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Galini Palace Resort Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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Exterior
Reception
2 bars/lounges
1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Balcony view

Deluxe Double Room, Pool Access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite, Private Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Platanias, Galini Palace Resort Hotel is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Agia Marina Beach and Balos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Port of Kissamos. Traveling with kids? Consider Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, horse riding, and skydiving, or hop on a moped rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Platanias.
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Kolpos Kolimvariou 1, Platanias, Crete, 730 06

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Máleme Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Afrata Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Platanias Square - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪menies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mythos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Platanos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Galini Palace Resort Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Galini Palace Resort Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a billiards/pool table, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, beach umbrellas, and luggage storage
Room features
All 128 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and mini fridges

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Galini Palace Resort Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, German, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 3 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1214093

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April 15 to October 20

Property is also known as

Galini Palace Hotel Platanias
Galini Palace Resort Hotel Hotel
Galini Palace Resort Hotel Platanias
Galini Palace Resort Hotel Hotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

Does Galini Palace Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Galini Palace Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Galini Palace Resort Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Platanias hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gonia Monastery, Tavrontis Beach, and Orthodox Academy of Crete. Máleme Beach and Afrata Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Galini Palace Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria Elisabet Paulsson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C was very noisy but rooms clean and nice. Big nice swimmingpool. Because we did not have all inclusive we were questioned at the pool area if we really were guests. Easy to take the bus to Chania or Platanias, station just outside the hotel.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Camille Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kavita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. The reception staff were particularly welcoming and efficient, ensuring a smooth check-in and check-out process. The restaurant offered a delicious and varied menu, with friendly and attentive service. We had a wonderful experience at this hotel, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayodele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent hotel and staff, this was a great all-inclusive experience, we would highly recommend, and we will be coming back definitely
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Taylore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. The beachfront was nice but rocky so bring water shoes. The pool is fantastic. Restaurant offered decent selection and the bar had a good selection too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great hotel but beware of listing

The hotel is fantastic, but look at the hotel website for clarification on the room spec. Hotels.com stated the room came with private pool but it didn’t. The great service at the hotel ensured we had a great time. It’s a fantastic peaceful hotel but be mindful of the star rating as some facilities don’t meet the mark I.e spa, food variety
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Holiday

Stayed in the hotel for 2 weeks with extended family. Food: tasty, always warm, a lot of variety (appreciated a lot of seafood choices) Room: pick a room with a sharing pool Staff: everyone really friendly and accommodating Main pool: nice with a poolbar in the middle and really good for small kids as on two parts depth gradually increases Beach: we did not visit often as it was windy and wavy, so you really appreciate all the pool options Animation: no animation (minidisco etc) for kids, 1 greek night and 2 one man shows in two weeks - as a family with small kids we would apeciate something more in the evening time, but the hotel is still relatively new and maybe still developing in this area Cleanliness: very appreciated the cleaning team work - towels changed every day Advice: rent a car and discover Chania area
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rules and instructions weren't clear, no information where to get beach towels, no prices for inroom dining etc. also although we had all inclusive, we needed to pay extra for certain services etc. Drink service didn't work properly at lunch and dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara Isabel Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, very clean, great food and lovely staff. On the downside the drinks were pretty average. Coffee not great, wine not great, soft drinks varied, spirits weak. Also found it very odd for a supposed 5 star to have to pay extra for things like pool towels, some “premium” sun beds and bottled water? Not expected. The dining areas could really do with better lighting and some added character - they feel a bit canteen-like. However the food was really very good. Fresh, varied and tasty with lots of options. Deserts were also excellent. And the staff are great all round. It’s a quiet hotel, peaceful, with little or no evening entertainment even in peak summer. But if that’s what you like this is hard to beat. We walked into the village one evening which was so nice with a few good local restaurants, and only took 10/15 mins to walk. The grounds, pool area and rooms are so well kept and can’t be faulted. We were in the swim up rooms which were very lovely with great views. Best of both worlds. Overall I would definitely recommend it, and would certainly go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel tres propre, la nouriture est tres bonne et variée, le personnel est agréable et souriant, la piscine est immense, l 'espace toboggan est très bien, notre logement avec piscine etait tres propre et le nettoyage, changement de drap et de serviette est fait tous les jours. Bref nous avons passés un très bon séjour.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Turgay

Die Unterkunft ist vom Flughafen ca.40 Min entfernt d.h man Muss Kostenpflichtig die Anreise organisieren entweder mit dem Taxi, oder Mietwagen wenn man vom Flughafen anreist . Ein Tolles Hotel, was für Familien perfekt ist ,es gibt ein Wasserpark mit Rutschen,und auch für Kleinkinder Ideal. Das All-Inkl Ist sowie ganz in Ordnung. In der Anlage gibt es auch weitere Pools und wenige Meter entfernt ist der Meer! Abend werden auch, für die Kinder tolle Veranstaltungen gemacht. Man kann in der Hotelanlage Spaß haben.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tout était excellent.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junior Frederick Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We particulary liked the peaceful area around the hotel and in the hotel. The view wqs awesome. Other thing is the cleaniness everywhere. And also the personnel was really kind and make our stay more enjoyable. Lovely place to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janina Monika Anna

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Anlage, tolles zimmer mit pool
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-Pol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
établissement parfait , chambre spacieuse, petit déjeuner et diner avec beaucoup de choix, désert Excellent, personnelles des plus sympathique. Etablissement à recommander sans faute .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rudi Andre

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

I beste fall 4 stjerner, mye manglet her

Galini Palace Resort fortjener ikke 5 stjerner, i beste fall 4 stjerner. Nytt hotell, så rommene var ganske bra. Veldig betong aktig, og upersonlig atmosfære. Underholdning var omtrent helt fraværende, bortsett fra en person som dro på en høytaler, og sa noen ord i en mikrofon, for så å forsvinne, mens masete og dårlig musikk ble stående på alt for høyt. Rett og slett plagsomt. Hotellet bestemte seg også for å endre på åpningstidene i restaurantene, så de stengte en halv time tidligere enn annonsert. Ala carte restauranten var ikke åpen i det hele tatt. Mat og drikke var ikke elendig, men lite å glede seg over på denne fronten. Har vært på hoteller med 3 stjerner hvor maten har vært mye bedre. All tilgjengelig mat i snackbaren var kald, og lite appetittlig. Under oppholdet brøt det ut magevirus på hotellet, om det skyldes mat eller smitte vites ikke, men mange ble syke, og hotellet gjorde lite for å begrense spredning. La personlig merke til brukte glass som kom i kontakt med tappekraner. Servering ble ikke beskyttet, og smitte kunne vandre fritt. Svært kritikkverdig. Dette er et hotell hvor alt koster ekstra, og ikke en gang Strand håndkler får du låne uten å betale. I tillegg var det ikke lås på et eneste felles toalett. Vil ikke anbefale dette hotellet til noen, dersom dere ønsker en koselig og smaksrik opplevelse, det finnes mye bedre alternativer på Kreta, og til billigere pris.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Philipp Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Françoise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mitigé

Nous sommes restés neuf jours dans une chambre accès piscine, en all inclusive. Dans l ensemble, le complexe n est pas trop mal. Bonne literie. Le buffet est plutôt bon. Le ménage moyen. En option payante : serviette piscine, transat à la piscine collective... L unique possibilité de restauration à distance piétonne en dehors de l hôtel est une véritable arnaque...Mais vous trouverez tous commerces en quelques minutes de voiture dans le bourg de Kolympari. La vue est pas mal, mais y a mieux ailleurs, désolée. Un rapport qualité prix donc un peu élevé pour la prestation.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023