"The food is excellent, the pool and garden with the palm trees are superb and everyone goes well out of their way to help you."
Karen-DurhamUK from United Kingdom
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"Great hotel, fantastic facilities .. we had the best possible vacation in Crete !"
Jan S from United Kingdom
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3-star family-run beach hotel near Rethymno with an on-site farm supplying fresh ingredients
Rooms
May Beach Hotel offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each room includes a work desk and TV. The hotel has 16 rooms, all with free WiFi and daily cleaning.
Dining
The buffet restaurant serves Greek cuisine with a breakfast that includes local specialities, fresh pastries, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Ingredients come from the hotel's on-site farm, ensuring fresh produce for meals. The all-inclusive package covers meals, snacks, ice creams from 10:00 to 18:00 at the pool bar, and local drinks until 23:00.
Amenities
The property has two outdoor swimming pools, one with a water slide and a shallow end, plus a separate kids' pool. Guests can use the tennis court, table tennis, darts, outdoor gym, and life-sized chess set. Weekly cultural events include a Cretan dancing display one evening.
Amenities
Children have a dedicated playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and board games. The hotel provides pool toys and a shallow pool area for safe swimming. Family rooms with garden views accommodate larger groups.
Location
Platanes Beach is 400 meters away, reachable via a short walkway through a dry river bed. Rethymno Town and the Venetian Harbour are 4.8 km from the hotel, accessible by bus (€1.10 one way) or taxi. The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is also 4.8 km away, and the Gorge of Samaria is within driving distance.
Highlights
On-site farm: Fresh, locally sourced ingredients for meals
Family-run: Personal attention from the owner family