The Odyssia Beach Hotel is located directly on the golden sandy beach of Missiria, 3 km from the old Venetian town of Rethymnon on the island paradise of Crete. Set in charming gardens, this is a terrific hotel for couples and families with 104 comfortable double and family guestrooms boasting a host of amenities. Guests to the Odyssia Beach Hotel can discover marvellous beaches and sleepy villages nearby along with a wide array of shops, restaurants, and traditional tavernas.   Getting to the hotel: Chania Airport is approximately 70 km and Heraklion Airport 80 km from the Odyssia Beach Hotel.   Local tips: Rethymnon still maintains its old aristocratic appearance, with its buildings dating from the 16th century, arched doorways, stone staircases, Byzantine and Hellenic-Roman remains, small Venetian harbour and narrow streets. Due to differing levels and lack of ramps and lifts this property it is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties. FACILITIES:Food, drink and entertainment: Main restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner and a beach bar (taverna) on the beach with a large screen Satellite TV for interesting broadcasting events like sports. During the week, the hotel has animation nights such as Disco Nights, Greek Evenings, magic shows, Romantic Evenings.   Sports, games and activities: Outdoor adult swimming pool, sun terraces, free sun beds and umbrellas, children's pool, playground, baby-ground for ages 1 to 5 (with parental supervision required), gym and mini Spa in an organized area with sauna, Jacuzzi , and massage, Billiards , table tennis, mini golf , air hockey, soccer table and video games, beach volleyball (free), organized beach with sun-beds and parasols subject to an extra charge payable locally on the beach. Water sports are also available on the beach at extra charge locally. (All the above marked at extra charge payable locally.)   Additional: Reception with comfortable sitting area, internet corner and WiFi in the lobby area and beach bar both at extra charge large screen satellite TV, and safe deposit box corner (extra charge pay locally), mini shop, news stand, underground garage.