One of the sweet receptionists “ Agapi” gave us a suggestion to go South to Sfakia , cruising the Gorge.

The staff was great and was very helpful in making our Samari Gorge hike perfect.

Did the Samaria Gorge hike and our tour from Chania was one of the first to arrive (started our hike about 7:50am).

they arranged a trip to the Samaria Gorge at a price lower than I could get on the internet and on a day that I could not book on the internet with a company who were excellent).

The staff are very welcoming and friendly and George, one of the barman, gave lots of great advice on places to visit including the Samaria Gorge - if you are up for a 6 hour 16km walk!

The staff was very friendly, and helped us book a Samaria Gorge hike.

They were kind enough to pack us a complimentary picnic lunch for our hike to the gorge!!

We did our own thing to the Samaria gorge, they gave us instructions an d a boxed lunch.

they also helped in booking our Samaria Gorge Hike and prepared a lunch for us to take with us.

They arranged a trip to Samaria Gorge and had two complimentary lunch boxes for us since we missed breakfast.

The staff were also incredibly helpful with booking a tour of the gorge, and even booked tickets for our friends that were staying at a nearby hotel (and offered to provide bag lunches for us and our friends).

We found this gem of a hotel through a blog for the Samaria Gorge extreme hike.

The staff also helped us arrange a day trip to hike the Samarian Gorge, turned our laundry around incredibly quickly, and just couldn't have been warmer.

The hotel was very accommodating and arranged a Samaria Gorge tour for us with hotel pick up and prepared lunch for us to take - made vacation planning even easier for us!

we walked through the Imbros gorge, than drived to Ora Sfakyon, took a ferry to Loutro.

The gorge hike was the high point of my stay in Greece.

Hotel staff was friendly and pretty helpful as noted above with accommodating check-in and with booking a trip to Samari Gorge,

It was perfect to come back to after an all day hike down the Samaria Gorge.

but we did not find this to be the case - it was easy to get to from the national road.

Excellent breakfast
At the receptionist we get excellent help top program  our Tours around around chennia
We  booked the trek  to samaria through the hotel and Was vero good
Restaurants near  the hotel vero good
I will reccomend this hotel to my freinds

The Samaria gorge excursion was arranged by the reception staff, and I was picked up at the hotel by a shuttle for the day.

The breakfast is mind blowing guys and the people serving food in the restaurant are so friendly that u can ask them anything without thinking much , and I cannot that the lady in the reception was amazing she helped us to get to the town can’t thank her and the people in the restaurant for making us feel at home

Staff were very friendly and helpful and we will return.

The employees  are professional and very friendly and warm .

Everything was clean, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant was great.

First-time vistors have commented to me how friendly the staff are (and that was certainly NOT the case at every place we stayed at in Crete recently).

friendly, efficient Katerina on the reception, in fact all staff are charming and welcoming.

Oh, and a very friendly and helpful staff.

A lovely hotel with the most friendly and helpful staff.

An excellent hotel with great views of the harbor and a friendly staff.

Immaculate, friendly, reasonably priced and awesome location!

The location is excellent, the rooms are nice, clean and modern, the staff is super friendly and accommodating.

The hotel staff were friendly and helpful and the bar serves a great cafe frappe-- as well as the usual beer and popular Aperol Spritz.

but we also  received a wonderful upgrade to a beautiful seaview suite from the friendly receptionist Katarina and finally the breakfast, was just awesome.

Hotel was brilliant  all the staff helpful  friendly both at reception and in the restaurant and bar.

The hotel is very disabled friendly, my husband is a wheelchair user & the disabled room overlooking the garden was well equipped.

Staff: the personnel in this hotel are exceptional, friendly, professional and clearly take pride in being part of this hotel.

The waiters were all very kind and friendly.

Fantastic accommodation with friendly staff and absolutely first class service.

Chania is a fantastic place and the Porto Veneziano is located in a quiet part at the far end of the the old harbour.

beds are so comfortable, breakfast delicious, location fantastic. .

The location is so beautiful and peaceful.

This family-owned renovated hotel is the best place to stay at this refined town as it is located at a quiet part of the venetian port - where all happens, and has good and flexibly managed parking facilities any time you need them.

The location is at the quiet end of the harbour, only a 5-10 minute walk to a plethora of restaurants and shops.

but the location is brilliant and the staff and food are superb.

Porto Veneziano location is perfect, right on the water.

Amazing location - 100m away from the action

The location was beautiful, at the quieter end of the harbour; breakfast and dinner were excellent; our room was small

Located right on the waters edge within a few minutes walk of the picturesque old town.

Food was excellent and hotel is located for easy access to Old Town.

Also location is excellent, hotel is in the old city plus sea and beach adjacent.

This hotel is located in a very good spot.

This Hotel was amazing and the perfect location!!!

It delivers on all levels; location, service, housekeeping, breakfast, drinks.

Hotel location was perfect for our needs.

But there are plenty of places to eat close by and it's a bit quieter at the eastern end of the harbor.

I like that is is only four floors and situated at the elbow of Chania harbor.

The breakfasts are amazing and you can't beat having coffee outside on the front patio while you gaze at the harbor and watch the people parade by.

Lovely hotel right by the sea wall in the harbor of Chania.

Morning, afternoon or night, the atmosphere along the adjacent harbor walk, seawall and lighthouse is magical.

The hotel is located in a more quiet part of the harbor which is very nice.

You walk out the front door and you are in the midst of all of the harbor activities.

The hotel is at the quieter eastern end of the harbor which is nice

Sitting on the terrace, looking at the harbor lighthouse really couldn't be any better.

Fantastic location right on the marina , staff were great and the breakfast was superb, definitely recommend a visit, rooms were neat clean and tidy, in hindsight would have grabbed a front room instead of a side room as they seem a bit bigger

Located in front of the harbor, we had an amazing view, with a huge wrap around porch.

Best aspect of this hotel is the location right on the harbor--perfect location to explore Chania and find great restaurants.

Breakfast was served right alongside the harbor.

From the location at the far end of the harbor to our very comfortable room with its double balcony, we loved everything about this hotel.

We had a spacious suite with a wrap around balcony and a beautiful view of the Venetian  harbor, street scene, and lighthouse.

Hotel Porto Veneziano's best asset is its premium location directly on the harbor front facing west.

Fantastic location at the old harbor, quiet

Top location, park, all employees very friendly and professional and a breakfast to die for.

Nearby car park used to be free, now pay-and-display.

cleanliness, excellent breakfasts, friendly staff and even a car park (a luxury in Chania Old Town) to leave your hire car in.

Fortunately, there another free public car park within 5 mins walk.

There is a small garden which is delightful and one can usually park a car in the hotel car park.

HOTEL ASSETS: Simplicity,location,professionalism, clean, staff, friendly , car park in the vicinity ,healthy breakfast , services. .

The car park of conveyed parking lot and the quality of the breakfast with table directly on the port(bearing).

The staff were very helpful in facilitate me with a parking space in their small car park and allowed me to sore my bike on the ground floor.

The hotel has a small free car park available and there is also on street parking or a large public car park nearby.

We arrived around midnight to this hotel and were quickly got to our rooms and given a car park right beside the hotel.

There is a small car park at the back of the hotel - very convenient if you rent a car.

First class hotel in wonderful position with stunning view.Breakfast was good with a choice for everybodys palate.The hotel is very modern throughout and beautifully furnished.The car park only holds about 12 cars and about 5 spaces down the side of the hotelso you have to be lucky if in a rental car.

but there are larger public car parks nearby.

They have a small car park which we used.

We drove there so the car park at the back was very useful to us.

There is a car park to the rear of the hotel, and we had no trouble parking there.

Large free car park just around the corner.

Exceptional hotel, excellent breakfast a La carte options, just two minutes away from Old Port!

Porto V is a smart, comfortable little hotel right on the old port.

We were able to walk to all attractions and loved sitting having breakfast looking out into the old Venetian port.

Top position in the beautiful ancient port of Chania.

The best place in the port area, amazing view, great service, outstanding staff, free parking, perfect!

Amazing hotel in the most beautiful place of the city of Chania, in the historic Venetian port.

The Porto Veneziano Hotel is located in the heart of the the old Venetian Port of Chania which is a marvelous location.

but whenever we retreated to our room for a break, we were spoiled by the beautiful views of the old port right outside of our balcony. Our suite with port view (room 310?)

The bar - restaurant of the hotel are very good with spectacular views to the port  and its old buildings.The breakfast is an experience ,except the fact that is freshly cooked and well presented ,it introduces you to the Cretan delights and local products .Try their Cretan  breakfast and the small Cretan pies !

The hotel is wonderfully situated overlooking the old port which is picture perfect at sunset.

This hotel is about a 20 minute drive from the airport and is situated in a peaceful section of the harbour overlooking the old Venetian port.

The hotel is on front of the Venetian port.

An easy walk to the light house or around the scenic old port.

Great advantage the private parking and the unique view of the port.

To start with, we had a free parking for the whole period of time we've stayed there-3 nights.The location of the hotel is superb- bang on the port right next to everything which is worth exploring in Chania, and the view from the room balcony is unforgettable,really breathtaking.

with view  of Chania port anf the lighthouse.

We stayed  in this wonderful hotel for 16 nights, our room at the hotel was lovely and spotlessly clean and the view of the port from the balcony was stunning.

Right on the waterfront with a great view of the port - falling asleep with the boats lapping against the pier was amazing!

Some reviews mention about the bathrooms being small -

Note that the room and bathroom are quite small..

The suite was not as big as it should, the beds were mediocre and the bathroom was too small and weirdly shaped.

The hotel is a good 3* standard - yes, the rooms are pretty basic and a bit small and yes, the bathrooms are VERY small - you do almost have to stand in the shower tray to close / open the door -

The bathroom was small, clean, with a shower only.

The rooms are very small, the bed not very comfy, and the bathroom is tiny - even by NYC standards.

• bathroom is small (the shower is so tiny)
• bed is a little stiff

Despite the list of least likes, we will continue to book our stay at PV.

The rooms themselves are a bit cramped, and we found the bathroom really tiny,

The bathroom was so small, I could not close the door of the room from the inside unless I stood in the shower.

The room was small compared to what we are used to in the United States,

If I were to take off half a star it would be because the room was tiny.

Cons
Very basic
Room too small especially after staying at Lato - yes we knew the size of the rooms beforehand!

The double rooms are small and walls too thin.

Porto Veneziano Hotel

small room

small bathroom

park

location

Samaria

Gorge

National

marina area

port

friendly

Red bus tour which takes in the Mili gorge was a nice way to see the local area.

We bought some very different souvenirs in one of the shops and on our return next year will definitely be looking for another excursion this time to either Mili Gorge or the Arkadi Monestry (or both!).

We went hiking in the “real” Crete twice, once with the Happy Walker and once to the Imbros Gorge.

We hiked in the araddena gorge, visited elafonissi , chania and prevaili and and much more.

It's only a 1 hours trip to Chania, ideal for Imbros and Samarian Gorge and lots of other beaches.

Whilst staying we visited Knossos and walked the 'easy'
Samaria Gorge route; we organised this ourselves using public transport (with advice on where to catch the bus etcetera from the reception staff) and both trips were significantly cheaper than the travel rep's options.

Imbros gorge and Chania a very pleasant day out - car hire on the next block - lots more to see so hope to be back soon.

Hop on hop off bus and mini train just along the road, the bus is good value and the mili gorge worth a stop.

We also took the 12 stops, hop on and off bus tour which went round the old town, pass the Venetian fort and into the mountain- this trip is well worth the fare, especially if you plan to visit the gorge and monasteries along the route.

Our other trip with Thomson was to the Imbros Gorge, a very good trip

Other trip was to Samaria gorge (easy) booked directly with Klados travel (300 meters along sea front towards town).

We walked the Imbros Gorge [Much easier than the Samarian Gorge that we have previously visited] and visited Chania, Heraklion and Elounda, the latter for a boat trip to the leper colony island.

If you are phyically able. do the Samaria Gorge (our reason for this trip!)

I have always wanted to walk the Samari gorge and so I would like to mention the experience.

We visited Spilli and also Kroustaliatico Gorge - the guide was really good fun and very knowlegable for all kinds of Greek history.

The hotel is very multi-national with guest from UK, Germany, Netherlands and Russia to name just a few.

When we left for our excursion to Samaria, we had a good variety to choose from at 5 am.

We spent a lovely 10 nights at The Porto Rethymno, and we had the Premium All Inclusive package.

Read the reviews prior to going and was a little worried.We stayed all inclusive.Beach is beautiful with free sunbeds.Pools are small at the hotel would say hotel more suited for couples not families.Food and drink was wonderful.A l a carte was fantastic again lovely food and drink.Service fantastic.Rooms were kept nice change towels and beds when you requst.In a great location.

This is by far the best all inclusive hotel we have stayed in.

We were upgraded to all inclusive for this  inconvenience.

but they upgraded us to all inclusive for the inconvenience.

Just returned from 11 nights stay all inclusive.

We choose to do HB (half board) rather than AI (all inclusive) so glad we did otherwise we wouldn't have found some amazing places.

We have travelled to many Greek islands and this hotel is up there with the best fabulous location for exploring Crete fantastic food in the restaurant always varied and plenty to eat nice rooms with super comfy beds and a choice of pillow types A kettle in the room with tea coffee and milk and a mini fridge which if you are all inclusive all the soft drinks and water are  free

The food and drinks (all inclusive) was very good and diverse.

As per many thousands TUI cancelled our Friday flight so we moved to the Sunday and got the 20% incentive meaning we could upgrade from HB to AI for just £5:18.

The all inclusive food and drinks package is excellent with varied courses and choices and attentive staff who ensure you have a lovely experience.

Restaurants:  we booked on an all-inclusive basis and consider this very good value for money.

I just returned home from an 11-night stay at the Aquila Porto Rethymno on an all-inclusive basis.

Very good alround hotel from reception to rooms to restaurant .across the road a wonderful beach ⛱ with ample sunbeds and umbrellas; staff continually taking orders for drinks etc The hotel caters for all inclusive if so desired.

There was a BBQ one night and we had a lovely Gala Dinner as part of our all inclusive.

but the standard of food was better than many all inclusive hotels.

The staff were all great, so friendly and professional.

But best of all , the staff were all amazing, always smiling, always friendly.

The staff were extremely friendly and attentive and made you feel welcome.

The staff in the restaurant were excellent and were very friendly and efficient.

They are always very friendly with a ready smile, and are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure everyone has a good holiday.

Lovely room, the cleaner did an excellent job and was very friendly, we had various bits of towel art which are great to come back to.

Add to this his charming and friendly nature make him a superb host.

Pool area small with very few beds luckily the beach is good .Restaurant and reception staff all helpful and friendly.

All the staff were friendly,  courteous and helpful.

All staff were friendly and professional, the hotel was ideally located for both beach and a short walk to Rethymnon Centre which has plenty of bars and restaurants and the food was excellent.

Main Positives:
1. great staff - work ethic and friendly attitude eg two devoted waiters for the beach who worked all day without a break and were always efficient and friendly.

+Restaurant food and service is excellent great choice and friendly team 
+Reception Griggoris and Maria in guest services a credit to hotel 👍

Sadly would NOT return to hotel BUT would return to Rehymnon it is a stunning coastal town with great restaurants and bars my advice would be spend money in a 4 star boutique hotel not this one 👍

The staff at the hotel cannot do enough for you and are very friendly.

Very clean
Very welcoming
The staff all seemed to enjoy working there, everyone was very friendly.

The staff from the ones that do the cleaning to the receptionists waiters etc are very friendly and attentive.

Amazing food, very friendly staff and rooms spotless.

Great service, cleanliness,  location, even the weather.

The hotel is in an ideal location  for touring the island of Crete.

The hotel is in a great position for a stroll to the old town and the beach is just across the road.

Great location, good quality food and drinks.

Note that as this is an urban location there is some noise in the evenings - mostly locals. 4.

As for the rest of the hotel I can’t complain about the location & cleanliness

The hotel is clean and tidy, the food is ok, the location is good and the staff are on the whole very polite.

Position: Seafront location with a busy road between the hotel and the beach.

Overall this hotel is very clean, friendly and great location.

The hotel is located on a busy road and the design tends to funnel the sound towards the rooms.

Hotel is in a great location, so many restaurants in easy walking distance and the lovely old town about a 15 minute walk away.

but the location on the main strip of loads of hotels is not what we like, we prefer a quieter location.

The staff, location, accommodation and food - all are excellent.

Just back from wonderful holiday in this hotel.Perfect location close to all amenities.Hotel of very high standard.Very helpful and experienced staff  always available especially Eva,Judy and Renata at reception .

Great location at beach and short walk in to old town area.

but in a great location across the road from the beach and a 15 minute stroll to the beautiful old town.

The hotel is is in an ideal location, near to the old town, 10 to 15 minute walk

There is a large shady park which is ideal in the hot temperatures to relax in with cooling water taps.

Mix with the local people in a picturesque setting - head for the municipal park and Le Jardin cafe where you can sit alongside local families and watch life go by.

Lastly of things to do you must visit the Biotopi nature park, its very relaxed here a nod only a ten minute walk from the hotel.

We visited Kournas Lake a must as Aaron swam with the turtles and gold fish with his GoPro, amazing place, Chania (another lovely city), glass bottom boat, horse & carriage rides, water park, jet ski on our beach, they also have loads of other water sports going on.

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