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welcome and a glass of freshly-squeezed
orange juice. All rooms come with a
bathrobe, basket of fresh fruit, bottle of wine
and an English newspaper. Many of the staff
have been there for years and there is a real
family feel. 10/10
Value for money
The Rithymna Beach hotel offers plenty of
daily entertainment and fantastic amenities,
which makes a double room with sea view
at £265 per week during high season pretty
good value for money. 8/10
Overall
The hotel has a grandiose lobby and I loved
the tropical area between the hotel and the
beach which is filled with palm trees and
fountains. The close proximity to the old
Venetian town of Rethymnon for shopping
is a bonus and the children’s club and
playhouse are impressive. 9/10
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was a bit dated, but this varies as some properties in Crete. Thomson offers
rooms are more modern. 9/10 seven nights at the 5T-rated Elounda
Beach Village, on a half-board basis, in May
Aquila Rithymna Beach, Facilities and dining 2010 from £495 per person including flights,
Crete
The buffet breakfast was an impressive based on two sharing.
spread of Cretan, Greek and traditional ■aquilahotels.com
The hotel has 520 rooms and 17 room types European and British foods. Lunch and
ranging from singles with a garden view to dinner included a buffet salad selection, and
dream villas on the waterfront with their there were also two a la carte restaurants.
own private pool. The property was built The hotel is great for kids as it has a super-
in 1976, with further bits added later. The vised children’s village, organised entertain-
inside pool and spa are being renovated ment programmes and a playground. There
this year. are three outside pools and one indoor pool
with gym and spa treatments. 9/10
Room
My room was large with a separate living Service and welcome
room and a gorgeous sea view. The decor Guests are greeted on arrival with a warm
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