- Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- TV
- Radio
- Minibar
- Carpeted floors
- Centrally regulated air conditioning
- Central heating
- Safe
- Balcony/Terrace
- Wheelchair-accessible
Minos Mare Hotel
- Distance to International Airport of Heraklion (Nikos Kazantzakis) 80Km
- Distance to Platanias beach 0.01Km
- Distance to Heraklion City 78Km
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area (Additional charge)
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Low Deposit Options Available
- Interest FREE Payment Plans
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The Minos Mare Hotel is located at the beach of Platanes, with a spectacular view over the emerald-blue waters of the northern Cretan coastline. The hotel is surrounded by ... Continue reading
The Minos Mare Hotel is located at the beach of Platanes, with a spectacular view over the emerald-blue waters of the northern Cretan coastline. The hotel is surrounded by evergreen trees and flowers of every colour. The relaxing and warm atmosphere of Minos Mare guarantees unforgettable & memorable holidays. There is also an animation programme which is held in English and in German. It is only 4 km away from the city centre and the distance from the airport of Heraklion (80 km) and Chania (65 km), about an hour drive away by car.
Activities
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Billiards (Additional charge)
- Children's playground
- Darts
- Diving (Additional charge)
- Entertainment staff
- Games room
- Library
- Table tennis
Other facilities
- Beachfront
- Garden
- Private beach area (Additional charge)
- Sun terrace
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Car hire
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Gift shop
- Heating
- Lift
- Mini-market on site
- Newspapers (Additional charge)
- Packed lunches
- Safety deposit box (Additional charge)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shops (on site)
To make booking a holiday at Minos Mare Hotel in Rethymnon easier for you, we provide a range of different payment options. To find out if you can book Minos Mare Hotel with a low deposit holiday option, please click the "Price and Availability" button above.
Anyone could be forgiven for mistaking the hugely popular package tour holiday resort town of Rethymnon for a sort of Cretan-inspired theme resort, but the best thing about the town is that its picturesque historic heart is actually genuine. The old town is just that: old, its winding alleys overhung with pretty wooden flower-bedecked balconies flaunt historic Venetian and Turkish architectural influences. Fortunately a recent mad spate of tourist development has left the old town untouched, so it can now delight the many photo-happy visitors and serve as a bustling venue for tavernas, restaurants and souvenir shops. To the east is one of Crete's longest sandy beaches, which has become the target of developers and is lined with apartment blocks and hotels. Excursions are easily made to Heraklion, Chania or the monastery of Arkadhi.
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Sightseeing
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Restaurants
Activities
Daily boat excursions are the latest activity in Rethymnon, taking holidaymakers to the beautiful beaches at Bali or Marathi, and include lunch at a local taverna with unlimited wine. Evening cruises are also a popular activity, and there are opportunities for hiking and horseback riding. Sights within the city include the mosque of Sultan Ibrahim Han and the Venetian fortress as well as an archeaological museum.
Restaurants
The inner harbour of Rethymnon sports an array of restaurants perfect for holidaymakers and fish tavernas, many of which are expensive for what they are; the Samaria taverna is more reasonably priced and among the best here, while Famagusta offers a range of food from Greek cuisine to western and Chinese. Better value can be found in the streets around the Rimóndi fountain where there are some old-fashioned cafes serving local fare including delicious helpings of traditional yoghurt and honey. These include Kyria Maria, Agrimia and Othonos, all overlooking the fountain.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Rethymnon ranges from noisy pubs and bars around the inner harbour or inside the old town, to more relaxed bars on the beach where holidaymakers can enjoy the sounds of the sea while sipping on the favourite drink. Fortezza Disco is the flashiest in town, along with other dance clubs like the Metropolis, New York Club and the Opera Club. A new younger bar scene has appeared above the inner harbour around the Platía Plastira, with music bars sporting outdoor terraces.
Shopping
There is an overwhelming amount of gift shops geared towards holidaymakers offering tourist souvenirs, as well as a variety of handicrafts such as pottery, baskets, woodcarving and woven goods. Cretan embroidery can be found at Haroula Spridaki, while various items carved from olive wood are at Olive Tree Wood. Palaiopoleiou offers genuine antiques and old textiles and those interested in modern ceramics and Greek pottery should stop at Omodamos. Self-caterers will find numerous general stores and mini supermarkets scattered about, and there is a daily market below the Porta Guora, as well as a bakery just behind the Rimóndi fountain.
Negatives
Rethymnon doesn't have the ruins and archaeological sites that many Greek holidaymakers expect for such an old city.
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Voltage 220V 50Hz
Language:
Greek,
Currency:
Euro (€)
€1 = £0.89
€1 = £0.89
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Hotel address : Drandaki Str 17, Rethymnon, Crete, Greek Islands, 74100
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