quiet location, nice friendly people, very relaxing stay
Disadvantages: Evening food not for everyone's taste

...I stayed at this hotel during the half term holiday in October 2006 with my wife and our young daughter. I found the hotel had a great position as it was back off the main road, and right down on the beach. The rooms were reasonable, though I am easily pleased due to not staying in the room for long. My attitude is that its just somewhere to sleep. Though they were clean, and the bathroom was good. The weather was still 25-30 degrees centigrade every day and due to the time of the year the resort was not busy. I stayed in the hotel on a half board basis, though we weren't that keen on the evening meal options and usually went to a nearby taverna (of which there are many). The cost of a meal is very reasonable. The hotel is approx 2 miles from Rethymnon, which is a small town with a lovely harbour and a fortress... Read review

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Advantages: Clean, tidy, good food. all inclusive
Disadvantages: None

...Panorama where we stayed, Creta Mare which are bungalows in the grounds of the Panorama and nextdoor is the Creta Marine. There are no boundaries between the Panorama and the Marine and they don't accept each others All Inclusive bracelet thingys so beware! Ok back to the Panorama - its very nice, the reception area is a huge lobby with lots of sofas and marble. There are a couple of shops in the lobby (a boutique and a jewelry shop) and the lobby bar. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean with all the usual trimmings (wardrobes, safe, chests of drawers, huge bed, desk, chairs, bathroom (with hairdryer) and a balcony - ours looked out over the main pool area and gardens. However, no tea/coffee-making facilities in any of the rooms. FACILITIES: Pools - 5, 4 outdoor and 1 indoor. There is one large pool outside the main hotel building... Read review

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Advantages: Ideally located for Bar, Tavernas And Exploring The Old Town
Disadvantages: Alongside The main Road to The Port

...but with excellent quality food. Rethymnon's long sandy beach, with its associated bars and tavernas across the road, was perhaps a 5 to 10 minute stroll away. Although not really a beach person I can recommend the bars for having this area for having a drink and watching the world go by in the evening. In conclusion the hotel is very well maintained throughout, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the location of the hotel is second to none and it is one of my all time favourite hotels. If you want an ideal base for your trip to Rethymnon then this hotel is for you.... Read review

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