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Castello Boutique Suites by the sea - Adults Only
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Price was €1,528, price is now €840 per person
€840
per person
26 Jul - 31 Jul
found 19 hours ago
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Dublin (DUB) to Heraklion (HER)
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
Beautiful Hotel in a Great Location, But Some Details Let It Down
We recently stayed at Castello Boutique Suites in Sissi, Crete to celebrate our anniversary, and overall, we had a very good holiday. The hotel made a wonderful gesture by upgrading us to a larger suite with a private side pool, which felt so special and really set the tone for our stay. The suite itself was stylish and comfortable, the breakfast was excellent every morning, and the staff were consistently warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. The location couldn’t be better — just a 2-minute walk from the charming port of Sissi, with plenty of tavernas and shops nearby. That said, as this is marketed as a five-star hotel, we were a little disappointed by some details.
Positives:
– Thoughtful anniversary upgrade to a suite with private pool.
– Beautiful, modern, and spacious room.
– Fantastic location (2 minutes from Sissi port).
– Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice and quality.
– Friendly, professional, and welcoming staff.
– Relaxed, peaceful atmosphere throughout.
Negatives:
– Private pool jets and lights didn’t work; nothing was fixed during our stay.
– Pool needed topping up and sides had algae.
– No towel hooks in the bathroom; “do not disturb” system broken.
– Daily housekeeping, but balcony wasn’t cleaned in 8 nights.
– Cups and glasses not refreshed — had to wash them ourselves. No blinds/curtains: poolside window let in sun at 5am, back window was lit at night, affecting sleep and
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Paralos Kosta Alímia
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Price was €2,020, price is now €1,144 per person
€1,144
per person
26 Jul - 31 Jul
found 19 hours ago
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Dublin (DUB) to Heraklion (HER)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Hotel was lovely, staff were really friendly and very helpful nothing was too much trouble. Check in was seamless with a welcome drink and hot towels upon arrival. Rooms were spotless and a nice size many with a sea view. The sun beds were very comfortable and plenty for everyone even though some people still felt the need to reserve first thing in the morning.
A big shout out to Aphrodite in the restaurant in the evenings she was so friendly and went out of her way to assist with menu and gluten free options.
All in all a lovely stay and would recommend to stay here for a lovely relaxing break.
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Castello Infinity Suites - Adults Only
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Price was €1,835, price is now €1,085 per person
€1,085
per person
26 Jul - 31 Jul
found 19 hours ago
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Dublin (DUB) to Heraklion (HER)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Incredibly friendly staff that make the stay so much more pleasant. Breakfast was fantastic seated outdoors overlooking the beach
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
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Price was €2,663, price is now €1,575 per person
€1,575
per person
26 Jul - 31 Jul
found 19 hours ago
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Dublin (DUB) to Heraklion (HER)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
Great place to start your trip. Very relaxing, great food, 15 minutes from Heraklion. Very well thought out resort.
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only
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Price was €1,535, price is now €909 per person
€909
per person
26 Jul - 31 Jul
found 19 hours ago
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Dublin (DUB) to Heraklion (HER)
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
Amazing stay. Very tranquil property and extremely clean and well kept. Katerina was their absolute best waitress. If you did get anyone but her service was honestly subpar. And if you’re staying multiple days the menu can honestly become mundane. But there are restaurants just a quick 5 minute walk away. If you are looking to visit the beach more than the pool this isn’t the area to stay. The beaches are VERY rocky. Huge rocks.
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Violi Charaki
Find the best Violi Charaki areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Violi Charaki

New Town
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
If you're spending some time in New Town, Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Municipal Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Top hotels in Violi Charaki

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
Marathi Chania
The price is €627 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€627
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time at the JW. The staff were fantastic and friendly. Everyone there was warm and helpful. We especially enjoyed talking to Angela at breakfast each morning. The property was modern and comfortable with multiple decorative pools. Our room looked straight into the ocean and the ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Kiani Beach Resort Family
Kiani Akti Chania Crete Island
The price is €374 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
€374
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (729 reviews)
"There was plenty for people with young children, the beach was ok but there were a lot of stones. There was a choice of 3 restaurants we preferred restaurant 3. The biggest down fall of this hotel was the lack of entertainment in the evening for adults without children, they have plenty of area’s ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
Australon Polemiston 23 Rethymno Crete
The price is €295 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
€295
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic! Wonderful staff and beautiful hotel."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Popular places to visit
Rethymnon Cathedral
After visiting Rethymnon Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Things to do

From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
€28
per adult
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