Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Guests appreciate the varied breakfast buffet and impeccable cleanliness. The prime beach location, excellent amenities, and friendly, professional staff are also praised. However, no significant disadvantages were mentioned.

If I could give more stars - I absolutely would. This property, the staff, the rooms, the food - out of this world. Arrival: We were a group of 12 adults, 6 couples - taking a much needed, kid-free, relax & party type of vacation. We are all in our early 40s and live life to the fullest. We had a 24 hour journey from NY - so by the time we got to the property, tired was an understatement. From the moment we got out of the transfer car in front of the hotel - the seamlessness began. Before we knew it, our luggage was swept away into the lobby. Once we stepped foot in the lobby - our most favorite Client Services Representative stepped in! Arazona was amazing. She checked in 12 people, before we had a chance to finish our refreshing welcome drinks. She was friendly, funny, informative, pleasant, and very swift in processing 12 people. The rooms: We arrived at the hotel around 1:30pm - and were in our rooms by 2pm - allowing us early check-in (which was much needed after traveling for 24 hours.) We all got a personal escort to our room, who gave a personalized tour of the room and explained some of the hotel's amenities. The rooms were beautiful - we had one overlooking the pool with a direct view of the sea. Everything was extremely clean - and I am a picky person when it comes to hotel rooms. The rooms were super high-tech. The space was comfortable and the AC blasting! The property: Just stunning! Access to the beach is a 1 minute walk through the pool area. There are enough beach loungers for everyone - I was afraid it had to be a 6am wake up call to claim chairs - not at all. Enough space for everyone without once feeling like it was overcrowded. The pool area was extremely clean and had a very relaxing, chill vibe to it. They have a DJ playing on Wed and Sun, 5pm-7pm - very chill and casual - definitely not an untz untz party. The Breakfast: WOW - I mean just, WOW! Colorful, flavorful, fresh, delicious, and the variety of choices makes you wish you were a bottomless pit that can just keep eating. We recently took a trip to Jamaica in April and compared the breakfast buffet - and my friend said it perfectly, "Jamaica had beige food", exactly what it sounds like in color and taste. Where the food at Nautilux was vibrant in colors and flavors. Location: Very close to everything. Walking distance to the beachfront promenade with all the cute shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. The supermarket is also a 5 min walk, the other way to wards the street - with the freshest fruit, cold beers/ wine/ prosecco, and all other needs you may have. There are a ton of gyro places and other quick-bite restaurants, all within 5 min walk from the hotel. One of the days we did the Baja Beach Club - there were lack of cabs to come back to the hotel in the evening - so we wound up walking back to the hotel - which was about 25 min walk. Again, everything is very close. Yes, the airport is a little over an hour away - but SOOOOO worth it! Hospitality: I cannot speak