Filoxenia Beach

2.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Rethymno

At Filoxenia Beach you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Rethymnon Court House and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Valide Sultana Mosque. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Rethymno hotel include Great Gate and Municipal Garden.

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

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 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 its guests a full-service spa, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Filoxenia Beach. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rethymno hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Filoxenia Beach offers 10 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Rethymno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The on-site 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.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Filoxenia Beach?

Filoxenia Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Filoxenia Beach?

The closest beach to Filoxenia Beach is Town Beach (3.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Filoxenia Beach?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Filoxenia Beach. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Filoxenia Beach have a pool?

Filoxenia Beach has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open from May to September.

What makes Filoxenia Beach a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Filoxenia Beach.

Is Filoxenia Beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Filoxenia Beach is a hit with families.

Does Filoxenia Beach serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Filoxenia Beach?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Filoxenia Beach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Filoxenia Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Filoxenia Beach?

Furry friends are welcome at Filoxenia Beach, with food and water bowls on offer.

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved being right on the beach, and the area wasn’t busy which was lovely. At night, the noise levels were very high as the road is right there and it sounded like our windows were open when they would drive past. However, the staff were friendly and helped us call a taxi in the morning to catch our ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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