Jo An Beach Hotel — About the hotel

Jo An Beach Hotel is a four-star beachfront hotel located in Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno prefecture of Crete (74100 / 74133). The property comprises 87–90 rooms across 2 floors: 49 double / twin rooms, 28 family rooms with separate bedroom (sleeping up to 4) and 10 maisonettes (sleeping 4–6). The hotel sits directly on a long sandy beach, 7 km east of Rethymno and 3 km from Adele village. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with children’s section, 2 poolside bars with swim-up bar overlooking the sea, swim-up chairs, buffet restaurant with Greek cuisine, Memories Restaurant, free buffet breakfast (07:30–10:00), children’s playground, billiards, video games room, large screen TV room, internet corner, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour security, babysitting, childcare, tour desk, vehicle rental, free parking, water sports (water skiing, paddle boating, banana boat, diving), cycling, golf nearby, fishing and a pet-friendly policy.

Location

The hotel is in Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete 74100 / 74133 — directly on the long sandy beach. The property is approximately 7 kilometres east of Rethymno. Adele village is approximately 3 kilometres away. Platanes Beach is approximately a 3-minute walk away. Rethimno Kart is approximately a 10-minute walk away. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is approximately 4.3 mi away. Venetian Harbor is approximately 4.3 mi away. Symbol of Rethymnon City is approximately a 15-minute drive. 17th-century Venetian Rimondi Fountain is approximately a 15-minute drive. Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER) is approximately 70 kilometres away — around a 66-minute drive. Chania International Airport (CHQ) is approximately 68 minutes away by car.

Facilities of the Hotel

Outdoor freshwater swimming pool with children’s section
Pool sun terrace with loungers, umbrellas and parasols
Poolside snack bar
Swim-up bar with swim-up chairs overlooking the sea
2 poolside bars
Main bar
Buffet restaurant with Greek cuisine
Free buffet breakfast 07:30–10:00
Dinner (extra charge with child discount)
Memories Restaurant
Children’s playground
Billiards
Video games room
Large screen TV room
Internet corner
Free Wi-Fi
24-hour security
Babysitting service (local charge)
Childcare service
Tour desk
Currency exchange
Vehicle rental / car hire
Lounge
Laundry service (coin-operated and regular)
Doctor on call / hotel doctor
Lift
Baggage storage
Safe (front desk)
Transfer / airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free parking
Cycling and mountain biking nearby
Golf nearby
Fishing nearby
Water sports: water skiing, paddle boating, banana boat, diving
Beach in front of hotel
Garden
TV room
Pet-friendly

Room Facilities

Air conditioning
Private bathroom with shower and bathtub
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Cosmetic products
Selection of towels
Plasma-screen TV / flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Coffee / tea making facilities
Mini-fridge
Private safe (free in allergy-friendly units)
Smoke detectors
Allergy-friendly units
Private balconies / adjoining terrace
Sofa beds and sofa sets
Double beds
Free rollaway / extra beds available
Free cribs / infant beds
Family rooms with separate bedroom
Non-smoking rooms
Room categories: 49 double / twin rooms, 28 family rooms (separate bedroom, up to 4), 10 maisonettes (4–6 persons) — studios, apartments and maisonettes also available

Extras to Know

Four-star direct-beachfront hotel positioned for families and couples wanting an upper-mid-market Rethymno east-coast base with long sandy beach access, comprehensive activities and water sports
Sister hotel to Jo An Palace in Rethymno city (same group)
Direct beachfront on a long sandy beach with water sports including water skiing, paddle boating, banana boat and diving
Swim-up bar with swim-up chairs overlooking the sea — an unusual upper-mid-market feature
Comprehensive children’s programming: children’s pool section, playground, childcare and babysitting (local charge)
Pet-friendly — one of the few four-star Rethymno hotels accepting pets
Allergy-friendly units available with smoke detectors and free private safe
Family rooms (28 units) with separate bedrooms suitable for up to 4 — useful for families wanting room separation
Maisonettes (10 units) sleep 4–6 persons — suitable for larger families or shared groups
Free buffet breakfast included; dinner available at extra charge with discount for children
Free rollaway / extra beds and free cribs / infant beds — useful for families with babies or older children
Coin-operated and regular laundry available
Bathrobes and cosmetic products in rooms — upper-mid-market touch
Airport shuttle / transfer at surcharge
Free parking on site
Greek Climate Resilience Tax is payable directly at the hotel on departure (typically €7.00 per room per night for 4-star properties, March–October) — not included in the booking price
Strong fit for families with children of all ages (including babies), pet owners, allergy-sensitive guests, water sports enthusiasts, and larger groups wanting maisonettes — a comprehensive beachfront family resort with substantial children’s facilities
Less suitable for guests wanting central Rethymno walking-distance access, premium boutique aesthetic, all-inclusive board (dinner is extra), quiet adults-only environment, or a short transfer (66 minutes from Heraklion airport) — this is a family-focused four-star east Rethymno beachfront hotel

Important Information

This hotel description is based on official property information. Facilities and services may vary depending on seasonal or operational conditions. If any specific facility or service is particularly important for your stay, we recommend contacting us in advance for confirmation or further details. Please also note that some hotels may offer more than one board type, and board type availability and inclusions may vary seasonally.

Description last updated: May 2026. We update our hotel descriptions on an annual basis to keep the information accurate and current. If you spot anything that doesn’t match your experience on the ground, this will almost certainly be because the hotel has made changes that have not yet reached us. This description was prepared by the GoToBeach Product Department in May 2026.

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