We have just returned from a week at this wonderful hotel. Let me just say up front, I loved this hotel and highly recommended it. It is one of the most relaxing places I have ever stayed and I am an experienced traveller. Like others we read the reviews and wondered what we were coming to. Yes, there are rules like "don't drink too much", "don't make too much noise", "be respectful to fellow holiday makers" etc etc, but do you know what, I totally agree with these rules. This is a wonderfully relaxing retreat not a party hotel. If you like daily animation doing aerobics in the pool, hustle and bustle, loud music, entertainment every night etc., this is not the place for you. However, If you want a wonderfully chilled, peaceful, relaxing holiday retreat with fabulous Greek food, kind and friendly staff, lovely clean, comfortable rooms, with stunning views and a slower pace of life, then you must try here. The hotel is nestled in to the side of the mountain and a bit like a small village. There are rooms and suites in 2 story buildings dotted along a central walkway, with paths leading to each front door and there are steps and slopes throughout the hotel, this is something to be seriously considered if you have mobility problems, as you have to walk everywhere. There are plenty of areas to relax and sunbathe; Several pools on different levels of the resort and one is adults only, which is great and the views of the mountains, olive groves and the bay are lovely. We went at the end of the season, there was a restaurant near one of the pools open for daytime snacks, and the main restaurant, which was open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, had plenty of choice, meat, fish, pasta, salads, fruit, cheese, cold meats etc. It was primarily Greek food and it was lovely. If you haven't experienced Greek food then yes it will be different from food you have had before, but try it, it's really good. There is a lobby bar in the main building and another bar towards the bottom of the resort. I don't drink shorts or cocktails and I wasn't a fan of the red wine but the white wine and beer were both great and I particularly liked the "to go" plastic glass concept, which allowed me to enjoy a drink on my beautiful balcony. The staff are friendly and helpful and a tiny amount of the Greek language, tried with a smile, goes a very long way but most the staff speak English. There is no entertainment to speak of as such. We had a Cretan dance show on Monday and Friday in the square but if you are looking for daily "animation" and shows every evening, then look elsewhere as you will not get it here. Do your research before you come here. This is a fabulous place, if it is what you want and expect but it not right for everyone, we, however loved it. Thank you Rimondi Grand Resort and Spa, for a fabulous holiday. …