A spotlessly clean pool awaits you at the Venus Apartments in Platanias. Most days we had the pool to ourselves, but even when others were there it was still a picture of tranquility. The owners were extremely hospitable and gave great advice about where to go and eat and where not to. There were lots of greek families and couples... More

These family-run apartments are spotlessly clean and neat. I've marked down the sleep quality because the beds are rather hard - that won't be unexpected if you've self-catered in Greece before. The swimming pool is a huge bonus - very clean and, more to the point, quiet! We quite often had the pool to ourselves but even if all guests... More

Great Holiday (again) Last two reviews is a different Place You cannot find fault with the Venus this is our 24th time there since they opened in 93 we have been twice a year many times Great place for all you will not be disapointed

We booked these apartments following the earlier good reviews on trip advisor. The last two bad reviews do relate to somewhere else that has somehow got mixed up on here. The apartments are set back off the main road with not a lot surrounding it so there is no view of any description. My husband and I travelled with my... More

I knew this place would be basic l but I would not recommend it. The photos of the pool are not true as it is currently overgrown and the pool is full of bags of rubble and the shower is overgrown and has a distinct smell of sewage about it. The room was small and basic and although we asked... More

shower and toilet area was cracked and dirty, kitchen area covered in ants and unhygenic. The rooms were totally basic, the family were not friendly, and we were in the middle of nowhere surrounded by derelict sites. It was a long way to an awful beach, and this is a place for serious drinkers who dont want to be disturbed.

As a family we have just returned from our ninth consecutive year at the Venus apartments.Nothing is too much trouble for them and they are such a lovely family. The large swimming pool is the key attraction for the younger members of our party and the Raki for the older members!

We have spent numerous holidays in Rethimnon, the last 6 being with the Perakis family, at the Venus Apartments. The welcome is always warm and friendly, whether it is your first or one of many visits. There is a selection of studios and apartments, all of which are comfortable and reasonably well equipped. The large pool, and surrounding gardens are... More

We booked this apartment through the hostelbookers website and our double room cost us a mere £85 each for the week, which was an amazing bargain! It's on the main strip in Platanes, a fairly touristy, but pleasant resort suburb of Rethymno - only about 6 euros in a taxi from Rethymno old town, or 2 euros on the (regular)... More