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Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Travelers balance seaside relaxation with active adventures at this resort where the poolside bar beckons after a day of cycling along Mediterranean shores.

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At Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa, guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet, lounge by the pool, or explore the garden. The terrace offers Mediterranean views, RG SPA provides rejuvenating treatments, WiFi keeps everyone connected, and nearby cycling routes invite exploration.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Junior Suite

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sea view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Duplex, Private Pool (Maisonette) | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Duplex, Private Pool (Maisonette)

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Basic Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Private Pool | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite, Private Pool

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Rethymno, Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa is in a rural area and near the beach. Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
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Nea Magnisia, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74052

What's nearby

  • beach near Σφακάκι
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rethimno Kart
    6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Platanes Beach
    6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Spilies Beach
    7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Geropotamos Beach
    7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stasi Coffee Break
    6 min walk
  • Dionyssos Bar
    7 min walk
  • The Coffee Stop
    2 min drive
  • Σπίτι του Πολιού (Poliou House)
    4 min drive
  • Romeo&Juliet Meze Bar
    19 min walk

About this property

Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa

Luxury family-friendly resort by the sea
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this resort. Treat yourself to a body treatment, hydrotherapy, or thalassotherapy at RG SPA, the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Rimondi Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, beach umbrellas, and beach towels
Room features
All 121 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, fans, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rimondi Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 85 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 85 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa located?

This family-friendly Rethymno resort is located by the sea, 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Rethimno Kart, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Platanes Beach and Spilies Beach. Geropotamos Beach and Blue Beach are also within 6 mi (10 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

Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Raef

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked nothing about the hotel. front desk service is very aggressive and threatening to " will get you out of hotel" for complaining about their service. very uncomfortable attitude. very inconvenient to get to your room . AC mediocre, bathrooms horrible. food and restaurant staff were ok . most people we met in crete ( except for people at front desk) were pretty nice. no reason to stay there , plenty of other good hotels around
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Resort to rest

Our stay at the Rimondi Gran Resort @ Spa has been good overall. There are several points to mention, the buffet is good and complete, the staff is very nice at all times. Our room was semi-new and clean. As cons we can say that the shuttle bus to the city is chargeable (8€ each way), a taxi costs 25€. The hotel is literally in a place where there is no access to the city. It would be good if they had directed activities of some kind, yoga, children's activities ..... something, as there is nothing. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon hôtel

L'accueil est excellent, on peut confier nos clés à la réception quand on sort se promener. La literie est très confortable contrairement au canapé (pas très grave). Les chemins sont fleuris ça sent bon les vacances ! Le buffet n'est pas exceptionnel mais il suffit pour bien manger grâce à son stand crudités à la grecque.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kjetil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great service, terrible food

Located in the middle of nowhere. Friendly staff, Nice roof terrace. Buffet dinner included in halfboard package was worst ever. Installert wifi. Stay away.
Verified

8/10 Good

eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ελενη μεσολογγι

Μας δωσανε δωματιο με πισινα πολυ ωραιο ανετο πολυ εξυπηρετικοι στην ρεσεψιον μετριο προς καλο φαγητο υπεροχα γλυκα μετριο προς κακο το πρωινο
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

De vijf sterren stralen niet........

Het hotel heeft vijf sterren maar is deze waardering niet waard. Op zich nette kamers en net personeel. Wel veel kleine mankementen: douchkop die niet opgehangen kon worden, kapotte toiletrolhouder, defecte toiletbril, ontzette schuifdeur die niet open te krijgen was, balkonstoeltjes waarop je zeer onconfortabel zit. Geen badjassen en slippers. Niet heel belangrijk maar vermeld het niet als het er niet is. De locatie is afgelegen. Naar het strand kan alleen met een shuttlebusje dat overigens regelmatig rijdt en gratis wordt aangeboden. Er zijn nauwelijks parasols en ook weinig ligbedden. De zwembaden zijn goed. Het eten is niets mis mee maar voor een vijfsterren hotel beperkt en eenzijdig. Als je geen all-inclusive hebt erg duur: flesje cola €4. Kortom: zeker geen slecht hotel maar vijf sterren is echt te hoog gewaardeerd vanwege de minpunten in de kamer en het sfeerloze van het complex in het geheel. All inclusive is alleen aante raden als je alleen voor zon, zwembad en strand komt. Wil je wat meer dan is een auto erg aan te raden omdat je anders erg geïsoleerd zit.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

garine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad location. Bad food. Charged for everything.

Vi var 15 stycken. Hotelets läge var dåligt. Maten var dåligt. Vi betalade extra för allt. Dyrt och inte värd. Vi åt bara grekisk sallad. Aldrig igen.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, but bad food

Lovely hotel. Comfortable good size rooms. They whole place is very attractive and the pool area is a real treat. You need a car to experience this area properly. Neither of us drive, so we used the hotel shuttle service to the bus stop and then used public transport to get to Rethymno. Further out then we thought but gorgeous scenery. Two big down sides for us was the quality and variation of food and the price of drinks. The bar was extortionate. A half draft pint cost almost €5 and the cheapest wine was around €8 for a pretty poor quality wine. The food was very similar for each meal and over salted. The hotel says they use local farm produce, but if this is the case there is no need. They cover up any flavours with salt. The dining room is also FULL of flys, dead and alive, and we found them buried in the food at the buffet. After that we stopped eating in the hotel, despite paying for half board. If you can pay for just a room, or even bed and breakfast I'd recommend this hotel. Go to a local supermarket for drinks and snarks, then rent a car and explore the beauty of Crete.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel à éviter en basse saison !

Adresse de l'hôtels inconnue des taxis, c'était déjà un mauvais signe !!! Il dispose d'une navette pour aller à la plage, c'est mieux car le chemin à pied n'est pas très pittoresque !!! L'hôtel tourne à bas régime hors saison (moins de personnel, accès au spa limité, sauna et hammam fermés, piscine intérieure payante -> 5€, sacs poubelles qui trainent 4 jours au pied des appartement ... etc.) Le sol de l'appartement non lavé à notre arrivée, une fuite au niveau de la douche et une partie de la peinture du mur de la chambre écaillée ! L'hôtel est assez étendu et ne comptez pas sur l'accès wifi depuis votre chambre, car au delà de 10 mètres autour de la réception vous n'aurez plus de réseau ! Globalement, l'hôtel n'est pas à hauteur des photos ni du nombre d'étoiles !!! Seul le personnel de l'accueil et le barman (Nicos) relève la note de notre séjour.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Crete

at short notice they found us a room and were very helpful and kind. Beautiful hotel with excellent staff and owner.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jpierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Joli complexe

Hôtel sur les hauteurs mais le lieu vaut le détour. de petits bungalows composent cet hôtel chaque suite possède sa terrasse et son balcon. Pour se rendre au restaurant ou a l'accueil, on traverse des allées dallées entourées de plantes et fleurs odorantes, un bon moment. Le personnel est très serviable et sympathique.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luna de miel

Para nuestra luna de miel este hotel es perfecto...ya que su ubicación en Creta ofrece un aspecto mágico y lleno de romanticismo
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel satisfaisant.

Un tres bon séjours dans cet hotel avec un personnel agreable et une vu magnifique. Le service général est satisfaisant mais parait etre un minimum par rapports au prix de l'hôtel. Attention à la propretée des chambres qui laisse a desirer : poussière.
Verified

8/10 Good

AriYa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Confort et charme luxueux

Superbe complexe 4****. Séjour agréable et confortable. Installations et personnel au rendez vous, à recommander sans hésitation
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki & Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa, Crete - October 2013

Prior to our stay at the Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa I read the trip advisor reviews and as suggested we hired a car for the whole of our stay. We were able to travel around the island with ease as nearly all areas could be reached by one road that spanned most of the island. The hotel was set on a hillside and the top of the hotel could be seen from the road & it then cascaded downwards into olive groves. The scenery was stunning & there were fantastic sea views. The whole of the hotel was clean & contemporary & the location was very peaceful. Staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. We took full advantage of the Spa facilities & treatments on offer which were great value for money. This was a fantastic experience & the spa manager Agira was such a great hostess. The infinity pool looked inviting but was unheated and was extremely cold and as a result was not well used by guests & this is an area that could be improved. We often travelled into the city of Rethimnon of an evening which was only 20 minutes from the hotel & had the usual gift shops & restaurants you expect on holiday but then merged into a trendy set of bar, restaurants and shopping lanes near to the Fort. We also discovered the delightful fishing village of Panormo which had a couple of great beaches and a number of restaurants & other gorgeous nearby beaches well worth a visit to were Bali, Fodele Bay & Agia Pelagia.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christophe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel décevant

Cet hôtel pourrait être exceptionnel mais malheureusement on est loin du compte. Le cadre est hyper sympa et le spa est vraiment bien mais le reste ne suit pas. Le personnel est désagréable et manque de professionnalisme, lors de mon arrivée j’avais réservé une chambre avec un lit queen size et au lieu de cela j’avais une chambre avec un lit double. La seule solution proposée était de prendre une chambre plus chère, au bout de 15 minutes je leur ai demandé s’il n’était pas possible de rapprocher les 2 lits et le personnel ne savait pas. Au final c’est cette dernière option qui a été utilisée. Le soir même, nous avons voulu manger au restaurant de l’hôtel, n’ayant qu’une formule petit-déjeuner, le maître d’hôtel c’est étonné de nous voir et nous avions la sensation de déranger. La nourriture proposée est simple et ne change pas, buffet matin-midi et soir. La formule petit-déjeuner est l’idéale car à Rethimnon vous trouverez pleins de super restaurant pour des prix très raisonnables. Le ménage réalisé est superficiel (les draps n’ont pas été changés durant 2 semaines, les serviettes pas toujours très propres, l’aspirateur n’est pas passé) et les femmes de ménage passent durant les horaires du petit déjeuner (9h-11h) et elles ne sortent pas si vous êtes dans la chambre. La plage privée de l'hôtel ne vaut vraiment pas le coup (eau pas claire) par rapport à d'autres plages
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tolles hotel

sehr schöne, saubere und ziemlich neue anlage etwas abseits der großen touristenströme in ruhiger lage, freundliches personal und ein chefkellner der einem beim frühstück gerne ausführliche tipps für ausflüge auf der insel gibt. sehr hübsch in den hang gebautes hotel mit schönem panoramapool. kühlschrank war im zimmer vorhanden. mietauto ist auf alle fälle empfehlenswert, da das hotel etwas abseits liegt bzw. der weg zum meer sonst etwas weit ist. wir haben nur übernachtung und frühstück gebucht, da wir viel unterwegs waren. frühstück war aber sehr in ordnung (wenngleich es nach zwei wochen dann schon ein wenig eintönig wird). abends gibt es gute cocktails in der dachterrassen-bar, tw. auch mit live-musik. leider ist die anzahl an sonnenschirmen rund um den poolbereich nicht ganz ausreichend (vor allem aufgrund von ganztages-pool-liegen-besetzern-und-reservierern), was für uns aber eher weniger wichtig war, weil wir tagsüber meistens ohnehin irgendwoanders auf der insel waren. alles in allem auf alle fälle ein absolut empfehlenswertes hotel (mit äußerst bequemen betten!). aufgrund der hanglage des hotels und vieler treppen auch zu den zimmern sollten gäste mit gehbehinderungen aber vorher mit dem hotel abklären, ob für sie geeignete zimmer frei sind.
Verified

8/10 Good

jerzy73

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Resort......but

Rimondio Grand is a top quality resort with all of the holiday essentials (and non-essentials) you would want. The accomodation is everything you would hope for - clean, modern, stylish. Maid servce is provided every day and you have the ability to change bedding and towels every day as required. Free beach towels are provided courtesy of the Rimondi Grand Spa. The staff are truly exceptional - everyone from reception, the bars, restaurant and maintenance will always go that little bit further for you. so why 'but'? Well, it;s obvious the resort hasn't been completely finished (presumably as a result of the global recession) and this has had the unfortunate knock-on of meaning the surrounding area has suffered also. Beyond the hotel bar/restaurant there is only one local alternative - a friendly taverna around the corner - which is highly recommended. for those who like to get out and about. The alternatives are the shuttle service the resort runs to it's (presumably) sister hotel on the beach a couple of kilometers away meaning you are tied to their schedule for getting there/back (it is a long 2 kilometers back up to the resort as it on a hill, by foot). the onkly other option is to go into Rethymno town (bus 1.6 euro one way) or taxi (18 euro one way). so all in all, the resort itself is of top quality but it suffers from lack of alternatives if you like to explore.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Semplicità e relax a breve distanza dal mare

Hotel tranquillo in posizione panoramica (non è sul mare, raggiungibile in 5 minuti con la loro navetta gratuita), pulito, confortevole, con uno staff amichevole ma nello stesso tempo professionale e preparato. Solo la cucina del ristorante delude un pò. Frequentato soprattutto da coppie dai 30 anni in su e qualche famiglia. 4 stelle ben meritate. In Grecia le indicazioni stradali sono pessime: munirsi di un buon navigatore oppure chiedere in giro. Non è stato facile trovare l'hotel....
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk service

Vi ble møtt med blide og serviceinnstilte personale. God mat, god service og svært rent både på inne- og uteområdet på hotellet. Det som trekte ned var butikken som var i hotellokalet. Siden hotellet ligger utenfor sentrale handlestrøk, så burde vareutvalget vært mer variert. Totalt sett er vi godt fornøyde med oppholdet på hotell Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa. Et opphold som passer for den som ønsker en rolig og avslappende ferie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal pour se reposer

personnel accueillant et très disponible. Quelques difficultés à l'arrivée dans une chambre inadaptée puis avec quelques défauts immédiatement résolus par un surclassement dans la journée dans une chambre superbe. Le seul bémol est la nourriture qui ne correspond pas à la classe de l'hôtel. Il faut se contenter de prendre BED and Breakfast. situation magnifique de l'hôtel avec une vue splendide sur la mer en étant un peu surélevé sur la colline.
Verified

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bellissima struttura, male la spiaggia

La struttura è nuovissima e molto bella, le camere sono pulite e spaziose, dotate di ogni comfort. Suggestiva la collocazione del bar e del ristorante a bordo della bella piscina a sfioro, con vista sul mare e sulla vallata circostante. L'hotel si trova a 5/10 minuti di macchina dal mare e dispone di una navetta che ogni ora accompagna gli ospiti alla spiaggia e li riporta in hotel. Unica nota dolente è la spiaggia privata dell'hotel, che date le aspettative che ci si crea alloggiando al Rimondi, è davvero notevolmente inferiore anche agli standard dell'isola. L'area riservata è piccola, con pochi (5 o 6) ombrelloni con relativi lettini vecchi e scomodi. Nulla a che vedere, purtroppo, con quanto offerto nell'area piscina o in altre spiagge. Molto meglio girare l'isola e visitare spiagge più belle e comode. Anche la colazione andrebbe migliorata, a parte le uova cotte in tutti i modi possibili immaginabili, il resto andrebbe integrato. Ad ogni modo è una struttura che sicuramente consiglierei agli amanti della comodità e del relax.
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10/10 Excellent

laurianne

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Hôtel calme situé pas très loin de la mer

Le personnel de l'hôtel a été plus au'acceuillant! Toujours a nos petits soins et attentif a nos besoin. Autant au Spa qu'à la réception ou au restaurant. Par contre la moyenne d'âge était de plus de 45 ans donc pas l'endroit idéal pour faire la fête mais parfais pour se reposer et profiter de la tranquillité!
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8/10 Good

27 year old Couple

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Mid 20's Couple - 7 days

27 year old Couple. We visited the Rimondi Grand between 18th and 25th May 2013. We flew to Chania/Xania/Hania Airport and we were quoted a price of 170 euros for transfers...when we got there.. we saw why..it was quite far from both airports...even if we flew to Herkalion/Iraklion. We instead hired a car from an international rental company for 124 GBP for 7 days.. which worked out cheaper. Driving there on the right side of the road was a bit difficult at first, but got used to it after driving at 30/40kmph everywhere..even on the Motorways. Crete has one main highway along the north coast and it has amazing driving views all along. When we got to Rimondi, we were really impressed, ample parking space for our hire car. Nice seren location locate dup in the Mountains.. not too difficult to find with a European Garmin Sat Nav. We checked in and they gave us a nice fresh fruit cocktail on arrival and the porter carried our luggage form our car to the reception area for us. Then he put it onto a golf buggy, yes a golf buggy and drove us around the winding hilly paths through the hotel complex as close as he could to our Room. Our room was the Standard Room and was very very well kept and extremely clean, couldn't spot a spec of dust in there at all! We had a sofa area with a 26'' LCD TV and a balcony with views over the Mountains and 2 chairs and a table on the balcony too. A lovely comfy suede Sofa was there and the bathroom had some nice smelly mango shower gels! :) The bedroom was smaller than expected, but the bed was HUGE and really comfortable. The digital safe was easy to use and the Hotel Room felt secure enough to leave inexpensive belongings out. The Hotel restaurant served some good food for Lunch and I had the Buffet dinner one night which was pretty good. The vege choices weren't all that great, but the staff were accomodating and willing to make alternative vege options for my partner. The Breakfast buffet was pretty good too, Antonios was always there smily, chirpy and happy so early in the morning. There was lots of fresh fruit and different foods to try and the breakfast/lunch/dinner hall also had views over the mountains. The only downside of the hotel is that the beach isn't nearer/more accessible from the hotel. We got a parking ticket on our first day when we parked somewhere we shouldn't have. Rimondi Staff, in particular Vicky, were great and helped translate the ticket and assured us all would be ok, she even came outside of her working hours to help us appeal the ticket on the grounds that we were visitors to Greece. That is definitely Rimondi Staff going THE EXTRA MILE FOR US!!! We got a 40 euro fine as the authority didn't let us off so easily, but it didn't ruin our stay. The hotel is a 15-20 minute dirve from Rethmynon which has a lovely beach (Ikarus) and had many outdoor bars/eateries and shopping! We drove to Heraklion one day and toured the town there too which was very nice. Rimondi is a great hotel to stay at, clean, great staff and the only downside is that the beach isn't more accesible and that the spa facilities aren't included for guests to use included in the price of the Hotel. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Excellent

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Une prestation de très bonne qualité

Hotel de très bonne qualité, chambre spacieuse, confortable et propre et surtout un personnel compétent, serviable à l'écoute et au service du client.