Ilian Beach Apartments — Hotel in Municipality of Rethymnon

Hubby and I stayed here for the first 2 weeks of October, and as this was our first visit to this particular area of Crete we were a little apprehensive of what it was going to be like. We were certainly not disappointed at all with IIian Beach, upon arrival we were given a welcoming cold drink of fresh orange juice in the reception area, much needed after a very warm and tiring trip from Chania Airport, the journey was longer than we had anticipated. After we were told our studio apartment was not quite ready for us, we were shown to a 4 bedroom apt, and told our room would be ready in the morning, not to unpack. This was not a problem for us, we were glad to be here. Unfortunately it was not until lunch time we were shown to our studio, so we made use of our time, having a good look and getting something cold to drink at the bar. Our studio was spotlessly clean and had everything in it for self catering and more,(many places we have stayed at in Greece have always lacked certain utensils, etc, but at the IIian they had thought of everything and more in the Kitchen). One could tell that they certainly made their customers feel very welcomed, with their attention to their guests IE, the small bottle of Ouzo and shot glasses on the dining table, free sample bottles and tablets of soap in the bathroom, fresh fluffy and whiter than white Bath towels that smelled lovely.||There was plenty of places for clothing and hangers, washing liquid by the sink, with sponge, a ready made washing line with plenty of pegs,..the IIian had everything covered. Rooms are cleaned everyday apart from Sunday, and certainly cleaned to a very high standard! outside was taken care of everyday also, gardens kept clean and watered daily, the path areas, stairs, bar area, the swimming pool too, Our stay at the IIian was so relaxing and most enjoyable and the only disappointing thing for us was our holiday coming to an end, the staff were so friendly and made us feel more than welcome, and I certainly miss swimming in the pool......waking to the sound of the Sea every morning, having my morning coffee on the balcony and just simply soaking up the peace and quite. Come visit, we will...

This was our 6th visit in September each year and this time we stayed for two weeks but stayed in a one bedroom apartment as all the studios were booked during the weeks we wanted to stay. It was spacious and we liked having the larger shower space. As usual greeted by Maria and Katrina who now have a young helper who was very pleasant and smiley. Lots of the returning guests here are Dutch. A total family environment so hugs all round when we arrive and depart. Apartment kept immaculate with clean towels every other day and bed linen changed regularly. As the apartments were built after the studio blocks, the apartments are further along, so you do not get such a good view of the pool garden area and the sea but they are all next to the beach and sea, so just a short stroll in reality. A bar cafe is situated next to the pool who also offer a waiter service to their nice beach sunbeds. Plenty of sunbeds around the pool and on the shady grassed area between beach and sea. They now offer six pack 1ltr water bottles from reception so you do not have to carry it from the supermarkets up the road. Lots of local restaurants within short walking distance but the traditional Greek tavernas offer the best value for money both for food and wine. Taxis are still 6 euros into town along the seafront where a number of up market restaurants are offering different cuisines across the board. Access to the beach road quite easy so the promenade beachside offers a good walk into old town.|Looking forward to our...

Had a wonderful week in a studio apartment. We arrived around 1.30 am and the young man in the beach bar ( didn’t get his name ) was waiting for us carried our cases up to our room and asked us if we would like to have a drink from the beach bar before we went to bed which he had kept open for our arrival . The apartment was spotless the beds comfy beautiful view from the balcony . Maria was fabulous and katarina they worked so hard in immense heat , it reached 35 degrees when we were there ! The pool was lovely we always managed to get a sun bed . Lots of restaurants nearby we ate in 1+1 twice it’s fabulous amazing value for money , we had 2 mains half a litre of wine and water for 33 euros and they give you a complimentary shot of raki and a dessert , highly recommended. We also ate in the Greek taverna ( that’s its name ) again beautiful food and great value . There’s a bakery and lots of supermarkets 5 mins walk away . When head for the beach and turn left there is the promenade leading to the harbour and old town it is lined with restaurants and gift shops and supermarkets it only took us at the most 25 minutes to walk and 7 euro in a taxi . The old town is beautiful as is the harbour the bars and restaurants around the harbour benefit from a lovely breeze coming off the sea . We took a trip to spinalonga definitely worth it . Had a great week if I return to Crete I would definitely stay here again , Thankyou...