About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Aravanes in Rethymno offers a guest house with a swimming pool boasting stunning views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy mountain and pool vistas, ensuring a relaxing stay. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, an outdoor play area, and a children's playground. Additional facilities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and an outdoor seating area. Delicious Breakfast: A continental and à la carte breakfast is served, including juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. Special diet menus cater to diverse preferences, enhancing the dining experience. Prime Location: Located 83 km from Heraklion International Airport, Aravanes is near attractions such as Arkadi Monastery (9 km) and Venetian Harbour (30 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and proximity to nature.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rachel
Australia
“Can’t recommend this heaven enough! Amazing staff, food, location. Just a wonderful retreat!” - Greta
Lithuania
“This place is really special, I highly recommend to book longer stay here! Huge thanks to the owners for their hospitality, delicious - home made food and overall super nice experience we got in this cozy hotel. View is fantastic, quiet area and...” - Victor
Australia
“I think this was the nicest place I've ever stayed. It was truly excellent in every way - gorgeous views, an excellent pool, divine food and drinks, low price but best of all, such warm and welcoming hosts. The first thing they said to us was...” - Tim
Belgium
“Perfect location in the mountains, nice swimming pool and great restaurant with local products. Great breakfast also with local ingredients. Very friendly service and kid friendly as well” - Vidas
Lithuania
“Everything is perfect here – new apartments with exceptional interiors, a great location in the mountains, close to popular visiting places and incredibly welcoming owners. They are also local guides who know the area very well and give great...” - Flavia
Belgium
“The location of the hotel, the calming surroundings, the excellent food made our stay of three nights perfect. We’ve enjoyed a lot our stay at Arabanes. But what makes it really special are its owners eho are kind, generous and very welcoming....” - Brigitte
New Zealand
“What a find, away from the Hustle & Bustle of the City & Coastal Communities. Peace & Tranquility is what i found in Aravanes Thronos. Fresh Mountain air, the room was exceptional, comfortable bed, lovely hosts, lovely homemade food what more can...” - Dreams
Germany
“The place is so beautiful and peaceful. The room was so lovely and the few breath taking. It is really a special place and I'll definitely come back there.” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Everything about Aravanes is superb. It always was, in a different way when Lampros and Maria ran it, but Eleftheria's deft hand has worked a sequence of stunning changes. The rooms, once upmarket rent rooms, are now top quality hotel rooms with...” - Aniamarjapatrycja
Netherlands
“Location, staff, food, facilities, character of the place- amazingly good for little money!”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
License number: 1041K111K2796001