Pristine waters, soft caramel coloured sand that stretches as far as the eye can see, imaginatively landscaped gardens, while the island’s bounteous natural landscape provides a stunning backdrop for the large swimming pool. Long leisurely strolls in the gentle surf and lazy days splashing around the pool’s shimmering turquoise waters will refresh and rejuvenate you - body and soul. Lawns, tiered gardens, and stone-paved paths wind through the resort, linking the main building to the beach and the village–bungalow-style accommodations designed like an island settlement. Young singles, couples families, and the young-at-heart all feel at home at Caramel, while they can choose from a range of accommodations –guestrooms, bungalows, maisonettes and villas.
Most of the hotel departments are accessible to guests in wheelchairs. There are no specific rooms for disabled.
6 km from Rethymno, 76 km from Chania Airport, 78 km from Heraklion International Airport.
Points of interest: The romantic Old Town, Fortezza - Venetian fortress, Arkadi Monastery (20 km), Preveli Monastery, Sfendoni Cave (52 km), Ideon Cave, Samaria Gorge (43 km), Gramvusa Island, Elafonissi, Crete Museums (Rethymno - Archaeological Museum, The Historical and Folklore Museum and The Marine Museum, Chania - The Archaeological Museum, The Nautical Museum, The Historical Archives and Museum of Crete and The War Museum, Heraklion - Archaeological Museum, Natural History Museum, Cretan Historical & Folklore Museum and Nikos Kazantzakis Museum).
Hotel Facilities & Services*
Internet corner • Mini market* • TV lounge/room |
Wi-Fi In Public Areas (free of charge) • Wi-Fi In Rooms (free of charge) |
Nearest ATM (300 m), Chemist (500 m), Hospital (9 km).
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants: “Caramel” The Restaurant - show cooking, gourmet buffet with fitness food, Cretan corner with traditional products and local herb teas. Open for Breakfast-Dinner. Dinner includes a wide selection of cold and warm farm fresh salads, cheese and deserts from hot and cold buffet. Enjoy Mediterranean, vegetarian and international dishes.
Gourmet a la carte Restaurant - located near the illuminated confetti pool. Savour the catch of the day and succulent sea food in the al fresco dining area. From authentic Greek lobster spaghetti to mouth-watering Mediterranean selections. Open for Dinner a la carte.
“Confetti” Pool Lounges - order a drink or light meal from the poolside Brasserie overlooking the Cretan Riviera. An assortment of delicious Greek and International lunches, snacks, sandwiches, farm fresh salads exclusively with Agreco products served all day long. Special menus for children.
Caramel Dine Around: Guests at the Caramel may choose to dine at any of the Grecotel hotels' restaurants at Grecotel Creta Palace, The White Palace or Grecotel Amirandes. The Taverna Agreco Farm, Barbarossa (at Creta Palace), new Zeus & Amalia (at Creta Palace), Golden Dragon (at Creta Palace), new Fusion Restaurant (at White Palace) and Picasso’s Minotaur (at Amirandes).
Bars: “Panther” Piano Bar - impressive lounges and terraces with stunning pool views provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy your favorite cocktails, delicious coffees and local herbal teas. Enjoy your drink or cocktail with the views of the lightened confetti pool, drifting along to the serenades of the live evening music.
Beach & Pools
The hotel is situated directly on a 300 m of beach with showers & changing cabins. Beach Service available, Gazebo for Villas.
Sport & Entertainment
Free of charge: table tennis, morning gymnastics, aerobics, aqua aerobics, stretching, evening entertainment.
Extra charge: available at Grecotels nearby with free transfer: tennis (with coaching), spa, gym; water sports center, PADI diving, mountain biking (near the hotel).
Health & Beauty
Available at Grecotels nearby with free transfer:
Elixir Beauty Spa: fitness room with state-of-the-art cardio fitness equipment, private massage rooms, beauty salon, changing rooms, sauna, outdoor Jacuzzi, spa massage & therapies, Ayurveda: customized luxurious treatments performed by Indian therapists.
Children Facilities/Services
GrecoBaby 0-4 yrs: GrecoBaby equipment including: cots; high chairs; trainer steps; potties; buggies; changing mats; training seats; bottle warmers; bottle sterilizer; kettle (water boiler); baby bathtubs; bouncy chairs; listening devices (some items incur nominal charge). Requests for GrecoBaby equipment should be made directly to the hotel before arrival.
Grecokids 4-6 yrs: GrecoKids can enjoy arts & crafts, team games and cinema. Throughout the day they can eat & drink at the Tasty Corner.
Grecojuniors 7-12 yrs: Grecoland organizes sports, team games and creative crafts. Throughout the day they can eat & drink at the Tasty Corner.
Grecoteens 13+ yrs: from morning to night, from watersports nearby to creative activities.
Tasty Corner: from morning to evening, mini buffets offer a constant supply of fresh, tempting food & drinks exclusively for kids.
Junior Facilities: Spacious lawns & gardens, Baby-sitting service (upon request with extra charge), High chairs in all restaurants, Paediatrician doctor on call (extra charge), Watersports activities nearby.
* Some services/facilities are offered at extra cost