If you want to relax on the island of Crete (Greece), then many travelers recommend Rethymnon as one of the best vacation spots. This settlement attracts tourists with its magnificent nature, luxurious beaches, developed infrastructure and proximity to a lot of interesting sights. If you want to stay in a comfortable, but at the same time inexpensive hotel, then we can recommend Palm Beach Hotel 3 (Crete).
Where is it
Palm Beach Hotel is located in the heart of the resort town of Rethymno (Crete, Greece) on the very seashore. Thus, both the entire tourist infrastructure and the magnificent beaches will be at the hotel's guests, as they say, at hand. In addition, in just a quarter of an hour from Palm Beach (Crete) you can walk to the old town of Rethymno (built in the 16th century), the fortress of Fortez andother local attractions and museums. The hotel is equally easily accessible from both Heraklion Airport (distance 78 kilometers, 1 hour drive) and Chania Air Harbor (70 kilometers, 50 minutes drive).
Palm Beach (Crete): photo and description
This small apartment hotel has only 18 rooms. They have recently undergone major renovations. It offers standard rooms, studios and apartments with a kitchenette. Each room has air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, balcony, private bathroom. Regular cleaning and change of towels and bed linen is provided.
Prices
As for the cost of living in the Palm Beach Hotel (Crete), then, according to most tourists, it is consistent with the conditions offered at the hotel and the level of service. So, seven-day accommodation in July will cost you from 623 euros for a double standard room, from 693 euros for a triple standard room, from 1000 euros for double occupancy in a superior room with a sea view. All prices shown already include breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Reviews of Russian travelers about the hotel Palm Beach (Greece, Crete)
If you are part of a group of people who, when planning a trip to any country, choose a hotel not only on the basis of its official description, but also taking into account the impressions of other tourists who have already stayed here, then this part of the article will help youto get acquainted with some comments of our compatriots about their vacation in Palm Beach. It should be noted that the reviews left by travelers in 2014 are strikingly different from those dating from an earlier period. This is due to the fact that the hotel has recently been overhauled, and now guests are waiting for comfortable modern comfortable rooms. In general, most of the guests were more than satisfied with their choice of hotel. According to them, "Palm Beach" is well worth the money spent on accommodation. In addition, many guests are sure that the hotel not only corresponds to the three-star category, but also quite "pulls" for four stars. But let's look into everything in detail.
Impressions of the territory and location
According to many tourists, Palm Beach (Crete) has a very good location. So, the hotel is only a hundred meters away from the beach. At the same time, you can walk to the old town of Rethymno in just a quarter of an hour at a leisurely pace, and to the Venetian port in 30 minutes. You can also always take a pleasant walk around the hotel, admiring the sea and looking into the numerous shops and shops, taverns and bars.
As for the territory of "Palm Beach", it is quite small. So, there is not even a pool here, so for those who like to relax near it, this may seem like a minus. In general, we can say that Palm Beach 4(Crete, Greece) is a typical city hotel located near the center of a large resort town.
Reviewstourists about the hotel itself and the housing stock
According to our compatriots, this hotel is far from new, but well renovated and comfortable. It is small, so the atmosphere here is almost homely. This is especially conducive to an excellent family vacation. The hotel rooms are spacious. Many guests also note their stylish design (for example, in a marine style - with appropriate furniture and interior items). Some guests commented on the very comfortable beds and pillows. Bathrooms are equipped with modern fixtures. Air conditioning is available at an additional cost. However, few people resorted to this service, because, according to the guests, even in summer it is rarely too hot in the rooms. TV receives Russian channels. Wi-Fi is also excellent in the rooms.
According to travelers, the rooms of the Palm Beach Hotel 3 (Crete) are cleaned every day. Linen and towels are also changed regularly. The maids also replenish toiletries (soaps, shower gels and shampoos) as needed.
Nutrition Opinion
It should be noted that almost all Palm Beach guests praise the cuisine at the hotel very much. According to them, the food here is very tasty. There are always excellent meat and seafood dishes on the menu. Therefore, you can safely stay for lunch and dinner in the hotel restaurant. Also, as a rule, after the meal, the waiters bring a compliment from the hotel in the form of a dessert. In addition, you can eat in the many taverns in the area.
In addition, a number of Palm roomsBeach (Crete) is equipped with a kitchenette with all necessary utensils (dishes, electric kettle, etc.). So you can buy groceries at a nearby supermarket and cook your own lunch or dinner.
As for the breakfast included in the price of the hotel, it is continental. According to tourists, it cannot be called especially diverse, but it is simply impossible to stay hungry. So, you will always be offered variously cooked eggs, sausages, cheeses, pastries, muesli, etc. In addition, at breakfast you can drink freshly squeezed juice and delicious Greek coffee.
Staff reviews
As for the hotel staff, there are not many employees here. All of them, according to travelers, are smiling, friendly and always happy to help. However, our compatriots recommend paying attention to the fact that no one here speaks Russian. Therefore, it is advisable to remember a little the school curriculum of the English language and stock up on a Greek phrasebook.
Comments from guests about beach holidays and entertainment
According to tourists, the nearest beach is literally one minute walk from the Club Palm Beach hotel (Crete). It is sandy, very clean, with a gentle entry into the sea. The beach here is municipal, so you can use sun loungers and umbrellas for an additional fee. However, you can always stay completely free of charge on a mat or towel you bring with you. You can also buy a beach sun umbrella in one of the local supermarkets.
As for entertainment, thensince Palm Beach is an urban hotel, it does not offer much entertainment to its guests. So, guests spend time on the beach, walking around the neighborhood, as well as visiting attractions both in the vicinity and in other parts of Crete. By the way, almost all travelers recommend not to forget your driving license when traveling here and to rent a car for at least a couple of days. This will help you save a lot of money on sightseeing trips. In addition, you will be able to plan and change your itinerary according to your desires. You can rent a car both at the hotel itself and at one of the many car rental points that are located in the vicinity of Palm Beach (Crete).
Among the must-see attractions for those who stay in Rethymno, our compatriots have identified the following:
- Laguna Prevelis. To get to it, you should keep the path to the monastery of the same name. Here you will find a luxurious sandy beach with palm trees. This place is known as a tropical Mediterranean paradise.
- Nida Plateau. It is located 79 kilometers from Rethymno. Here you will find magnificent nature. In addition, thanks to the developed infrastructure, skiing is possible on the plateau in winter.
- Argyroupolis. This is a very picturesque mountain village, located in a wooded area. It was built on the ruins of the ancient city of Lappa. This place is famous for its mineral springs, small waterfalls, centuries-old trees, picturesque caves.
- Canyons. There are several of them in the area: Kourtaliot Gorge, Kostifos Gorge, Patsos, Arkadios, Prasianos Canyon and many others.
- Caves. In the mountains surrounding Rethymnon, there are quite a few of them. The most impressive of them, according to tourists, are Simonelli, Geranios, Agios Antonios and others.
- Archaeological sites. There are a lot of them in the vicinity of Rethymno. So, it will be interesting to visit ancient Eleuferna, burials in Armenus, medieval monasteries, as well as ancient villages.
