Minos Hotel

Offering a central location in Rethymnon, on the north coast of Crete, this hotel lies only around 150 m from the beach. The old town (around 10 minutes' walk) and the coastal road offer a wide range of taverns, bars and restaurants. Links to the public transport network are located in the immediate vicinity (around 100 m away). Nearby airports are Chania (65 km away) and Heraklion (80 km away).Renovated in 2004, this hotel is located within a beautiful 3,000 m² garden with evergreen trees as well as colourful flowers, and it offers 170 rooms. The many facilities include a lobby with a reception desk, 2 lifts and a currency exchange desk. Additionally, the hotel offers a small supermarket, a shop, 2 bars, a TV lounge, a restaurant, a conference room and a public Internet terminal. Guests are also offered a complimentary car park if needed.The comfortable rooms come with a bathroom with hairdryer. Further fittings include a balcony, a direct dial telephone, a minibar and air conditioning. The standards rooms are situated in the hotel's old wing and are not renovated, while the superior rooms are renovated.The well-tended outdoor complex includes 2 swimming pools and a snack bar. Guests can try out tennis, table tennis, pool/snooker, darts, bocce and golf (on a course around 100 m away). Sports enthusiasts may make use of the gym and there is a massage service to help guests unwind. Various water sports are offered on the beach. An entertainment programme with Greek evenings, live music and dancing groups, a magic show, disco, beach and pool parties, games, piano music, bingo, wine tastings and presentations about Crete as well as 'Caretta Caretta' round off the entertainment offerings on this complex.Breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style and lunch is offered à la carte.From Heraklion Airport by car, follow the signs to Rethymno. The hotel is situated on the main road when entering from Heraklion. There is a public bus from Heraklion which takes 2 hours to reach Rethymno and if requested, the bus driver will stop 20 metres away from the hotel. From Chania Airport by car it is an hour's drive following the signs to Rethymno. Pass the town centre and the hotel is situated on the main road about 1 km further along. By bus, get to the main bus terminal of Rethymno and then take the local bus or a taxi (the hotel is 3 km from the bus terminal).