Machis Kritis 167, Platanias, Greece | (888) 635-3814
Large swimming pool surrounded by a garden, plus a children's pool
Five-minute walk to the beach and a variety of shops and restaurants
Covered outdoor bar with modern wicker seating
Family-friendly property with high chairs, cribs, and cots for children available
Clean rooms with quirky artwork and colorful touches, plus balconies and kitchenettes
Breakfast buffet with many menu options
Parking is convenient and close to the hotel
On-site shop selling gold items
Free Wi-Fi in public spaces
Busy location on a main road with many cars
Rooms not cleaned on Sundays; sheets and towels changed three times a week
Beach towels cost extra
The 44-room Hotel Axos is a budget hotel with a fun and welcoming atmosphere. It's a good value, and not exactly the kind of place to get away from it all -- there are theme nights, a lively bar, and a location on a busy street. The beach is a five-minute walk away; there is a large pool and a children's pool. Expect many families, as the hotel offers larger Family Rooms and provides baby essentials, like cribs and high chairs. Rooms are spacious, with fun wall art (like Marilyn Monroe prints) and private balconies.
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Scene
Welcoming attitude and theme nights set the stage for fun
The Hotel Axos was refurbished in 2009, and while the decor in public spaces is not overly stylish -- think white walls and cream-colored leather sofas -- it's bright and airy, and welcoming enough. The property is built in an L-shape, and the charming grounds are landscaped with lush, tropical plants that nicely set off the white stone facade. The hotel bar, with its red color scheme and covered outdoor seating, is popular in the evenings -- not only with hotel guests, as theme nights (such as soul-funk night) draw crowds from nearby properties. Hotel Axos is a place for vacationers, and a laid-back and friendly attitude is common among both guests and staff. Returning guests -- of which there are many -- are rewarded with a star and their name beside their guest room door.
Location
In Platanias, a busy seaside village with restaurants, bars, and shops
Hotel Axos is located in Platanias, a seaside village with restaurants, supermarkets, bars, and shops. Located on a busy main street, the hotel deals with a good amount of traffic and cars -- but everything a traveler might need is a short walk away. It's just a five-minute walk to the beach, and the historic center of Rethymnon is about a 10-minute drive away -- taxis and buses (leaving every 30 minutes) also transport guests to Rethymnon. Hotel staff are known for offering great restaurant recommendations in the area.
Rooms
Simple rooms with private balconies and kitchenettes
The hotel has 44 spacious rooms on two floors, each with its own balcony (with simple plastic furniture) and kitchenette (with basic appliances). Rooms come in a variety of sizes, from standard Studio to Family Room, which can accommodate up to four people. All rooms are decorated in simple white or brown with playful touches, such as pattered curtains or pop wall art, but the overall aesthetic is a little blah. Air conditioners and flat-screen TVs are in all rooms. The hotel will provide baby cribs on request. Rooms are cleaned daily (except Sundays), but sheet and towel change is only done three times per week. Bathrooms are very basic and plain, in all white and beige, with shower/tub combos.
Features
Pool and children's pool, and lively bar
The family-friendly Hotel Axos keeps kids happy with a children's pool and provides necessities, like cribs and high chairs. A daily breakfast buffet has a large selection, including Greek specialties, and the restaurant serves light snacks during the day. The attractive, kidney-shaped pool and whirlpool draw sunbathing guests during the day. The pool bar serves great cocktails, and is a popular spot for the grown ups; evening entertainment (theme nights) put on by staff is also a nice touch. The beach, a five-minute walk away, is a very popular daytime spot. A light-filled TV lounge has cushy leather sofas and full bookshelves, should guests prefer quieter entertainment. There is an on-site shop selling gold gifts. Beach towels are an extra fee.
