Galini Palace Resort Hotel

5.0 star property
Platanias beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free children's club

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Exterior
Aerial view
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony view
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, Pool Access

Highlights

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

Deluxe Studio Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kolpos Kolimvariou 1, Platanias, Crete, 730 06

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Platanias Square - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Platanias Beach - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 21 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Afrata Beach - 26 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Al Fresco - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mythos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Almyrikia - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Galini Palace Resort Hotel

At Galini Palace Resort Hotel, you can spend time at the beach enjoying the shade from a beach umbrella. The indoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. Dining choices include 2 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. A free kid's club, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

All inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, German, Greek, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 128 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's games

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Yard

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (surcharge)
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 3 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from April 15 to October 20

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Property Registration Number 1214093

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Galini Palace Resort Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Galini Palace Resort Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and hunting. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a seasonal outdoor pool. Galini Palace Resort Hotel also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Galini Palace Resort Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Galini Palace Resort Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.

Galini Palace Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

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
Nathan, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sergey, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Tamara Isabel Lydia, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good but not fantastic
Friendly and helpful front desk. Bars were understaffed and slow. Food was hit or miss. Some was very nice while other selections were bland.
Michael, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really excellent hotel and staff, this was a great all-inclusive experience, we would highly recommend, and we will be coming back definitely
Ayodele, 14-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
14-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Rudi Andre, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Kim, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Sabine, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

manuel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

PIERRE, 15-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Philipp Oliver, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Françoise, 9-night trip
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6/10 Good

Belle piscine ( c est tout ce que je retoendrai), ne vaut pas un 5 étoiles
Giulia, 10-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel in buona posizione con ottimo potenziale ma io ho prenotato sulla carta un Resort di lusso a 5 stelle. Purtroppo non è all'altezza delle 5 stelle... E' un mediocre 4 stelle per i servizi che offre. Piscine voto 9, ma per esempio il bar della piscina offre poco, cocktail che non sono veri cocktail, c'è solo una fornitura di spuntini vari la mattina e stop, quando finiscono non c'è più nulla. Inoltre quando alle 18.30 pensi di andare a fare l'aperitivo in piscina... il bar chiude.. mah Il ristorante ha poca scelta ma i prodotti sono molto buoni (anche se non da 5 stelle); la sala principale è pressochè scarna (tavoli apparecchiati con tovagliette in pvc che vengono leggermente pulite tra un cliente e l'altro) struttura pulita ma non da 5 stelle. Solitamente un 5 stelle dà possibilità di avere un'alternativa al ristorante principale, anche a pagamento, ma quello è l'unico. Camere comfortevoli, pulizia giornaliera molto molto superficiale (anche qui non da 5 stelle) Finiture di tutta la struttura molto molto economiche (rubinetteria, letti, pavimenti, pareti divisorie - cartongesso poco insonorizzate - sedie e sdraio) Spiaggia inesistente o meglio non curata e bruttina con 5 (e dico 5 !) ombrelloni piazzati a caso con 4-5 sdraio mezze rotte. Inesistente il bagnino in piscina ed in spiaggia, inesistente un baby club per bambini (solo una stanza con 4 giochi abbandonata e due scivoli che di notte sono quasi al buio e di giorno sotto il sole a 40 gradi). Personale gentile
Andrea, 10-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nihad, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor

magalie, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Kasper Friis, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Fantastiska pooler men trist mat och dryck
Rummet och poolområdet är fantastiskt. Allt är nytt, vackert och fräscht. Städningen var bra. Stranden ligger precis bredvid hotellet. Personalen var hjälpsam och trevlig. Däremot fanns ingen bra AC i frukostmatsalen vilket gjorde att det var väldigt varmt. Dessutom är mat- och dryckservice helt anpassat efter att man har all inclusive, så om man inte har det kan det bli krångligare att äta eller dricka på restaurangerna eller i poolbaren. Al a carte restaurangen var bara öppen en dag i veckan, men det framgick inte vid incheckningen. Jag rekommenderar att man äter på restaurangerna vid stranden än på hotellet.
7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Elina, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Personalen på hotellet var väldigt hjälpsam. Speciellt Antonia och Nikos i receptionen, heder åt dessa två Tyvärr är avståndet från rummen till reception och matsal ganska lång så för den som är lite handikappad är det långt att gå Som tur var ställde personalen upp med transport Det är annars en bra vistelse
Kjell, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

La valutazione della struttura nel complesso è positiva anche se ci sono tante piccole cose ancora da migliorare, di seguito alcuni suggerimenti. Ad esempio migliorare la colazione a buffet per chi non mangia salato. Le macchinette che erogano caffè cappuccino latte liofilizzati non sono all’altezza. La frutta è tagliata grossolanamente messa in un frigo e poco invitante. Abbiamo chiesto di riscaldare un latte di mandorle in quanto era disponibile solo freddo e ci è stato risposto che non era possibile….da un resort non me l’aspetto così come mettere a pagamento l’utilizzo della cassaforte quando ormai tutti la includono nel prezzo.
Giuseppe, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Das Personal ist durchweg freundlich und zuvorkommend, v.a. die Rezeptionsmitarbeitenden. Die Architektur von Pools und Zimmern ist ansprechend und aufwendig gestaltet. Die Sauberkeit lässt teilweise noch zu wünschen übrig. Im Bad sieht man noch die Schuhabdrücke vom Reinigungspersonal und der Toilettenbürstenständer ist durchgerostet und läuft aus. Insgesamt ist das Hotel ein Neubau aus 2020, dem man die eher günstigere Verarbeitung und Auswahl der Materialien ansieht. Bauschutt und Rückstände aus der Bauzeit sind in der Umgebung noch zu erkennen. Das Hauptrestaurant erinnert eher an eine überdimensionierte Kantine ohne besondere Atmosphäre.
Simon, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nithin Mohan, 7-night trip
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