Galini Palace Resort Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with indoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View
Deluxe Studio Suite, Private Pool
Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View
Aerial view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Kolpos Kolimvariou 1, Platanias, Crete, 730 06
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete
    2 min drive
  • MĆ”leme Beach
    15 min drive
  • Afrata Beach
    26 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    45 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Pool Access

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Kolymvari

A luxury stay in Platanias awaits you at Galini Palace Resort Hotel. You'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Gonia Monastery and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Orthodox Academy of Crete. Highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an indoor swimming pool. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find umbrellas, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and gym. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a children's swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this 5-property class Platanias hotel include Agia Marina Beach and Balos Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 2 min drive
  • Platanias Square - 11 min drive
  • Platanias Beach - 18 min drive
  • Agia Marina Beach - 21 min drive
  • Balos Beach - 85 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖĪœĻĪ»ĪæĻ‚ ĪšĪ±Ļ†Ī­ - ā€¬14 min walk
  • ā€ŖAl Fresco - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖSymposium Buffet Restaurant - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖMythos - ā€¬6 min drive
  • ā€ŖAlmyrikia - ā€¬4 min drive

About this property

Galini Palace Resort Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with indoor pool
Galini Palace Resort Hotel is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. 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 kids' pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafĪ˜ and a nearby 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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 features espresso makers and a hairdryer. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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 transport

  • 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
  • Highchair
  • 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 lift

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 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 over, 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 over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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

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
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 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 over, 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 over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

Property Registration Number 1214093

We should mention

  • On-site 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 on 15 April and close on 20 October.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Galini Palace Resort Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Yep, Galini Palace Resort Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

The closest beach to Galini Palace Resort Hotel is Agia Marina Beach (13.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Galini Palace Resort Hotel have a pool?

Take your pick from a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from April 15 to October 20.

What luxury perks are available at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Galini Palace Resort Hotel features an indoor pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. All guestrooms come with private yards and espresso makers.

Is Galini Palace Resort Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Galini Palace Resort Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

No, Galini Palace Resort Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Yep, Galini Palace Resort Hotel has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Galini Palace Resort Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Galini Palace Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

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 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 didnā€™t. The great service at the hotel ensured we had a great time. Itā€™s a fantastic peaceful hotel but be mindful of the star rating as some facilities donā€™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

Travelled 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 ā€œpremiumā€ 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. Itā€™s a quiet hotel, peaceful, with little or no evening entertainment even in peak summer. But if thatā€™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 canā€™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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

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

FranƧoise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MitigƩ
Nous sommes restĆ©s neuf jours dans une chambre accĆØs piscine, en all inclusive. Dans l ensemble, le complexe n est pas trop mal. Bonne literie. Le buffet est plutĆ“t bon. Le mĆ©nage moyen. En option payante : serviette piscine, transat Ć  la piscine collective... L unique possibilitĆ© de restauration Ć  distance piĆ©tonne en dehors de l hĆ“tel est une vĆ©ritable 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, dĆ©solĆ©e. Un rapport qualitĆ© prix donc un peu Ć©levĆ© pour la prestation.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Giulia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle piscine ( c est tout ce que je retoendrai), ne vaut pas un 5 Ć©toiles
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel in buona posizione con ottimo potenziale ma io ho prenotato sulla carta un Resort di lusso a 5 stelle. Purtroppo non ĆØ 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'ĆØ solo una fornitura di spuntini vari la mattina e stop, quando finiscono non c'ĆØ piĆ¹ 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 ĆØ pressochĆØ 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 dĆ  possibilitĆ  di avere un'alternativa al ristorante principale, anche a pagamento, ma quello ĆØ 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
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nihad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

magalie

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kasper Friis

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiska pooler men trist mat och dryck
Rummet och poolomrƄdet Ƥr fantastiskt. Allt Ƥr nytt, vackert och frƤscht. StƤdningen var bra. Stranden ligger precis bredvid hotellet. Personalen var hjƤlpsam och trevlig. DƤremot fanns ingen bra AC i frukostmatsalen vilket gjorde att det var vƤldigt varmt. Dessutom Ƥr mat- och dryckservice helt anpassat efter att man har all inclusive, sƄ om man inte har det kan det bli krƄngligare att Ƥta eller dricka pƄ restaurangerna eller i poolbaren. Al a carte restaurangen var bara ƶppen en dag i veckan, men det framgick inte vid incheckningen. Jag rekommenderar att man Ƥter pƄ restaurangerna vid stranden Ƥn pƄ hotellet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elina

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kjell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personalen pƄ hotellet var vƤldigt hjƤlpsam. Speciellt Antonia och Nikos i receptionen, heder Ƅt dessa tvƄ TyvƤrr Ƥr avstƄndet frƄn rummen till reception och matsal ganska lƄng sƄ fƶr den som Ƥr lite handikappad Ƥr det lƄngt att gƄ Som tur var stƤllde personalen upp med transport Det Ƥr annars en bra vistelse
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La valutazione della struttura nel complesso ĆØ 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 caffĆØ cappuccino latte liofilizzati non sono allā€™altezza. La frutta ĆØ 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 ĆØ stato risposto che non era possibileā€¦.da un resort non me lā€™aspetto cosƬ come mettere a pagamento lā€™utilizzo della cassaforte quando ormai tutti la includono nel prezzo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal ist durchweg freundlich und zuvorkommend, v.a. die Rezeptionsmitarbeitenden. Die Architektur von Pools und Zimmern ist ansprechend und aufwendig gestaltet. Die Sauberkeit lƤsst teilweise noch zu wĆ¼nschen Ć¼brig. Im Bad sieht man noch die SchuhabdrĆ¼cke vom Reinigungspersonal und der ToilettenbĆ¼rstenstƤnder ist durchgerostet und lƤuft aus. Insgesamt ist das Hotel ein Neubau aus 2020, dem man die eher gĆ¼nstigere Verarbeitung und Auswahl der Materialien ansieht. Bauschutt und RĆ¼ckstƤnde aus der Bauzeit sind in der Umgebung noch zu erkennen. Das Hauptrestaurant erinnert eher an eine Ć¼berdimensionierte Kantine ohne besondere AtmosphƤre.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nithin Mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023