Pros

  • Quiet property a short walk from the beach
  • Two pools, volleyball, and a playground on-site
  • Large, simple rooms with balconies and mini-fridges
  • Apartments and Studios have kitchenettes
  • All-inclusive option available
  • Free Wi-Fi, though not great quality
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
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Cons

  • Wi-Fi signal is poor
  • Far from city center, with few shops and restaurants in the immediate area
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Bottom Line

The 120-room Maravel Hotel Apartments is a simple, mid-range resort in Adelianos Kampos, just outside Rethymnon. Located several kilometers from the hubbub of town, the property is a quiet place to enjoy the sunshine and the water. There are two pools on-site, and the beach is a short walk away. All-inclusive options are available, or guests will find a good assortment of restaurants within walking distance. Rooms have bare-bones decor, but come with mini-fridges and balconies; two-room apartments have kitchenettes. Its distance from the city proper and the lack of an animation team make for a pretty quiet stay, but there are family-friendly features on the property. For apartments directly on the beach, travelers could try the nearby Seafront Apartments.

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool

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Maravel Hotel Apartments

Scene

Simple and clean, offering quiet and relaxation

The Maravel Hotel Apartments has an only-the-essentials aesthetic that draws a mix of couples, solo travelers, and families seeking quiet relaxation. The black-and-white tile lobby is fairly unadorned, with just a few small paintings and decorations on the walls. Simple dark brown, white, and green couches and chairs circle the room, providing places for guests to meet up or check the web. A coin-operated massage chair and baggage scale are the sole quirky touches. 

The grounds are spacious and well-kept, with palm trees, sculpted shrubbery, and numerous white-stone pathways meandering around the complex. Two large pools sit almost side-by-side and are encircled with simple, plastic lounge chairs and plenty of umbrellas. Beside the pool is the spacious bar with indoor and outdoor seating and mix-match decor; chairs are black or white or blue-floral, offering plenty of space to observe the pool antics while enjoying a drink. There's some cushioned seating under a canopy as well. 

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Location

A short walk from the beach, but a drive from Rethymnon sights

The hotel sits in a quiet part of town off one of Crete's main highways, about 10 minutes' drive from central Rethymnon. There are a few shops and restaurants within walking distance, but a vehicle is helpful in getting to see the area. There is a bus to and from Rethymnon proper that runs hourly, or there are car rentals near the hotel for those who want to explore freely. There's a nice beach just beyond the Maravel Hotel across the street. The city of Chania and the Venetian Harbor are about an hour away. The hotel is about an hour and 10 minutes from the Heraklion International Airport by car. 

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Rooms

Simple and large with balconies, or self-catering apartments 

All of the rooms at the Maravel Hotel are large and simple in aesthetic, and there's a range of options to accommodate a variety of travelers. All rooms have mini-fridges, along with balconies or terraces overlooking the sea or gardens. The 10 Superior Rooms were renovated in 2009, and have a crisp, white theme with touches of gray. Each Studio and two-room Apartment has a small kitchenette with a two-burner stove. While clearly older and more basic, the Studios and Apartments remain clean and in good condition, with simple wood furniture and plain beige bedspreads. The Apartments fit up to four or five people, convenient for families. 

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Features

Two large pools, the beach, and some (somewhat tired-looking) sports equipment

The property offers an all-inclusive option for those wanting more of a resort experience. The large buffet breakfast is included for all guests; food at each meal is generally mediocre, but offers several hot and cold options. The casual bar is sizable, with a cushioned seating area inside and basic pool service on the patio, where guests can grab drinks in their swimsuits. The pools are large and serve as the main gathering point at the hotel, though the beach is not far. There is a kids' area with a playground, a games area with air hockey and billiards, a volleyball court, and ground chess -- but the equipment is generally looking a little worse for wear. 

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Maravel Hotel Apartments

Scene

Simple and clean, offering quiet and relaxation

The Maravel Hotel Apartments has an only-the-essentials aesthetic that draws a mix of couples, solo travelers, and families seeking quiet relaxation. The black-and-white tile lobby is fairly unadorned, with just a few small paintings and decorations on the walls. Simple dark brown, white, and green couches and chairs circle the room, providing places for guests to meet up or check the web. A coin-operated massage chair and baggage scale are the sole quirky touches. 

The grounds are spacious and well-kept, with palm trees, sculpted shrubbery, and numerous white-stone pathways meandering around the complex. Two large pools sit almost side-by-side and are encircled with simple, plastic lounge chairs and plenty of umbrellas. Beside the pool is the spacious bar with indoor and outdoor seating and mix-match decor; chairs are black or white or blue-floral, offering plenty of space to observe the pool antics while enjoying a drink. There's some cushioned seating under a canopy as well. 

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Location

A short walk from the beach, but a drive from Rethymnon sights

The hotel sits in a quiet part of town off one of Crete's main highways, about 10 minutes' drive from central Rethymnon. There are a few shops and restaurants within walking distance, but a vehicle is helpful in getting to see the area. There is a bus to and from Rethymnon proper that runs hourly, or there are car rentals near the hotel for those who want to explore freely. There's a nice beach just beyond the Maravel Hotel across the street. The city of Chania and the Venetian Harbor are about an hour away. The hotel is about an hour and 10 minutes from the Heraklion International Airport by car. 

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Rooms

Simple and large with balconies, or self-catering apartments 

All of the rooms at the Maravel Hotel are large and simple in aesthetic, and there's a range of options to accommodate a variety of travelers. All rooms have mini-fridges, along with balconies or terraces overlooking the sea or gardens. The 10 Superior Rooms were renovated in 2009, and have a crisp, white theme with touches of gray. Each Studio and two-room Apartment has a small kitchenette with a two-burner stove. While clearly older and more basic, the Studios and Apartments remain clean and in good condition, with simple wood furniture and plain beige bedspreads. The Apartments fit up to four or five people, convenient for families. 

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Features

Two large pools, the beach, and some (somewhat tired-looking) sports equipment

The property offers an all-inclusive option for those wanting more of a resort experience. The large buffet breakfast is included for all guests; food at each meal is generally mediocre, but offers several hot and cold options. The casual bar is sizable, with a cushioned seating area inside and basic pool service on the patio, where guests can grab drinks in their swimsuits. The pools are large and serve as the main gathering point at the hotel, though the beach is not far. There is a kids' area with a playground, a games area with air hockey and billiards, a volleyball court, and ground chess -- but the equipment is generally looking a little worse for wear. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Beach

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Full Kitchen

  • Golf Course

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

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