"Loved the pool. The villa was really clean and bright. You do need to check into the actual hotel (which this is not, this is the villas), which is like 5-10 mins away by car, and I'll say this now that the hotel does have a restaurant. It was nice that when requested, they quickly delivered an iron and ironing board since it wasn't already inside our villa. The whole property was really clean and well maintained. The view from our villa was nice. The villa does have a steam shower which was...
"Loved the pool. The villa was really clean and bright. You do need to check into the actual hotel (which this is not, this is the villas), which is like 5-10 mins away by car, and I'll say this now that the hotel does have a restaurant. It was nice that when requested, they quickly delivered an iron and ironing board since it wasn't already inside our villa. The whole property was really clean and well maintained. The view from our villa was nice. The villa does have a steam shower which was...
"This was by far the most unique, amazing hotel we stayed at on the island of Crete. Upon arrival we were given fresh-squeezed lemonade made from their own lemon trees. The staff was so friendly! The building is over 500 years old, and nothing like I've ever seen before. The suite we got was huge, (living room, full kitchen, dining room, and bathroom downstairs and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs). We had our own private patio and a back door that led right to the pool. The town and the people...
"This was by far the most unique, amazing hotel we stayed at on the island of Crete. Upon arrival we were given fresh-squeezed lemonade made from their own lemon trees. The staff was so friendly! The building is over 500 years old, and nothing like I've ever seen before. The suite we got was huge, (living room, full kitchen, dining room, and bathroom downstairs and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs). We had our own private patio and a back door that led right to the pool. The town and the people...
"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!"
"Magnificent hotel and location. Amazing breakfast with oranges growing in the garden. The staff is super friendly. Nice view on the snow capped mountains. Quiet place"
"Magnificent hotel and location. Amazing breakfast with oranges growing in the garden. The staff is super friendly. Nice view on the snow capped mountains. Quiet place"
"Great location and beach area with bar. Modern spacious rooms. Hot water was at a premium but we noticed new tanks delivered during our stay so that will be handled soon. Overall a good experience that I would repeat !"
"Great location and beach area with bar. Modern spacious rooms. Hot water was at a premium but we noticed new tanks delivered during our stay so that will be handled soon. Overall a good experience that I would repeat !"
"Zum zweiten Mal hier gewesen und bestimmt nicht das letzte Mal. Etwas abgeschieden in den Bergen und ca. 20 min Fahrt bis zum Strand aber trotzdem für uns hervorragend."
"Zum zweiten Mal hier gewesen und bestimmt nicht das letzte Mal. Etwas abgeschieden in den Bergen und ca. 20 min Fahrt bis zum Strand aber trotzdem für uns hervorragend."
"Cette hebergement était pour nous parfait a 1h15 d'elafonnissi et 1h00 de balos ! Bonne qualité prix ... une hôte très attentif a nos besoins
Merci stella ! "
"Cette hebergement était pour nous parfait a 1h15 d'elafonnissi et 1h00 de balos ! Bonne qualité prix ... une hôte très attentif a nos besoins
Merci stella ! "
"Fantastic resort. Lovely and quiet yet within walking distance to lots of restaurants, shops and the beach.
Never stayed in a hotel where the cleaners were so efficient!
Would highly recommend the rooms with pool access!"
"Fantastic resort. Lovely and quiet yet within walking distance to lots of restaurants, shops and the beach.
Never stayed in a hotel where the cleaners were so efficient!
Would highly recommend the rooms with pool access!"
"Hmm. This is a very good property and would be excellent anywhere else in the world but standards in Greece/Crete are very high. It's a little gloomier inside photos suggest with only limited natural light. There is construction work going on literally adjacent to the property currently so expect some noise and essentially the outdoor balcony space is off-limits during the daytime. Some minor maintenance niggles. Seems a bit mean providing a coffee machine but no capsules but hey ho. This is a...
"Hmm. This is a very good property and would be excellent anywhere else in the world but standards in Greece/Crete are very high. It's a little gloomier inside photos suggest with only limited natural light. There is construction work going on literally adjacent to the property currently so expect some noise and essentially the outdoor balcony space is off-limits during the daytime. Some minor maintenance niggles. Seems a bit mean providing a coffee machine but no capsules but hey ho. This is a...
"We had a very relaxing and peaceful stay at the Evexia Hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean with very comfortable beds! We also had a good view of the sea and pool from our spacious balcony. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, and it was a delight to enjoy our breakfast from the rooftop every morning.
The hotel is in a great location, close to the beach, shops and restaurants of Agia Marina."
"We had a very relaxing and peaceful stay at the Evexia Hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean with very comfortable beds! We also had a good view of the sea and pool from our spacious balcony. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, and it was a delight to enjoy our breakfast from the rooftop every morning.
The hotel is in a great location, close to the beach, shops and restaurants of Agia Marina."
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"Our ocean view balcony was amazing! The suite was well equipped.
Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.
The outdoor pool was a pleasant temperature. The pool deck could have used more lounge chairs. Most days they were being saved and no one was actually using them. Staff needed around pool area. Could enforce rules about not holding loungers with personal items and towels for hours without using the loungers."
"This hotel was great, amazing views and the staff were lovely! The glasses in the room were not cleaned properly nor were they replaced. Great location for relaxed family holiday, just a short drive away from chania town"
"Exceptional! One of the best hotels we’ve stayed in. The staff, the location, facility, and quality of food was incredible. Don’t think twice, it’s totally worth the price."
"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."
"Everything about our stay was excellent. The staff, especially Theodora, were extremely helpful and accommodating. The breakfast, including the service, was phenomenal.
We would stay at this property again."
"This is a nice modern hotel right near the beach and port. We had a view of the water and could walk to old town easily. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They gave us helpful answers to our tourist questions and were always available. Chania was a charming city that we wish we had one more night at. We would stay here again if we ever make it back."
"We were there for a conference but also enjoyed the wonderful food, swimming pools and beach. Rooms were big, comfortable and super clean. Staff was always kind and helpful. Area is vibrant with shops and restaurants. Would definitely recommend"
Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
10/10 Excellent
"Loved our room and even used the small pool. The breakfast was amazing.
There were lots of families with children, but it was quiet and people were respectful of each other."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Thimia, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What can I see and do in Thimia?
While exploring the area, visit family-friendly sights like Limnoupolis Water Park, or get outside and enjoy nature at Agia Marina Beach. In the wider area, you’ll find Port of Souda and Souda Bay War Cemetery.
What are holiday rentals like in Thimia?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Thimia. Holiday rentals provide amenities such as patios, hot tubs and fire pits so you'll have everything you need. If you're concerned about a clean environment, holiday rentals can offer a sense of safety away from shared hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you to travel. You'll also get more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a holiday rental a popular choice for family trips or small group gatherings.
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