Superb. Well maintained. Buffets magnificent (bountiful, delicious). But be aware: they cut air conditioning on Oct. 1; then they say there is nothing to do about it...until you discover there are sections (such as Internet Room) fully airconditioned. Mosquitoes are a problem (they forgot to tell us about the electrical mosquito trap). And the "à la carte" restaurant is overbooked... more

Have just returned from the rithymna beach and can only agree with other reviews on this hotel. Having traveled with Portland from Bournemouth the flights to and from crete were uncomfortable with no in flight entertainment available and seating that can only be described as solid which for a 4 hour flight is unacceptable.... As for the hotel itself the... more

My wife and I have just returned from a 2 week stay at the Aquila Rithymna Hotel and feel compelled to write about our experience. The sea view room we had was ok but the bathroom needed refurbishment eg the grouting was mouldy and black. There was no tea making facilities which we expected in a supposed 5 star hotel,... more

We have recently returned from an 11 night stay at this hotel. On the whole, the hotel is of a high standard, however, this is a Thomson Platinum hotel and we found the food was not as good, or as varied, as the Thomson Gold hotel's that we have stayed in on numerous occasions. I have stayed in a Platinum... more

We booked with Portland (a subsidiary of Thomson. Initially, I was worried as twin beds rather than a double bed was reserved. Upon asking Portland to change this, the Rep at Portland - 'Apathetic Adam' - said that this request could not be guaranteed but that he would contact the resort and get back to me. He didn't call me... more

Having read some of the rather negative reviews about this hotel I think I must have stayed at another hotel. On the whole the hotel is fantastic, the food is varied and excellent in choice, anyone who has a problem with the food in this hotel must have specific dietery needs outside the normal 99% of everyone else. The hotel... more

I notice all the poor reviews this hotel has been recieving this season and althiugh I have reviewed this hotel before I feel I would like to assure visiters to this site that the hotel remains as good as ever. OK maybe by northern European and probalbly rich Russian standards this is not a five star hotel and it is... more

Arrived 2 a.m. Check in included the oft metioned glass of orange - very welcome. Cases taken to our room ( 609 ) sea view. Bowl of fruit & 1/2 bottle of wine even more welcome. Room comfortable without being over large. Bathroom good. Both very clean. The reception area was the hotels best feature decor wise but the rest... more

As it was mentioned before - this is not a five star hotel. And don't even think going there with young cildren (0-3). We ordered jun. bungalow suite and our friends stayed in dreamvilla. Both were very bad. The website of the hotel shows the beatiful suites and dreamvillas with squares of 60m2 for suite and 100m2 for a villa.... more