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Galini Palace Resort Hotel

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Exterior
On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kolpos Kolimvariou 1, Platanias, Crete, 730 06
  • Place, Tavrontis Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gonia Monastery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Orthodox Academy of Crete
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Pool Access | Balcony view

Deluxe Double Room, Pool Access

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Private Pool | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, Private Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kolymvari

Beachside getaway.You'll find Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Tavrontis Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Karavitakis Winery is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Tavrontis Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gonia Monastery - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Platanias Square - 12 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach - 13 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lounge Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blackout - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Galini Palace Resort Hotel

Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Some rates at Galini Palace Resort Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Galini Palace Resort Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the luxury Galini Palace Resort Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Platanias hotel is smoke free.

  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Galini Palace Resort Hotel offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and hair dryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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Property amenities

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

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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 3 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the 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.

Property Registration Number 1214093

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open April 15 and close 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

How close is Galini Palace Resort Hotel to the airport?

Galini Palace Resort Hotel is 27.1 mi (46-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Galini Palace Resort Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Galini Palace Resort Hotel.

How close is Galini Palace Resort Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Galini Palace Resort Hotel offer free breakfast?

Galini Palace Resort Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Galini Palace Resort Hotel have a pool?

Galini Palace Resort Hotel features an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Galini Palace Resort Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Galini Palace Resort Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Galini Palace Resort Hotel to downtown Platanias?

Galini Palace Resort Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Minothiana.

Galini Palace Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kaye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, lovely room with comfy beds,all round very clean, lovely food!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Generally a nice stay. General cleaning and maintenance needs improvement. Nothing terrible but given price and 5* needs improvement. Staff friendly. Food nice. Drinks okay. Main pool area nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall I'd say the hotel food/restaurant was great, and the rooms (both in cleanliness and standard) are very good. However, the rest of the hotel is more on par with a 3-4* rating. Clean room. Friendly staff - some more willing to help than others. Kids club mis advertised by hotels.com - there is no kids club at this hotel. The safe in the room was an additional 3€ per day if you wish to use it - which was not advertised on hotels.com. Likewise, beach towels are advertised on the site at no extra cost, however on arrival, we were informed they are 20€ to use for the week (though I was not charged for the towels in the end). Otherwise the room was great: mini fridge, tea & coffee facilities, slippers given. Though items were not always replaced each day however, despite leaving tips for the maids (& mugs were left dirty etc). However, there are water machines around the hotel where you can fill your own bottle. Food selection in the restaurant is great. The all inclusive cocktail menu is varied but basic. The all inclusive programme ends at 11pm.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Underwhelming

My experience at this resort was definitly not up to the expectation, or really that near it, but by no means was it terrible. I’ll start with the positives. The staff was about 50/50 on who was nice and helpful, and who was not. The food generally was actually pretty good and cannot complain. The resort itself is also nice looking and kept clean. Now for cons. This is really not an all inclusive. It’s more like a partially inclusive. You get the food and pool access, but there is only one restaurant (the other that’s advertised is only open one day a week), you have to pay roughly $15 for beach towels to borrow, the alcohol you can have is a limited selection they choose and are VERY sweet, and you can only get one small cup at a time. Overall, I’ve never seen an all inclusive with so many limitations, and make you pay for things like towels. I wouldn’t recommend wasting your money here, I go to another near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, easy check in, lots of options for food and drinks. Clean room with air conditioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kavita

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Taylore

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara Isabel Lydia

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ayodele

Traveled with partner
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

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Irmgard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sauber und sehr freundlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perhe ystävällinen hotelli,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Manuele, Muggiò

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spettacolare
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Die Anlage ist wunderschön und zum Entspannen top!Noch nie so eine schöne Poollandschaft gehabt.Das Zimmer und die Betten waren gemütlixh. Das Essen war abwechslungsreich und von sehr guter Qualität. Softdrinks kamen nur aus dem „Schlauch“= Sirup&Wasser. Der Service lässt etwas zu wünschen übrig. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit privat Pool. 4x haben wir nach einer dritten Liege gefragt- jedesmal wurde es uns zugesichert. Leider geschah dementsprechend nichts! Auch ein NoGo in einem 5* Hotel VIP Acces Resort dass man für Handtücher zahlen musste. Der Strand war über eine Straße begehbar. Leider kein Zugang. Man musste etwas über große Steine klettern. Es gab auch keine Liegen am Strand! Abendprogramm gab es auch nicht wirklich! Muss man nicht unbedingt, wer es aber möchte wäre hier falsch. Sonst aber alle freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Päivi

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melko uusi hyvässä kunnossa oleva hotelli. Ruoka ja keittiöhenkilökunta ansaitsee erityismaininnan. Ruoka oli todella hyvää ja monipuolinen menu koko 2 viikon ajan. Vastaanoton ja ravintolan henkilökunnan palvelu oli tehotonta ja hidasta. Naurettavinta oli rannan aurinkotuolien maksullisuus, 15€ setti. Naurettavaa rahastusta kuluneista aurinkotuoleista ja rannasta johon ei ollut edes rappusia tai rannalla mitään palvelua. Todella iso miinus!
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Antrijeta

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Speiseauswahl war abends sehr schlecht man konnte 3/7 Tagen tatsächlich gut essen - wenig Auswahl und oft das selbe. Zimmer wurden auch nicht gründlich geputzt. Getränke sind schrecklich, außer die Limonade war nichts trinkbar. Bei dem Vip Zimmern mit Pool sollte man beachten, dass manche Pools noch aus Rohbau/Beton bestehen, also nicht wie auf den Fotos. Leider hat es im Zimmer immer wieder fürchterlich nach Kanalisation gestrunken. Man hat nicht immer warmes Wasser.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE

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

Hôtel TIP TOP.

Les étoiles parlent d’elle même. C’est la troisième fois que nous choisissons cet hôtel en Crête et la cuisine est excellente et s’est même encore améliorée.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathrine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

merghich

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

We would gladly come back!

We had a wonderful stay at Galini Palace Hotel. The hotel was very comfortable, with a great pool and a fun water park that we really enjoyed. All of the employees were kind and welcoming, especially Mohamed, the restaurant server – his smile, excellent service, and kindness made our experience even better. The only small downside was that we expected a bit more variety of fish dishes at the buffet. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay and we would gladly come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025