"The hotel view was lovely and the sound of the waves crashing up from the patio was nice but this place feels more like a one star to me. There was zero wifi even though they claimed there was and the AC stopped working around 1230am. We woke up boiling hot and suffered until we left at 8am. I enjoyed the pool and the location but sadly would not be back."
"The hotel view was lovely and the sound of the waves crashing up from the patio was nice but this place feels more like a one star to me. There was zero wifi even though they claimed there was and the AC stopped working around 1230am. We woke up boiling hot and suffered until we left at 8am. I enjoyed the pool and the location but sadly would not be back."
"We absolutely loved our stay at Youphoria Villas in Kissamos, Crete! It lived up to and exceeded our expectations. We stayed in Harmony Villa and the view was absolutely stunning. The location and orientation on the hill felt very private. It was spotless both inside and out with well kept gorgeous gardens. The inside was beautiful and modern but warm. The outside area and infinity pool with incredible views of the water and mountain landscape was the best part. We could’ve lived outside from...
"We absolutely loved our stay at Youphoria Villas in Kissamos, Crete! It lived up to and exceeded our expectations. We stayed in Harmony Villa and the view was absolutely stunning. The location and orientation on the hill felt very private. It was spotless both inside and out with well kept gorgeous gardens. The inside was beautiful and modern but warm. The outside area and infinity pool with incredible views of the water and mountain landscape was the best part. We could’ve lived outside from...
"Excellent accueil. Nous avons été surclassés et avons eu l'agréable surprise de découvrir un frigo rempli de victuailles pour agrémenter nos petit déjeuners (presque plus nécessaire de faire des courses !). Le logement était parfait : très propre et confortable, extrêmement bien équipé avec un bel espace extérieur. Facilité de stationnement devant le logement"
"Excellent accueil. Nous avons été surclassés et avons eu l'agréable surprise de découvrir un frigo rempli de victuailles pour agrémenter nos petit déjeuners (presque plus nécessaire de faire des courses !). Le logement était parfait : très propre et confortable, extrêmement bien équipé avec un bel espace extérieur. Facilité de stationnement devant le logement"
"Nette accomodatie, met klein keukenblokje, aan een drukke weg, in een buitenwijk van Kolymbari gelegen. Zwembad aanwezig, geen ontbijt. Ca. 10 min rijden naar het strand en het centrum van Kolymbari. Aquapark in de buurt. Enkele horecazaken op wandelafstand."
"Nette accomodatie, met klein keukenblokje, aan een drukke weg, in een buitenwijk van Kolymbari gelegen. Zwembad aanwezig, geen ontbijt. Ca. 10 min rijden naar het strand en het centrum van Kolymbari. Aquapark in de buurt. Enkele horecazaken op wandelafstand."
"We had a great stay here - house was beautiful and well equipped and the remoteness and private pool were great for a relaxing stay in Crete. While you are about 20 mins outside of Chania it served as a good base for all of the western beaches and attractions while still close enough to Chania for dinners and exploring. On top of that Erato was super hospitable and responsive to our needs - highly recommended!"
"We had a great stay here - house was beautiful and well equipped and the remoteness and private pool were great for a relaxing stay in Crete. While you are about 20 mins outside of Chania it served as a good base for all of the western beaches and attractions while still close enough to Chania for dinners and exploring. On top of that Erato was super hospitable and responsive to our needs - highly recommended!"
"The stay in this hotel was great. Short trip to center Kolimvari, 2 euro trip to Agia Marina by bus and 3 euro trip to center Chania.
Bed was great, air con was working properly and we enjoyed every second. "
"The stay in this hotel was great. Short trip to center Kolimvari, 2 euro trip to Agia Marina by bus and 3 euro trip to center Chania.
Bed was great, air con was working properly and we enjoyed every second. "
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"I actually don't know where to start.....
The food was amazing, the staff incredible, the pool area and beach stunning. I've been lucky enough to travel to some amazing places, staying in amazing resorts. This place is up there with the very best of them.
Thank you for an amazing trip, I will be back."
"Certain aspects of hotel need updating (keeping on card in for electricity of room).
The pool chairs were never available when we wanted to use the pool.
The noise carries from hallway and rooms close by. People coming home at 1am and noise waking us up every night.
Service and breakfast was great and outline of hotel is lovely.
For the price we paid, it should be next to perfect all around."
"Overall this is a nice place to stay if you just want to relax. We had a junior suite with a pool and did just BnB. Breakfast is good. Spa is good. Gym is good. Service regarding rooms could sometimes be hit and miss- we had to ask for the air con to be seen to on numerous occasions, the room to be cleaned a few times and there was one turn down service in 10 nights (just because we asked as we noticed it was supposed to be included (not that we particularly needed it). There is a small working village just outside the hotel with a handful of restaurants, supermarket, couple of convenience stores. A walk through the village takes you to the monastery which is worth a visit. The walk along the seafront is lovely with about 8 or so restaurants- all good, inexpensive, with beautiful setting. The beach at the hotel is just okay- it’s small, the hotel beach bar is good and convenient for the beach. I would not be going to this hotel for its beach. You have to walk across a car park littered with debris to get to the beach. Main pool area is very good and well maintained. It was a lovely temperature (in July). Tennis courts were good. Can’t comment on any evening entertainment or hotel restaurants."
"Very poor English skills and absolute zero knowledge of other languages can be challenging for guests who do not speak English. The pool is miniature, shallow, and there is a huge lack of order regarding sunbed reservation (be prepared that some jerk will simply throw away your towels and lie on your sunbed while you are in the restroom or getting a drink, and the staff won't do anything about it). The animation program is also very poor. The food is repetitive, but you won't stay hungry. Local drinks are terrible, juices are overly sweet, and you won't see a lemon even in traces. You cannot get a fresh lemonade even for money. The guy who drives the golf cart to the beach (better known as Habibi) is an absolute gem of a man. The rooms are clean, and the maid comes every day. You only get water upon arrival; later you have to buy it. Sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach are charged. Realistically, I would barely give this hotel three stars."
"It was an amazing experience at the resort. The food was excellent, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We especially enjoyed the beautiful pool area and beach.
A few small improvements would make the experience even more consistent with a five-star hotel: adding extra towel or robe hooks in the shower area, installing a hygienic shower in the bathroom, and providing a capsule coffee machine in the room.
The location is also very convenient—just a short taxi or bus ride from Platania, with many restaurants and shops. Overall, we had a wonderful stay!"
"We had a lovely, relaxing stay at the Galini Palace Resort Hotel. The overall atmosphere was calm and peaceful throughout, as the hotel is located in a quiet area away from the main tourist crowds.
The Highlights:
The absolute star of the hotel is the pool area - it is large, beautiful, crystal clear, and offers great view of the sea. The staff were also extremely friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. The food variety in the dining room was impressive, and while not every dish was to our personal taste, we always found plenty to enjoy.
Areas for Improvement:
There were a few minor issues that kept this from being a true 5-star experience:
Pool Hours: The pool hours are quite limited (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM). We felt it would be much better if it opened earlier and stayed open later in the evening, especially during the long summer days.
Room Amenities: For a 5-star hotel, we expected more luxury touches. For example there were no bathrobes, and it was disappointing to be charged an extra daily fee to use the room safe.
Maintenance & Cleanliness: The showerhead in our room was completely clogged. Also, there was a strange, strong smell of cleaning products in the hallway outside our room, which wasn't very pleasant.
Overall, a very enjoyable stay in a beautiful setting. With a little more attention to the small details and operating hours, it would be perfect."
"Vi hade en fin vistelse på Porto Kalamki. Vårt rum var nyrenoverat, rymligt och mycket välstädat. Att vi fick rummet högst upp med den bästa havsutsikten förstärkte såklart vår upplevelse. Hotellet ligger nära centrum och bussar går bara 100m utanför hotellet till stan men även till de bästa stränderna på några minuter. Personalen var mycket hjälpsam i alla våra frågor och resturangen hade tidigare gäster mycket rätt om- maten är god och till mycket rimliga priser. Det enda som drog ner vårt betyg något var att det är ganska lyhört från trafiken. Då hotellet ligger vid en genomfart (på gott och ont) som tyvärr är mycket trafikerad kunde vi inte stänga ut ljudet om nätterna vilket kan vara bra att veta för den som är ljudkänslig. Överväger du att bo här, vilket vi absolut rekommenderar så packa med enklare hörselskydd för den optimala vistelsen. Vi tackar hotellet så mycket för all hjälp och särskilt för att vi utan problem kunde lämna vårt bagage och sedan få duscha och göra oss iordning sista dagen trots att vårt flyg åkte många timmar senare än utcheckningen. Det betyder mycket för barnfamiljer som oss. Smidigt och omtänksamt.
Tack för allt portot Kalamaki, önskar er alla det bästa!"
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Can I find a holiday rental in Galouvas?
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Galouvas, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Galouvas has to offer?
Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi: This holiday home rental outside of Galouvas is located in the mountains, and has a fireplace, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a private garden and a selection of games.
What can I see and do in Galouvas?
While you're exploring the area, Balos Beach and Balos Lagoon are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Port of Kissamos and Phalasarna are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What are holiday rentals like in Galouvas?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Galouvas. Holiday rentals offer extras such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have all the comforts of home. If you're concerned about a sanitised environment, a holiday rental can provide a sense of safety away from public hotel lifts and busy front desks while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a standard hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a great choice for a family trip or a small group gathering.
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