Filoxenia Beach

2.0 star property
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View from property
View from room
On the beach
Seasonal outdoor pool
On the beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Stamathioudaki 81, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
  • Rethymnon Court House
    15 min walk
  • Agios Frangiskos Church
    2 min drive
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden
    3 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    61 min drive

Room options

Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Rethymno

When you stay at Filoxenia Beach in Rethymno, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Rethymnon Court House and Valide Sultana Mosque. .This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Great Gate and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Agios Frangiskos Church.

What's nearby

  • Fortezza Castle - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Crete - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sunset - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Κήπος του Αλή Βαφή - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Filoxenia Beach

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Filoxenia Beach offers 10 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Rethymno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Plasma televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM–11 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100.00 per room (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Filoxenia Beach Hotel Rethymnon
Filoxenia Beach Hotel
Filoxenia Beach Rethymnon
Filoxenia Beach
Filoxenia Beach Hotel
Filoxenia Beach Rethymno
Filoxenia Beach Hotel Rethymno

Filoxenia Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only a 15 minute walk to the heart of Old Town, this delightful hotel is situated right on a marvelous long sandy beach, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. The patroness, Eva, and her staff are courteous and enthusiastic to please. Delicious breakfast and appetizers are served daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eva is a very welcoming host in her hotel. Location is just what we wanted. Right by the sea with the sound of waves on the shore. Excellent breakfasts with special items each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff very nice and helpful. Totally enjoyable stay. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel - recommended
Just back from Filoxenia. A lovely hotel that I am missing already. It has everything one could want. Its right on the beach and all comforts are provided. Our duplex room was great too. Snacks and cocktails are tasty and available. Don't miss the milkshakes! Eva was lovely and helped us plan our trip. Hector the dog kept an eye on things. Only negative and rather odd point was that the cleaning lady made our beds just once in 4 days. Soon sorted out once we mentioned it to Eva.

10/10 Excellent

John, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel on the beach
The hotel is small and very welcoming. All the rooms face on the beach, with balconies, and there is a lovely view of the Venetian fortress about 2 km away. The room furnishings are simple but modern and clean. The breakfast was excellent, with a great variety of food, some cooked in house. There is a small pool, and parking for about 4 cars next door. If your car is a large one, however, you will find the entrance a tight fit. There are some very nice restaurants within a short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Susan, Rockville Centre, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room, nice pools, close to beach
Had a pleasant stay until we tried to get out of the steep driveway and scraped the edge of a truck while trying to avoid being hit by another car. Eva was very helpful and assisted us dealing with the car rental company and insurance representative.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly family-run hotel
This small family-run hotel was on the beachfront on the quieter side of town. It was just a short walk to the Old Town. The room was nice and airy with a balcony overlooking the sea. There is a terraced area adjoining the beach with plenty of sunbeds / seating. Eva, the manager, was very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for something more secluded than the more crowded long beach and row of hotels this may well suit you.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect and relaxing
This hotel is wonderful, positioned right on the beach with lovely views plus a good walk into the old town. The size of the hotel means you can enjoy the weather and culture without the noise and business. Eva is a wonderful host and would recommend anyone to follow her recommendations for dinner or places to visit. The rooms have plenty of room and are cleaned daily, breakfasts are lovely with always something different to try and her little dogs adds lots of character. Only negative would be the big slope into the car park which made for an interesting start to the first journey we did but this is the only flaw (and absolutely a liveable one) in otherwise a perfect stay.

8/10 Good

Rhonda, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best of the best!!!
Wonderful service, went above and beyond. Unique accommodation, great refreshing pool (saltwater) great sunbeds. Breakfast was very enjoyable!!! The beach was great for swimming, lovely hotel away from the busy central city area, but a short walk to the historic area of Rethymon. We would love to go back and take our children with us and stay at Filoxena!!! Perfect Service!!

10/10 Excellent

maggy , london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
We had a brilliant time at Filoxenia. Eva looked after us so well. Nothing was too much trouble and we had a really relaxing time. The breakfast was delicious and the very civilised time of being served until 11 was much appreciated! we had a seaview from our room with a fantastic view of the bay of and the old town. The patio and beach were like a peaceful oasis and the location of the hotel was perfect. It was a 20 min walk into Rethymno which suited us fine. All in all we had a perfect holiday in our little taste of paradise. Thank you so much Eva and Nikos for providing us English ladies with such wonderful memories!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed for 4 night at Filoxenia Beach. Absolutely lovely rooms with a fabulous sea view and for this price unbeatable. Breakfasts is definitely good and the hotel is like 20min to the old town of Rethymnon. If you have a rental car, even better as parking space is available and it is close to the motorway. The family who is running the hotel is just fabulous; they will take care of you and assistant as much as they can.

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent balcony view and location
An excellent balcony view, 20 metres from the sea! Hotel staff all very helpful. 20 mins walk to the old town. plenty of restaurants and shops within 5 mins walk. All good, and great value for the price

10/10 Excellent

Christos, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value-for-money hotel with superb sea views
This is a great and modern hotel with fantastic views of the Rethymno castle. It has a cosy swimming pool, comfortable rooms, and superb spots to enjoy the sea views and grab a snack. It's directly on the beach too, and has parking spots for 4 cars. The breakfast buffet is excellent. The hotel is run by a family, and they are very involved in the day-to-day business, greeting the guests and so on. The only slight drawback is that some rooms on the ground floor are close to the road, which is bustling with activity and tends to be a bit noisy. You can always ask for an interior room though. They hotel is good value for money, and I highly recommend it.

8/10 Good

Tuula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pieni Hotelli meren rannalla
Hotelli merenrannalla ja kaikista huoneista on upea merinäköala. Pieni perheomisteinen hotelli jossa 10 huonetta. Eva omistaja oli todella ystävällinen ja avulias❤️. Huomioitavaa vaikka hotelli on merenrannalla se sijaitsee todella vilkkaan tienvarrella joka johtaa keskustaan. Kiva matka vanhaan kaupunkiin eli käveltävissä. Auton sai parkkiin n.200n hotellista olevalle yleiselle parkkipaikalle. Aamiainen oli Ok. Hinta/laatusuhde Ok. Voisimme mennä uudestaan. Jos et etsi luksusta, suosittelen.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Décevant
Petit hotel situé sur une plage de galets, la plage de sable et les boutiques sont de l'autre cote de la ville. Personnel sympatique, chambre correcte bien qu'au même tarif on puisse trouver un peu plus grand. Gros point noir la salle de bain tellement petite qu'un lave main fait office de lavabo, qu'il est difficile de se pencher dans la douche tellement elle est etroite, le gel gel est a l'exterieur au dessus des WC puisque la douche est trop petite pour qu'il y soit a l'interieur. Après etre douche en faisant attention toute la salle de bain est inondé puisqu'il n'y a pas de porte /rideau de douche (trop exiguë). La terrasse est aussi minuscule l'etendoir est au dessus du moteur de clim donc juste pour mettre maillots, chaussettes sinon la serviette frotte sur le moteur, un petite table et 2 chaises ou il faut ne plus bouger une fois installé. Le parking a 300 mette est en fait un terrain vague.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un hôtel familial avec une belle vue sur la mer
Un hôtel très sympathique très bien situé. Petit déjeuner très bien. Personnel très accueillant. Nous le recommandons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten 10 sehr schöne Tage bei Hector und seinem Team. Die Terrasse zum Frühstücken direkt am Meer ist einfach fantastisch. Jeden Morgen gab es frische Früchte, Eierspeisen und Gebäck. Eva hat für bei Fragen jederzeit geholfen und Tips für Ausflüge gegeben. Rethymno kann man gut zu Fuß erreichen. Vielen Dank für den tollen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi havde nogle skønne dage, et lille fint familie hotel hvor flere generationer kræser om dig. Dejlig morgenmad, med lidt nyt hver dag, i små fine portionsanretninger -meget covid-19 venligt. Basis værelser, ok plads til 2, lidt trængt til 3 personer. Stenet strand, husk badesko
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Martina, Niedersachsen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable family hotel. Very clean and great breakfast. Only thing that could be improved, the rooms could do with a few wall hooks to hang up clothes you wear again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sören

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kleines Strandhotel am Stadtrand
Es gibt keine Parkplätze bei der Unterkunft, bitte streichen in der Hotelbeschreibung! Ansonsten ein schönes, kleines Hotel, etwas in die Jahre gekommen, winzigstes Bad, alles sauber und gutes griechisches Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019