The 14 BEST Boutique Hotels in Rethymnon, Crete (+ full reviews)

The Best Rethymnon Hotel For YOU

You’ll find below the best place in Rethymnon for you, depending on your travel style.

Reviews of the Best Hotels in Rethymnon

Rethymnon, sometimes spelled as Rethymno, is particularly beautiful thanks to its unique, splendid medieval architecture, and it boasts incredible sand beaches as well.

For you to enjoy it at best, I’ve handpicked, reviewed, and classified Rethymno’s best boutique hotels by travel style to make it the clearest possible to you. 

Not sure whether to stay in Rethymnon or not? Then discover more amazing boutique hotels throughout Crete island in this post.

THE BEST Boutique Hotel Rethymnon Has to Offer: Afroditi

• Incredible location
• Very comfortable
• Welcome gifts

You will be warmly welcomed in the Afroditi, you can trust me on that. Actually, after your first step in the room, you will immediately understand why: there will be several, very nice welcome gifts waiting for you there! Always a nice sign, and with its near-perfect rating out of tons of reviews, you can easily understand why this is my favorite boutique hotel.

Your experience there will be absolutely magical and most comfortable: the rooms are spacious and you will have plenty of perks such as a free parking spot and a lovely balcony with a view of the cathedral.

Last but not least, the Afroditi is situated in the heart of the old town of Rethymnon, which is perhaps the best area of all of the region!

Runner up: Casa Maistra Residence

• Stone walls
• Spacious
• Calm

While the Afroditi is my favorite pick, I have to say that the Casa Maistra Residence is a particularly incredible accommodation as well, which is why I listed it as the runner-up.

In this place, you will love your stay, I have no doubt about that. It is overall very spacious, with comfortable furniture and high-quality equipment.

Even better, there are stone walls inside, which makes the entirety of the room feel much more traditional and classy, and the accommodation as a whole is very peaceful and calm. Overall, a very, very nice choice!

Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Rethymnon: Rimondi Boutique Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World

• Kind and caring staff
• Wonderful swimming pool
• Tasty breakfasts

While boutique hotels are often on the more premium side of the budget range, there are some of them which are simply out of this world, such as the Rimondi Boutique Hotel, my favorite luxury boutique hotel in Rethymnon.

This hotel is just phenomenal! There, you will be assisted by a particularly responsive and smiling staff, which is always a great plus for a memorable and pleasant stay in Crete. Also, the location inside the old town of Rethymnon is ideal to visit anything you would like.

Besides, you will be served very tasty breakfasts at the beginning of each day and will relax in a gorgeous swimming pool later. All aboard for a fancy stay in Crete!

Best Budget Boutique Hotel in Rethymnon: Steris Elegant Beach Hotel & Apartments

• Best value for money
• On the beachfront
• Clean and tidy

Usually, budget-friendly accommodations and boutique hotels rarely go hand-in-hand, and it can be particularly tedious to find an affordable yet customized and magical experience. In Rethymnon though, I believe the Steris Elegant Beach Hotel & Apartments will perfectly do the trick!

This accommodation has its own, private portion of the beach, as its name suggests, and that is already more than enough to pick it I believe: it will definitely offer the best value for money!

Also, it is located in a remote, peaceful area, but still not too far from the center of the town and the main activities, and it is overall very clean and tidy.

Best Rethymnon Boutique Hotel on the Beach: Porto Enetiko Suites

• Awesome view of the lighthouse
• No noise disturbance
• Lovely balcony

Speaking of the beach, if you are interested in finding a boutique hotel right by the beach, then my personal recommendation has to be the Porto Enetiko Suites, a fantastic 4-star accommodation with an airport shuttle.

Not only is this hotel located on the beachfront, but it is actually in the main bay of Rethymnon! From there, you will have an outstanding view of the lighthouse and the rest of the harbor, but you still won’t be bothered by any sort of noise coming from the streets.

Also, what I particularly love about this place is its lovely balcony, right above the street, and gazing at the water and the boats. Cute!

Most Romantic Boutique Hotel in Rethymnon: Veneto Boutique Hotel

• Great location
• Lots of greenery
• Magnificent stone walls

Are you heading to Rethymnon with your special someone and want to treat them to the most memorable stay? You both are very lucky, enjoy your time!

My go-to would be the Veneto Boutique Hotel, a magnificent and unique accommodation with plenty of stone walls, lots of greenery, and stylish and well-thought decoration.

There, you will be perfectly located in the center of Rethymnon, while staying in a cute, peaceful street. Also, the entire architecture and interior are dominated by magnificent and romantic pastel colors, so go ahead and have fun, no one will bother you in the Veneto Boutique Hotel!

Best Boutique Hotel in Rethymnon for Families: Avli Lounge Apartments

• Something for everyone
• Comfortable and spacious
• Nice location

If, on the other hand, you are traveling with a larger group, your family, you will definitely need a few things to make your stay as comfortable as possible. First of all, I’m sure everyone will need to find something to keep them busy; then, you will want spacious rooms; finally, a good location with lots of points of interest nearby would be perfect.

Do you think so too? Then the Avli Lounge Apartments are for you! While it is difficult to find a cozy yet large boutique hotel, they are the perfect compromise in my opinion.

There, you will enjoy a magnificent swimming pool and sunny terraces, a spacious and comfortable interior, and will be perfectly situated in the old town.

Best Boutique Hotel in Rethymnon Old Town: Casa Dei Delfini

• Very nice staff
• Greek breakfasts
• Recently renovated

There are tons of boutique hotels in the old town of Rethymnon, and I have actually already mentioned quite a few, but aside from them, the best boutique hotel in that specific location has to be Casa Dei Delfini.

This absolutely stunning accommodation will make your trip to the Cyclades completely worth it, you can believe me. Thanks to a particularly nice staff who will answer all of your needs and questions, you will only have one thing to worry about finding the best way to relax!

Plus, you will live in a splendid, recently renovated building, and will eat traditional Greek breakfasts every morning. Not only will you be located in a lovely area, but you will also sleep in a lovely boutique hotel!

For more hotel options located in Rethymnon Old Town, check out this dedicated guide.

More Top Boutique Hotels Rethymnon Has to Offer

While the hotels listed above are truly the very best boutique hotels Rethymnon Crete has to offer for each of the specific categories listed, they’re far from being the only great options.

Let’s see 6 more for you to choose from.

Pepi Boutique Hotel (Adults Only)

• Cute swimming pool
• Spacious rooms
• Lovely outdoor area

While it is for adults only, the Pepi Boutique Hotel is definitely an incredible choice, despite not being the best in any of the above categories. Actually, there are several reasons why you should consider it.

First of all, if you stay there, you will have access to your own, cute swimming pool, which is the perfect way to relax before or after a tiresome and warm day under the sun of Crete. Then, the outdoor area as a whole is just lovely, and you will have sun loungers to feel even comfier. And finally, the interior is particularly spacious yet cozy. Trust me, you’ll love it!

Palazzino Di Corina

• 2 floors
• Soundproof rooms
• Incredible bathroom

The Palazzino Di Corina is a very nice accommodation located, yet again, in the heart of the old town of Rethymnon. It features soundproof rooms, which is the best you could wish for during a busy trip in the Cyclades: I bet you wouldn’t want to not get enough sleep because of noisy neighbors!

Then, you will have access to not one but two floors, which makes this accommodation very unique and even better than it already was.

Finally, the bathroom there is simply amazing, with its hydro jet shower and other modern amenities.

Bellagio Luxury Boutique Hotel

• Marbled decoration
• Venetian style
• One of the best breakfasts

If you decide to stay at the Bellagio Luxury Boutique Hotel, you will not only stay in a fancy and luxurious hotel offering a personalized experience but you will also be served incredible breakfasts each morning, with freshly-squeezed orange juices and traditional Cretan pastries. Just lovely!

Other lovely arguments about this hotel are the overall Venetian style and the marbled decoration: you will feel like you are living in a very luxurious mansion, yet you will live in the old, traditional part of Rethymnon, and the overall style remains authentic and genuine. A great mix between past and present!

Antica Dimora Suites

• Friendly staff
• Intimate experience
• Swimming pool in the backyard

The Antica Dimora Suites are another fantastic choice for people traveling to Rethymnon as a couple. Why? Because it offers one of the most private and intimate experiences you could wish for in Crete! And well, even if you are in a different situation, I’m sure anyone would enjoy some privacy.

That’s not all there is to this place though. You will find a very nice and relaxing area in your backyard, in which you can relax in a swimming pool. Also, the staff will make sure you are most welcomed in Rethymnon, and will help you with anything; they are particularly friendly as well!

Overall, a nice, peaceful and intimate hotel!

Casa Vitae Villas

• High-standard equipment
• Stylish decoration
• Peace haven

Don’t be fooled by the position of the Casa Vitae Villas on this list: despite being somewhat low, they are an absolutely incredible place, so make sure to check them out if they are available for your dates!

The main reason I’m saying this is the overall atmosphere: it is so peaceful and calm, you will feel like you are in heaven. And well, the Cyclades are arguably the best area of the Mediterranean to feel relaxed.

Besides, the interior is absolutely exceptional, with its classy and tasteful decoration, as well as its high-standard equipment. You can book a room with your eyes closed!

Civitas Suites Hotel

• Cool location
• Very clean
• Simple decoration

Last but definitely not least is the Civitas Suites Hotel. I find this place intriguing: it is very simple yet stylishly decorated and is overall very clean. While it is not your usual boutique hotel, I truly think it has a charm of its own, and I love it because of that.

That’s not all though, don’t worry, as it is nicely located in the old town of Rethymnon, from which you will have access to the old harbor, shops, restaurants and all of the main points of interest of the area. From there, everything is accessible by foot!

Also, the staff is nice, the bathroom is spacious and you will be situated in a nice, cute street near the sea.

Other Hotels in Crete

Couldn’t find the right place to stay in Rethymnon for you through this post?

Then you should check out this guide to book the perfect home 👉 The 20 Best Accommodations in Rethymnon 👈

Or discover these other Rethymnon pieces arranged by travel style: 

• Best Beach Hotels in Rethymnon
• Best Luxury Hotels in Rethymnon
• Best Hotels in Rethymnon Old Town 

And finally, if you don’t mind about the area but more about the hotel, check out this overall hotel guide 👉 The 25 Best Hotels in All Crete 👈

Final Thoughts

And we are already done! These were my 14 favorite boutique hotels in Rethymnon and its region.

If you still feel confused and don’t know which one to choose, simply go for the best boutique hotel Rethymnon Crete has to offer which is Afroditi. You will be very warmly welcomed there with several gifts, will be perfectly located no matter your points of interest, and will enjoy a very comfortable and dreamy accommodation. Go for it!

Hope you could’ve found the right Rethymno boutique hotel for you. Don’t hesitate to comment below if this is the case, I would be very pleased to read your feedback. 😁