Arkadi Family Friendly Hotel Alternatives

The Sun Retreat

• 9 guests

• 4 bedrooms

Sfakaki, Rethimno

With a private pool, coastal views and a great location, this home makes it easy to settle into the laid-back pace of island living. Some of the furnishings may be a little dated, but it’s family-friendly with plenty of chill-out spots to relax and recharge.

The Grape of the Grove

• 15 guests

• 7 bedrooms

Rethymno, Greece

This family villa in Rethymno puts you a short drive away from Stavromenos Beach and just a 200-metre stroll from the local village of Eleutherna with its shops, cafes and bakery, alongside the Eleftherna Archaeological Museum. With a private swimming pool, terrace and alfresco dining here, you'll get to balance chill-out pool days with exploring the local beaches and tourist hotspots of Crete.

A Picture of Tranquility

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Skouloufia, Rethimno

Nestled in a small mountain village, this family villa offers sprawling views and a peaceful position in the Skouloufia hills. Surrounded by fig trees and verdant flora, the outdoor spaces are idyllic for the whole group to spend time together – sip coffee alfresco overlooking the sparkling sea, stretch out and soak up the rays from the poolside sunbeds, plunge into the shimmering pool for a cooling dip or gather on the sofas to share a glass of Ouzo.