Travel Info & Hotels

Shuttle

Shuttle for the Wedding Day!

June 29, 2023 5:00 pm

A shuttle will be arranged to pick up from certain points in Rethymno (to be announced later), to take guests to the church ceremony, and then from the ceremony to the reception as well. From the reception, there will be two different shuttle times taking people back to Rethymno town. Bus 1 - For anyone staying at the red locations, please ensure you are at the below locations at the scheduled departure times A) Evelin Hotel …………………………………………………………………………….…4:30 (16:30) B) Nautilux by Mage ………………………………………………………….………….….4:35 (16:35) C) Ari Velouchioti ………….………………………………………………………………...4:40 (16:40) D) Melrose Hotel Rethymno ……..………………………………………………………...4:45 (16:45) E) Dominikou Theotokopoulo ..…………………………………………………………….4:50 (16:50) Bus 2 - If you are staying in or around Old Town, buses have limited ability to pick up close to your location. We will depart from the Church of Four Martyrs at 4:45 (16:45) A) Church of Four Martyrs ……………………………………………………….…………4:30 (16:30) B) Koumpes Bus Stop …..………………………………………………………..….….….4:35 (16:35)

Travel Note

Things to Consider when Booking Accommodations

This is a limited list of some hotels we know of but there are MANY other nice hotels available for booking in the Rethymno area. If you are not renting a car you will want to keep in mind your proximity to the city center, and we suggest you try to find accommodations in walking distance from there. Just a note that smaller boutique hotels may have stairs. It is always helpful to check for elevator access before booking if you do need it! Airbnbs and VRBO are also great places to find accommodations. Again, if you are not renting a car you will want to keep aware of your distance to the town center for ease of access.

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Avli Lounge Apartments

4 star hotel This former Venetian lord’s house is located in the heart of Rethymnon’s Old Town. Avli Lounge Apartments is a boutique hotel that offers charming suites, a rooftop terrace with hot tub and fine dining. Avli’s suites have been lovingly created to combine luxurious comfort with bespoke design. Sophisticated, colourful and romantic, Avli Suites make a perfect, stylish and tranquil base for exploring Rethymno and Crete. The 10 suites include a penthouse suite with terrace and jacuzzi, plus executive and junior suites, many incorporating a jacuzzi. Tucked away in 3 gorgeously renovated 15th-century Venetian mansions, the accommodation is complimented by an award-winning fine-dining restaurant and considered one of the best in Greece. The idyllic garden courtyard, the heart of the Avli, has become one of Rethymno’s most famous gastronomic locations. Staying guests enjoy the courtyard for breakfasts inspired by the famous Cretan diet.

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Thalassa Boutique Hotel

4 star hotel Thalassa Boutique Hotel is right on the beach and includes a sea-view terrace and swimming pool with hot tub. It offers split-level accommodations with free WiFi access. The spacious and sound-proofed apartments at the Thalassa Boutique Hotel overlook the Venetian castle and the old town of Rethymno. Air conditioning, a fridge and TV are included. Staff are happy to assist you with booking tickets, as well as car/motorbike and bicycle rental. The Thalassa Boutique Hotel provides a 16-hour currency exchange service. A rich breakfast is served each morning. The bar-restaurant 7 Thalasses serves traditional Cretan and International dishes. In the summer months, the beachfront restaurant serves fresh fish dishes, while offering beautiful views of the sea. A Special 10% Discount is offered to our Customers for Hotel Restaurant "7 Thalasses". Rethymno Town is just 1.2 mi from Thalassa Boutique Hotel. A 10-minute walk takes you to the Municipal Library and 20-minute walk to the Municipal Park.

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Rimondi Boutique Hotels

4 star hotel Rimondi is a beautiful 4 star hotel just minutes away from the fortezza with lots to do nearby, being in the center of the old town. Breakfast is included in the price! Rimondi Boutique Hotel is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, SLH. The 15th century -newly renovated- mansion is located in the picturesque center of the Old Town of Rethymnon, Crete. Each suite has been decorated individually combining traditional architecture, furniture of impeccable taste, antiques, modern comforts and luxuries.

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Veneto hotel

4 star hotel Perfectly located in the heart of Rethymno’s old town, this 14th-century Veneto Boutique Hotel offers beautiful rooms with original Venetian features along with free internet access. Guests can enjoy an authentic Cretan stay in this perfectly restored historic building. Stone walls and careful lighting create an intimate atmosphere. Each room is uniquely decorated and equipped with modern comforts. Guests can taste wine from the large selection in Veneto’s cellar. In the summer months, the charming restaurant and picturesque terrace are the ideal places to enjoy traditional Cretan cuisine. Veneto Boutique Hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Rethymno’s shopping district and museums, making it a convenient base for all visitors.

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Casa dei Delfini

3 star hotel Ideally located in the center of Rethymno old town Casa Dei Delfini is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Rethymnon, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. The surprises of this magnificent historic mansion, reminiscent of a museum, continue in its inner courtyard where we admire the unique stone dolphin mosaic, the emergence of two old wells and finally the imposing hall with the five stone columns and arches which has changed many uses over the centuries: monastery dining room, warehouses, stables, olive press and today is a wonderful dining area.

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Melrose Hotel Rethymno

4 star hotel The new fully refurbished Melrose Hotel welcomes you to the magnificent Rethymnon! Built-in a quiet location, just a stone's throw from the sandy beach, only 800m. from the old town of Rethymnon, the picturesque Venetian harbor, the local sights, and the city's nightlife is a perfect choice.

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Smaragdi Boutique Hotel

4 star hotel Located in Rethymno, a 11-minute walk from Rethymno Beach and 1,500 feet from the center, Smaragdi Boutique Hotel provides air-conditioned accommodations with free WiFi, and a terrace. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with bathrobes and shower. Some units feature a patio and/or a balcony with sea or city views. The condo hotel offers a continental or à la carte breakfast.

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Minos Hotel

4 star hotel Minos Hotel is located two minutes away from the beautiful awarded with blue flag sandy beach of Rethymnon and a short walk from the attractions and the historic centre.

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Kyma Suites Beach Hotel

Kyma Suites is a 5-star small-size but elegant hotel with unique front sea view junior suites. The panoramic view also embraces the Old Town and the Venetian Harbour. Its central location makes it an ideal choice for travellers wishing to explore the town of Rethymno, since the hotel is situated in the heart of Rethymno and at the same time enjoy the Blue Flag awarded sandy beach with a variety of water sports provided on the site and free beach towels, sun beds and umbrellas at a distance of just 250m from the hotel.

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Nautilux by Mage Hotels

5 star hotel Located in Rethymno, a few steps from Rethymno Beach, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

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Amira Luxury Resort & Spa

5 star hotel Amira, brings a new style of luxury resort to the area offering superb service and a warm welcoming atmosphere. This exclusive new 5* hotel sits within a 15.000 metres private estate on the northern coast of Crete, in the resort area of Rethymnon (Adelianos Kampos). With a splendid golden sandy beach and a breath-taking view over the endless deep blue Aegean Sea, it combines an elegant natural setting and is the perfect choice to meet the taste and expectations of travelers who value quality, elegance, privacy and the experience of a unique holiday.

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Grecotel Caramel

5 Star Hotel Set on a prime beachfront estate in the heart of the Cretan Riviera, just minutes from the old-world charm of Rethymno’s Venetian harbor, Caramel recreates the laid-back ambience of an island village with the understated elegance and amenities of a modern luxury resort.

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Grecotel Creta Palace

5 star hotel This is a larger resort, about 4 to 5 km outside of the town center. Consider a stay at Grecotel Creta Palace and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a roundtrip airport shuttle, and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach cabanas, and beach massages.