Melrose by Mage Hotels

Had a wonderful stay here. The room was spacious and cleaned every day. You can make coffee or tea in your room if you want and there’s a bathrobe, which I love, because it gives me a luxurious feeling. Staff is super friendly and will do eveything to help you. Breakfast is a buffet with great variety. If you can’t walk that far there are a few tables close to the buffet, so you can easily move your food and drinks from the buffet to your table. My favourite moment of the day was drinking a capuccino in the morning sun by the pool. Late May/early June you don’t have to get into a fight to obtain a sunbed. Even in the afternoon there were enough sun beds available. The hotel is close to the beach and a lot of restaurants. Old town is walkable if you don’t have disabilities, but you can also take a taxi for 6 or 7 euros. Going out to eat is much cheaper in this part of town than old town.

I stayed at the Melrose Hotel in Rethymno, Crete, from 28 May to 1 June 2026, during a work trip, and we had a very pleasant stay. The hotel is beautiful, welcoming, and very well designed. The hall and common areas are particularly pleasant and functional, with indoor and outdoor spaces nicely connected, making it easy to relax, have breakfast, or even work in a comfortable atmosphere. The location is excellent: the sea is just about 20 metres away, and the surrounding area is very well served by good restaurants and cafés. Breakfast was abundant and carefully prepared, with a cook preparing fresh hot dishes, from poached eggs to pancakes. The fruit selection was excellent, and there were also many options for vegetarians and vegans, including a rich variety of seeds and healthy choices. The outdoor pool area was very pleasant and well served by an excellent bar; we especially enjoyed the smoothies by the pool. The indoor pool was also beautiful and welcoming, with hydromassage and sunbeds, and it remained open until 9 p.m. Our room was spacious, bright, and sunny, with a sea view. It had two separate areas: a bedroom and a sitting area with a desk, an armchair, a bar corner, and an espresso machine. This layout was very practical, especially during a work trip. The mattress was excellent, with a very comfortable topper. The bathroom was large, bright, and spacious, with a hydromassage bathtub and an excellent supply of towels, bathrobes, and amenities. The staff were excellent: always kind, helpful, and genuinely committed to making our stay as comfortable as possible. For instance, they kindly opened the gym a little earlier so that we could train before leaving for work. The Melrose Hotel is an excellent choice: comfortable, elegant, functional, and very welcoming. I felt very well looked after throughout our stay. Thank you for everything.

We had a wonderful stay at Melrose Hotel. The location was excellent, just a two-minute walk to the main high street and the beach, which made getting around really easy and convenient. We were also pleasantly surprised to find a complimentary bottle of wine and a small bottle of Raki waiting in our room, which was a really thoughtful touch and made our stay feel extra special. The hotel was very clean and well maintained, with a modern feel throughout. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice each morning. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone, from the front desk team to the breakfast and dinner staff, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. Their service made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Crete.

The hotel is in a very good location, easy to reach, close to the beach, coastal restaurants, and just a 10-minute walk to the old town. The staff is nice and very helpful! Check-in and check-out went very smoothly. The hotel is characterized by cleanliness, both in the public areas and in the room. The room was cleaned daily and it was always as if we had bought the room that day. The food was of high quality and very tasty and plentiful. I tried the coffee at the bar, and I can still feel that aromatic taste in my mouth.

Absolutely loved our stay at Melrose :) Everything - the location, the rooms, the service and the food - was exactly as advertised and we had an amazing time there. Would go again anytime ;)