Macaris Suites & Spa

A very beautiful hotel facing the Aegean Sea. We were accommodated with an early check-in, which was very appreciated. Our 1BR suite had a magnificent balcony that faced the water. The entire unit was clean and well appointed. After being on the road for 2 weeks it was wonderful to just stay in for the evening and prepare a home cooked meal. The outdoor pool area is clean and towels are found at the front check in desk. There is also an indoor pool and whirlpool located within the spa area. Breakfast was spectacular! So many options and nice signage explaining the food items and what was typical Cretan. There is also a very beautiful rooftop restaurant, although I did not have the opportunity to eat there. It’s also a quick 10 min walk from the bus station and very easy walk to the Old Town. It would have been lovely to spend more than 1 night!

Recently returned from a 10 day family holiday at the Macaris Suites. Firstly without asking we were upgraded to a two bedroom suite which was fantastic as our 18 year old son is 6ft 3 and was not looking forward to the usual sofa bed! The suite was massive with a great kitchen, big bathroom and one of the bedrooms having an en-suite shower. There was also a huge balcony with a table and chairs plus a separate outdoor sofa and comfy chairs, all brilliant for relaxing having a drink while looking at the fab views over the sea front and fort! The hotel is immaculately clean ( rooms cleaned everyday) and staff are lovely, friendly and a credit to the hotel. Facilities are good, great pool area with very comfortable sun beds and a great bar next to the pool area. The spa is good and there is a room with a multi gym and a few other machines in it ( for info if wanting a better gym there is ‘Ocean gym’ across the road which can be visited for €7 a day) The hotel also has a great roof top bar and terrace with fantastic views. Only little negatives re the hotel is as mentioned by others there are some steps up to the front of it, they are steep if you have mobility issues and if being dropped or picked up by coach you are dropped off on the main road below ! All in all I’d have no hesitation recommending or returning to Macaris suites it’s a great hotel with fab rooms and great staff. Tips re Rethymno it’s a brilliant place, with never ending quality restaurants and bars, restaurants we enjoyed were Achinos ( in the harbour, great quality, best pre booked as do two sitting 7:30 and 9;30) . La Boheme which is in the back streets of the old town and has a lovely courtyard setting and the owner is a great character. Cavo, which is one of 4 restaurants when you turn left out of the hotel, bit more expensive but beautiful sea front setting with top quality service and food. It’s also worth trying the city bus tour, €17 for a day ticket but goes all round the town and into the countryside, hop on and off at a Monestry, military museum etc, we got off at the gorge for a bit of a hike which was fab. Thoroughly enjoyable holiday at a great hotel and resort.

Just come to the end of a wonderful 2 weeks at the macaris suites. There are pro's and cons as with any hotel. Pro's The rooms are beautiful,we were upgraded to a two bedroom apartment which was lovely. Big modern balcony and views beautiful. The rooms are spotlessly clean and everything you need for your stay. Staff at the macaris are faultless they are friendly helpful and definitely all look like they love there job. The spa is an added bonus lovely and free. The pool area is lovely and clean and the bar snacks are really good. Cons Steps up to the hotel if you arrive by coach are challenging but so worth it when you get there. A little way out of town if your not mobile however only 6 euro in a taxi. Overall a fab holiday. Rethymnons old town is a delight,full of quaint little side streets with loads of shops and some of the best restaurants we have been to in Greece.

My family (4) and some friends of ours (also 4 people) stayed here for two weeks in August and we had a fantastic time. We stayed in two one bedroom apartments on the fourth floor. All of the staff in the hotel were super friendly and can't do enough to help. We decided to go half board just for ease and food was great - there was lots of it and it beat us most nights! The apartments were large and spacious with plenty of storage and the outdoor terrace really did make a difference by way of space. The staff all do a fantastic job at keeping the facilities and apartments clean. Only thing I would say is, at times, the sun beds were full, during peak time, be good if there were a few more available on the terrace for example... A super hotel and we all would have no hesitation in returning.

Just returned from this hotel and resort everything about this place is lovely. We had a 2 bedroom executive suite on floor 7 overlooking the pool. The views from the balcony out to sea and over to the old town were spectacular. The suite was spacious with a huge balcony and everywhere was kept clean. All the staff were amazing reception/bar staff/waiters/waitresses and cleaners always friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. The old town is approximately a 15 minute walk from the hotel we enjoyed the stroll down on an evening and would get a taxi back which were always in good supply and only €6. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. We always managed to get a sunbed but I think this could be an issue on some days if it gets busier however there was room for more so it may be more are provided on demand. This would be the only negative I could find and that’s being picky!!! We will definitely be back as loved everything about the hotel and resort but it will be in June or September when it’s not 37 degrees.

Overall a very pleasant experience ! The staff is very service minded and friendly in all respects ! The restaurant was very good also , excellent food . The new rooftop restaurant and bar with fantastic views is a gem !!! Nice clean rooms , very nice terrace and view! Also very nice and comfortable pool area !! All in all a very recommendable place to stay for your holiday ! We’ll be back for sure !!!

We only stayed one night but it was the perfect location to enjoy this charming town . We were 5 adults in the 2 bedroom suite and it was very comfortable. The views are gorgeous and lovely outdoor furniture on the spacious balcony with beautiful views . Breakfast was good although very hot in the restaurant. Pool area is great and hotel so close to a nice rock pool beach . Old city is a 15 min walk. Would definitely choose to stay here again .