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Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, wooden desk and seating area overlooking a balcony.
Bright hotel lobby area with modern furnishings, plants, and seating.
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Buffet area with hot dishes in silver containers and a lighting system above.
A waitress in a modern restaurant stands behind a buffet with various pastries and fruit.
Two people sharing a breakfast bowl with yogurt and dates at a set table.
Two plates with cheese, cold cuts, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and bread on a glass table.
Balcony with table, chairs, and snacks overlooking landscape and sea.
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Cozy terrace lounge with wooden furniture, wicker lamps, and garden and mountain views.
Hotel bar area with a bartender mixing a drink in front of a large window at night.
Two people training in a covered outdoor area with fitness equipment.
Simple hotel room with two single beds and access to a balcony with table and chairs.
Modern bathroom with corner shower, toilet, and sink in orange tile design.
Simple hotel room with double bed, TV, minibar, and light tiled flooring.
Clean, bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and minibar.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, wooden floor, and access to a balcony with seating.
Modern hotel room with bed, dresser, washing machine, and bathroom in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with two beds, chair, table, and minimalist decor.
Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the city
Modern hotel bathroom area with green tile backsplash and white towels.
Covered balcony with chairs and bench overlooking landscape under clear sky.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agia Galini

Paralos The Maxine (ex Maxine Hotel) ***+
Tour operator category

HER199
WLAN
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The Maxine is located outside the town of Agia Galini with a fantastic view of the bay. The town center is only about 800 m away, and the sand/pebble beach is about 500 m away. Shops, taverns, and bars can be found in the beautiful and quaint fishing village. Heraklion Airport is approximately 90 km away.
Landscape with hills, scattered houses, and clear blue sky near the sea
Large swimming pool with sun loungers and green surroundings at a hotel resort.
Landscape with hills, houses, and sea at sunset
Table with two chairs on balcony overlooking the sea and hilly landscape.
Mountain hotel resort with pool and tennis court surrounded by lush greenery.
View of a green valley with scattered houses and mountains in the background under a blue sky.

Facilities

A couple talks to a receptionist at a modern hotel desk.
Buffet area with hot dishes in silver containers and a lighting system above.
A waitress in a modern restaurant stands behind a buffet with various pastries and fruit.
Two people sharing a breakfast bowl with yogurt and dates at a set table.
Two plates with cheese, cold cuts, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and bread on a glass table.
Balcony with table, chairs, and snacks overlooking landscape and sea.
Hand picking a ripe eggplant from a bush in a sunny garden
Elderly man with basket walking through a garden next to a building on a sunny day.
Wicker basket with various fresh vegetables on grass.
Large blue pool in front of a modern building with terrace and seating areas.
Cozy seating area with light blue sofa and wooden table in a bright, modern room.
Cozy terrace lounge with wooden furniture, wicker lamps, and garden and mountain views.
Hotel bar area with a bartender mixing a drink in front of a large window at night.
The adults-only hotel Maxine (bookable for ages 16 and up) is run with great warmth and a family atmosphere by the hotelier's daughters, Evelina and Katherina. The 55 rooms are spread across 4 buildings. The main hotel building houses the reception (open 18 hours) with a cozy lobby, a bar, and a breakfast room/restaurant (renovated) with a splendid panoramic terrace offering a magnificent view of Agia Galini bay. Additionally, Maxine offers Wi-Fi in public areas (included). Hammocks in the well-maintained garden provide special relaxation. A swimming pool (pool towels available for a deposit) offers refreshment, and a pool/snackbar (renovated) serves drinks (for a fee). Sunbeds and umbrellas are included by the pool; at the beach, sunbeds and umbrellas are available for a fee.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The rooms are bright and friendly, featuring a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, individually controlled air conditioning, rental safe, 32" satellite TV, refrigerator, kettle, coffee/tea station, and 2 bottles of water upon arrival, balcony, and sea view (DM).
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEM).

Simple hotel room with two single beds and access to a balcony with table and chairs.
Modern bathroom with corner shower, toilet, and sink in orange tile design.
Simple hotel room with double bed, TV, minibar, and light tiled flooring.
Clean, bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and minibar.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, wooden floor, and access to a balcony with seating.
Modern hotel room with bed, dresser, washing machine, and bathroom in neutral tones.

Superior Double Room

The renovated rooms feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe (included), 32" satellite TV, air conditioning (included), refrigerator (included), safe (included), and balcony (DSU). Additionally equipped with a coffee/tea station and two bottles of water upon arrival.
Also bookable with sea view (DMU/DIM) for an extra charge. Maximum occupancy is for 2 adults only.

Junior Suite Sea View

The renovated junior suites are equipped like the superior double rooms but are more spacious and additionally feature sea views, an espresso machine (refilled daily with 2 capsules), and a daily bottle of water in the room (J2M).

Modern hotel room with two beds, chair, table, and minimalist decor.
Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the city
Modern hotel bathroom area with green tile backsplash and white towels.
Covered balcony with chairs and bench overlooking landscape under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with loft bed, sofa, and wooden chair on light flooring.
Bright living room with sofa corner, wooden floor, and balcony access with mountain view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and simple clothes rack.

Suite Sea View

The suites with sea view have the same amenities as the junior suites, offer a double bed and a sofa bed, and additionally a coffee/tea station with a kettle, are more spacious, and designed in an open maisonette style (S2M).

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast (8-10 am) and dinner (7-9 pm) served as a buffet. Packed lunches can be booked upon request 24 hours in advance.

Buffet with various breads, pastries, and small bowls in a modern room.

Sports included

Open-air fitness area and mini-basketball court.
Two people training in a covered outdoor area with fitness equipment.

Wellness

Massages (upon request, for a fee).

Hotel service

Room cleaning 6 times a week, towel change 3 times a week, bed linen change 2 times a week.
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Wi-Fi is included in public areas.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Shopping
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sandy beach
  • Near the beach
  • Family friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

3.5 Suns due to high customer satisfaction
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Adults-only hotel (bookable for ages 16 and up).
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Transfer time from Heraklion Airport is approximately 1.5-2 hours.
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Dogs up to 8 kg are allowed upon request.
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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Maxine Hotel
Phone: 0030-2832091530
Fax: 0030-2832091530
Email: info@themaxine.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 116.

Note for Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is staggered from €0.50 to €15 per day per room starting from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season (April 1st - October 31st)
National Category 1-2 Stars: €2
National Category 3 Stars: €5
National Category 4 Stars: €10
National Category 5 Stars: €15
For stays in low season (November 1st - March 31st)
National Category 1-2 Stars: €0.50
National Category 3 Stars: €1.50
National Category 4 Stars: €3
National Category 5 Stars: €4

Tour operator category

3,5 Suns ***+

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 05.06.2026 21:03