BIO HOTEL SUITES is situated in a quiet area near the beach in the heart of Rethymno, is a one-of-a-kind holiday city resort for families. From the very first moment, you will feel at home and enjoy our first class service, Cretan hospitality, and friendly atmosphere. The beach is only 50 m away. Taverns, bars, and supermarkets are within walking distance. A 5-minute stroll will bring you to the historical picturesque Old Town of Rethymno.

Hotel Background

The hotel name “BIO” was chosen because the hotel was built on the location of one of the biggest olive oil extracting factories in Rethymno, operating from 1920 until 1940. The name of this area was “BIO” which is the short version for the Greek word “Biomichaniki periochi ” which means Industrial zone. The chimney, which is the only remaining structure of the original factory built in 1920, still stands tall in the centre of the newly built hotel complex. With a height of 45m and a diameter of about 3m it has been announced by Greek Ministry of Culture as an official monument of the early industrial period of Greece. It has been stabilized by the hotel on its expenses with iron rings in January of 2006.

HOTEL INFORMATION

• Built-in 1999
• Major renovation 2023
• One main building
• 5 Floors
• 3 Lifts
• 145 rooms
• 528 beds
• The hotel is totally self-powered in case of major electric power failure

Dining

Breakfast

Enjoy the most important meal of the day, each day with special care. It includes selected products and cuisine from Crete and the rest of Greece. Our goal is to give our customers a sense of the local gastronomy and familiarity with ingredients through taste, encouraging a friendly relationship with our country.

• International buffet
• Greek Breakfast
• Early breakfast (upon request)
• Breakfast basket (upon request)

Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc) upon request
Opening hours: Monday till Friday 07.00-10.00, Saturday and Sunday
07.00-10.30

Dinner

A rich buffet is prepared daily by our chef, who strives for the highest standard of quality, lovingly, and carefully selecting the finest ingredients from local producers. Dishes are mainly Greek and Cretan, but you can also select menus from traditional cuisine. We use only extra-virgin olive oil, which is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet.

• International buffet
• Cretan and Greek Buffet
• Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc) upon request
• Cold plates (for late arrivals)
• Kids menu
• Baby chairs

The preparation and storage of food is done in accordance with the ISO 22000 (HACCP) standard.

All-day snack

At the hotel's pool bar, the visitors can enjoy their meal, as well as several snacks, pasta, salads, pizza, and many more viands choosing from a rich menu.

The chef is always willing to provide you with the best quality of your meals.

Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free) can be prepared upon request.

Opening hours: 12.00 – 19.00

The hotel bar offers all kinds of drinks and coffee, hot and cold snacks and you can enjoy them either beside the pool or in the interior bar area.

Opening hours: 09.00 – 00.30

The hotel food & beverage department operate HACCP according to E.U.R. ISO 22000

Activities

Swimming pools

Give yourself and your family moments of carefree relaxation and family fun in the big pool (250 m²). At the same time, we provide a specially designed children’s pool, perfectly safe for the little ones. Our hotel offers complimentary pool umbrellas, sunbeds, and towels.

Heated pool during April and October

Gym

The hotel BIO respects your daily needs for exercise and provides equipment such as exercise benches, treadmills, rowing machines, etc for your training needs.

Opening time: 08.00-23.00

Spa

Leave the unique experience and wise tradition of centuries ago to us.

Our guests have the opportunity to book an appointment with a professional masseur that will provide a memorable and rejuvenating experience for both the body and the mind. At the same time, you can choose different treatments (by appointment) such as aromatherapy.

• Jacuzzi
• Hammam
• Sauna
• Massage

Beach

The part of the beach that is managed by the hotel is located on the central beach of Rethymno, just 200m away. Sunbeds, changing rooms, showers, and service for cool drinks are provided at the beach.

Enjoy the sun and the salty water on the sandy beach of Rethymno!

Notice: Ask at the reception desk for your discount coupon valid for the sunbeds and umbrellas on the hotel’s beach.

Playground and more

In BIO hotel there is a safe place for children to entertain themselves. Numerous games and activities for children between 2-12 years are available. It is open from early in the morning (08.00) till late in the evening (20.00).

• Playroom
• Table games

Events

Many events for adults and children take place during the week in the hotel. Magician shows, Greek night, International shows etc. The entrance is free.

Guests without dinner included have to pay for the dinner buffet at the Greek evening, every Monday.

The animation program may change in April and October.

Luggage room

At the hotel, there is a special place for the guests with late check out in order to keep their luggage safe. In the same area, there are showers, towels, and safety boxes (with charge).

Reception Desk

• The hotel’s reception desk is 24 hours open.
• Check-in after 15.00
• Check-out 12.00
• Late check-out upon availability
• Room service 09.00-21.30 food and drinks, 09.00-24.00 only drinks
• Rent a car, book excursions, reserve tickets
• Information about routes and prices for local and long-distance bus services
• City maps
• Postcards and stamps
• Post box
• Sending messages cards and gifts
• Laundry service / dry cleaning / ironing at an extra cost
• Change of towels upon request
• Hotel doctor on call
• Finding the nearest pharmacy open overnight
• Computer/ laptop rent
• Printing, photocopying, fax receiving and sending, computer
• Sending flowers (with charge)
• Storing lost and found for a year
• Reservation for early breakfast, lunch basket, and wake-up call
• Safety box rental
• Beach and pool towels
• Reservations for Greek evening
• Information for special offers
• Library
• Wi-Fi Access in all areas
• Central safe box
• Luggage service (porter)

Conferences & Meetings

Your meetings and conferences are guaranteed success at Bio Hotel. Our prime location, well-equipped meeting rooms, unparalleled services and experience in meeting planning will greatly enhance your business or social meetings. Cutting-edge audio-visual and conferencing equipment is available in all meeting rooms.

Meeting/Conference rooms	Dimensions		Capacity
	m2	Height
Hermes Class Room	117 117	3m 3m	130 30	60 25	40 20	70 30	100 40	60 20

Operation:

Rooms:

• Studio
• One bedroom apartment
• Two bedroom apartment
• Premium Room
• Smart Executive Suite
• Executive Suite
• Studio (2 Adults + 1 Child)
• One Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults + 1 Child)
• One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults + 2 Children)
• Deluxe Suite With Spa Bath
• Studio Superior
• Studio Deluxe
• One bedroom apartment superior

Services:

• 24-Hour Reception / Front Desk
• Airport / Port Transfer Service (at cost)
• Baby Chairs at the Restaurant
• Baby Sitting (on request & at cost)
• Bar
• Bar Restaurant
• Beach Sunbeds & Umbrellas (at cost)
• Billiard (Pool) Table (at cost)
• Boat Trips (at cost)
• Car & Motorbike Rental (at cost)
• Doctor (upon request & at cost)
• Fax & Photocopy Service (at cost)
• Games / Play Room (at cost)
• Gym
• Hammam (at cost)
• Internet Corner (at cost)
• Laundry & Ironing Service (at cost)
• Lcd tv in rooms
• Lobby Lounge
• Massage (at cost)
• Outdoor Playground
• Pool Sunbeds & Umbrellas
• Pool Towels
• Restaurant
• Sauna (at cost)
• Shower & Changing Room
• Swimming Pool (Fresh Water)
• Swimming Pool for children
• Table Soccer (at cost)
• Table Tennis
• Toilets for disabled people
• Wi-Fi Internet Access

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