Odyssia Beach
Odyssia Hotel sits on the Cretan coastline near Rethymno, offering direct beach access with views across the Mediterranean.
Odyssia Beach is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ρέθυμνο, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (HER), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Odyssia Beach
Odyssia Hotel sits on the Cretan coastline near Rethymno, offering direct beach access with views across the Mediterranean.
The property features contemporary architecture integrated into the natural landscape, with terraces overlooking the water and the surrounding hills.
Guests arrive to a setting where sea breezes and coastal light define the atmosphere throughout the day and into evening celebrations.
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If you want a quiet place, choose this. At the other end of a long sandy beach. Good breakfast and dinner, a little more I would have liked different meat options. The rooms were clean and the service was good.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- HER, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Direct beachfront location on the Mediterranean with private beach access
- Google rating of 4.1/5 based on verified guest reviews
- On-site accommodation for up to 150 guests across multiple room categories
- Flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces with sea-view terraces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 15:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome reception on beachfront terrace
- 19:30Rehearsal dinner at hotel restaurant or private dining space
- 16:00Ceremony on beach or garden terrace with sea views
- 17:00–17:45Cocktail hour and photography on terrace overlooking Mediterranean
- 18:00–23:00Reception dinner and dancing indoors or on covered terrace
- 10:00–12:00Farewell brunch before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- HER · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–15,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–15,000+ for 50 guests (ceremony, reception, and 2-night accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included with venue booking or approximately €500–1,000
- Reception
- €45–75Aisle estimate
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€45–75 depending on menu and beverage package
- Room rate
- €90–180 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–180 per room depending on season and room type
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2831 050020
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season, with summer months commanding higher rates. Multi-night group room blocks typically receive negotiated pricing. All-inclusive packages may be available; direct inquiry recommended.
Questions about the venue
What makes the beachfront setting suitable for ceremonies?+
The property offers direct Mediterranean access with natural backdrops of water and coastline. The beach area can accommodate ceremonies, while covered terraces provide weather contingency options.
Are guest accommodations included at the venue?+
Yes. The hotel has on-site rooms, eliminating the need for guests to book separate lodging. This simplifies logistics for destination wedding attendees.
What is the guest capacity range?+
The venue accommodates between 20 and 150 guests, depending on event configuration and space selection.
Does Odyssia offer catering and event coordination?+
As a full-service hotel, catering and event planning services are managed in-house. Specific package details should be confirmed directly with their events team.
What is the nearest airport?+
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (Heraklion) is approximately 70km away, with a transfer time of roughly 90 minutes by car.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.