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Archipelagos Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect blend of history and comfort at this retreat near ancient landmarks, with a café serving coffee to fuel exploration plans.

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The Archipelagos Hotel is steps from Agios Frangiskos Church and Fortezza Castle. Guests can relax by the pool with sun loungers and umbrellas or wander through the garden. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, on-site shopping, and express check-in/out for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Superior Studio, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Living room | 42-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Studio, Private Pool, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment (Spa Bath)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio, Side Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Rethymno, Archipelagos Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Fortezza Castle and Rimondi Fountain are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Town Beach and Georgioupolis Beach. Agios Frangiskos Church and Rethymnon Town Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
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68, Stamathioudaki Street & Od. Eliti 2, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100

What's nearby

  • Greece, Greek Islands, Crete, Rethymnon, fishing harbour and boats
    Rethymnon Venetian Port
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fortezza Castle
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rimondi Fountain
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Crete
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skrik | The Good Hood Spot
    15 min walk
  • Sunset
    15 min walk
  • Ovelos
    12 min walk
  • Bankery
    15 min walk
  • το γλυκό μου
    12 min walk

About this property

Archipelagos Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Rimondi Fountain
Located close to Agios Frangiskos Church and Fortezza Castle, Archipelagos Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as furnished balconies and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

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
The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Archipelagos Residence Aparthotel Rethymnon
Archipelagos Residence Aparthotel
Archipelagos Residence Rethymnon
Archipelagos Residence
Archipelagos Residence Rethymnon, Crete
Archipelagos Resince Rethymno
Archipelagos Residence
Archipelagos Hotel Hotel
Archipelagos Hotel Rethymno
Archipelagos Hotel Hotel Rethymno
Archipelagos Hotel Near Fortezza Castle

Frequently asked questions

Does Archipelagos Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Archipelagos Hotel 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 Archipelagos Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Archipelagos Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Archipelagos Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Archipelagos Hotel located?

Located in Rethymno, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Agios Frangiskos Church, Rimondi Fountain, and Rethymnon Town Hall. Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Archipelagos Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and hospitality. Beautiful entrance and amazing sea views! Parking was not a problem
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family run hotel really welcoming room was great with a plunge pool over looking the sea. Walked into town great location and nice little beach opposite the hotel Neil and Jessica
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was very nice and conveniently located a little bit outside the centre, but still walking distance. There is a decent size pool and a small beach just opposite. The staff was very friendly. I would recommend the hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, building is set in the slopping hill. Beautiful sea and fortress views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Our room had a nice view of the ocean for a relatively low price. However the downstairs suite where we stayed was a bit cramped for 4 people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Archipelagos

Lovely clean hotel. Rooms were spacious, and we had a great view of the sea. Room 906. Not 5 star standards, but great value for money. Breakfast was typically Greek and something there for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location with views outside the old town

A new favorite for us in the Rethymno area. It is a little bit of a walk to the old town but the convenience of parking and walking was worth it for us. The hotel is clean, everyone was friendly, the breakfast was delicious and the views were amazing! We will be back again next year for a longer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying here and it likely won't be my last! A truly great little hotel with wonderful staff and owner who can't do enough for you. Rooms are clean spacious and bright with beautiful views, pool is clean and with plenty of loungers. Location is fantastic, 10-15 mins into Rethymno old town. Parking right outside the hotel, and Rethymno is an ideal base for exploring much of the island. All in all, stay at the Archipelagos, you won't regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this hotel immensely and highly recommend it! This hotel has a wonderful breakfast with a wide selection of food options to suit everyone's tastes and with a beautiful view of the beachfront. Free parking was across the hotel entrance with a huge area to park. We did daily day trips to explore Crete, and there were always parking spots available when we returned at the end of the day. We chose this hotel due to the beautiful views from the balconies, the cleanliness, and the parking. We easily would walk for a leisurely walk into Old Town in 15 minutes. Even taking a taxi was very cheap which we did on way back one evening. The rooms were modern, clean and towels changed every day. The front desk staff were so polite and catered to all of our needs. The owner Mr, Stelios also greeted us and took us to our rooms and explained how the air conditioner worked, where all the amenities were. We enjoyed seeing him everyday! Their pool is amazing, and the pool deck with a beautiful beachfront view had an amazing bar for drinks and food. The bar person is very nice and works hard getting drinks and food ready for your order. Loved the pool area with the sun loungers and perfect views! This hotel will not disappoint at all. We had our two sons and their girlfriends with us, so we had 3 rooms in total and everybody enjoyed Archipelogos hotel. We surely would stay here when we go back to Rethymnon. We had an awesome stay! Thank you from your fellow Canadians!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such nice owners and such a beautiful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, views, friendly people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice personal/room/pool/breakfast. Free parking and en stone cast to beach for small kids and adults. Photo: private pool to the room Recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looks nice from the outside but cleanliness is horrible. The towels are old and worn out. Even though they said they were washed, we found different disgusting marks on many of them. Parking is on the street for free. Swimming pool had lots of mold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Facundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got upgraded to a room with private pool in balcony and it was such a VIP experience! The room was not spacious but it was modern and slick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Archipelagos Hotel was an absolutely fantastic place to stay. The Hotel, pool area and rooms were stunning and high quality, and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. It was a five star experience with a personal and local touch. Great value for money and wonderful hospitality. The location is also very convenient - there is a little sandy beach and a bus stop just outside the hotel, and the Fortress, Old Town and bus station are all walking distance. The Hotel is well equipped with anything you may need - a small fridge, a pool, beach accessories like umbrellas and toys you can use, and books as well. The food at breakfast and at the pool bar/kitchen was delicious too. Highly recommend this place for families and Honeymooners alike.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bård

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible service

The air conditioning was broken and could not be used. It was 32 degrees Celsius outside. They had no other room or could not fix the air conditioning. We ended up booking a new hotel at our own cost. We got no refunds from Archipelagos other then a voucher on 50 €. That was all. No respond on emails later. Nothing. I do not recommend this hotel!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marion

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

I was very disappointed at my room I was given as I found a very dirty shower. As I complained about it, the response of staff and manager was rude and not helpful. The answer was: You booked an economy room, what did you expect?". Well, cleanliness, please. Basic facilities does not mean filthy. After I insisted a lot, I was finally given another room with a clean bathroom this time. The rest of the stay went fine, I didn't stay much in the hotel so I haven't used their other facilities. They even offered me breakfast when I left. The area, a bit outside of town (15 min walk) is close to the bus station, but not so nice. Disappointing altogether.
Shower in my first room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Hina Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist schön, die Menschen, die dort arbeiten sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Besonders genossen habe ich den Sonnenuntergang auf der großen Terrasse mit Blick aufs Meer. Nicht gefallen hat mir, dass es direkt an einer Straße liegt die man auch überqueren muss, um an den Strand zu kommen. Am Strand gibt es zwei Nichtschwimmerbecken, die von frischem Meerwasser gespeist sind. Ideal für Kinder.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Väldigt trevligt och familjärt hotell där alla i personalen var väldigt trevliga och hjälpsamma. Vårt rum var på 6:e våningen med fantastisk utsikt, dock behövde vi ta tre hissar för att komma upp. Lugnt på hotellet, nästan inga barnfamiljer utan mest yngre/medelålders par. Ca 15 minuter promenad till Gamla stan med en stor mängd restauranger. Nedanför hotellet finns en mindre publik strand som var helt ok. Mellan hotell och strand en trafikerad gata. Väldigt bra frukost. Liten pentry på rummet. Vi är sammantaget väldigt nöjda med vår vistelse.
Utsikten från terassen
Utsikten från terrassen
Terrassen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie-claire

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Chambre avec piscine privée mais l'eau etait glacée donc très déçues. Odeur très désagréable dans la salle de bain, pas de place ni de petite étagère pour poser article de toilette. Le verre à dent rouillé donc impossible de s'en servir il fuyait par le fond. Literie très molle. Dans l'ensemble déçues par hotel pour le prix.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Super hotel je recommande j’avais la piscine privée dans ma chambre et c’était juste magnifique la vue
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En härlig semester!

Min vuxna dotter och jag tillbringade 10 härliga dagar på Kreta och på Archipolagos hotell! Mysigt familje/ par hotell i utkanten på Rethymnon. Först lite avskräckta av ”förortskänslan” när vi promenerade in till City, men vi vande oss vid 20 min in och hem! Hittade även fantastiska små restauranger när vi gick väster ut! Varje morgon serverades härlig frukostbuffé med varierande smårätter fr det Grekiska köket. Gemytlig stämning med ägare och övrig personal på hotellet! Bra poolområde med väldigt bra personal i baren, som fixade goda smårätter mm!👍På andra sidan den ganska trafikerade vägen, finns en liten strand, där mest lokalbefolkningen tog sina dopp! Tyvärr ganska skräpigt på och runt stranden men är tydligen i ett renoveringsarbete.Inbjuder till simtur i solnedgången!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay for a week in Rethymno

Amazing staff. Great hotel. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brigitte

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fuyez cet hôtel

Quel horrible souvenir. La chambre ne correspondait pas à la réservation. Il a fallu parlementer longtemps pour obtenir une nouvelle chambre. Il faut 4 ascenseurs pour accéder aux différents étages car l’hôtel est construit en espaliers. Agréable quand on est chargé ! la vue mer de certaines chambres est une petite vue mer derrière la cage d’ascenseur ! Les photos sont trompeuses. Les piscines vues sont privées. La piscine hôtel est sur une terrasse devant les chambres d’autres personnes ! Bonjour l’intimité ! Quand au buffet du petit déjeuner apportez vos sachets de thé et n’ayez pas trop faim ! Et je ne parle pas du non respect des gestes barrières autour du buffet, enfin de la table… Pas de gant ni de masque comme dans les autres hôtels. Et si vous faites la remarque on vous répond « on n’est pas là pour faire la police ! ». Alors qu’il s’agit de leur responsabilité. Pas de parking et vraiment très peu de places disponibles à proximité. Les prix sont totalement disparates d’une chambre à l’autre et sans raison ! A éviter ! Il y a bien mieux ailleurs !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un sejour très agreable

Notre séjour s'est très bien passé. L'hôtel est bien situé bien qu'à proximité d'une route passante. Le parking n'est pas évident mais il y a quelques places disponibles dans la rue. L'accueil est souriant et le personnel disponible. La chambre avec vue était très propre et dotée d'un joli balcon. La piscine est agréable, peut être un peu petite en comparaison de la capacité de l'hôtel (cependant elle n'était pas très fréquentée et nous avons toujours pu en profiter Sans problème). En résumé, le séjour était très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021