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Paralos The Maxine ***+
Tour operator category

HER199
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Location

The Maxine is located just outside the village of Agia Galini with a fantastic view of the bay of Agia Galini. The town center is only approx. 800 m away and the sandy/pebble beach is approx. 500 m away. Shopping facilities, taverns, and bars can be found in the beautiful and traditional fishing village. Heraklion Airport is approx. 90 km away.
Village with white buildings on a wooded hillside overlooking the sea and islands under a clear sky.
A hotel pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas in a green landscape.
Landscape with hills, buildings, and sea at dusk.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking hills and sea under a blue sky.
Hotel complex with pool in a mountainous landscape under blue sky.
Mountain landscape with small settlements and wooded valleys under a blue sky.

Facilities

Hotel reception area with a couple being welcomed by a staff member.
Modern buffet station with four silver warming trays in a hotel room.
A waitress stands behind a buffet table with a selection of pastries and fresh fruit in a restaurant.
Various breakfast plates on a set table in a restaurant setting.
A breakfast plate with cheese, ham, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber on a glass table.
Balcony table with snacks and view of green landscape and sea in the background.
Hand harvesting ripe eggplant from green plant bed in sunny garden.
Older man carrying a basket walking through a green garden area next to a building.
Basket with various fresh vegetables on grass in the garden.
Modern pool area in front of a hotel with terrace, chairs, and green surroundings.
Cozy lounge with wooden furniture and light blue cushions in a modern hotel interior.
Modern outdoor area with wooden pergola, gray sofa, wooden table, overlooking garden and hills.
Elegant hotel bar with wooden stools and bartender preparing drinks.
The adults-only hotel Maxine (bookable from 16 years of age) is managed with great warmth and a familiar atmosphere by the hotelier's daughters, Evelina and Katherina, and was partially renovated in 2023. The 55 rooms are spread across four building sections. The main building of the hotel houses the 18-hour reception with a cozy lobby, a bar, as well as a breakfast room and a renovated restaurant with a great panoramic terrace offering a magnificent view of the bay of Agia Galini. Hammocks in the well-tended garden area promise special relaxation. Additionally, a swimming pool provides cooling, and a pool/snack bar offers refreshments (for a fee). Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool; sun loungers and umbrellas are available at the beach for a fee. Bath towels can be borrowed for a deposit.
Wi-Fi is included in public areas.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The rooms are brightly and pleasantly furnished and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, individually adjustable air conditioning, rental safe, satellite TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, coffee/tea station with two bottles of water upon arrival, balcony, and sea view (DM/DMI).
Also optionally bookable for single use (DEM).

Bright hotel room with two beds, nightstands, and balcony overlooking the outdoors.
Compact bathroom with shower cabin, toilet, and sink; walls painted red.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and minibar in neutral tones.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, TV, and small desk.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, chair, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with double bed, integrated laundry area, and minimalist decor.

Double room Superior

With the same features as the double rooms with sea view, these rooms are renovated and do not have a sea view, but the safe is included here (DSU).
Optionally bookable with a sea view for an additional charge (DMU/DIM). The maximum occupancy is only possible with two adults.

Junior suite sea view

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

Bright hotel room with double and single bed, wooden floor, and minimalist design.
Bright hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with green wall tiles, wooden sink, and white towels on the countertop.
Balcony with seating area and view of surrounding landscape under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with open wooden staircase, seating area, and bright walls.
Bright living room with wooden floor, sofa, chairs, and balcony access overlooking mountains.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden flooring, and minimalist clothes rack.

Loft Suite sea view

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

Meals

Half board (until Summer 2026)

Breakfast and (8:00–10:00 AM) dinner (7:00–9:00 PM) in buffet form. Lunch packages can be booked upon request 24 hours in advance.

Modern hotel lobby with stylish breakfast buffet on a wooden table.

Half board (from Summer 2027)

Breakfast and (7:30–10:30 AM) dinner (6:15–9:15 PM) in buffet form. Lunch packages can be booked upon request 24 hours in advance.

Sports included

Open-air fitness studio and mini-basketball court.
Two people training under a covered outdoor area with exercise equipment and nature in the background.

Wellness

Massages (upon request, for a fee).

Hotel service

Room cleaning 6x per week, towel change 3x per week, bed linen change 2x per week.
From summer 2027, towels will be changed daily and bed linen will be changed every 2 days.

Note

3.5 Suns due to high customer satisfaction
From summer 2027, the hotel will be awarded 4 Stars.
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Adults-only hotel (bookable from 16 years).
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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 on request and for a fee.
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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Check-in: 3:00 PM.
Check-out: 11:00 AM.

Note

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

Destination information: Climate Resilience Levy

For stays starting from January 1, 2018, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience levy, which must be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is staggered from January 1, 2025, from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays in the high season (April 1–October 31):
Land category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
Land category 3 Stars: 5 Euro
Land category 4 Stars: 10 Euro
Land category 5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays in the low season (November 1–March 31):
Land category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 Stars: 3 Euro
Land category 5 Stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

3,5 Suns ***+

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 19.10.2026 13:01