Name: Macaris Suites & Spa
Address: Odyssea Elyti 8, 8, Rethymno, 74100, GR

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Catherine

We loved our stay at Macaris! We were in the family suite and the balcony was huge with an amazing view. We hung out a lot at the restaurant/bar and by the pool as well. The hotel is close enough to walk to town, but outside of the busy areas. Would come back!

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Michael

Very clean, but a bit dated.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

LIKA

Great resort, vey well maintained. Amazing service from the staff.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Mariam

Wish the staff help with bags’ otherwise amazing place to stay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Paul

Ok stay, loo did not work buttons stuck eventually fixed after asking three times. I would not recommend this hotel for the elderly or people with mobility issues as there are numerous steps both inside and outside around the pool area and bars. Had breakfast included but not very good buffet was warm not hot at all, fried eggs cold are not great. On a positive note most of the staff were very friendly. Pool clean but very small. It’s not somewhere we would revisit unfortunately.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Catalin

Good

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Christine

Friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

natalia

the property is awesome!!!! you feel like you are queen!!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Marlene

Everything was great, spacious room, the view is incredible..just the bathrooms need work, the shower wasn’t working properly and no hot water the second night.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Deborah

Lovely seafront property with great facilities

Beautiful setting and our room on 8th floor had amazing views over the sea and of the forteza. The room itself was very spacious with a separate good size bedroom with plenty of storage and open plan living room/kitchen area. Kitchen was well equipped although a few more glasses would have been nice. The bathroom was also a good size , the only negative was the shower which was over the bath and it was difficult to contain the water which sprayed everywhere including the floor. The pool area was lovely with plenty of sun beds and a nice bar area as well as an evening bar with stunning views. The staff were great . Very helpful and the cleaning was done to a high standard. Approx 15 min walk into the old town . Path was quite narrow in places and road was busy but easy to get buses and taxis. There were quite a lot of steps to the hotel just to be aware

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

karla

We were provided a list of excursions available through a local tour operator. The front desk staff was helpful in booking the excursion and arranged a bagged meal to be left in our suite as pick-up times didn't allow us to use the breakfast buffet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Jack

Had 3 2 BR suites that were fabulous.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Jack

This is one of the best hotels I have stayed in Crete. We have been in Crete for 5 weeks and this is by far the best hotel we have stayed.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Garrett

Amazing!

Amazing experience overall. Great check in, great room, great space for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Cold bottle of wine, fruit and water in the fridge and amazing breakfast. Staff also supper friendly. One of the best bookings I’ve made on hotels.com for my family (who tend to be picky)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Sarah

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Stunning views, clean and spacious rooms. Have the best stay there and hope to make it back someday!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Michael

Great family relaxation

Very comfortable- great location
Spa was amazing
Outdoor and indoor pools clean and amazing
Breakfast excellent - staff super friendly and amazing

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Christina

Great Hotel with beautiful sea view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

John

We've stayed here twice now and have had a lovely time on both occasions. It's handy for the town but also quiet enough with lovely facilities. Can't recommend it enough.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Janet

The food and drink was good, especially the included breakfast. We loved the location between Chania and Heraklion for sightseeing. The town of Rethymno was charming with good food and shopping. Pool was lovely but unheated. Friends got massages at the spa and were pleased with the results.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

theresa

The view was fantastic! The rooms spacious and the breakfast was plentiful. We also enjoyed the pool and spa. Very friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Katherine

Delightful experience!

The staff are so friendly and helpful! From the front desk, to the breakfast staff, housekeeping and laundry service, all were exceptional!
The hotel has a lovely breakfast everyday with a wide variety of both hot and cold options, many of which are locally sourced.
The evening patio dining and bar overlooked the ocean and although the menu was not as expansive, there were quite a lot of beverage options.
The room we had was one of the suites, and met all of our needs. The housekeeping staff kept us well supplied with all amenities.
The spa was wonderful as well. I enjoyed my 20% discount on my massage which was very enjoyable.
Overall a very nice stay!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Mindi

Worth stay at.

Fantastic place to stay. Some modern updates. Nice view. Cleaning and breakfast buffet staff were great! We had one miserable male night manager front desk person who seamed to be upset about us asking for more toilet paper and made me get it out of the lobby washroom. Not cool. But the breakfast was great so was the pool. I recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Susan

The hotel was beautiful, staff were friendly and helpful, a very enjoyable stay. The breakfasts in particular were amazing, with a wide range of options and local food to try too, changing throughout the week so we really looked forward to what would be new each day.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Edmond

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Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Christos

All the facilities you need. Very spacious property.
Great swimming pool, amazing breakfast included.
Huge balcony areas.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2024

Helen

The apartments were modern clean and spacious a 15 minute walk to the old town which is doable unless extremely hot then you would get a taxi which ranges from 7 to 9 euros depending on which taxi driver you get. The hotel was lovely and my only comment would be that I wish they had more of the staff visit the pool area to ask if we would like a drink instead of having to get up and go to the bar to order. Overall a great stay and very happy with our holiday.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

Sabine

We did enjoy our stay very much. The rooms were big enough for 4 people and quiet as well as clean. Very responsive service. The pool area though is too small - most beds were always taken and the water is very warm. There is no private beach nearby as mentioned in the property information. The property/rooms are a little dated too, especially the bathrooms. We would still come back as we enjoyed the great ocean view and the quietness of the rooms.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

Sitton

A pampering boutique hotel at a high level

An amazing and luxurious hotel.
All rooms have balconies with sea view.
Clean room, clean and well maintained hotel facilities.
In front of the hotel there is a small and rocky beach.
The city and the beaches are 3 km away

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2023

Houry

Nice oceanfront view. Room was okay, a little dated.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2023

Sally

Beautiful pool area, great staff, large rooms.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

Alberto

The hotel was beautiful. We had the room with the jacuzzi and steam room. The staff was amazing. Manolis especially was amazing. Highly recommend if your going to Crete. Short walk into the old town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Michele

The room was spacious with modern amenities. The property is well maintained and welcoming. The restaurant staff are friendly, very attentive and professional. I would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2023

NAJI

The staff are wonderful and ready to assist you at all time!!
Reception staff Maria and Mariana in the spa and Maria in the breakfast service are loving and caring.
in general all the staff are welcoming.
You feel at home in this property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2023

aryan

Amazing

One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Location, staff, view were all amazing.
The only thing about the town Ethymno I would say is that it has a lot to offer but if you want to go to south or some of the other places that are renowned , they are usually on the other side of Chania and since this hotel is itself about one hour away from Chania it makes the trip longer. However the scenary as you drive is amazing so well worth it

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Milan

Wonderful time of the place. Very nice with beautiful views in the apartments were excellent clean and nice.

I would like to thank the staff for excellent service. They were wonderful. Probably visit the place again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2023

Heidi

The hotel was beautiful, the service was wonderful and the location was perfect - you cannot beat the sunsets!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2023

Chase

Staff was the absolute best. Very relaxing and quiet area.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2023

Andrew H

Excellent Hot tub and sauna.

My Wife and I really enjoyed the wellness features of our stay. Large spacious room with 2 private balcony's with a sea view. These were really a strong plus for our stay. Excellent local taverns and eatery's. recommend renting a car to get around the local area. The internet was very spotty to un usable at times. The cable tv was also very poor. The Breakfast was average. not bad but nothing special. Overall the hotel was good value and will stay again if in the area. the staff like all of Greece were pleasant professional and very friendly. I RECONEMEND THE SPA AS WELL VERY NICE FACILITIES!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2023

Katherine

This was our fourth time staying at the Macaris and every time we have loved it. The staff are welcoming and helpful, the facilities are great, and it's the perfect location for exploring Rethymno without being right in the centre of town.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

Gongliang

Wonderful location, directly face the sea, near the Rethymno town. Friendly staffs who are always ready to help.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Verified traveler

This property has amazing views and was so relaxing. It’s a little walk to shopping and restaurants in Rethymno but we walked down to the beach area across the street and along the water into town. We really enjoyed our walks and being close to the activity but not too close. The staff was amazing and the breakfast was excellent. The room was perfect, clean and comfortable! We would love to visit again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Valerie

The minute my husband and I entered the hotel, we were so happy. The people at the front desk were beyond kind and helpful. They answered any questions we had and were even available to help us call a cab whenever we needed to leave the hotel. Our room was especially amazing. It was so clean, comfortable, convenient in more ways than we were prepared for a hotel room, and quiet. We couldn't have asked for a better hotel to stay at while in Rethymno. We will stay here every time we return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2022

Nicola

Amazing hotel in every way

Beautiful hotel. I stayed in a superior 1 bed apartment and it is the best room I have ever stayed in on holiday. It was like having your own plush flat with a double balcony, queen size bed, longe and dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Even the balcony furniture was exceptional - relaxing chairs and a separate dining table. All rooms have a sea view which is amazing.
Could not fault the staff, their professionalism and politeness. Nothing was too much for them.
Fab quiet pool area with great sunbeds and umbrellas - and no reserving of beds.
Lovely bar, snack and dinner menu very reasonable.
All in all - pretty perfect

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Wonderful spot

Great hotel in terrific location (albeit a reasonable distance from Port and Airport). Loved our stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2022

Constantine

The staff was truly outstanding. They went above and beyond!!! I would recommend this stay to anyone…

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2022

Antonios

Overall pleased with our stay. Hotel is about 10 mins walk to old town of Rethymno.
Staff friendly and very helpful. Rooms are spacious and offer great views of the sea. Only wished our bed sheets/pillow cases would have been changed at some point during our 6 day stay. Bathroom shower has small glass door resulting in water getting all over the bathroom floor. Not a deal breaker but must be a better solution.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2022

Steven

Well appointed property in a nice, but very touristy town. Check in could have been better as the woman at reception was not the most pleasant person.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2022

Susan

We had an amazing stay here. The staff was so friendly and helpful, going out of their way to help us have the best stay ever!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Jonathan

Accomodation standard was very high and staff were extremely helpful and friendly. A lovely pool although limited sun loungers available on some days due to demand.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2020

Anna

Macaris Suite and Spa is relatively close to the centre of Rethymno (10 minutes by foot), in a very quiet position and a nice view to the sea. Our rooms were really large and comfortable, with a huge terrace (there was even a Jacuzzi!). We had a really nice stay, the staff helpful, the athmosphere relaxing, the service excellent. What else can we say...we love Crete and Greece!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The staff were excellent. They were friendly and helpful which enhanced our stay greatly.

Our room was spacious with excellent facilities and offered a large balcony with a sea view.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2019

ROY TAL

nuce hotel. the of the jakusi doen't work. In addition, the public jakusi doen't warm enough. (it less than 38 degrees)

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Nice suite, some staff great (some not as helpful), location is good but a bit of a walk to the town. Much of the property has been updated but there are some areas that show age (like the elevator).

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing location, easy parking, lovely breakfast and a very nice spa. Staff were helpful and it was a 15 minute walk to the old town

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely big rooms and balcony. Peaceful and quiet. Very clean.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Very nice hotel

Very nice hotel. Very good service.Nice executive suits but you have to use a ladder without railing - very uncomfortable & dangerous for old people

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2019

David

Great Hotel

Great hotel,good service,large wellappionted rooms,very clean.good spa.Hotel 15 mins from the centre at the top of a steep slope,great views but car hire or taxis needed if not fit.
I would recommended this hotel highly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Spa facilities were excellent. The sea view from the balcony was very nice and the food and free breakfast was delicious

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Good location just on the edge of the old town. Rooms are larger than average with good size bathroom and extended kitchen and living area. Great terrace space.
Pool and spa hours could be extended a little longer in the evening and perhaps an 8am breakfast for early risers.
The gym was a bit mediocre but as most time was spent outside in the fabulous sunshine this wasn’t much of an issue.
Had an enjoyable, relaxing stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Good view, great pool access - particularly if you have young kids.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2019

Duncan

The hotel was beautiful, and the staff very helpful and eager to please. Breakfasts were really amazing and catered for our unusual dietary needs. It is a 20-25 minute walk into Rethymno old town, which we found very agreeable, but migh5 not be for everyone. Opposite the hotel is a small but very pleasant little beach with an area for swimming/paddling sheltered offfrom the main sea.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel very friendly very clean and positioned 10 min walk from the town. Suites are very comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Shocking attitude from the staff on the reception desk. They couldn’t be bothered to help. Lazy and rude as well as incompetent.

Hotel itself is very average. Only one lift - which didn’t always work

Rooms were basic but ok.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2019

Zaahid

Great hotel for families with a great pool

Great location in Rethymnon with a wonderful pool. Breakfast and general service was very good indeed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Very helpful staff. Nice pool area and excellent Spa facilities

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2019

Ashman

Huge rooms with a view of the ocean from a huge balcony. The best breakfast we had during our entire trip. The staff was very attentive and helpful. Location was just outside the city center but not too far to drive.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2019

Karen

Great hotel with a very warm welcome

This was our first time at the Macaris and was very impressed. The service was outstanding and the staff extremely helpful.
Special mention to Manolis from Kournas.
Also Manolis George and Despina were great. Our spacious 2 bedroom had all the amenities needed. The location is a 15 minute walk to the old town and 10 minute walk to the local bus terminal. Although the hotel is on a moderate hill it gives you spectacular views from the hotel. We just missed out on the opening to their new bar on the 4th floor which has sweeping views of the old port and ocean. Looking forward to staying at the Macaris next time we visit Rethymno

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2019

Verified traveler

We were given a free complimentary upgrade from a 1 to a 2 bedroom executive suite on the top floor. We therefore had wonderful views looking out over the sea and Rethymno Fortezza.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly, professional and welcoming staff who had time for you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Christie

Close to Old Town Rethymnon

Modern resort with many amenities. We had a 2 bdrm 1.5 bath suite with jacuzzi. Large private balcony with fantastic views of the fortress. Old town Rethymnon 1 km away made for nice walk. Free buffet style breakfast each day with assortment of local dishes. Would stay here again.

Family

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2018

Nicci

Not Great

This hotel was not what we expected at all. It was tied and needs to be updated. We had some issues regarding upgrading our room which wasn't able to be done but other people that asked after us was able to be upgraded. The towels were old and tread bared, the hair dryer was this box thing on the wall that was made in the 50's by looking at it. The location is good though very close to the old town

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2018

Julie

Enjoyable, clean and comfortable.

We enjoyed our stay but wouldn't return out of peak time as the hotel and staff were clearly in wind down mode. A little less helpful than what we've experienced in Greece. Having said that we had a great room, high floor, great view. The guy behind the bar was engaging and helpful and made a great G&T though so thumbs up for him. Heads up, the hot tub on the balcony is allegedly extra €€€€ per night but you wont know until you ask. The location was handy, breakfast was delicious with lots of variety. There are plenty of beaches near so there's no need to drive far.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful spacious hotel. Great decoration, comfortable and high end service.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2018

Vish

Amazing place staff and service and the cleaness of the hotel and rooms.... Could definitely do with upgrading the mattress as they seemed to be old and over used...

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2018

Victoria

Great spot to stay

Super helpful staff and well thought-out rooms. Breakfast was legendary.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Wish we could have stayed longer

We had a very pleasant stay at Macaris - the pool was clean and relaxing, the staff couldn't be kinder and more helpful, the food was made with fresh ingredients, and the rooms were clean and spacious. It was a perfect stay.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2018

Carole

Very good hotel, perfect location to visit Rethymnon.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2018

Michael

Marais Suite - recommended

We had a suite overlooking the pool and with partial sea view. The suite could easily sleep 6 which would make this very good value for money. We were a couple but still happy with the rate we paid.
Very good facilities in the suite. Hotel very clean and modern. Good choice at breakfast. All staff extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is located about 1km from the old town / harbour and where we eat each night. Rethymnon has a great range of restaurants, bars and night life. There are no bars or restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The hotel does have it's own bar, but very few guests used this and hence it lacked atmosphere in the evening. Guests need have use of a hire car. Would we stay here again? - yes!.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2018

Anne

Beautiful apartments with fantastic staff

Totally loved this place ...you cannot fault the staff from reception , to breakfast staff to bar staff to housekeeping .
The apartment was everything we needed , our own kitchen although we didn’t cook, great to have a large fridge freezer . Maybe dishwasher tablets and tea towel would be handy ( will bring some next time as def coming back )
The pool area and loungers were fantastic ...never too busy so we always got beds together ...lovely guests too , mainly couples and mature people ...no hens or stags here ....
There is a roof top bar but it wasn’t open but poss will open in the high season. The view from the 9th floor was outstanding as was the lovely comfy chairs to enjoy it .
Breakfast was really good , so much to choose from ..
Cocktails and wine good too and reasonable
Didn’t use the spa but saw it and it’s stunning
20 min walk to the old town which I just loved , lots of nice restaurants and fantastic shopping ..we ate at alea and the owner /chef came out to ensure we had a lovely evening .
Probably one of my favourite places to visit to date ...will be returning next year .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2017

Laura

Happy holiday

Lovely big suites and very friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2017

Joanna

Beautiful hotel, staff and location

The hotel itself is beautiful, clean and comfortable. The staff make the stay even more exceptional, with the front desk staff being so kind and going out of their way for your happiness. Was truly a great stay in a great location and would definitely go back there.

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Overall great experience - hotel was intimate, staff was great, view is amazing And if with a rental car location is very good from old city. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent in every way

Excellent hotel from staff and service to food, rooms and pool area. No complaints whatsoever

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2017

Chris and Tara

Great staff, location and hotel

Wonderful hotel, once you learn to navigate through old town surprisingly close and pleasant walk into to the classy old town. Location is great (easy to park), pool area is fabulous, spotlessly clean and staff are wonderful (special mention to Kostas and Aspa who were professional and super friendly). Breakfasts catered for everyone and set us up for the whole day. Really sad to have left-sign of a great hotel. Would we go back? You bet, In a heartbeat!

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Essentially no wifi available

They need to fix their wifi . Unsusable almost all the time . Not acceptable for this level and price . Otherwise very good

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

The hotel staff are very friendly and always very happy to help you

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2017

Scott

Far exceeded our expectations.

We spent a week at the Macaris Suites & Spa in July 2017. We booked a one bedroom suite and it looked just like the photographs. The deck of our suite was enormous and provided amazing views of the sea and the fortress in Rethymno. The suite had a full kitchen which we used every evening to make dinner. There was a table that sat four inside and outside. We ate every dinner outside on our deck overlooking the sea. The air conditioning worked extremely well - particularly useful as it was in the mid 30s celsius for our entire stay. Breakfast was included in our rate. It was simply the best breakfast we have ever had. We have never seen such a wide selection of breakfast items. Last but not least, all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2017

julie

Very relaxing

My second visit to hotel, still as good, lovely bar/restaurant staff, always very obliging, friendly, large balcony, will definitely be returning,

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2017

Morris's

Close to town and coast

The hotel is only about 100 metres from the coast where there is a small secluded and sheltered beach. There is a busy main road between the hotel and the coast but the hotel is on a hillside above the road and so insulated from most traffic noise. The hotel is about a 15 minute brisk walk to the old town where you can find lots of shops and restaurants/taverns. There are a few shops and restaurants slightly closer, including a supermarket.The rooms are large and have a good sized and comfortable kitchen/lounge, bedroom, bathroom and balcony. Having an executive suite means that a good sea view was guaranteed The hotel staff was wonderful and the cleaners fastidious. Food in the hotel restaurant/bar was pretty basic but on the other hand the buffet breakfast was fantastic. Parking was available outside the hotel on a quiet side road.

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2016

Margaret

Convenient and clean apartments with spa.

The second time that we have stayed. Buffet breakfast in pleasant surroundings is healthy and varied. The rooms are well equipped both for self catering and relaxing but it is a very short walk into the old town and its countless restaurants. The Italian ice cream is particularly delicious but be careful from which animal the milk came from if your choosy. We never felt in any risk whilst wondering around during darkness.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

OK Hotel

We checked in at 9pm, we were greeted by this young gentleman \"veliz\" he was nice and welcomed us. He gave us directions to go to Elafonissi and not to mention he sent us a complimentary Champagne for our Honeymoon trip. Out of all staff i think he's the only one who gave us smile at all times. I feel like the rest of the staffs didnt want to be there. Bathroom smells moldy, it needs better lighting. Def AC needs to be colder, pillows needs to be replaced. That ivory sheets needs to be changed to white color (looks old). Other than that, everything else's is great. Varieties of breakfast was wonderful. Hotel close to Fortaleza Rethymno port.

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2016

iain

Stay was fine, the staff were not as welcoming as they could have been.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2016

Ivan

Spacious and wonderful hotel with a perfect team!

Thank you Macaris Suites and SPA Team for the amazing stay: wonderful view, spacious room and it is cozy. I would like to thank the staff again, and personal thanks go to Manolis. He is an amazing person! Helped us a lot advising where is it better to go/see/visit/etc. Thank you, Manolis! Hope to stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2016

Sarah

Lovely hotel and staff - great for a relaxing stay

We stayed at the Macaris from the 17th - 24th September as a last minute get away at the end of the summer. Overall the look of the hotel from reception and the communal areas is great. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We had a room on the first floor which was ideal for accessing the restaurant for breakfast and the pool. The room was clear and very spacious and the lounge, kitchen and bedroom were to a high standard. The only thing that let this down for being a 4 star hotel was the bathroom. This was poorly finished and a bad design with a shower over the bath and no screen so the floor got wet when you showered. The hairdryer was also poor and took ages to dry my hair. The cleaners were fabulous and left the room very clean each day (mopping the floors too!).
There is a big bar area at the hotel and fabulous Sky Lounge which is rarely used from the look of it. This is a shame and I think there should be happy hour between say 5 and 7 or at sunset to encourage guests to use these areas as they are not used. Perhaps they could have a little cocktail party once a week at the Sky Lounge as they have a built in bar upstairs to again give guests a reason to mix and socialise.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2016

Chris

Exceeded our expectations

A very relaxing hotel with excellent staff and facilities making our holiday very special. Our 8th floor suite was spacious with an excellent range of facilities that would also suit self-catering, the enormous balcony offered a lovely view towards the Fortezza. The breakfast restaurant offered a wide selection of food for all tastes in a lovely and relaxed atmosphere. Although in the evening we preferred to walk into the Old Town to experience a wide range of local cuisine, the hotel's rooftop restaurant offered a good menu and a wonderful view over the bay. In addition the poolside restaurant offered good food and service. The pool area was clean and attractive. The staff were always friendly, helpful and professional.

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

The hotel itself is great, no nice beaches close

The hotel is quiet and peaceful with great facilities. The only downside is that it is at least 10 minute drive from the nearest beach so you can't walk to one.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2016

Yaal

Great hotel

We had a great time at the hotel. The kids went crazy for the room Jacuzzi and the swimming pool. We had a magnificent view on the sea from a wide balcony. Everything was clean and well maintained.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2016

Leslie

Nice hotel. Advertised as on the beach but it is actually down a steep hill and across the street. Not quite what we were expecting. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Rooms were comfortable and well appointed. Really nice patio with a private hot tub. Nice pool albeit a bit on the small side. Walk to old town of Rethymno was about a mile. All in all very nice place.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2016

Mohammad

Excellent facilities and wonderful staff

Good location. Very kind and helpful staff and excellent value for the money. I would stay there again. Thank you

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2016

veronica

Nice view on the expensive side

Quite expensive hotel, far away from old city and restaurants. No beach at walking distance - car recommended. The only advantage was the terrace and view (but we paid for it :) ). Unbalanced price quality ratio in my opinion.

Family