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Avli Luxury Suites - Rethymno (Rethimno)

 

Avli Suites Hotel

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Where it is: Rethymno Old Town, see map

Open: All year

Type: Luxury Suites & restaurant in Venetian buildings in Old Town

Number of suites: 7

2 people/night: 165 to 231 €

Why we like it: Romantic, a treat for mind & palate, gorgeous

CreteTravel.com guests say: Read below

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OUR REVIEW

Interesting, gorgeous and atmospheric place to stay in the heart of the old town of Rethymno. First opened in October 2005. History and beauty combines; these ancient walls, these cherished stones and these beautifully designed interiors. Plush, stylish, spacious and exquisite.

 

Each suite has a colour theme. This is tastefully applied and all fittings, fixtures and furniture describe a grand style. Some period feel and anchoring of time and place are achieved with exposed stone, well-mated with hearty wood beams and floors. Bathrooms are also a delight (some suites have the jacuzzi tub in the bedroom - a romantic touch).
Without doubt this is a honeymooner's dream!


The 7 suites are in two buildings a few meters from each other; above either  Rethymno's renowned restaurant, "Avli", or their food ingredients & wines shop, "Raw Materials" - a source of delight for foodies, cooks, chefs, gastronomes, gourmets (or those shopping for one!). Your breakfast is served at the restaurant.
 

The rooftop of one building includes a tiled, open air jacuzzi tub for up to 10 people and panoramic views across the old town, all Rethymno and the fortress.
 

The inviting and elegant Avli restaurant is a dining delight. A gourmet restaurant focused on the time-steeped dishes, local produce and delicious traditions of Cretan cuisine but taking a creative step further, towards the best of Mediterranean fare. The restaurant is large but intimate, divided into different look and feel areas, with Venetian arches and interesting iron-glass artistic decor. Includes a sophisticated wine bar, which draws on a collection of well over 400 Greek wines (our favourites are all available!). Wonderful opportunities for wine-tasting; you will also have knowledgeable and helpful advice available from the experts at Avli.
"Avli" means "courtyard"...the dining courtyard at Avli restaurant for fair weather days is filled with charm and distinct character. This name reflects but a seed from which has grown a jewel in the town of Rethymno.
 

Wonderful, intelligent, well-informed hospitality is offered by the owners of Avli, who go out of their way to help you experience the very finest and best, the most interesting and unique aspects of Rethymno and Crete.
 

Rethymno, with its Venetian character and fortress, fine restaurants, good shops, sandy beach at walking distance and located just over an hour from both Chania and Heraklion is an ideal base for your stay in Crete. Read our Rethymno feature
And if you wish to enjoy being in the middle of the historic old town and want this stay to be in comfort and style - Avli suites is the best of places in Rethymno, without doubt. Treat yourself, spoil your cherished one.

Avli Suites Photo Gallery 1 { Exterior, Restaurant, Wine bar & shop photos}
Avli Suites Photo Gallery 2 
{ Suite Interiors photos }

 

ALL SUITES

Air conditioning/heating (individually controlled), satellite TV, telephone (direct dial), internet access, small fridge, safety deposit box, bathrobes & slippers.
Double, queen or king-size beds.

Marble or mosaic bathrooms with jacuzzi. Some of the suites (Green, Red, Chocolat) have the jacuzzi open, in the bedroom.
Complimentary on arrival: Cretan refreshments, platter of seasonal fruit & delicacies, bottle of mineral water and a bottle of local wine.


Junior Suites (35-40 m2): Champagne, Orange, Red, Green.

Executive Suites (50 m2): White, Blue.
Penthouse Suite (55 m2): Chocolat (jacuzzi in the bedroom, covered balcony).

Junior suites are for just 2 people (one does take up to 3). Executive Suites are for 2 people (some will accommodate up to 4-5 people).


Car parking: The old town area is pedestrian-only. So you park on the nearest street or in car park* (both about 120 metres away). We will give directions.
*for a modest fee.

 

DISTANCES
Sandy beach - 200 m.
Ferry landing (ferries from Pireas/Athens): 600 m.
Chania town & airport - 65 km, Heraklion town & airport - 80 km.

 

CreteTravel.com guest experiences of Avli Suites    [Click here to SHOW/HIDE]
The hotel and restaurant were great! We loved being in the Old Town with wonderful shops and restaurants. Great location, great town. Thanks for suggesting it.
Bill Lewis
We had the most wonderful time in Crete! It was both romantic and adventurous all at the same time. Rethymmo is the perfect place for those looking for a quiant, charming little town to walk through and enjoy the Greek lifestyle.
Avli Suites is probably the best hotel we've ever been to. The staff was incredibly warm and hospitable. They truly made us feel like "guests", not just customers. The food was excellent at the hotel and the room was just as it was pictured on the website - and very clean! We shall always remember our visit.
I would like to acknowledge the great customer care that i experience both with Crete Travel and Avli Suites. I expected a good honeymoon and i got a magical experience. I will definitely choose Crete Travel again!
Danielle Camacho
I can say that my stay at Avli Suites was excellent. I found them by trailing the internet looking for such accommodation in Rethymnon. The accommodation was perfect and the Brown [renamed "Chocolat"] suite definitely the best although having the Jacuzzi in the bedroom may not be everyones taste. Also the toilet is not very private with a glass door and open around the edges.
The service in the restaurant was also excellent and the prices not outrageous. The Health shop was interesting although the staff not seemingly trained in their products especially the wines. I would have no hesitation in recommending Avli to anyone wanting some luxury, style and service in Crete.
Michael Wilson
We had a wonderful time. We found the island very beautiful, especially the flowers, fresh air and occasional goat. We visited Hania and Heraklion in addition to Rethymnon and we found Rethymnon especially quant & pretty.
The hospitality at Avli was wonderful as was the food and we enjoyed shopping at Avli's provisions store. We do a lot of eating when we travel and found the food on Crete to be simple but delicious, especially the honey, yogurt, breads and bbq. We've been recommending the island to all our friends.
J M Kim
First : we enjoyed a lot The Avli place. The Avli Hotel is the most fantastic place in the world !!! We spent a few nights in the brown suite and one night in the white suite. Impossible to say which one we prefer. The restaurant is so charming and romantic.
Second : crete is such a beautiful place to visit. All your advices helped us a lot to travel all over. We will recommand your email contact to our friends. Thank you very much for your help. The dream became reality for one week. My best regards.
Arnaud Chretien
We had a lovely time - your organisation was faultless, and the accommodation at the Avli Suites was perfect for us. Antonella is a graciopus host and we particularly enjoyed the leisurely breakfasts on the terrace! Thank you for your personal care and attention in helping me book this holiday.
Lynne Mustard
We thank you for suggesting Old Town Rythemo as our Crete destination and most especially for recommending the Avli Suites, which we absolutely loved!! We have traveled quite a bit and there is no place like it. The hospitality was outstanding. Thanks again and we hope to visit again soon.
Diane Allen
It was wonderful. We cannot wait until we go back! It was far more than we expected- Avli was amazing, we have been telling all our friends We love travel and there are so many places we want to go. Although we have been to Crete- it will remain on the "To Do" list. We hope to go back again soon and spend more time there.
Thanks so much, Anthony Howard
We had a nice enjoyable stay at Avli. Everything was nice and as expected. Thank you for your assistance.
Jann Ivar Didriksen
Can't believe we've been home for nearly 2 weeks and, guess what, it's raining! I thought you would like some feedback on our stay in Crete. First of all, the taxi driver you booked for us (Gregory) was great. We were almost the last people to collect our luggage from the carousel, but there he was patiently waiting for us in Arrivals with a big smile. He is a charming man and we will definitely use his services when we return to Crete again.

Secondly, our stay at the Avli Suites was lovely. We stayed in the White Room and it was absolutely delightful. Very comfortable and the location was fantastic. Breakfast was one of the highlights of our stay, especially as it was served until 12.00 noon. The food was exquisite, as was the beautiful courtyard in which it was served. Katerina, one of the owners of Avli, came and spoke to us early on in our stay to make sure that we were happy with everything, which was very nice.

But the font of all knowledge was Nikos who could not do enough for us and is a thoroughly nice guy. We would have no hesitation in recommending the Avli Suites. It was hard to leave when our stay was over! Thank you for helping us to arrange our holiday. We hope to return to Crete in the next 2/3 years so you will no doubt be hearing from us again.
Julie Sharp

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RATES 2009 (rates include our Superb, All-questions-answered Personal service)

Period Junior Suite
(2 people)
Executive Suite
(2 people)
Penthouse Suite
(2 people)
3 March to 10 April '09 165 euros 194 euros 210 euros
11 April to 3 May '09 189 euros 215 euros 231 euros
4 May to 4 July '09 165 euros 194 euros 210 euros
5 July to 5 October '09 189 euros 215 euros 231 euros
6 October to 17 December '09 165 euros 194 euros 210 euros

 

Rates are per suite (2 people), per night and include breakfast (at Avli restaurant), air conditioning, heating and all taxes. 

Children (up to 2 years): free. Baby cot available.
Children (2-7 years): suite rate+27.50% (per child).
Children (7-14 years): suite rate+30% (per child).
Additional adult: suite rate+35% (per person).

MINIMUM STAY: 2-4 nights, depending on season.

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