"This was by far the most unique, amazing hotel we stayed at on the island of Crete. Upon arrival we were given fresh-squeezed lemonade made from their own lemon trees. The staff was so friendly! The building is over 500 years old, and nothing like I've ever seen before. The suite we got was huge, (living room, full kitchen, dining room, and bathroom downstairs and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs). We had our own private patio and a back door that led right to the pool. The town and the people...
"This was by far the most unique, amazing hotel we stayed at on the island of Crete. Upon arrival we were given fresh-squeezed lemonade made from their own lemon trees. The staff was so friendly! The building is over 500 years old, and nothing like I've ever seen before. The suite we got was huge, (living room, full kitchen, dining room, and bathroom downstairs and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs). We had our own private patio and a back door that led right to the pool. The town and the people...
"Beautiful quiet spot! A walk or cycle from the Center of Frangkocastello (and where the beach is wonderful and child friendly too). The taverna on the sea front just infront of the property has excellent traditional Greek food and there are many more to try in the center too. Very peaceful location, with a few similar looking apartment hotels scattered along this coastline. The hosts are wonderful. A pool was just finishing being built right behind the current apartments property and looked like...
"Beautiful quiet spot! A walk or cycle from the Center of Frangkocastello (and where the beach is wonderful and child friendly too). The taverna on the sea front just infront of the property has excellent traditional Greek food and there are many more to try in the center too. Very peaceful location, with a few similar looking apartment hotels scattered along this coastline. The hosts are wonderful. A pool was just finishing being built right behind the current apartments property and looked like...
"The staff at this hotel is amazing! Everyone is so nice and go above and beyond to help. The breakfast is delicious and varied, the rooms are clean and have all you need, and the hotel is two blocks away from the beach. We really enjoyed our stay here!"
"The staff at this hotel is amazing! Everyone is so nice and go above and beyond to help. The breakfast is delicious and varied, the rooms are clean and have all you need, and the hotel is two blocks away from the beach. We really enjoyed our stay here!"
"Magnificent hotel and location. Amazing breakfast with oranges growing in the garden. The staff is super friendly. Nice view on the snow capped mountains. Quiet place"
"Magnificent hotel and location. Amazing breakfast with oranges growing in the garden. The staff is super friendly. Nice view on the snow capped mountains. Quiet place"
"Location was perfect, the owner was so helpful and engaging the appartment had everything we needed, super clean and we had the top floor with large balcony and spacious rooms we will stay again. The restaurant in front of the apartment food was superb and staff so lovely all in all one of the best little holidays we have had and we’ve had a few"
"Location was perfect, the owner was so helpful and engaging the appartment had everything we needed, super clean and we had the top floor with large balcony and spacious rooms we will stay again. The restaurant in front of the apartment food was superb and staff so lovely all in all one of the best little holidays we have had and we’ve had a few"
"We were so pleased with our stay at Steris Elegant Beach Hotel! We arrived past midnight on our first day because of a delayed flight and the staff, especially Dino, was so welcoming and helpful, which was a great start to our stay. We loved having the beach right out front of our hotel, and the beach service with chairs, umbrellas, food and drinks was fantastic. The rooms are also very clean, the ac works great and the location is near the old town, supermarkets, tourist and local shops....
"We were so pleased with our stay at Steris Elegant Beach Hotel! We arrived past midnight on our first day because of a delayed flight and the staff, especially Dino, was so welcoming and helpful, which was a great start to our stay. We loved having the beach right out front of our hotel, and the beach service with chairs, umbrellas, food and drinks was fantastic. The rooms are also very clean, the ac works great and the location is near the old town, supermarkets, tourist and local shops....
"Hmm. This is a very good property and would be excellent anywhere else in the world but standards in Greece/Crete are very high. It's a little gloomier inside photos suggest with only limited natural light. There is construction work going on literally adjacent to the property currently so expect some noise and essentially the outdoor balcony space is off-limits during the daytime. Some minor maintenance niggles. Seems a bit mean providing a coffee machine but no capsules but hey ho. This is a...
"Hmm. This is a very good property and would be excellent anywhere else in the world but standards in Greece/Crete are very high. It's a little gloomier inside photos suggest with only limited natural light. There is construction work going on literally adjacent to the property currently so expect some noise and essentially the outdoor balcony space is off-limits during the daytime. Some minor maintenance niggles. Seems a bit mean providing a coffee machine but no capsules but hey ho. This is a...
"Excellent service from the staff at the hotel at breakfast and at dinners. Clean rooms with modern fit out. Overall well located property with easy access to old town and the beach ofcourse."
"Excellent service from the staff at the hotel at breakfast and at dinners. Clean rooms with modern fit out. Overall well located property with easy access to old town and the beach ofcourse."
"The property is just beautiful und perfectly located in the heart of the city. The balcony of the executive suite is amazing. The hosts were so lovely and always reachable whenever we had questions. I can highly recommend this apartment and if I would come back to this city I would definitely stay there again. "
"The property is just beautiful und perfectly located in the heart of the city. The balcony of the executive suite is amazing. The hosts were so lovely and always reachable whenever we had questions. I can highly recommend this apartment and if I would come back to this city I would definitely stay there again. "
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"Hotel easy to find, next to large supermarket on a main road, a mile from the cross island route. Some parking, 3 allocated spaces and then on street parking nearby
Has a lift but some stairs involved for most rooms. Room was a 2 room apartment with a large lounge/kitchen area, with a large Smart TV, oven, hob and fridge.
Balcony off each room, large shower room, and plenty of storage space.
Complimentary breakfast was good.
Pool area limited, not enough sunbeds and begins to lose sun from about 3pm.
Staff were pleasant and helpful.
100yds from the massive beach and its safe promenade full of bars and restaurants leading to town, about a mile away. The main road option I would avoid on foot, parked cars and busy junctions."
"I traveled solo to Plakias and wasn’t ecstatic about my room but the manager helped me a lot and got me upgraded. Her hospitality skills are excellent and the property overall provided a very nice stay."
"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything felt exceptionally clean and well maintained, with a calm, relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to unwind.
Our room was light, airy and spacious, with a recently refurbished boutique feel. The small kitchenette was very handy for snacks and chilled drinks, and the partial sea view was a lovely way to start each morning.
Staff were consistently friendly and welcoming, always greeting us as we came and went. They shared helpful local knowledge and arranged a taxi to Knossos so we could avoid organised tours and arrive early, which really supported our children’s neurodivergent needs.
Although we booked room only, we enjoyed snacks from the pool bar, and the food and drink options were great. The location was ideal: our teens could easily access the nearby beach and shops, and there were plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Staff also recommended quieter spots further along the beach for sunbeds.
The pool was a perfect size, and all the facilities we saw were tidy and well maintained. We especially appreciated the relaxed vibe, the helpful staff, and being close to restaurants without being in the busiest part of Rethymno.
Minor downsides were the small bathroom and limited storage — a chest of drawers or extra shelving would have been useful, and the wardrobe needed more hangers.
Overall, we absolutely loved our stay and would happily return."
"Excellent service from the staff at the hotel at breakfast and at dinners. Clean rooms with modern fit out. Overall well located property with easy access to old town and the beach ofcourse."
"We had a superior sea view room which did not disappoint. We only stayed 3 nights but thoroughly enjoyed it. Evenings are chilled, and daytimes we used the private beach. An overall luxurious resort."
"We had a wonderful few days at Aquila Porto Rethymno. The property is beautiful and well maintained and with many additional facilities and games than expected. We went mid-June and had a wonderful time at the pool and beach, easily finding chairs, however, the drinks service was slow. The breakfast spread was delicious and plentiful. Very convenient location with easy walking distance to town."
What can I look forward to during my aparthotel stay in Plakias?
You're likely to stay more centrally in Plakias with an aparthotel or serviced apartment. Why not take time to enjoy the beaches in this quaint area? You might also want to come to Plakias for its seafood restaurants.
What is the top aparthotel for a stay in Plakias?
Located 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Plakias, Atlantis Beach Hotel is a favorite aparthotel featuring 87 apartments with free WiFi and balconies as well as hotel amenities like 2 restaurants. In the area, a couple of other top aparthotels to consider are Eltina Hotel and Aristea Hotel Rethymnon.
How many aparthotels are available in Plakias?
Within the 207 accommodation options to choose from in Plakias, there are 4 aparthotels bookable on Expedia.
What should I see and do in Plakias?
Plakias Beach and Damnóni Beach are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. While here, Skínos and Foteinári are other places worth a visit.
What is an aparthotel?
An aparthotel is both a hotel and an apartment, providing the amenities you expect from a traditional hotel, and the privacy and space found in an apartment. Feel like a local when you return to your apartment-like space, often situated in the center of Plakias. Enjoy making home-cooked meals in the private kitchen and having more space to entertain and relax with friends and family.