Four-star Rethymno Mare Royal & Water Park, Crete

The four-star Rethymno Mare & Water Park is situated in Skaleta and offers perfect accommodation for family fun in sunny Crete. You can expect an outdoor swimming pool, children's pool and a tennis court.
Start your days with a full breakfast buffet at Restaurant Hermes, where you can expect fresh bread, local cheeses and plenty of Mediterranean delights to set you up for the day. For lunch and dinner, the hotel serves up a mix of Greek, Cretan and international dishes, with live cooking stations to get your taste buds tingling. Need a mid-afternoon snack? Head over to the Jasmine pool bar or grab a drink at the Aphrodite Cocktail Bar while you soak up those sea views. Or if you're keen to venture out, there's an array of local tavernas just a five-minute walk away, offering authentic Cretan fare and plenty of fresh seafood.
The hotel's on-site water park is the real star of the show, guaranteed to keep kids (and adults!) entertained for hours. Whether you're twisting down the slides or splashing in the pool, it's the perfect antidote to the sizzling Cretan sun. If waterslides aren't your thing, you can relax by the main pool, hit the spa for a massage or stay active at the gym. There's also tennis and volleyball if you're feeling sporty.
The hotel has 132 rooms, all of which boast views of the stunning Cretan Sea, dramatic White Mountains and the lovely surroundings of the hotel. Rooms include air conditioning, a satellite TV, a safe deposit box and a bathroom. Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Family and Sharing Pool Suites can enjoy extra facilities like tea and coffee making facilities, bath robes and slippers. Rethymno is a beautiful and quiet place within Crete, so if you're hoping for a relaxing holiday in the sun, you'll no doubt find it at Rethymno Mare & Water Park. Within Skaleta itself there're loads of traditional taverns, cafes and bars for you to enjoy during your holiday.