Galeana Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (17 reviews)
Machis Kritis 196 , Platanes , gr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely pool
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Limited food options
Parking issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
The complex is old but offers cleanliness.
Service
9.28
Very friendly staff.
Location
8.82
Direct access to the beach.
Room Quality
7.77
Outdated rooms with some issues.
Amenities
8.3
Standard amenities, some services not fully operational.
Value for Money
8.76
Good price-performance ratio.
Food and Beverage
7.31
Limited food options available after 3 PM.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall positive experience but with some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 21:51

Property Description

Island-Style Rooms with Stunning Views
Experience the charm of the captivating island-style rooms at Galeana Beach Hotel, where every room is adorned in soothing blue and white colors. Enjoy the luxury of a private veranda with picturesque sea or garden views, perfect for relaxation.

Beachfront Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at the beach bar-tavern and restaurant, offering a continental breakfast and tempting lunch and dinner options. Take a dip in the hotel's swimming pools, complete with a bar, sun beds, and umbrellas, providing a refreshing alternative to the sandy beach.

Convenient Location with Easy Access
Conveniently situated in Platanes, just 5 kilometers from Rethymnon, Galeana Beach Hotel offers not only private parking but also easy access to public transportation, with the bus stop just 200 meters away. Book now and unwind in the beauty of Crete's best beaches.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel has limited parking spaces, and parking is available subject to availability.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CHQ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 17 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 7.31
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Zisis • couple • gr
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • ch
8
2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
10
2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Lovely pool and beach
Pros:

Traditional Greek - lovely - direct access to beach

2025-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • de
7
Gutes Preisleistungsverhältnis, gute Lage, trotzdem ruhig
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal. Viel Platz.

Cons:

Das Bad mit der Wanne und dem Duschvorhang. Toilettensitz war nicht mehr so dolle.

2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Meeder • couple • nl
6
Verbeteren kan geen kwaad.
Cons:

Eerst toegewezen appartement had een piepklein balkon. Dat hebben we niet geaccepteerd. Daarna groter appartement gekregen. Snackbar levert geen eten meer na 3 uur. Alleen drinken. Vanaf 8 oktober was de keuken zelfs helemaal dicht. Dit kun je niet maken als je nog gasten hebt. Complex is oud. Wel brandschoon, maar appartementen vertonen gebreken.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • solo_traveller • at
7
Ok nur parken kann Problem werden
Pros:

Geschmackvolle Anlage, Zimmer sehr einfach, alte Möbel. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter!

Cons:

Achtung, Zimmer wurde angeboten mit Parkplatz, es gibt aber nur 4 Parkplätze. Ich hatte Glück, finde das wording aber irreführend und unseriös.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • no
10
2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • no
10
2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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aranzazu • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Terrible smell in the room
Outdated

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Peter • young couple • gb
9
Superb
2023-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Eitan • young couple • il
7
Good
Pros:

The rooms was nice and clean and the location was great at the end of the day I really enjoyed my stay

Cons:

There are two single beds and they aren't really contacting like they said there was a big gap between them and another important thing is that the air conditioner cost 12 euro per day!!

2023-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • family with young children • ca
8
ok
Cons:

Need to refresh a bit thr place. Better matress for the single bed for the twin room.

2022-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Richard • young couple • gb
9
Our 3rd stay over 8 years. Always been impressed.
Pros:

Galeana Beach Hotel is very basic, but great as a cheap base. The rooms are very clean as is the pool and dining area. The buffet breakfast is really good too. The maids clean the rooms regularly. There are loads of good places to eat close by.

Cons:

There isn't much parking space outside. There were only 2 plug sockets in our apartment, not great for charging multiple phones. A sweeping brush would be hand for the inevitable sandy feet.

2022-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • partner
10
Pros:

Schöne Lage direkt am Strip. Direkter Strandzugang, schöne Bungalowanlage

2019-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Véronique
10
Bon hôtel
Pros:

Très bon point de chute pour visiter Réthymnon et les environs. Etablissement en bord de mer, avec piscine, agréable. Très grande chambre, avec kitchenette.

2017-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Dmitri
6
Pros:

This is a rather quiet family-style hotel, great to stay with kids or as a couple that is not really into partying. The hotel is a bit shabby but has all the basics needed. The lovely thing is that it has multiple cottages and is on the first line to the seaside.

We only had breakfasts and they were very-very basic, to be honest, and very routine. With such a variety of fresh fruit on Crete, it was weird to get only the watermelon, and you had to come on time to get it :).

The worst thing about the hotel and its beach is smoking. Probably, it's common for most areas on Crete, but it is very annoying to wake up with a smell of cigarettes coming from a neighbouring room or at the beach.

But for the rest it was a good unpretentious stay and the team really tries to make their guests comfortable.

2016-07-09 • via Nuitee