Ratings based on 37 Verified Reviews
4.7 Room cleanliness
4.7 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Apr 2024
Summer Dream was the best hotel we could ask for. It was extremely modern, great view, and the town of Rethymno has a wonderful downtown area. If you go, I recommend Achinos, I believe it is spelled. The best food we had in Greece. Summer dream is also located next to many markets including SKYNKA, which is walking distance. I would absolutely recommend staying here. It was the best part of our trip in Crete.
by A verified traveler
A Wonderful Stay at Summer Dream
Posted 1 Sep 2023 on HotelsHad a 5 night stay at Summer Dream. We were two families - and each with 1 Room Deluxe Apartment. The apartment was surprisngly large and comfortable and the AC worked perfectly.Facilities seemed quite new and well maintained. I will note that I was a little taken aback by how the immediate area OUTSIDE the hotel looked, but, it did not really take area the stay. Hotel located close to beach and a (40-45 minute) walking distance to the Old City. The pool area is large and there is not need to scramble for sunchairs. Also, there is a childrens' pool that came in very handy as we were travelling with a 2 year old.There is a nice supermarket next door. The staff was perhaps the most professional and friendly staff that I have encountered and that was a truly nice addition to the stay. Special thanks goes to Nitsa - who is always 'on things' to make certain that things are going well. The staff in the breakfast are (esp. Katerina - I think...) was also very pleasant and could not do enough for us. The food selection was good-and I appreciated their sensitivity to the needs of gluten-free individuals. One thing that could be improved is that I got the sense that sometimes some foodstuffs not consumed were put out again (desserts, rolls). Also, the music in bar area is nice-as is the woman working there - but it's on all day until midnight-a bit too much. Particulalry as not many guests seemed to partake of the bar area - and the music is clearly heard in rooms - until very late.
by A verified traveler
Summer Dream
Posted 5 Aug 2018 on HotelsVery welcoming and helpful staff members
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Close to amenities
Posted 22 Aug 2017
Pros: Friendly and close to amenities, beach and although pool was fairly small, in comparison to other hotel pools it was above average size.
Cons: We had 'bobbly' sheets on bed for couple of nights; clean but not smooth. More to do with their laundering service rather than the hotel or cleaners.
Location: Kai restaurant is a must!
Hagen daaz for ice cream treat.
Plenty of restaurants close by.
Be careful about the strong waves, not for young childre
Good size apartment overlooking pool area. Close to beach and amenities, approx 20 min walk into town, no need to get a taxi.
Try Kai restaurant opposite the beach walking into Rethymon; it is delicious and beautifully presented; compliments to the chef!
Reception staff helpful, sorted out an issue with shuttle service.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Canada
Great little gem! Fantastic value for a 2 bedroom!
Posted 17 May 2017
Pros: I liked everything about this hotel! It's nothing fancy but very clean. The beds altho not luxurious are quite comfortable. Super friendly staff!,
Cons: Just a couple of minor repairs needed in the suite but nothing major.
Location: Half a block off the beach - lots of restaurants and little shops all along the beach-side road. 10 min drive to old town of Rethymnon - 5€ cab fare.
Nitsa at the front desk met us with a cheerful smile and welcome and she was a great help booking tours for us too! The hotel is older but nicely kept up and very very clean. It's so convenient to have a kitchenette and the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms are quite spacious for an apart-hotel. It was very nice to have individually controlled air conditioning in each bedroom so everyone could set their own comfortable sleeping temperature. There's a supermarket right next door too so that's very handy!
by A verified traveler
Spacious, peaceful apartment close to the beach
Posted 20 Sep 2016 on HotelsPeaceful and quite resort set off from the main road and a short walk to the beach. The complex has it's own pool including a small children's pool, the sun loungers have all been neatly fitted in around the edge of the pool.
The rooms are spacious and quiet, inside ours we had a separate living area with two sofa beds and a bedroom with a double bed. Both areas had air conditioning units (which is included), flat screen tvs and patio doors with shutters leading on a patio area with a table and a dryer. Plenty of storage in the bedroom with hangers in the wardrobe and a free safe.
The kitchen area was fully equipped with plenty of cooking utensils, there was a halogen hob, microwave oven and fridge with a freezer compartment. They also provided washing up liquid and a brush. Inside the bathroom there was a bathtub with shower and unbelievably a washing machine.
All the staff were lovely and friendly, the hotel owner waited up for us after arriving late and we were greeted to a lovely decorated bed for our anniversary. The room is cleaned 6 days and kept nice and tidy. We had a view of the pool from our patio.
The hotel is 25 min walk from the main town or there are buses that go along the main road at the front. A peaceful and relaxing location to enjoy a nice break in the sun. There are a few tavernas near by and 1 plus 1 you can get 7% off with a card from reception.
by sarit
Posted 28 Aug 2016 on Hotels
Excellent hotel , great service , nice staff and very helpful , large rooms and very comfortable , clean and beautiful pool with a bar and nice cocktails
The hotel is close to the city center a short drive by car . Highly recommended !!!
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Oct 2015 on Hotels
Wonderful get away, just steps from the beach and only a few minute bus ride to old town. Very helpful staff at the reception organized our taxi and shuttle for us.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from oxford
Nice hotel close to the beach
Posted 31 Aug 2015We would recommend summer dream hotel very highly, the rooms were great and they were cleaned daily, the staff were all very nice the pool was clean and the pool bar was close by for drinks and snacks, the beach was just 2 minutes away and had beds for hire, the restaurants nearby served good food we ate out every night for two weeks and only had one bad meal which was down at the old port, all in all a very laid back relaxing hotel, family friendly and we would certainly go back again
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Jun 2015 on Hotels
Excellent room with great facilities. Really lovely & helpful staff.
Nice pool & also close to the beach.
Do not be put off with exterior from main road!
