Enjoying a setting within a 6-km distance of the 17th-century Venetian Rimondi Fountain, the elegant 5-star Minos Mare Royal Hotel Platanes presents an archaeological museum as part of its offerings. Boasting a location right around the corner from the Platanes Beach, the hotel features 10 rooms as well as a shop and a restaurant.

The centre of Platanes can be reached in 5 minutes' walk of this hotel, and such cultural venues as the modern Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete are nearly a 15-minute drive away. The Minos Mare Royal Platanes is also 3.3 km from such natural sights as the Rethymno Nature Park. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Blue Beach, which is just a 14-minute stroll away. The accommodation is situated within 7 km of the well-curated Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. Plantanes bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is only steps away from the Minos Mare Royal.

The rooms overlook the sea and feature a LCD TV set and a DVD player along with a minibar fridge. Offering such amenities as hair dryers and dressing gowns, the bathrooms also include a spa bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower/bath combination.

Minos Mare Royal Hotel offers buffet breakfast in the restaurant. This Platanes hotel has an à la carte restaurant, serving a range of Mediterranean dishes. Boasting poolside views, the wine bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Steki restaurant is merely a 5-minute walk away.