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Reviews of Avli Lounge Apartments

4 out of 5
Avli Lounge Apartments
Xanthoudidou 22 & Radamanthios, Rethymno, Crete Island

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation in the heart of Rethymno Old Town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Traveled with partner
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My girlfriend and I stayed three nights at Avli in late October of 2023. I can’t say enough good things about our experience! Our suite was beautiful and spacious with a wonderful private terrace which overlooked the charming cobblestone streets of Rethymno. There are two restaurants just below our suite (Avli and Raki Baraki) which offer some of the best food in a town known for its cuisine. Every single staff member, from the concierge to the restaurant servers, was extremely friendly and helpful. If we ever have the opportunity to visit Rethymno in the future, we will definitely make this our home base!

8/10 Good

ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ideal location . excellent accomadation friendly and helpfull staff. breakfast was limited and boring. no variation. better if had a buffet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is extremely beautiful, the staff will go out of their way to accommodate you, and it was very comfortable. The location is very convenient, but you will hear people late at night still out partying. That does not bother me at all. My only gripe was that the shower would run out of hot water before you were done, and we don’t take long showers. But, other than that, everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue

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Excellent stay, lovely room, very comfortable, excellent service with very friendly team, gorgeous breakfast in an amazing setting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polimnia

Traveled with family
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Position of property, cleanliness and staff all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Per

Traveled with family
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Northville

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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This property exceeded all my expectations. It was really stunning. Dining was unique and delicious. Walk out door to shopping and dining. Parking was very convenient. Staff checked on us repeatedly through the day to ensure everything was great—-and it was.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avli was a lovely place to stay. The staff makes you feel like family and the restaurants were AMAZING! Highly recommend the cooking class!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
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Simply fantastic in every respect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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Uniquely beautiful room
Our room (called the White room) at Avli was enormous and uniquely beautiful, and the bathroom was terrific. Very well appointed, i cant say enough about the room. And right up the stairs there is a beautiful rooftop area with a small pool (id call it more of a hot tub) and a covered area with a couch and a lovely view. The location was terrific, everything was right outside the door. Breakfast was fantastic and in a magical outdoor courtyard. It was kind of noisy until quite late (2am) as people sat outside at the restaurant downstairs. But we still loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with family and small children
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Disturb was exceptionally friendly and very accommodating. The hotel was in a great location in the old town where everything is in walking distance. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Stelios on Jul 7, 2022
Thank you very much for your feedback! We will be glad to welcome you back anytime.

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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Beautiful place. Warm welcome. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Stelios on Oct 9, 2021
Thank you very much for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Jewel in Crete
I cannot say enough positive things about this hotel. The decor in my room was spectacular. The bed was the most comfortable I have had. The staff was friendly, charming and professional. This is my number one so far halfway into my trip. This will be in my plans for a return visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Stelios on Sep 2, 2021
Thank you very much for your kind words, we will be pleased to welcome you back any time in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Stelios on Sep 2, 2021
Thank you very much for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks!
It was really great. Nice stay and good located. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Stelios on Jul 5, 2021
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel in the heart of Rethymnon
Wonderful hotel in the heart of the old town of Rethymnon. All was into the details: decoration, cleanliness, service, food... You are close to all major places by foot and can easily wander in the old town and enjoy the fantastic restaurants of Avli. Special thanks to Elina for her kindness and professional service. Looking forward to coming back again in this very special place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from CN on Nov 21, 2019
Thank you so much for your feedback! Hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with very attentive staff. Would happily stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from CN on Oct 4, 2019
Thank you so much for your kind words! Hope to see you again in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from CN on Sep 13, 2019
Thank you for staying with us! Hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from CN on Sep 13, 2019
Thank you for staying with us! See you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from cn on Aug 14, 2019
thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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Exceptional
Everything about this beautiful little hotel and our stay was wonderful, I cannot recommendation it highly enough! The staff are exceptional, so friendly, welcoming and helpful - we felt like family by the time we left! Our room (red suite) was beautiful, a quiet and cool oasis just around the corner from the main Avli restaurant in an immaculately renovated old Venetian building. The courtyard Avli restaurant and the food we ate there - breakfast, a lunch and special dinner was exceptional, amazing menu and ingredients. Make sure you go up to the rooftop terrace as the sun sets in the evening, the views are amazing and in late July the swifts were incredible to watch too - an unexpected but wonderful addition to our holiday! We loved our stay in this beautiful corner of Rethymno old town so much. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from CN on Aug 1, 2019
Thank you for staying with us! Hope to see you again in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply fantastic high end butique hotel. Uniquely designed rooms, beautiful garden reataurant, super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Elina on Jul 30, 2019
Dear gusts, thank you for your feedback. It will be our pleasure to welcome you again sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Martin
An excellent hotel with amazing rooms, facilities and restaurants. Excellent service and staff too with a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Elina on Jul 30, 2019
Dear Mr. Martin, thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Washington, DC

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an extraordinary property in the extraordinary Old Town section of Rethymnon -- a Venetian delight, architecturally more Italian than Greek. One would need to string together many superlatives to describe the Avli restaurant, where a memorable breakfast is served. We did not make it to the rooftop, where the hot tub was said to be out of action due to heavy spring rains. But it didn't matter. The staff couldn't have been nicer. Hospitality seems to be written into the Greek DNA. Avli has turned it into an art form, a level of graciousness we will always remember. There are only a few rooms in this former palace. Ours had a long wall of exposed rock. Book one, and you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Elina on May 21, 2019
Dear Mr. Paul, we want to thank you sincerely for sharing your precious holiday-time with us. Your selection of Avli Lounge Apartments for your stay, is an honor for all of us! It was a pleasure meeting and accommodating you. It will be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with great service!
Our stay at Avli was top notch! We were welcomed with a glass of wine in the beautiful restaurant. The staff was incredibly helpful with suggestions of sites to see, assistance with parking. The room was beautiful and historic. Beautiful outdoor space on the roof. Incredible location in the old town. Close to many boutiques, restaurants, and bars I’d also absolutely recommend the tasting menu in the restaurant during your stay. Delicious in a positively gorgeous space!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Elina on May 21, 2019
Dear Mrs. Christina, thank you for your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot in a great city!
Great spot! Only real downside is that there is no shower - bath only. There is a spray hose, but no where to hook it up, and you have to stand awkwardly in the tub. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Elina on May 21, 2019
Dear gust, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your review.

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love Avli! Fab place + food. Beds need an upgrade
Avli is a fabulous spot! Superb room, fabulous breakfast, charming staff. Very central with beautiful cobble streets to wander around. Bed could do with an upgrade, we stayed there 5 years ago & bed comfort levels have declined significantly! An easy fix I'd imagine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Elina on May 21, 2019
Dear Mrs. Claire, thank you for your kind feedback. It will be our pleasure to welcome you again, in our hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad weather, great hotel
Off, off season visit. Almost everything in town was closed. Staff went above and beyond to be helpful. An unexpected snowstorm ( believe it or not) made breakfast a bit late, but staff did everything possible to make up for an event that wasn't their fault. Highly recommended, assuming they are half as good in the regular season.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Jonny on Feb 24, 2019
Dear Christopher, thank you very much for the good words and the understanding you showed during that first breakfast. Late and not as complete as you saw on the second day, we did our best. Hope to see you and Vivian again in the future. My best regards and wishes, Jonny

10/10 Excellent

Rona, London

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Everyone was so welcoming. Had a fab time. Would certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Jonny on Oct 25, 2018
Dear Rona, thank you for the review. Wish you enjoyed your stay and hope to accommodate you in the future. My best regards, Jonny Vlachakis

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Jonny Vlachakis on Sep 25, 2018
Thank you very much for the positive review and we hope to have created a wonderful memory of Crete. We will be happy to accommodate you some time in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

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A perfect score - loved our stay!
The buildings, restaurants and our room all have beautiful interior design details - much appreciated. All the staff we met were delightful and helped make our stay so enjoyable. This was my favourite town hotel in our 9 night Crete tour!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Elina on Sep 26, 2018
Dear Mrs. Suzy, thank you for your feedback on your recent stay. It was our pleasure to meet you and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in Avli.

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon perfection
All around amazing experience and unparalleled customer service! The beauty of the hotel is overshadowed only by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Jonny, the manager, was kind to offer us wine and appetizers upon our late check in (a tradition in Crete) and upgraded us to a gorgeous suite because we were on our honeymoon. Jonny was such an incredible host and was happy to show us the historic features of the hotel and take time to answer all our questions and tell us about Crete. The service and accommodations made us feel like royalty! The location is perfectly located right in Old Town and walking distance to the Fortezza and all the sights, shops, and cafes that one could hope for. My husband and I enjoyed the incredibly delicious daily breakfast included with our stay and are happy we had dinner at the affiliated restaurant as well; the Avli has fantastic food and everything one needs for a wonderful stay in Rethymno! Our stay really was a complete dream and I couldn’t have hoped for a better place to stay than Avli Lounge Apartments!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Elina on Sep 26, 2018
Dear Mrs. Briana, ​we greatly appreciate ​your kind words. Thank you for taking the time to give us this so nice review. Your selection of Avli Lounge Apartments for your honeymoon, is an honor for all of us! It was pleasure meeting and accommodating you.

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Brisbane, Australia

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Beautiful boutique hotel
We stayed here for one night on our trip across Crete. We were so pleased to find a beautiful property in the heart of the old town with lovely, warm staff and a fantastic restaurant downstairs. From checkin to checkout, the entire experience was amazing - we would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Elina on Sep 26, 2018
Dear Mr. Nick, we really thank you for your kind words. We greatly appreciate your feedback and we hope to see you again sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Young

Great rooms and amazing restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Elina on Sep 26, 2018
Thank you for your kind words. We greatly appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

claire, midlands

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Amazing oasis of tranquility
We arrived late in the evening but that did nt stop Johnny the hotel manager going above and beyond to give us a warm and personal welcome. We were whisked into their beautiful outdoor dining room and enjoyed a lovely meal and drinks . Perfect after a long journey. The rooms at the Alvi are exquisite. The crisp and beautiful bedding and the designer bathroom give a really chic five star feel. It is a small boutique hotel and you really feel spoilt . You get to know all the staff who go out of their way to make your holiday memorable .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Elina on Aug 6, 2018
Dear Mrs. Claire, we really thank you for your kind words. We greatly appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Sotirios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming staff, great location, rooms had lots of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Elina on Aug 1, 2018
Dear Mr. Sotirios, ​we greatly appreciate ​your kind words. It was our pleasure to meet you and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in Avli.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. All aspects fully met our expectations. The staff were excellent. Strongly recommend this hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Elina on Jun 27, 2018
Dear guests, thank you for taking the time to give us this nice review. We hope we have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Scotland

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Not one bad thing to say about this hotel!!! Firstly staff were amazing & so welcoming! Location perfect right in the middle of it all in the cutest street! Room perfect- clean,super comfy bed & aircon bliss! Breakfast is delicious & in a beautiful setting! Honestly 10 out of 10 loved it!!! Thank you so much!!! Melissa & Oliver
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Elina on Jun 27, 2018
Dear Mrs Melissa and Mr Oliver, ​we greatly appreciate ​your kind words. It was our pleasure to meet you and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in Avli.

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Scotland

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Just Perfect!
Another amazing stay at Avli, the hospitality, attention to detail and friendliness of everyone, everyday is just outstanding. You are made to feel so at home and so welcome! Breakfast is paradise, tasty, beautiful to look at and in beautiful surroundings. The room is well equipped, very comfy beds, especially for Greece, beautiful bathrooms and all the little details like the fridge always having cold water, the internet and call device in the room, the little tasty treats left each morning! You have the hustle and bustle of the old town on your doorstep but once the door is closed it is an oasis of calm inside! You will not regret choosing to stay at Avli, it’s a little slice of heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from Elina on Jun 27, 2018
Dear Mrs Emma, thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we are looking forward to welcoming you again some time in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Devon

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Quirky hotel in a great location
We stayed a week at Avli. Great room that lived up to the pictures. Superb central location with good restaurants all around (including Avli itself. Absolutely super staff who could not have been more pleasant and professional. Parking was straightforward - just a short walk to the Fortezza car park and at a very reasonable cost. The breakfast was superb, served in their lovely garden.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from Elina on Jun 27, 2018
Dear Mr Andrew, We want to thank you sincerely for sharing your precious holiday-time with us. Your selection of Avli Lounge Apartments for your stay, is an honor for all of us! It was pleasure meeting and accommodating you.

10/10 Excellent

George, Leicester

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Secret luxury
Hidden in the small streets of old town Rethymno this hotel is fabulous. The buildings are full of history and the rooms and restaurant are beautiful. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Perfect location to explore the whole of the town but quiet and peaceful at the same time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from Elina on Jun 27, 2018
Dear Mr George, we are glad you enjoyed your stay in Avli Lounge Apartments. Your feedback is highly appreciated.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappinted
Nice room. I expected the rooftop jacuzzi which features prominently in the website and trip advisor to be full of water. there was no apology. Disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Elina on Jul 8, 2019
Dear guests, thank you for your review. Your feedback is highly appreciated. We deeply apologize for that and we hope to serve you in the best possible way some time in the future.