Aquila Rithymna Beach

Property class: 5 and above

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, free water park access and a poolside bar at Aquila Rithymna Beach. Adventurous travellers may like the waterskiing, snorkelling and parasailing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and shopping on-site.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door, and a balcony with a chair and table.

Classic Room, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the sea.

Classic Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a view of the sea.

Mythica Bungalow, Beachfront

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, a lamp, and a teddy bear.

Classic Family Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A glass table with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a vase with yellow flowers.

Mythica Bungalow Suite with Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Mythica Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Mythica Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • 190 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the city.

Classic Bungalow, Side Sea View

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront

A room with a view of the sea, a pool, and outdoor seating.

Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, a patterned rug, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Mythica Two Bedroom Family Suite

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door, and a balcony with a chair and table.

Classic Room, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located near the beach, Aquila Rithymna Beach is in Adelianos Kampos, a neighbourhood in Rethymno. Platanes Beach and Blue Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paleontological Museum and Reptisland. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100

What's nearby

  • A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.
    Fortezza Castle
    11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a flag on one boat, and buildings in the background.
    Rethymnon Venetian Port
    11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Platanes Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Beach
    6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Crete
    15 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sky Park
    2 min drive
  • Taverna Poppy
    11 min walk
  • Poseidon Beach Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Chicago
    10 min walk
  • Cafe Greco
    5 min walk

About this property

Aquila Rithymna Beach

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
  • A free breakfast buffet, free water park access and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Aquila Rithymna Beach. Active travellers can enjoy waterskiing, snorkelling and parasailing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on-site.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 4 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, tennis courts and an infinity pool
    • Supervised childcare (surcharge), tennis lessons on-site and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All 512 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Aquila Rithymna Beach are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

  • Children's club

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Aquila Rithymna Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool types include infinity pools. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from November 1 until March 31.

Is Aquila Rithymna Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Aquila Rithymna Beach located?

This family-friendly Rethymno hotel is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Platanes Beach and Horse Park Rethymno. Blue Beach and Town Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aquila Rithymna Beach Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 81 reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL MAINTAINED GROUNDS. FRIENDLY HELPFUL STAFF. WE HAD A PARTIAL SEA VIEW BUNGALOW - THE VIEW WAS GOOD & BUNGALOWS ARE LOCATED IN A QUITE PART OF THE RESORT. LOVED OUR BALCONY ( RM 30). MAIN CRITICISM OF THE ROOM IS THE OVER BATH SHOWER. WHOEVER PLANNED PUTTING THE TAPS IN THE CENTRE OF THE BATH AS WELL AS THE WIRE RACK & SOAP DISPENSERS HAS NEVER TRIED TO STAND TAKING A SHOWER IN THE BATH WHILST FIGHTING THE PLASTIC SHOWER SHEET - IT IS DANGEROUS . I CANNOT IMAGINE HOW HEAVIER / LARGER PEOPLE MANAGE IT!!. RECEPTION - VERY RESPONSIVE TO ANY REQUESTS IE COFFEE NOT TOPPED UP WAS QUICKLY RESOLVED. RESORT AMENITIES: POOLS BEAUTIFUL & WELL MAINTAINED. AQUA PARK GOOD FUN. BARS/RESTAURANTS: MAIN BUFFET BREAKFAST - EXCELLENT FOOD CHOICES BUT VERY BUSY. BETTER OPTION HAVE BREAKFAST IN PERGOLA SIDE - TABLES WIDER SPACED - FEELS LESS HECTIC. LOVED THE GREEK RESTAURANT / FOOD & STAFF. AL A CARTE RESTAURANT LOVELY. BEACH BAR - LOVELY DRINKS BUT UNDER STAFFED SO SERVICE CAN BE VERY VERY SLOW!!! SERVICE AT MAIN BAR POOR WHEN ON LOWER LEVEL. FAILED TO BE SERVED OUR DRINKS ON 3 OCCASIONS WHEN ORDERED DOWNSTAIRS. RESORT IS VERY CHILD FRIENDLY. WOULD I GO BACK - PERSONALLY THINK THE AI PACKAGE IS OVERPRICED AND THE ROOMS ARE NOT REALLY 5*. IN SPITE OF THIS WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne, großzügige Anlage. Trotz hoher Gästezahl verteilen sich die Gäste über die Anlage. Toll waren die in der höheren Preiskategorie zugänglichen Restaurants A La Carte, Griechisches Restaurant, Fischrestaurant. Dadurch konnte man dem lauten und hektischen Hauptrestaurant entgehen. Die Anlage des griechischen Dorfes mit Kapelle etc. ist sehr hübsch. Das Personal war stets sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und familiär. Der Generalmanager und andere Leitende waren immer wieder auf der Anlage anzutreffen. Problem sind die Bäder in den Zimmern mit Dusche in der sehr schmalen Badewanne, hier muss nachgebessert werden. Es besteht die Gefahr, beim Duschen aus der Badewanne zu stürzen.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked last minute for one night before I was leaving Crete, basically just needed a clean room to sleep in before my flight back in the morning. Sounds simple? Well, it was not. Upon check-in, the clerk (the one employee there who was very lovely, and helpful) offered to "upgrade" me to a waterfront bungalow. Once arriving in the room, it seemed very outdated, but not in terrible condition & came with a patio w. a great sea view. Since I was there for one night, it seemed fine. Then I went to check out the patio and the door came right off the hinge at the top. The hinge was so rusted, the door would literally fall off and had to be forced back in place and then gently opened to get outside. Once outside on the patio, I realized that there was no handle on the exterior door (thankfully realizing this before the door was fully closed behind me). The next highlight? ANTS in the room. Ants on the living area floor, and ants in the bed. Ants swarming the bathroom floor. Next highlight? DUST - dust in all of the vents, especially the a/c unit. Dust on all table tops and objects in the room. When I called to let them know - the desk clerk told me they would send someone to "service" between 3am - 830am (I was leaving at 830am). I was told a room switch was not possible. When I asked for a refund the next day, or even a partial refund, I was told by both the hotel & Expedia that was not policy and this situation did not warrant any type of refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Veldig fint hotell. Bra mat og fine bassenger. Rett ved stranden. Minuset var at rommene virket gamle og ikke til dagens standard. Også at det var forhåpentligvis langt til sentrum.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Generelt udemærket hotel. Det er et stort anlæg
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. We were a family of 3 and it ticked all of the boxes, aqua park, kids club, various pools (with very friendly lifegaurds), and beach, good selection of restaurants and a beach bar. Also a few Tavernas within walking distance and so you are not confined to the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old hotel that smells of basement and mold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great especially for families with young children. The creche & kids club facilities are really a highlight the best I’ve seen! The staff were all so friendly & helpful. The water park is also a highlight and great for young children with very shallow pools. Food variety & quality was really good & good cocktails at the various bars. Our family room was a good set up for a family of 3 giving our toddler his own room. Overall would definitely recommend to families with young children!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine rom med litt harde senger. Gøy med vannpark, og det store bassenget er flott. På dager med regn, vind og kulde, kunne de godt ha varmet opp innendørsbassenget og tillat barn i saunaen. Sauna bare oppvarmet til 60 grader. God buffet men savnet mer autentisk gresk mat.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique chambre literie parfaites Aqua Park top parking t’bien . Très bon hôtel sauf buffet dîner soir à éviter horrible . Moules trop cuites viande sec purée Fares et aucune spécialité locale .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
Poolen var iskold og badelandet lukket til trods for, at intet stod oplyst om begrænsede åbningstider i hotelbeskrivelsen. Super uheldig oplevelse og dårlig håndtering fra personalet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky enough to have booked a Mythica bungalow, and I couldn't recommend it enough. The private pool was cold but having the extra bit of privacy and somewhere quiet to relax with a perfect view of the beach and sea was wonderful. Being able to eat at the Eleftherna restaurant as many times as we wanted to due the plan we were on was fantastic and the highlight, with George and Syllas always looking after us! The spa and indoor pool were lovely, but when there were a couple days of rain it was full of children which disturbed the atmosphere. Also the indoor pool allegedly opens at 10am yet all the poolside loungers had gone by 9.55, I'm not sure why people were allowed to reserve like that. The outside at our bungalow would have been fine to sit at but there wasn't a solid roof covering, so everything was soaking which was a shame. Umbrellas or ponchos in the rooms would be a good idea, and just charge if they go missing like they do with the beach towels. All in all though it was fantastic, Maria was amazing and very helpful. We'd definitely like to return, but I did enjoy the quiet of the pre season and probably would prefer it to the busy period from mid May onwards! Just with more to do without noisy children around during the rainy days!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a week and I would rate it as the worst resort I have ever stayed in. Beach was bad , ocean too rough, and only one beach bar for entire beach and it was bad service.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Insgesamt ein schönes Hotel. Allerdings war die Liegensituation katastrophal. Wir haben erst am 4. Tag Liegen am Pool bekommen. Zudem gab es sehr lange Warteschlangen im Hauptrestaurant. Das Hotel sollte weniger Hotelgäste aufnehmen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nth
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for kids and families
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and staff very nice. Very clean! Beach was not great especially for kids. Very rocky and we couldn’t swim. Also, water park and pool were great but closed so early. Because the beach was not great we traveled to Other beaches and wish we couldv’e come back to swim at hotel but the water park closed at 6pm and Pool at 7pm. As great as everything else was, this really killed the hotel experience for us!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice customer service Good food Great view Family oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iso alue, paljon altaita, hieno vesipuisto, vaikka pienille lapsille siellä vähän mahdollisuuksia. Ruoka ja juoma hyvää ja tarjonta monipuolista.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastisk sted å være med barn. Vennlig personale, men de som jobbet i resepsjonen kunne vært litt blidere. Hotellet og dets fasiliteter var veldig bra, men famillierommet tilsvarer ikke 5 stjerner, inventar var slitt og det var lite knagger og hyller å legge ting på.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goed hotel, lekkere bedden, vriendelijk personeel alleen onbergrijpelijke tijden voor wisseling van badlakens, tussen 10.00 en 14.00 uur
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, public spaces are not modern but very well kept, outdoor areas are beautiful with plenty of open space for the kids to run around. We had 2 classic double rooms and one 2BR Mythika suite, the classic rooms were OK, decent size, in good condition but could use some refreshing. The Mythika suite was amazing, spacious, renovated, cleaned a few times through the day and included tasty goodies (fruits, wine, etc). Mythika guests receive private beach seating, benefits at restaurants (which we didn't use as are our party were not entitled) and free late check-out up to 6PM! (which was fantastic as our flight was late). Beach and pools are very cozy, there's a shortage of sunbeds in the big pool but we managed. Parts we liked less: The water park, it's in all the hotel pictures on Expedia, and the hotel's FB an IG pages advertised the new park set to open in the beginning of the season. Unfortunately the park wasn't ready, it's set to open soon and we weren't offered an alternative. Other points: Hotel has lots of stairs, there are some elevators but they are small and slow. AC in the rooms works only in the afternoons, problematic in hot days and during the night (hotel could only offer a rattily noisy fan as a solution). Apart from the beautiful kids club we found the animation schedule a bit lacking. And finally, some of the staff are not as friendly as you'd expect for a 5* resort, we found ourselves having to "nudge" some of them into helping at times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall very good hotel and worth to stay there. The staff is super super polite with a nice smile everywhere, from top to bottom. The beach is nice, open to the north winds. Food is acceptable standard hotel buffet with variety of foods (although no Cretan foods or delicacies at the part of the buffer we were using). There are two sections building-wise, a renovated section and an old section. The sea-view bungalow we had this time was at the old section, 80s style, and definitely not worth 230-250 euros/night, with sea-view obstructed a lot by the front line bungalows. In the past we stayed at a cheaper, standard sea-view renovated room, main building section, which was better value for money than the more expensive bungalow(s).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Avant notre arrivée j’ai signalé que mon fils était en fauteuil roulant car il a du se faire opérer en urgence de la hanche. Ils m’ont gentiment répondu qu’ils mettaient tout en place pour notre confort et on s’est retrouvé dans une chambre au deuxième étage avec un ascenseur pas du tout aux normes handicapés pour un fauteuil roulant puisqu’il ne pouvait pas rentrer tout seul dedans il fallait ouvrir une porte battante pour rentrer et l’ascenseur faisait à peine la largeur du fauteuil donc impossible pour mon fils de rentrer tout seul dedans sinon il se coinçait les doigts. Nous avons donc fait par de notre mécontentement concernant cette chambre pas du tout adaptée ni pour y accéder en ascenseur ni pour aller dans la douche car il y avait une marche pour aller dans la salle de bain et aussi pour rentrer dans la douche et de plus pas de porte de douche donc de l’eau partout devant et un sol glissant. Ils nous ont donc mis dans un bungalow parfaitement adapté de plein pieds et une baignoire avec poignée et un rideau pour ne pas mouiller le sol En contre partie nous avons payé 1300€ supp après avoir négocié près d’une heure car au départ ils nous demandaient 1900€. Nous étions avec des amis qui ont aussi réservés sur votre site internet et qui ont eu un bungalow donc surclassés mais sans payer de surplus. Nous avons trouvé ce principe pas très commerçant de leur part surtout que nous étions 11 personnes en tout inclus. J’attends votre réponse merci
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at this hotel with our kids and appreciated how family-friendly it is. There are several shallow pools, which are great for young children, making it a fun place for families. However, our room was disappointing—it wasn’t new and had a noticeable smell of mold. The hotel offered to move us to another room, but it would have been a downgrade, and unfortunately, the musty smell was still present, even though the staff didn’t agree with our concern. In the end, we decided to stay in our original room. Other than that issue, it’s generally a good hotel, especially for families with kids, but the room situation was a bit of a letdown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024