Crete · Rethymno · Greece
Aquila Rithymna Beach
Indoor seawater pool, private pools · best Morning for tranquility, afternoon for private relaxation
- Heated
- Indoor + outdoor
- sea view
- 2 pools
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 2 shared swimming pools and 2 jacuzzis, plus 2 private pool categories in selected rooms.
- Heating
- Heated pool available
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Last verified
- 16 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- Pool Score pending editorial review
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
Pool Score pending — more verified data required
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | Not verified |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | 13.0/15 |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 11.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Confidence: Low
Last verified: 16 September 2026
Score version: evidence-v2
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
88/100
Heated pool check
Heated pool available
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Heated pools
- 1 of 6 documented pools
- Swimming pools documented
- 2
- Wellness Area Indoor Heated Pool
Heating details last checked 16 Sept 2026. Check Aquila Rithymna Beach's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
2 shared pools and 2 jacuzzis, plus private pools in selected room categories.
At least one pool is confirmed heated — heating does not apply to every pool below.
Indoor Seawater Pool
Shared hotel pool · Indoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Wellness Area Indoor Heated Pool
Shared hotel pool · Indoor · Heated · Season not confirmed
HeatingVerified via hotel website · Verification date unavailable
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Wellness Area Seawater Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi / hot tub · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Wellness Area Outdoor Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi / hot tub · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Mythica Bungalow Private Pool (Beachfront)
Private room pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Mythica Bungalow Suite Private Pool (Sea View)
Private room pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 2 shared swimming pools and 2 jacuzzis, plus 2 private pool categories in selected rooms.
- Pool type
- Indoor seawater pool, private pools
- Pool size
- One main pool is noted as being quite deep in places, with non-swimmer areas.
- Heating
- Heated pool available
Verified via hotel website · Verification date unavailable
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not verified
- Who can use the pool
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Morning for tranquility, afternoon for private relaxation
- View from the pool
- sea
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
88/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4★ | 3,382 | 100% | 88/100 |
Editor's note
The Aquila Rithymna Beach offers a distinctive wellness area with a large indoor seawater pool and jacuzzi, evoking ancient Greek bathing traditions. Additionally, select Mythica Bungalows and Villas provide exclusive private pools for a more secluded experience. While the main pool area appears to have sunbeds, there's a noted issue with their management, suggesting potential overcrowding or organizational challenges.
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
16 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The Aquila Rithymna Beach features five pools, including both an indoor pool and several outdoor options. The main outdoor pool offers sea views. The variety of pools caters to different preferences for swimming and lounging.
Why it's not higher
The specific heating months for the indoor pool are not detailed, nor are the exact opening hours for any of the pools.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
- Primary source: rithymnabeach.com/ ↗
- Second source: google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJyZKhyqMKmx ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
Google Places confirmed the presence of five pools. Existing database facts indicate an indoor pool, an outdoor pool with sea views, and a season from April to October. The database also notes that children are not allowed and that pools are for guests only.
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