CARAMEL Grecotel Boutique Resort is beachfront, offering a free breakfast buffet and two international cuisine restaurants. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, beach cabanas, spa services, yoga by the water, gym, library, and multilingual staff ready to assist.
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9.69.6 out of 10
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Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
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Located in Rethymno, Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live is on the beach. Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Great Gate and Venetian Loggia. Traveling with kids? Consider Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
27050, Crete Island, Rethymno, Adele, Adelianos Kampos
What's nearby
Rethymnon Venetian Port
8 min drive - 8.8 km
Platanes Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rethimno Kart
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Rethymnon Town Hall
7 min drive - 8.4 km
University of Crete
9 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
69 min drive
Restaurants
Taverna "Calamies
3 min walk
Mr. Gyros
15 min walk
Levantes
1 min walk
Finikas
2 min drive
Taverna Vergina
2 min drive
About this property
Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live
Luxury family-friendly hotel
At Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With a beachfront location, beach cabanas, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and babysitting (surcharge)
A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 69 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
42-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
No Boutique Certification - This property has not received an official certification as a Boutique Hotel under the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel certification scheme.
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Al Fresco a la Carte
Things to do
Beach yoga
Bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Gym
Library
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
DVD player
Free children's club
Free supervised activities for children
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
538 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels
DVD player
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1005743
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort
Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort Rethymnon
Caramel Grecotel Boutique Rethymnon
Grecotel Caramel
Adele Mare Rethymnon
Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort Crete, Greece
Caramel Grecotel Boutique
Caramel Grecotel Rethymnon
Caramel, A Grecotel To Live
CARAMEL Grecotel Boutique Resort
Caramel, A Grecotel Resort To Live Hotel
Caramel, A Grecotel Resort To Live Rethymno
Caramel, A Grecotel Resort To Live Hotel Rethymno
Frequently asked questions
Does Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live?
Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.
Where is Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live located?
Nestled on the beach, this Rethymno hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Platanes Beach and Rethimno Kart. Blue Beach and Town Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The staff were absolutely lovely, helpful, friendly, and accommodating in every way. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. We felt like the staff got to know our family and were very kind and ready to answer any questions and help with anything. The property itself was beautiful and well maintained. They thought if everything, even a small robe and slippers for our daughter!
Amazing stay with very good facilities for the families. The staff in the kids club was fabulous and kept the kids wanting to go back. Also loved the kids buffet in the afternoon
Aside from family facilities the restaurant served very good food, the pool and beach was great as well
The service on the beach could do with a little improvement in terms of people serving
Beautiful hotel located midway between Heraklion and Chania. Loved the beach and restaurant. Our room was amazing with our own pool and fireplace in our private outdoor area. Staff couldn't have been nicer. Loved Rethymno's old town which was a short cab drive away. Would highly recommend this hotel.
We stayed in the garden apartment with our son. Everything was great. We especially enjoyed the great food, the service and the care for children at this accommodation. The kids club was really something which offered a lot for little ones (ours is 3) and we always felt comfortable around the facilities. We felt that the massage was a bit expensive for what it was.
Gorgeous hotel, service was perfect. Any little problem that could have been solved was immediately fixed by staff. Public areas and rooms were immaculately clean. Best hotel breakfast I’ve ever seen with 30 trays of hot and probably 50 cold dishes. Pool area and beach were lovely and relaxing.
The one warning I would have is that the pool area is very slippery and dangerous. There are few handrails (really only one) so it’s hard to enter and exist safely. I saw several people slip.
If food is not included in your rate I would recommend visiting other local hotels for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is nice but is very expensive relative to the local area.
This is a spectacular property with an incredible team of people that took care of our every need! We loved our stay here and would definitely come back. I will miss the wonderful staff who made us feel like home.
The hotel is new and has all the facilities you need for a hotel. It is quite and with a lot of space. The food could be better according to the price level of the food.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
LUCAS
Aug 10, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Caramel had both highlights and points
The check-in experience, handled by Iwanda, was excellent — warm, professional, and efficient. The property itself is very beautiful, with good food and a Kids Club offering plenty of engaging activities for children.
However, we noticed a significant presence of ants in the room, which detracted from the overall comfort. More importantly, the hotel’s unwillingness to extend the check-out time — fixed at 11:00 AM — for guests with flights later in the day was disappointing. The only alternative offered was a 30-minute shower slot before departure.
As frequent guests of luxury hotels around the world, we have never encountered such a rigid approach, especially in a property of this category. If this is indeed the hotel’s intended policy, it is an important factor for travelers to consider when choosing their stay.
I loved everything about this hotel; from the ”welcome!” to the ”hope to see you soon again!” Very friendly staff, excellent housekeeping and absolutely stunning rooms and gardens. Located right on the beach, and has a really nice poolarea. It is familyfriendly but even still a nice, quiet luxurious hotell.
I was upgraded to a room with a terrace with a jacuzzi (that I never got around to use, sadly) and I could never ask for a lovelier room!
The gym is one area that could improve; it is on the smaller scale and it lacked music and atmosphere.
This vacay will stay with me for a long time. Yes- it is pricey but worth every penny.
Gorgeous hotel, service was perfect. Any little problem that could have been solved was immediately fixed by staff. Public areas and rooms were immaculately clean. Best hotel breakfast I’ve ever seen with 30 trays of hot and probably 50 cold dishes. Pool area and beach were lovely and relaxing.
The one warning I would have is that the pool area is very slippery and dangerous. There are few handrails (really only one) so it’s hard to enter and exist safely. I saw several people slip.
I would recommend visiting other local hotels for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is nice but is very expensive relative to the local area.
Super freundliches und engagiertes Personal, sauber und Pool & Strand super gepflegt. Sehr leckeres und qualitativ hochwertiges Essen - auch glutenfrei möglich!
Kinderprogramm war auch wunderbar.
Unser erstes Familienzimmer war relativ laut (Klimaanlage vor dem Balkon, Fahrstuhl), konnten aber wechseln.
Wenn nicht dieser frustrierende Vorfall gewesen wäre, hätten wir die volle Punktezahl geben können. Am Anreisetag zeigte man uns beim
Check-In unser Zimmer. Ich merkte sofort, dass es nicht die Zimmerkategorie war, die wir gebucht hatten und es wesentlich kleiner war. Wir hatten die “Deluxe bungalow suite” gebucht und das “Maisonette caramel” Zimmer bekommen. Es war schon auch schön, aber es hatte einen sehr kleinen Balkon. Wir hatten eine Terrasse mit kleinem Garten gebucht. Wir waren direkt verstimmt, als wir feststellen mussten, dass die gebuchte Kategorie online noch verfügbar war. Eine Doppelbelegung war also nicht der Grund. Man darf nicht vergessen, dass es sich hier um ein gehobenes 5-Sterne-Hotel handelt. Ich hab das Zimmer noch am selben Abend reklamiert und bekam von der Rezeption Ausflüchte zu hören. Ich hätte mir hier mehr Ehrlichkeit gewünscht. Ich sagte sofort, dass wir das so nicht hinnehmen würden. Zunächst bekamen wir als Entschädigung einen Gutschein für ein A la Carte Abendessen und die Info, dass wir in zwei Tagen umziehen dürfen. Das war dann auch der Fall und wir bekamen sogar ein Upgrade in Form eines eigenen Pools. Das Personal war die ganze Zeit über sehr freundlich und sie bemühten sich wirklich das Problem schnell zu lösen. Der Urlaub konnte gerettet werden. Wir fanden das Ganze dennoch sehr unnötig. Leider gefiel uns auch der Strand nicht, sodass wir die Region auf Kreta nicht erneut buchen würden. Das Hotel selber ist aber wirklich wunderschön.
Upea hotelli ja kokemus. Siistiä, kaunista, hotellin alue monipuolisempi, vihreämpi ja hyvällä tavalla pienempi kuin kuvista voi odottaa. Parasta oli henkilökunnan aito, sydämellinen ystävällisyys. Majoituksemme aikana kaikki sujui, mikään ei ollut rikki tai puolitiessään, kaikki puhdasta. Runsas aamiainen oli loistava. Locanda-ravintola tien toisella puolella mainio. Palaamme varmasti, jos vielä tulemme Kreetalle!
Perfekte Unterkunft, super Personal, immer aufmerksam, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Anlage und auch das Zimmer sind sehr gepflegt, Sauberkeit wird groß geschrieben. Wir konnten uns wunderbar erholen