Most often, tourists vacationing in Crete prefer to settle in "treshki". It is inexpensive and very convenient. Such hotels are usually located near the sea, have excellent cuisine, offer many services, as well as rooms with all amenities. A typical hotel of this kind is a tourist complex, which was previously named Golden Sun. Rethymno Sunset 3 * (as this hotel has been called since 2013) is located in a busy tourist location, on the second beach line. For many Russian travelers traveling to Greece, it has become a place of comfortable and pleasant stay. Here you can enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and the sea, as well as experience the surprisingly authentic atmosphere of the Cretan heartland. After all, this island is unusually beautiful.
Where is the hotel Rethymno Sunset Hotel 3 *
The hotel is located in the center of northern Crete, in the tourist village of Adelianos Kampos, near the city of Rethymnon (five kilometers). This resort itself is perfectly visible from the windows of the hotel. The center of the village, which is actually the beach suburb of Rethymno, is six hundred meters from the hotel. Walk to the sea for about a quarter of an hour. The path runs through olive groves and a number of cafes and other establishments. Like many Cretan hotels, Rethymno Sunset 3 * (Greece) is located on a hill, which provides stunningly beautiful views from the hotel, especially at sunset. And the distance from the main streets of the village guarantees the guests the silence necessary for relaxation. Near the hotel there is a bus stop that you can use to get to the center of Rethymnon. There are many cafes and snack bars on the promenade and beach, all of which are within walking distance. Supermarkets and shops are also found almost every hundred meters. Therefore, it is nice to walk here, especially in the evenings.
Rethymno, Crete
This resort in the north of the island is famous for its endless beaches and ancient history. It is known as a haven of peace and tranquility. People come here to relax, relax and travel. Well, if you miss the fun, then welcome to the resort center - the city of Rethymnon. To go there by bus from the hotel for about forty minutes, and transport runs every half hour. There you will find a wide variety of entertainment for every taste. That is why tourists consider the location of the Rethymno Sunset 3 * hotel to be very successful. Guest reviews indicate the fact that it is close to the city, close to wide beaches, and is a convenient place for trips in the vicinity. The village of Adelianos Kampos, in whose territory the hotel is located, is suitable for relaxing in the lap of nature. In fact, it is a huge beach equipped with all kinds of entertainment with hotels, cafes, shops and taverns along the coast. He is also known for the diving center, which is located in the five-star hotel “Aquila Rhythmno Beach”.
Territory
The hotel complex Rethymno Sunset 3 * consists of five nice buildings of ocher color. They are located in the middle of a huge green area, reminiscent of a real labyrinth. So some tourists can’t even immediately find their room without assistance. Everywhere greens, there is a pond with lilies, clean, well-groomed. For the "treshka" area is very large. From the hotel you can see the mountains and even the famous "roof of Crete" - Timios Stavros. And if this doesn’t seem enough to you, you can always stroll through the territory of neighboring hotels and enjoy their parks and green areas.
Number of rooms
Rethymno Sunset 3 * has one hundred and ten living quarters. As expected by the standards of Cretan hotels of this class, the rooms have everything you need: a bathroom, a balcony, a refrigerator, decent and quietly working air conditioning with an individual remote control, cable TV, nightstands, ottomans, a mirror table, large bed sizes. Tourists feel comfortable and comfortable here, and the design of the rooms in pastel colors has the potential for relaxation and rest. The views from the rooms are very beautiful: the mountains, gardens, olive groves and the sea. If your windows overlook the garden, then you can enjoy the stunning aroma of a variety of colors. The rooms themselves are very spacious, clean them every other day, and linen and towels are changed several times a week. According to the guests, all the linen here is clean, ironed. Hot water in the season is from lunch to night - it is heated by solar panels.
What do vacationers offer?
In Rethymno Sunset 3 * you can leave your luggage in the lobby if the arrival was too early or the departure is only late in the evening. Here you can have fun with table hockey, tennis, ping-pong, as well as billiards. A seminar or conference can be organized at the hotel - about a hundred people can fit in the hall. Wifi works: in the lobby for a fee and free by the pool. There is also a massage parlor. There is no animation, but many consider this fact exclusively as a plus of the hotel. After all, you do not have to take earplugs with you to fall asleep or relax during the day. Do not forget that Adelianos Kampos is the quietest area where vacationers enjoy peace and solitude. And the sounds that are heard here are not loud music and the screams of “overdone” holidaymakers, but the cicadas chirping and the sound of waves.
Service staff
Staying at the hotel Rethymno Sunset 3 * register quickly. A few of the staff speak Russian, the rest know English. Like all residents of Crete, the hotel staff are wonderful people, polite and unobtrusive. But if there are problems, they will always help you. They will carry luggage to the room, show what and where is it, they will tell everyone. The staff here are very helpful. They will always smile at you and ask friendly questions about how your vacation is going. There is no theft. So, tourists often left documents and money in the rooms, and no one touched anything. People who came to rest on the positive were simply delighted with the hotel staff. They still communicate with them on social networks and dream of returning here again.
Nutrition
A bar and restaurant are also available on the territory of Rethymno Sunset 3 *. Reviews of tourists provide us with information that the main food system in the hotel is all inclusive. So, in the restaurant, the chefs serve a buffet. Those guests who plan to travel a lot on excursions take mainly breakfasts and dinners. The food here, according to our compatriots, is delicious, although without frills. Breakfast is quite modest, but lunches and dinners are very diverse. The table is typically European. For breakfast, decent oil, several types of jams, chocolate paste, feta, bacon. For lunch and dinner there are salads, olive oil for dressing, soups, vegetables, fish, meat, meatballs, and dessert - fruits (especially many watermelons and oranges, plums and peaches). Guests also note delicious cocoa, which can be taken in a vending machine in a restaurant. For tourists with all inclusive, they offer crayfish, ouzo, cognac, and wine. In the bar of the hotel Rethymno Sunset 3 * (Crete) make good cocktails. People who came to travel, and not just spend time in the hotel-beach mode, chose half board and at dinner enjoyed authentic Cretan cuisine in the mountain villages. Just keep in mind that the portions of the Greeks are so huge that one is often enough for two.
Bathing
It is for the virgin nature, beautiful sea and almost deserted coast that tourists go to the former Golden Sun. Rethymno Sunset 3 * is located near the beach. The coast is huge, mostly pebble, although at the bottom when entering the sea of sand. Its length is more than fifteen kilometers. Near the hotel there is a place with an extensive stone plateau, where it is convenient to enter the water. Here, pure water, and all marine life can be seen without a mask. There are sandy places on the beach. Umbrellas and sunbeds need to be rented. In some places, you can also sit for free on a sun lounger by buying a drink at the local bar. Often there are waves, so if you like to swing on them, then you will really like it. It is very secluded and romantic. And in order not to suffer from pebbles, it is better to bring your own slippers with you or buy in one of the local shops. If you are a lover of nature, then know that just on this beach in rare places rare island turtles lay their eggs. In addition, there are those very fish that do peeling in SPA salons. Only on the beach will it cost you nothing. The hotel also has a rather large pool for adults and a children's pool. Nearby is a bar with a veranda, umbrellas and sunbeds and a Wi-Fi zone.
Excursions and travel
If you like not only to enjoy a beach holiday and pastime by the pool, but also to travel, then Rethymno Sunset Hotel 3 * is perfect for you. Crete is famous for its historical and natural attractions, and the location of the hotel is just perfect for visiting them. Especially if you rent a car. Then you can travel the whole island up and down. At a minimum, in the vicinity you will visit a beautiful lake with waterfalls, several ancient monasteries and picturesque villages. And in the city of Rethymno discover the largest on the island of the Venetian fortress "Fortezza" and a beautiful port. By the way, there is a bus station near the fortress, from where transport goes to almost anywhere in Crete, which is very suitable for travelers who do not plan to rent a car or travel with an excursion group. And it's just worth a walk in this city. After all, it is here that you can simply turn into any narrow street and plunge into the real Greek atmosphere.
No cars, but you want to feel the taste of local life? Then get a trip to Cretan Evening. They will deliciously feed you, drink wine and demonstrate local dances. From long excursions, trips to other Greek islands, for example, to Santorini, are popular. And, of course, canyons, amazing Chania, the mysterious Knossos, amazing Heraklion - all the fabulous Crete, you can say, at your feet.
Prices
A room in the Rethymno Sunset Hotel 3 * (Crete) costs about one and a half thousand rubles for two per day on an all-inclusive basis. Therefore, it can be considered one of the most budgetary "three rubles" on the island. Now a little about the remaining expenses that await you upon arrival. A safe in the room costs 15 euros per week. To get to Rethymnon by bus, you will have to spend euros and twenty cents. Tickets can be purchased at any kiosk, store or supermarket. A taxi to Rethymno will cost you between fifteen and twenty euros. Umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach cost 5 euros per day. For the same amount you can buy your own umbrella and go to the beach with your own towel. An excursion to Santorini from the hotel will cost 145 euros. Therefore, vacationers are advised to buy them at street agencies, where trips are three times cheaper. For example, an excursion to Knossos Palace and Heraklion costs 30 euros in a local travel agency. Even cheaper will be trips on a rented car. The price of car rental per day is from thirty-two euros, while gasoline costs about 60 rubles per liter.
Rethymno Sunset Hotel 3 *: reviews of our compatriots
Experienced travelers recommend this hotel to tourists who do not expect luxury apartments from the “treshka”, but simply want to live comfortably on the seafront in a hotel with European service, travel to different beaches and see the sights. The location at Rethymnon Sunset is excellent, the staff is good, and the food is quite decent. People who value travel are very satisfied with the hotel. Since Europeans mainly rest here, your stay at this hotel will be held in an atmosphere of exceptional friendliness and moral comfort. Well, if you are still bored with the “five stars” service, then seasoned travelers will tell you the secret how to diversify your budget vacation by arriving at the Rethymno Sunset Hotel 3 *. Reviews of experienced tourists report that the best way to the beach is through the territory of the Rethymno Beach 5 * hotel. You can take a dip in the pools of this hotel along the way, take advantage of the shower and Wi-Fi, in a word, have fun as soon as your soul desires. Summing up, we can confidently say that this hotel is worth the money and is great for relaxing, including with children.