Aquila Rithymna Beach

Property class: 5 and above

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a poolside bar at Aquila Rithymna Beach. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, snorkeling, and parasailing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a body wrap, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like water skiing and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and shopping on site.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P9,136
P11,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door, and a balcony with a chair and table.

Classic Room, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the sea.

Classic Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a view of the sea.

Mythica Bungalow, Beachfront

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, a lamp, and a teddy bear.

Classic Family Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Mythica Bungalow Suite with Private Pool, Sea View

A glass table with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a vase with yellow flowers.

Mythica Bungalow Suite with Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Mythica Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Mythica Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • 190 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the city.

Classic Bungalow, Side Sea View

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront

A room with a view of the sea, a pool, and outdoor seating.

Mythica Bungalow with Private Pool, Beachfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, a patterned rug, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Mythica Two Bedroom Family Suite

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door, and a balcony with a chair and table.

Classic Room, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Aquila Rithymna Beach is in Adelianos Kampos, a neighborhood in Rethymno. Platanes Beach and Blue Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paleontological Museum and Reptisland. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
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Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete Island, 74100

What's nearby

  • A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.
    Fortezza Castle
    11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a flag on one boat, and buildings in the background.
    Rethymnon Venetian Port
    11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Platanes Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Beach
    6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Crete
    15 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sky Park
    2 min drive
  • Taverna Poppy
    11 min walk
  • Poseidon Beach Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Γρηγόρης μικρογεύματα
    6 min walk
  • Axos Bar
    16 min walk

About this property

Aquila Rithymna Beach

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
  • A free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Aquila Rithymna Beach. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, snorkeling, and parasailing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a body wrap, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like water skiing and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on site.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 4 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, tennis courts, and an infinity pool
    • Supervised childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and massage treatment rooms
  • Room features
  • All 512 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Aquila Rithymna Beach are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

  • Kids club

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Aquila Rithymna Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Pool types include infinity pools. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 1 to March 31.

How much does it cost to stay at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Rithymna Beach on Oct 26, 2026 start from P9,136, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aquila Rithymna Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Aquila Rithymna Beach?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Aquila Rithymna Beach located?

This family-friendly Rethymno hotel is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Platanes Beach and Horse Park Rethymno. Blue Beach and Town Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aquila Rithymna Beach Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. We were a family of 3 and it ticked all of the boxes, aqua park, kids club, various pools (with very friendly lifegaurds), and beach, good selection of restaurants and a beach bar. Also a few Tavernas within walking distance and so you are not confined to the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great especially for families with young children. The creche & kids club facilities are really a highlight the best I’ve seen! The staff were all so friendly & helpful. The water park is also a highlight and great for young children with very shallow pools. Food variety & quality was really good & good cocktails at the various bars. Our family room was a good set up for a family of 3 giving our toddler his own room. Overall would definitely recommend to families with young children!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place for kids and families
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice customer service Good food Great view Family oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL MAINTAINED GROUNDS. FRIENDLY HELPFUL STAFF. WE HAD A PARTIAL SEA VIEW BUNGALOW - THE VIEW WAS GOOD & BUNGALOWS ARE LOCATED IN A QUITE PART OF THE RESORT. LOVED OUR BALCONY ( RM 30). MAIN CRITICISM OF THE ROOM IS THE OVER BATH SHOWER. WHOEVER PLANNED PUTTING THE TAPS IN THE CENTRE OF THE BATH AS WELL AS THE WIRE RACK & SOAP DISPENSERS HAS NEVER TRIED TO STAND TAKING A SHOWER IN THE BATH WHILST FIGHTING THE PLASTIC SHOWER SHEET - IT IS DANGEROUS . I CANNOT IMAGINE HOW HEAVIER / LARGER PEOPLE MANAGE IT!!. RECEPTION - VERY RESPONSIVE TO ANY REQUESTS IE COFFEE NOT TOPPED UP WAS QUICKLY RESOLVED. RESORT AMENITIES: POOLS BEAUTIFUL & WELL MAINTAINED. AQUA PARK GOOD FUN. BARS/RESTAURANTS: MAIN BUFFET BREAKFAST - EXCELLENT FOOD CHOICES BUT VERY BUSY. BETTER OPTION HAVE BREAKFAST IN PERGOLA SIDE - TABLES WIDER SPACED - FEELS LESS HECTIC. LOVED THE GREEK RESTAURANT / FOOD & STAFF. AL A CARTE RESTAURANT LOVELY. BEACH BAR - LOVELY DRINKS BUT UNDER STAFFED SO SERVICE CAN BE VERY VERY SLOW!!! SERVICE AT MAIN BAR POOR WHEN ON LOWER LEVEL. FAILED TO BE SERVED OUR DRINKS ON 3 OCCASIONS WHEN ORDERED DOWNSTAIRS. RESORT IS VERY CHILD FRIENDLY. WOULD I GO BACK - PERSONALLY THINK THE AI PACKAGE IS OVERPRICED AND THE ROOMS ARE NOT REALLY 5*. IN SPITE OF THIS WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Children friendly place with lots of daily activities for children and adults. Shopping is within walking proximity. Friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked last minute for one night before I was leaving Crete, basically just needed a clean room to sleep in before my flight back in the morning. Sounds simple? Well, it was not. Upon check-in, the clerk (the one employee there who was very lovely, and helpful) offered to "upgrade" me to a waterfront bungalow. Once arriving in the room, it seemed very outdated, but not in terrible condition & came with a patio w. a great sea view. Since I was there for one night, it seemed fine. Then I went to check out the patio and the door came right off the hinge at the top. The hinge was so rusted, the door would literally fall off and had to be forced back in place and then gently opened to get outside. Once outside on the patio, I realized that there was no handle on the exterior door (thankfully realizing this before the door was fully closed behind me). The next highlight? ANTS in the room. Ants on the living area floor, and ants in the bed. Ants swarming the bathroom floor. Next highlight? DUST - dust in all of the vents, especially the a/c unit. Dust on all table tops and objects in the room. When I called to let them know - the desk clerk told me they would send someone to "service" between 3am - 830am (I was leaving at 830am). I was told a room switch was not possible. When I asked for a refund the next day, or even a partial refund, I was told by both the hotel & Expedia that was not policy and this situation did not warrant any type of refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and staff very nice. Very clean! Beach was not great especially for kids. Very rocky and we couldn’t swim. Also, water park and pool were great but closed so early. Because the beach was not great we traveled to Other beaches and wish we couldv’e come back to swim at hotel but the water park closed at 6pm and Pool at 7pm. As great as everything else was, this really killed the hotel experience for us!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Although the resort was clean and amenities were great, the strong smell of bug poison was constantly present in the hallways. Further, while staff was polite, they don't make you feel very welcome.main restourant manager was quite rude and reception desk clerks are cold and unwelcoming.overall I would not recommend because of customer service.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall very good hotel and worth to stay there. The staff is super super polite with a nice smile everywhere, from top to bottom. The beach is nice, open to the north winds. Food is acceptable standard hotel buffet with variety of foods (although no Cretan foods or delicacies at the part of the buffer we were using). There are two sections building-wise, a renovated section and an old section. The sea-view bungalow we had this time was at the old section, 80s style, and definitely not worth 230-250 euros/night, with sea-view obstructed a lot by the front line bungalows. In the past we stayed at a cheaper, standard sea-view renovated room, main building section, which was better value for money than the more expensive bungalow(s).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and gorgeous nature at its best. This was was my first time in Greece and this property will have me coming back for years. The property and beach are gorgeous. Everything is well maintained. The bubgalow room was spacious for two people. We didnt do the all inclusive but ate on the property a few times. Breakfast wasnt good but the Taverna had good and reasonably priced options. Kostas at the front desk was Amazing. He helped arrange rides, offered great suggestions and was super accommodating. I felt he wanted us to have a good trip. Loved the location . Walkable area with great food options and shops, super close to town and there is a bus stop right out front. You could stay on the property and have a great vacation or go out and explore. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at this hotel with our kids and appreciated how family-friendly it is. There are several shallow pools, which are great for young children, making it a fun place for families. However, our room was disappointing—it wasn’t new and had a noticeable smell of mold. The hotel offered to move us to another room, but it would have been a downgrade, and unfortunately, the musty smell was still present, even though the staff didn’t agree with our concern. In the end, we decided to stay in our original room. Other than that issue, it’s generally a good hotel, especially for families with kids, but the room situation was a bit of a letdown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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The hotel is beautiful, public spaces are not modern but very well kept, outdoor areas are beautiful with plenty of open space for the kids to run around. We had 2 classic double rooms and one 2BR Mythika suite, the classic rooms were OK, decent size, in good condition but could use some refreshing. The Mythika suite was amazing, spacious, renovated, cleaned a few times through the day and included tasty goodies (fruits, wine, etc). Mythika guests receive private beach seating, benefits at restaurants (which we didn't use as are our party were not entitled) and free late check-out up to 6PM! (which was fantastic as our flight was late). Beach and pools are very cozy, there's a shortage of sunbeds in the big pool but we managed. Parts we liked less: The water park, it's in all the hotel pictures on Expedia, and the hotel's FB an IG pages advertised the new park set to open in the beginning of the season. Unfortunately the park wasn't ready, it's set to open soon and we weren't offered an alternative. Other points: Hotel has lots of stairs, there are some elevators but they are small and slow. AC in the rooms works only in the afternoons, problematic in hot days and during the night (hotel could only offer a rattily noisy fan as a solution). Apart from the beautiful kids club we found the animation schedule a bit lacking. And finally, some of the staff are not as friendly as you'd expect for a 5* resort, we found ourselves having to "nudge" some of them into helping at times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old hotel that smells of basement and mold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very good hotel

the hotel is very very clean. the staff was very kind and helpfull .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two days in Rethymno

This is a very nice hotel with very good service and good breakfast. We stayed in a nice bungalow.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I like all in the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a week and I would rate it as the worst resort I have ever stayed in. Beach was bad , ocean too rough, and only one beach bar for entire beach and it was bad service.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nth
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good resort, good breakfast, the room is outdated. needed more electric power plugins, there were only two at TV wall, but no one near the bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not a 5 star hotel. Restaurants and service should be improved. Children’s club and beach side are definitely an up!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky enough to have booked a Mythica bungalow, and I couldn't recommend it enough. The private pool was cold but having the extra bit of privacy and somewhere quiet to relax with a perfect view of the beach and sea was wonderful. Being able to eat at the Eleftherna restaurant as many times as we wanted to due the plan we were on was fantastic and the highlight, with George and Syllas always looking after us! The spa and indoor pool were lovely, but when there were a couple days of rain it was full of children which disturbed the atmosphere. Also the indoor pool allegedly opens at 10am yet all the poolside loungers had gone by 9.55, I'm not sure why people were allowed to reserve like that. The outside at our bungalow would have been fine to sit at but there wasn't a solid roof covering, so everything was soaking which was a shame. Umbrellas or ponchos in the rooms would be a good idea, and just charge if they go missing like they do with the beach towels. All in all though it was fantastic, Maria was amazing and very helpful. We'd definitely like to return, but I did enjoy the quiet of the pre season and probably would prefer it to the busy period from mid May onwards! Just with more to do without noisy children around during the rainy days!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has nothing to do with 5 stars hotel it is very very old the rooms are very tight the twin bed is actually a single bed the area is not classy the beach is rocky and not safe to swim the rooms are not clean and full of ants not worth any penny
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely old. It needs a renovation badly. The mosquitos were awful in our room even with the zapper plugged in all day. The shower curtain and room curtain both smelled moldy. The pool deck was very slippery and I fear for the older and younger population. The food was more than SUB par, the only thing I could rate well was the dessert. I lost weight coming on this vacation. The halfboard option does not include any drinks so be prepared to spend money even for water.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024