- Greece Holidays
- Crete
- Rimondi Grand Resort and Spa

The 4.5-star Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Crete Island. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, airport transfer are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning to ensure a restful night. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including fitness center, sauna, outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Crete Island has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa.
Nice resort, but with some very big sidenotes.
It is well maintained and with nice rooms. However, in our opinion, it certainly does not deserve a 5-star rating; 3 to 4 stars would be more accurate. Be aware that there is very little to do in the immediate area. If you're looking for entertainment, restaurants, or a bit of nightlife, you'll need to take a taxi or use the hotel's shuttle service to Rethymno. Depending on the size of your group, a taxi can actually be cheaper than the hotel shuttle, which is sometimes equally expensive or even more costly.
We found the all-inclusive package rather disappointing. In the evenings, you're limited to ordering a maximum of two drinks per person at a time, which means you can't simply grab a round of drinks for your family or group. On top of that, you'll often find yourself waiting in line for 10 minutes or more just to get a drink.
The all-inclusive service ends at 11:00 PM, after which drinks are charged at premium prices. The food itself is decent, but extremely repetitive. Both the pool bars and the restaurants serve very similar options every day, and after a few days it starts to feel monotonous. What disappointed us most was that our all-inclusive wristband was cut off immediately upon checkout at 11:00 AM. From that moment on, we were only allowed to get snacks from the pool area. We have never experienced this at any other all-inclusive resort. Even if your flight departs late in the evening, for example at 11:00 PM, you are no longer allowed full access to the all-inclusive facilities despite effectively having paid for the entire day.
As for entertainment, there is very little to speak of. During our eight-day stay, we only saw two Greek dance performances. Both started early in the evening and were over quite quickly. For children, there is virtually no entertainment available. The swimming pools are good and there are plenty of sunbeds available. Thankfully, there is no "towel reservation" culture, so finding a spot is never a problem. However, the same music playlist is played every single day. Literally the same playlist, repeated several times a day, for eight consecutive days. After a while, it becomes quite frustrating. We even asked whether the music could be changed, but were told that this was not possible.
The pool staff, bar staff, and restaurant employees deserve nothing but praise. They are friendly, hardworking, and do their best to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the management and reception staff. We have rarely encountered such arrogant, unfriendly, and unhelpful behavior at a hotel. The way guests are treated by the reception team (Peny in particular) alone would, in our opinion, justify a reduction in the hotel's star rating.
Overall, we had a pleasant holiday, but we will not be returning. The restrictive all-inclusive policy, the remote location, and the attitude of the management mean that we will be looking elsewhere for our next vacation.
The outdoor areas were one of our favorite parts of the stay. The gardens were full of colorful plants and trees, with little paths that made it nice to walk around. It created a calm atmosphere and made the whole place feel more relaxing.
It’s great service highly recommend . All staff are very friendly . Very clean hotel. Despina at Stasi cafe station she’s very helpful does a great job. Also the driver s are very nice and friendly.
From the moment my family and I arrived at RG Village Hotel in Crete, we knew we had chosen the right place to stay. Our first impression of the hotel was made by Peny at reception, and she truly set the standard for what outstanding customer service should look like.
Peny welcomed us with the warmest smile, making us feel comfortable and valued from the moment we walked through the doors. She was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the check-in process. Rather than rushing through the formalities, she took the time to explain everything in detail, including the hotel's facilities, the locations of the swimming pools, bars, restaurants, relaxation areas, and even the quieter and busier times around the hotel so we could make the most of our stay. Her knowledge and attention to detail were exceptional.
Peny also arranged for Jaspreet, the porter, to help us with our luggage. His service was equally impressive. As the hotel is built on a hillside, he drove us and our luggage to our room in a golf buggy, which was incredibly convenient after travelling. On the way, he gave our family a guided tour of the resort, pointing out all the key locations and facilities. It was a thoughtful touch that helped us settle in straight away and made navigating the resort much easier.
What really made our holiday memorable, however, was Peny herself. Every single day she greeted us with the same genuine smile and warm welcome whenever we passed through reception. It's those personal touches that make guests feel appreciated rather than just another booking. She consistently went above and beyond, and her kindness and professionalism made our stay feel truly special.
While the hotel itself is beautiful, with excellent facilities and a fantastic location, I honestly believe that the staff are what make RG Village Hotel a genuine 5-star experience. People like Peny and Jaspreet are a tremendous asset to the hotel. Their dedication, professionalism, friendliness, and willingness to go the extra mile create the kind of atmosphere that guests remember long after their holiday has ended.
The owners and management should be extremely proud to have such courteous and hardworking members of staff representing their hotel. They are undoubtedly one of the main reasons guests return and recommend the hotel to others.
A huge thank you to Peny for making our family holiday so enjoyable and memorable, and thank you to Jaspreet for the warm welcome and helpful resort tour. We had a wonderful stay and would happily recommend RG Village Hotel to anyone visiting Crete. We look forward to returning in the future.
The hotel is not five star or even four. If we are talking about customer experience or feeling then its probably the same rating if not a little lower than my local prison. We started by checking in after being told to wait in a forceful manner and being told our rights, which were minimal. Strange. We then were led to our cell, a family room away from the main building and obviously much older part of the hotel, left with two suitcases we were surprised to see after opening the door we would have to carry them up a steep staircase. Room was old tired and floors, bathrooms etc broken. Told reception and asked for an alternative. They shrugged and never heard back on the subject. Pool areas again tired but manageable. Food ok but again no variety and pool bar again prison canteen vibes. So many issues with staff particularly on reception rude, angry and attitude. Cant be bothered with all the numerous examples but a particular highlight was checking out. After being told there will be no help with luggage and carrying ourselves in the heat over quite a considerable distance we proceeded to be shouted at to come back, when i politely informed them i was simply loading bags first as the transfer had arrived as so not to miss it i was greeted with a barrage of abuse. I returned and did as told by the chief prison officer Peny. All in all after five days id never return hotel is not as described but the staff are something else, never been treated as badly anywhere and I travel 15-20 times a year.
