Located close to Agios Frangiskos Church and Fortezza Castle, Archipelagos Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Located in New Town, a neighborhood in Rethymno, Archipelagos Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Fortezza Castle and Rimondi Fountain are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Town Beach and Georgioupolis Beach. Agios Frangiskos Church and Rethymnon Town Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
68, Stamathioudaki Street & Od. Eliti 2, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100
What's nearby
Fortezza Castle
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Rethymnon Venetian Port
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Rethymnon Municipal Garden
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Rimondi Fountain
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Rethymnon Town Hall
3 min drive - 1.6 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
74 min drive
Restaurants
Skrik | The Good Hood Spot
15 min walk
Koo Koo Brunch Cafe
15 min walk
Sunset
15 min walk
Barrio
15 min walk
Κήπος του Αλή Βαφή
14 min walk
About this property
Archipelagos Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Rimondi Fountain
Located close to Agios Frangiskos Church and Fortezza Castle, Archipelagos Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as furnished balconies and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, childcare services, and electric kettles
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Archipelagos Hotel?
As of 23 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Archipelagos Hotel on 24 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 368, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Archipelagos Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Archipelagos Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Archipelagos Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Archipelagos Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.
Where is Archipelagos Hotel located?
Located in New Town, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Agios Frangiskos Church, Rimondi Fountain, and Rethymnon Town Hall. Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Archipelagos Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Excellent hotel directly opposite the beach. Had a sea view which was lovely. Quite a basic small hotel but very clean, basic breakfast offered. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
I liked the location directly opposite the beach, there are no Sun loungers but hotel will provide a beach towel but it’s quiet and not touristy. A few lovely restaurants & supermarket all within 10mins walk and the main town 20/25 mins walk away. Hotel has a small pool. Bus station is 10mins walk if you wanted to travel around.
Great family run hotel really welcoming room was great with a plunge pool over looking the sea. Walked into town great location and nice little beach opposite the hotel
Neil and Jessica
The Hotel was very nice and conveniently located a little bit outside the centre, but still walking distance. There is a decent size pool and a small beach just opposite. The staff was very friendly. I would recommend the hotel.
Staff were friendly. Our room had a nice view of the ocean for a relatively low price. However the downstairs suite where we stayed was a bit cramped for 4 people
Lovely clean hotel. Rooms were spacious, and we had a great view of the sea. Room 906. Not 5 star standards, but great value for money. Breakfast was typically Greek and something there for everyone.
Excellent location with views outside the old town
A new favorite for us in the Rethymno area. It is a little bit of a walk to the old town but the convenience of parking and walking was worth it for us.
The hotel is clean, everyone was friendly, the breakfast was delicious and the views were amazing!
We will be back again next year for a longer stay!
My second time staying here and it likely won't be my last! A truly great little hotel with wonderful staff and owner who can't do enough for you. Rooms are clean spacious and bright with beautiful views, pool is clean and with plenty of loungers. Location is fantastic, 10-15 mins into Rethymno old town. Parking right outside the hotel, and Rethymno is an ideal base for exploring much of the island. All in all, stay at the Archipelagos, you won't regret it!
We enjoyed this hotel immensely and highly recommend it! This hotel has a wonderful breakfast with a wide selection of food options to suit everyone's tastes and with a beautiful view of the beachfront. Free parking was across the hotel entrance with a huge area to park. We did daily day trips to explore Crete, and there were always parking spots available when we returned at the end of the day. We chose this hotel due to the beautiful views from the balconies, the cleanliness, and the parking. We easily would walk for a leisurely walk into Old Town in 15 minutes. Even taking a taxi was very cheap which we did on way back one evening. The rooms were modern, clean and towels changed every day. The front desk staff were so polite and catered to all of our needs. The owner Mr, Stelios also greeted us and took us to our rooms and explained how the air conditioner worked, where all the amenities were. We enjoyed seeing him everyday! Their pool is amazing, and the pool deck with a beautiful beachfront view had an amazing bar for drinks and food. The bar person is very nice and works hard getting drinks and food ready for your order. Loved the pool area with the sun loungers and perfect views! This hotel will not disappoint at all. We had our two sons and their girlfriends with us, so we had 3 rooms in total and everybody enjoyed Archipelogos hotel. We surely would stay here when we go back to Rethymnon. We had an awesome stay! Thank you from your fellow Canadians!
Very nice personal/room/pool/breakfast.
Free parking and en stone cast to beach for small kids and adults.
Photo: private pool to the room
Recommended!
The Archipelagos Hotel was an absolutely fantastic place to stay. The Hotel, pool area and rooms were stunning and high quality, and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. It was a five star experience with a personal and local touch. Great value for money and wonderful hospitality. The location is also very convenient - there is a little sandy beach and a bus stop just outside the hotel, and the Fortress, Old Town and bus station are all walking distance. The Hotel is well equipped with anything you may need - a small fridge, a pool, beach accessories like umbrellas and toys you can use, and books as well. The food at breakfast and at the pool bar/kitchen was delicious too. Highly recommend this place for families and Honeymooners alike.
Property looks nice from the outside but cleanliness is horrible. The towels are old and worn out. Even though they said they were washed, we found different disgusting marks on many of them. Parking is on the street for free. Swimming pool had lots of mold.
The air conditioning was broken and could not be used. It was 32 degrees Celsius outside. They had no other room or could not fix the air conditioning. We ended up booking a new hotel at our own cost. We got no refunds from Archipelagos other then a voucher on 50 €. That was all. No respond on emails later. Nothing. I do not recommend this hotel!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Marion
7 September 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
I was very disappointed at my room I was given as I found a very dirty shower. As I complained about it, the response of staff and manager was rude and not helpful. The answer was: You booked an economy room, what did you expect?". Well, cleanliness, please. Basic facilities does not mean filthy. After I insisted a lot, I was finally given another room with a clean bathroom this time. The rest of the stay went fine, I didn't stay much in the hotel so I haven't used their other facilities. They even offered me breakfast when I left. The area, a bit outside of town (15 min walk) is close to the bus station, but not so nice. Disappointing altogether.
Un séjour au top
Seul bémol une salle de petits déjeuners trop petite qui engendre de l attente debout et bruyante un point à améliorer
Sinon nous sommes ravis de notre séjour
Das Hotel ist schön, die Menschen, die dort arbeiten sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Besonders genossen habe ich den Sonnenuntergang auf der großen Terrasse mit Blick aufs Meer.
Nicht gefallen hat mir, dass es direkt an einer Straße liegt die man auch überqueren muss, um an den Strand zu kommen.
Am Strand gibt es zwei Nichtschwimmerbecken, die von frischem Meerwasser gespeist sind. Ideal für Kinder.
Väldigt trevligt och familjärt hotell där alla i personalen var väldigt trevliga och hjälpsamma. Vårt rum var på 6:e våningen med fantastisk utsikt, dock behövde vi ta tre hissar för att komma upp. Lugnt på hotellet, nästan inga barnfamiljer utan mest yngre/medelålders par. Ca 15 minuter promenad till Gamla stan med en stor mängd restauranger. Nedanför hotellet finns en mindre publik strand som var helt ok. Mellan hotell och strand en trafikerad gata. Väldigt bra frukost. Liten pentry på rummet. Vi är sammantaget väldigt nöjda med vår vistelse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Marie-claire
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Chambre avec piscine privée mais l'eau etait glacée donc très déçues. Odeur très désagréable dans la salle de bain, pas de place ni de petite étagère pour poser article de toilette. Le verre à dent rouillé donc impossible de s'en servir il fuyait par le fond. Literie très molle. Dans l'ensemble déçues par hotel pour le prix.