Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Rodakino villages
What to Know Before Visiting Rodakino villages
Located at the foot of the Krioneritis Mountain, Rodakino is one of the largest villages in the southern Rethimno prefecture. It is a popular destination for tourists, offering rooms to let, taverns, and supermarkets. The village is divided into Ano Rodakino and Kato Rodakino, both offering stunning views of the Libyan Sea. The locals are mainly farmers, shepherds, and fishermen, but tourism has become an increasingly important part of the economy in recent years. Rodakino is a great place for hiking enthusiasts, with beautiful unspoiled villages to explore and sample the excellent local cuisine. There are also world-famous hikes, lovely beaches, and secluded coves and ports. One of the most popular beaches in the area is Koraka, also known as “Crow” beach, situated beneath Rodakino. The long beach has excellent amenities, such as sunbeds, umbrellas, and nearby tavernas and rooms for hire, making it perfect for a relaxing holiday by the sea.
Best Hotels in Rodakino villages
- 8.1 / 10
- Rodakino
Surrounded by olive groves, 40 metres from the beach of Rodakino in Crete, Polyrizos Hotel features a traditional restaurant with Cretan food. Rooms overlook the Libyan Sea or the lush gardens.
Featuring a furnished balcony or patio rooms at the Hotel Polyrizos include air conditioning, a fridge and satellite TV. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer.
A buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the terrace restaurant that overlooks the Libyan Sea. Guests can enjoy drinks and coffee at the bar that offers sunset views. During the week BBQ and seafood nights are also held.
There is a mini market right next to the hotel. The famous Fragkokastello is 14 km away, while Plakias is at 15 km. Staff at the tour desk can arrange daily excursions as well as mountain-biking activities. Free private parking is provided on site.
- 1.9 km
- 8.3 / 10
- Souda 1
Set in Plakias, 200 metres from Foteinari Beach, Phoenix-Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a private beach area. The property is around 300 metres from Souda Beach, 1.7 km from Skinos Beach and 3 km from Kokkinos Volakas Beach. The air-conditioned rooms provide a sea view and come with a desk and free WiFi.
At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. At Phoenix-Hotel each room includes a private bathroom with a shower.
A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 32 km from Phoenix-Hotel, while Fortress of Frangokastello is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 85 km from the hotel.
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€81
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- 5.5 km
- 8.7 / 10
- Σφακια 0
Situated in Frangokastello, Anthos offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Orthi Ammos Beach and features various facilities, such as free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.
All rooms in the hotel are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower. At Anthos the rooms include bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Anthos provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Frangokastello Beach, Kritama Beach and Fortress of Frangokastello. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 89 km from Anthos.
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€54
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- 6.4 km
- 8.9 / 10
- West End on coast
Horizon Beach Hotel Hotel is set right above the sand and shingle beach of Plakias, on the southern coast of Rethymno prefecture, enjoying splendid views across the bay. It offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi.
Accommodation at the Horizon consists of airy and comfortable rooms and studios. Each offers balcony with views to the sea. In-room facilities include a satellite TV and en suite bathroom with hairdryer and magnifying mirror.
Breakfast is served buffet style at the pleasant patio. Drinks are served at the bar. Also available is a comfortable lounge area with TV.
Horizon Beach Hotel Hotel is only 400 metres from Plakias’ centre, offering taverns and shops. The main sandy beach of Plakias is a 5-minute walk away. The area offers walking and cycling pathways and beautiful gorges. It is also ideal for any kind of water activity such as surfing or scuba diving.
- 7.1 km
- 8.8 / 10
- Plakias
Located a few steps from the sandy beach of Plakias and a 5-minute walk from the village, Lamon Hotel offers a pool. It features a snack bar and air-conditioned accommodation with balcony.
A TV and minibar are provided in all accommodation types at the family-run Lamon. Free Wi-Fi is offered.
A selection of shops, bars and tavernas can be found in the village of Plakias. Staff at the tour desk can offer information on activities in the area, such as horse riding and windsurfing.
Rethymno Town is 32 km away. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is at a distance of 120 km.
- 7.8 km
- 8.4 / 10
- Myrthios
Located in Myrthios and 1 km away from Plakias Beach, Stefanos Village Hotel offers traditional accommodation with balconies overlooking Plakias bay. It features an outdoor pool and free sun loungers.
Stefanos features spacious, air-conditioned accommodation with wooden furniture. Each unit has a satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some of the rooms have spa bath.
Buffet breakfast can be enjoyed daily. The hotel’s restaurant serves authentic Cretan dishes and local wine, sometimes accompanied by traditional music. The hotel organizes also barbecues, while the bar serves refreshing drinks.
Guests can relax on the sun loungers by the pool, or request an aromatherapy massage session. The hotel can also help the guests in organizing walk trips to the top of the local mountains.
Souda Airport is 44 km away.
In the Hotel there is Parking Place for the guests.
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€94
/night
- 8.1 km
Best Villas in Rodakino villages
- 9.7 / 10
- Beach Road
Featuring a private pool, Maistrali is a villa set in Rodakino village, in the Crete Region. Guests benefit from terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
The two-bedroom, air-conditioned villa features a fully-equipped kitchen, two-bathrooms, a dining area and a living room. Flat-screen TVs is provided.
Other facilities include large gardens with flowers and trees, a veranda , BBQ and a patio.
The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 100 km from the property.
- 320 m
- 9.8 / 10
- Kato Rodakino Rethymnou Kritis Crete
Boasting pool views, Villa Cosmakis offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 1.8 km from Klimata Beach. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The villa is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
At the villa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings.
Korakas Beach is 2.2 km from Villa Cosmakis, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 92 km from the accommodation.
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€131
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- 490 m
- 9.8 / 10
- Rodakino
Villa Braou is quietly located amidst a well-tended garden with beautiful flowers in Rodakino village. It offers traditionally decorated accommodation opening out to a patio with Libyan Sea and garden views. Free WiFi access is available throughout.
Fitted with beamed ceiling, Villa Braou features handmade furniture. The living room comes with a fireplace and a flat-screen, satellite TV. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Featuring a bath, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
The scenic town of Rethymno is 47 km away and Chora Sfakia lies within 25 km. Chania Airport is at a distance of 90 km. Free public parking is provided nearby.
- 520 m
- 9.8 / 10
- Rodakino
Anemos Luxury Villas is a small complex of 2 independent villas with private pools. It is located in Rodakino, near Plakias, in the region of Rethymno. The villas boast 180-degree panoramic views of the Libyan Sea, Gavdos and Paximadia islands.
Each 2-storey villa has 3 bedrooms, one on the ground floor and 2 more on the first floor. A fireplace, a flat-screen, satellite TV, DVD player and a work desk are found in the living room, set on the ground floor. The fully equipped kitchen includes dishwasher, fridge, oven, and dining area.
On the ground level, you will find a bathroom and a small storeroom with a washing machine, ironing board and safe. The upper floor includes a bathroom with spa bath and a spacious balcony.
Beside each villa there is its private swimming pool, equipped with sun beds, sunshades and shower. Patio furniture are available on the balconies.
Distance from Rethymnon is 39 km, from Heraklion airport 120 km, and from Chania airport is 100 km.
“*Please note that pool heating is available at extra charge.”
- 2.2 km
- 8.9 / 10
- Souda,Plakias , Rethymno
Situated 1.5 km from Souda Beach, Metatulia offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.
The villa provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Metatulia offers a barbecue.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy diving and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.
Foteinari Beach is 1.9 km from Metatulia, while Kokkinos Volakas Beach is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 84 km from the villa.
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€196
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- 4.8 km
- 7.7 / 10
- Σούδα, Πλακιάς
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Sene Villa – Sea Front Luxury Villa is set in Sellía. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa with a terrace and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Souda Beach is 100 metres from the villa, while Foteinari Beach is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 86 km from Sene Villa – Sea Front Luxury Villa.
- 5.2 km
Best Apartments in Rodakino villages
- 9.2 / 10
- Ano Rodakino
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Capostango House Agapi – Stunning Views of Libyan Sea is set in Áno Rodhákinon. It has mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Klimata Beach is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 92 km from Capostango House Agapi – Stunning Views of Libyan Sea, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.
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€96
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- 100 m
- 5.9 / 10
- Rodakino
Just 40 metres away from Korakas Beach, in the village of Rodakino, V&C Paradise Apartments offers air-conditioned accommodation with unobstructed views over the Libyan Sea. It has a traditional restaurant and a café-bar.
V&C rooms and studios are spacious and simply furnished. They come with a TV with satellite and cable channels, mini fridge and en-suite bathroom with shower. Some units also include a kitchenette for guests to prepare quick meals. Please note that beauty services are available upon request.
A wide variety of Cretan and Mediterranean dishes is served at the on-site restaurant featuring a shaded, sea-view terrace. Local drinks and cocktails can be enjoyed at the stylish bar.
The village of Fragokastello with its Venetian Castle is a 20-minute drive away. The picturesque town of Rethymno can be reached within a 35-minute drive. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and free private parking is provided.
- 1.5 km
- 9.4 / 10
- Polirizos
Golden Sun Apartments features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Rodakino, 200 metres from Polyrizos Beach.
Each unit comes with a terrace offering sea views, a cable flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
If you would like to discover the area, walking tours is possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a car rental service.
Korakas Beach is less than 1 km from Golden Sun Apartments, while Peristeres Beach is a 11-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.
- 1.7 km
- 9.5 / 10
- Rodakino
Within 250 metres from Polyrizos Beach in Rodakino, the family-run Horizon Studios – Apartments features amazing views over the Libyan Sea. It offers self-catering units with a sea-view balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout.
The simply decorated studios and apartments of Horizon have a kitchenette with fridge, cooking hobs and electric kettle. Each unit is equipped with air conditioning and a TV. The private bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer.
Horizon Studios – Apartments is situated 37 km from Rethymno Town and Port and 3 km from Kato Rodakino Village. The famous Frangokastello is at 15 km, while Sfakia Village is 21 km away. Plakias is at 15 km. Free private parking is possible on site.
- 1.8 km
- 9.4 / 10
- Rodakino
Located in Rodakino Village, this air-conditioned apartment features a terrace. Guests benefit from balcony and an on-site taverna serving traditional, homemade dishes, made of local ingredients. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. Rethymno Town is 38 km away.
There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen equipped with an oven. Towels and bed linen are available in this apartment. Other facilities at Akrotiri Panorama – luxury apartments with sea view include a hot tub.
Chania International Airport is 110 km away, while Heraklion International Airport is 130 km away. Sfakia is at a distance of 25 km. Free private parking is available on site.
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€95
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- 1.9 km
- 9.4 / 10
- Lakkoi Skalotis
Just 80 metres from the beach, Zorbas Rooms features a tavern with Cretan specialities. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and terrace overlooking the Cretan Sea and the garden.
Rooms at the Zorbas provide a fridge. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the tavern’s shade. Dishes are prepared with organic, extra virgin olive oil and other products from the owner’s farm.
A children’s playground is available for younger guests. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and hiking.
Frangokastello, with shops and taverns, is 4.5 km away. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer information on the scenic Manika plateau 9 kilometers north of Zorbas Rooms. The property offers free private parking.
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€45
/night
- 4.3 km
Best Holiday homes in Rodakino villages
- 9.6 / 10
- Αργουλές
Featuring garden views, Argoules House provides accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 45 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The holiday home is equipped with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Fortress of Frangokastello is 7.1 km from Argoules House, while Municipal Garden is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 98 km from the accommodation.
- 2.8 km
- 10 / 10
- Skaloti
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Amphithea Fragokastelo-Skaloti is located in Skalotí. The property features garden views and is 2.8 km from Kritama Beach and 48 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno.
With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with an oven and fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home.
Viglistiri Beach is 2.3 km from the holiday home, while Lakkoi Beach is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 90 km from Amphithea Fragokastelo-Skaloti.
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€132
/night
- 3.8 km
- 9.3 / 10
- Rodakino-Sellia Road Sellia Rethymno
Located in Sellía and only 32 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Rocky Mountain Way – Off The Cretan Track provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a terrace.
The provided holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Fortress of Frangokastello is 20 km from the holiday home, while Municipal Garden is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 85 km from Rocky Mountain Way – Off The Cretan Track.
- 3.9 km
- 9.7 / 10
- Unknown road
Located in Plakias, 1.2 km from Foteinari Beach and 1.3 km from Souda Beach, Souda Bay Cottage offers a terrace and air conditioning. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, sea views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 30 km from the holiday home, while Fortress of Frangokastello is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 84 km from Souda Bay Cottage.
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€183
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- 5.4 km
- 9.7 / 10
- Souda
Featuring pool views, Souda Bay Loggia provides accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 1.1 km from Foteinari Beach. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a barbecue.
Souda Beach is 1.2 km from Souda Bay Loggia, while Skinos Beach is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.
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€157
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- 5.5 km
- 8.2 / 10
- Frangokástellon
Only 120 metres from Frangokastello Beach on the Libyan Sea, Notos Villas offer self-catering accommodation in detached houses. They all feature a patio and a terrace with mountain views. Taverns are available within a 5-minute walk.
Each house at Notos consists of two separate and air-conditioned bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area. A washing machine and satellite TV are also included.
The Venetian castle of Frangokastello is 300 metres away. Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport is at a distance of about 90 km, while the old port of Chania is 88 km away. Free private parking is available on site.
- 6.0 km
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FAQ
What is the average temperature in Rodakino villages?
The average temperature in Rodakino villages ranges from 15°C to 30°C, depending on the season.
Where is Rodakino villages located in Crete?
Rodakino villages are located on the southern coast of Crete, approximately 50 km south of Rethymno.
What is the nearest airport to Rodakino villages?
The nearest airport to Rodakino villages is Chania International Airport (CHQ), which is approximately 90 km away.
What are some popular attractions in Rodakino villages?
Some popular attractions in Rodakino villages include the beautiful beaches of Korakas and Polyrizos, the ancient city of Lappa, and the stunning Imbros Gorge.
Are there any hiking trails in Rodakino villages?
Yes, there are several hiking trails in and around Rodakino villages, including the Imbros Gorge trail and the E4 European long-distance path.
What is the best time of year to visit Rodakino villages?
The best time of year to visit Rodakino villages is during the summer months (June-August) when the weather is warm and sunny, and the beaches are at their best. However, spring and autumn can also be great times to visit, as the weather is still pleasant, and there are fewer crowds.
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