Aegean Pearl in Rethymno (Crete)

Aegean Pearl sits right on the Blue Flag beach at the end of Rethymnon's promenade, overlooking the Cretan Sea. The hotel provides complimentary sunbeds on its private section of the beach, with waiter service for drinks and snacks delivered directly to guests. The Venetian Fortress and the Centre of Byzantine Art are a 3-minute drive from the hotel, and the Historical and Folklore Museum is also nearby.

The hotel offers three swimming pools, including an indoor pool that remains open throughout the year, plus a children's pool for younger guests. The Melody Spa & Wellness Centre provides a hammam, sauna, steam room, hot tub/Jacuzzi, and a fully equipped fitness centre with treadmills and dumbbells. Body treatments, facial treatments, manicure, pedicure, waxing services, and spa/wellness packages are available on-site, along with a spa lounge and relaxation area.

Ariadne Restaurant serves a rich dinner buffet on its terrace overlooking the sea and the pool area. Brasserie Panorama offers snacks, lunch, and drinks with views of the sea and the swimming pools throughout the day. A Greek breakfast is included, and special diet menus are available upon request, with breakfast in the room also an option.

Guest rooms are decorated with modern furnishings and include a satellite LCD TV, air conditioning, and a furnished balcony. Some rooms offer sea views, and others feature a private pool on the balcony. Split-level family rooms provide two separate floors with twin beds and a king-size bed, plus two bathrooms, accommodating families with older children.

Children have their own pool, an indoor play area, board games and puzzles, and a supervised kids' entertainment program with evening activities. Babysitting/child services can be arranged upon request, and themed dinner nights, cooking classes, and walking tours are offered as part of the daily recreational program. Evening entertainment includes live music performances, karaoke, darts, and table tennis, with a dedicated entertainment staff organizing activities.

Location: Beachfront at the end of Rethymnon's promenade, 3 min to Venetian Fortress

Pools: 3 pools including indoor pool and children's pool

Dining: Ariadne Restaurant buffet & Brasserie Panorama snacks

Wellness: Melody Spa with hammam, sauna, steam room, fitness centre

Rooms: Private pool options, split-level family rooms with 2 bathrooms

Family: Kids' entertainment program, babysitting, cooking classes, walking tours