70 Stamathioudaki, Rethymnon, Greece | (586) 210-9239
Quiet apartment-style hotel with beautiful sea views throughout
12-minute walk to Rethymnon’s charming, vibrant old town
Contemporary apartments with balconies, jetted tubs, and sofa beds
Kitchens have ovens, stovetops, coffeemakers, and full-size fridges
Well-sized pool with kiddy pool, bar, and loungers
Restaurant serving well-regarded Greek and international fare
Excellent free breakfast buffet with homemade Cretan dishes
Seasonal roof terrace with beautiful views and drink service
Spa with steam room, treatment rooms, and hot tub
Mini-market sells sundries and snacks
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Nearest swimmable beach is a seven-minute drive
Gym is small
Room decor is tired
No entertainment (pro for some)
The 42-room Macaris Suites & Spa is a decent upper-middle-range hotel offering beautiful sea views and comfy apartments from an isolated hillside location. Rethymnon's charming old town is a 12-minute walk away, but the nearest swimmable beach is about a seven-minute drive. Apartments have either one or two bedrooms, contemporary, if bland decor, well-equipped kitchens, and jetted tubs. A well-sized outdoor pool has a separate kiddy pool and waiter service, while a spa has an indoor pool, hot tub, and treatment rooms. The excellent free breakfast buffet is a guest favorite, and the a la carte restaurant and roof terrace provide additional dining (half-board plans available) options. Free Wi-Fi and street parking are perks, but the gym is small and there's no entertainment (pro for some). It's worth considering Rimondi Boutique Hotel, an upscale property in the old town.
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Scene
Quiet, apartment-style hotel with generic decor and beautiful sea views
The apartment-style Macaris Suites and Spa is a pleasant property with contemporary, albeit generic and a bit bland decor. Marble floors, earth tones, and art installations on every floor, including replicas of historic relics. Antique pieces in the reading lounge, collected by the owner himself, add further historical flavor. The hotel’s multi-tiered structure is set into a hill above Rethymnon’s main road, allowing for panoramic views along the northern coastline in many areas of the hotel, including from all apartments. An absence of evening entertainment and daily activities, and setting away from the road, leads to a tranquil atmosphere. Travelers are a mix of couple and families.
Location
On a quiet hillside, a 12-minute walk to the charming old town
The hotel is situated on a hillside above Rethymnon’s busy main road, allowing for a quiet setting. While there aren’t many shops or restaurants in the immediate area, it’s a quick two-minute walk down to the main street, and 12 minutes to the vibrant, charming old town, filled with countless restaurants, cafes, and nightlife. It’s a short, six-minute walk to the nearest beach, but travelers have warned that it's dirty. Prettier, swimmable beaches can be reached in seven to 10 minutes by car. The historic Venetian fortress is about a 20-minute walk, while the lively city of Chania is roughly an hour drive west. Heraklion and its airport are a 75-minute drive east.
Rooms
Modern rooms with well-equipped kitchens, balconies, and jetted tubs
Apartments at this hotel are clean, contemporary, and spacious, though a bit bland in terms of decor. Nevertheless, excellent amenities include comfortable beds, separate living spaces with sofa beds and flat-screen TVs, dining tables, and well-equipped kitchens with ovens, stovetops, full-size fridges, coffeemakers, and cookware. All units have large, sea-facing balconies furnished with additional dining tables and cushy chairs. Modern bathrooms have jetted tubs with integrated showers, hairdryers, and toiletries. Upgraded rooms have hot tubs on the balconies and higher-floor rooms have better vistas.
Features
Outdoor pool, Greek restaurant and free buffet breakfasts, and seasonal roof terrace
A good array of features here includes an outdoor pool with a separate kiddy pool, adjacent bar serving drinks and snacks, and cushioned loungers under umbrellas. For additional relaxation, an adults-only spa has a free-to-use indoor pool and hot tub, plus a steam room and treatments for additional charges. A small gym has strength-training and cardio machines. All rates include free, outstanding buffet breakfasts with a variety of fare that includes homemade cakes and pastries, plus Greek yogurt and locally produced honey. The a la carte restaurant has alfresco seating with sea views, and it serves local and international cuisine (half-board plans are available). During summer, the rooftop terrace opens with a large space for lounging and dining, where drinks and light bites are served. A mini-market sells sundries and snacks. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and parking on the street outside is free.
