Hotel Poseidon, Rethymnon

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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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: Amazing views of Rethymnon and the surrounding area, fantastic historical site.
Disadvantages: Can become very hot so dont recommend a midday trip!

...The Venetian Fortezza sits high up in Rethymnon and can be seen from all over the town. Its height means once you are there you have the most amazing views of the town and surrounding area. It also stands tall over the harbour and you can watch the many boats coming and going and admire the famous lighthouse. One in the Fortezza you can wander around the baron landscape and really get a feel for what it would have been like all those years ago. There is little shade so i advise a trip in cooler weather as it can become unbearable in the midday heat. In the centre of the Fortezza there is the smallest chapel i have ever seen and you can go in but only 2 at a time!!! It is amazing to see! There is a good gift shop and plenty of information if you want to delve into the fantastic history that comes with the ruin. Well worth... Read review

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