Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Georgioupolis

Pilot Beach Resort *****
Tour operator category

HER266
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Location

The Pilot Beach Resort is located directly on a kilometer-long sandy beach awarded with the "Blue Flag," offering picturesque views of the sea and the Lefka Ori (the so-called White Mountains). The complex was built on a large, natural site. The fishing village of Georgioupolis is approx. 1 km away. The famous Lake Kournas, the only natural freshwater lake on the Greek island of Crete, is a popular excursion destination approx. 6 km away. The entire hotel complex is situated in an area of natural beauty, framed by olive and avocado trees. Furthermore, the hotel features carefully landscaped gardens and swimming pools. Chania Airport is about 42 km away, and Heraklion is about 100 km away. A bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
Large hotel complex on a sandy beach with pools and sun loungers, surrounded by mountains.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with geometric marble floor, modern furniture, and chandelier beneath a skylight ceiling.
Modern hotel lobby with marble floor, staircase, and plants in an elegant setting.
Elegant hotel lounge with leather armchairs, wooden floor, and two floor lamps against beige walls.
Small stone chapel with three wooden doors surrounded by trees under blue sky.
Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable armchairs, tall windows, and curtains.
Overview of a hotel pool with multiple swimming areas and surrounding lounge chairs.
Blue leisure train on a paved path in a hotel area with palm trees.
People practicing yoga on a grassy area with a sea view in a park.
Open wooden doors lead to an elegantly furnished restaurant area with tables and chairs.
Modern buffet area with warm-lit ceilings and glossy surfaces in a hotel.
Elegant hotel lobby area with marble, large chandelier, and wood paneling.
Rustic wooden table and chairs on terrace overlooking the sea at dusk.
Chef with flames in a pan in a modern hotel kitchen.
Evening pool area with cozy seating and sea view in a hotel resort.
Two people walk along a wooden fence with horses in a green, shaded park.
The spacious complex consists of 450 rooms distributed across two areas connected by an underpass. One of the areas is situated in the lower part of the resort directly on the sandy beach. The main building houses the 24-hour reception with a spacious lobby lounge, the main restaurant with a rooftop terrace, a Greek theme restaurant with an Italian corner, a bar with a large terrace, a billiards room, a bridge room, conference rooms, a hairdresser, a jeweler, a mini-market, an indoor pool (heatable for the pre- and post-season), and a spa area. Located in the annex building near the beach are an Asian restaurant (June-September), a beach restaurant, and a beach bar. The outdoor facilities include an open-air cinema, four freshwater swimming pools with sun terraces and sunbathing lawns, as well as a children's pool with slides. Sun loungers, pool towels, and parasols are available free of charge at the pools and on the beach.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel complex.

Accommodation

Superior Bungalow

The renovated Superior Bungalows feature a bathroom with bathtub/WC or shower/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, minibar (on request, for a fee), safe, coffee/tea station, and a furnished balcony or terrace with garden views (2BU).
Can also be booked with pool view (X2B/BPI/BUA) or for single occupancy with garden view (1BU).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and view of a terrace with garden.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, nightstands, and terrace view with garden.
Terrace with table, chairs, garden loungers, overlooking pool and hotel buildings.
A modern hotel bathroom with marble sink, mirror, and bathtub with shower screen.
Modern hotel room with double bed, cozy lamps, and view of terrace and garden.
Balcony with table, two cups, and view of palm trees, lawn, and beach.

Bungalow Beach/Garden Side

The renovated Beach/Garden Side Bungalows feature a bathroom with bathtub/WC or shower/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, minibar (on request, for a fee), safe, coffee/tea station, and a furnished terrace or balcony with garden views. These are located in the lower area of the resort near the beach (E2L). Also available to book in the lower area of the resort with sea view (B2M) or for single occupancy with sea view (B1M).

Beachfront Bungalow

The renovated Beachfront Bungalows feature a bathroom with bathtub/WC or shower/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, minibar (on request, for a fee), safe, coffee/tea station, and a furnished balcony. They are situated in the first row to the beach (BF2).

A clean hotel room featuring a double bed, wooden wall panel, and two wall lamps.
Modern hotel room with balcony, sea view, bed, armchair, and wood details.
Modern hotel room with sea view, desk, and balcony.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking garden, and light curtains.
Modern hotel bathroom area with sink and view into bright living room.

Family Junior Suite 2 Bedrooms

The renovated Family Junior Suites feature a bathroom with bathtub/WC or shower/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, minibar (on request, for a fee), safe, coffee/tea station, and a furnished balcony. These rooms consist of two bedrooms, accessible via a connecting door. The Family Junior Suites are located in the upper part of the resort (FJ2).

Deluxe Suite Pool View

The spacious suites are located in the upper area of the resort and consist of a bedroom and a separate living/bedroom with a double sofa bed or two single beds. They feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), safe, coffee/tea station, and a furnished balcony or terrace with views of the pool (S2).

Cozy hotel room with sofa and sea view through a balcony with curtains.
Hotel room with double bed, blue curtains, balcony view of palm trees, and a seating area with sofa.

Meals

Half Board

Rich breakfast buffet in the main restaurant "Kronos" (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) and also in the beach restaurant "Gialos" (May-October; 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.). Dinner is also served in buffet form in the main restaurant "Kronos" with show cooking (6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.). Optionally, dinner is also available at the Greek theme restaurant "Ariadne" (7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) and the beach restaurant "Gialos" (7:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.) with theme evenings (except Wednesdays and Saturdays).
For children up to 13 years, snacks, pizza, fries, fruit salad, yogurt, sweets, ice cream, juices, and milk are available at the "Tasty Corner" from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Appropriate dress is requested. Gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers for dinner.
Gluten-free products are available. The food is labeled accordingly.
Vegan and vegetarian dishes are also available.
Children's menus are available.
Drinks are not included with dinner.

Modern buffet area with warm-lit ceilings and glossy surfaces in a hotel.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) and dinner (6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) in buffet form with show cooking in the main restaurant "Kronos."
Breakfast also optionally available from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in buffet form at the beach restaurant "Gialos."
Early bird breakfast from 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. and lunch buffet (12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) in the "Ariadni" restaurant.
For children up to 13 years, snacks, pizza, fries, fruit salad, yogurt, sweets, ice cream, juices, and milk are available at the "Tasty Corner" from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dinner also optionally available at the Greek restaurant "Ariadni" (6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) and at the beach restaurant "Gialos" (6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) (5 days a week, reservation required) in buffet form, or at the Asian à-la-carte restaurant "Almyra" (1x per week included, reservation required).
Snacks, fruit, yogurt, and ice cream are served from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the "Ariadni" restaurant.
Local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic (branded) drinks, such as water, soft drinks, juices, tea, draft beer, house wine, cocktails, various coffee specialties, and spirits are included from 10:00 a.m. – midnight in the bars that are open.
Appropriate dress is requested. Gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers for dinner.
Gluten-free products are available. The food is labeled accordingly.
Vegan and vegetarian dishes are also available.
Children's menus are available.

Sports included

People practicing yoga on a grassy area with a sea view in a park.
Table tennis and fitness room. Soft animation with beach games and tournaments, basketball, fitness classes, yoga, aqua aerobics, soccer, darts, boccia, and beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

2 tennis courts with artificial turf (floodlit) and 1 tennis court with granulate surface, padel tennis, bicycle rental, horse riding, billiards, and water sports (local providers).

Children's program

Playground and separate children's pools with slides for children up to 8 years old. Mini club for 4 to 12-year-olds. Mini disco. Baby kitchen with bottle warmers, sterilizers, and microwave. Tasty Corner for all children up to 13 years old: A complimentary children's buffet from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with sandwiches, pizza, pasta, fruit salad, fruit juices, snacks, ice cream, and sweets.
Animation for teenagers in high season (13-17 years old).
Participation in swimming lessons is possible on request.
Water park with colorful slides and clear water under a blue sky, surrounded by buildings.
Two children build a sandcastle on the beach with buckets and molds, with sea and mountains in the background.
Children with rackets and balls walk in a sunny park with palm trees.
Woman painting colorful face of girl, other children waiting in background, outdoor activity.
Outdoor children's pool with a pirate ship, crocodile slide, and parrot decorations.
Children's water playground with pirate ship and slides in blue water under a blue sky.
Children play and dance on a terrace with an entertainer in colorful clothing.
Blue leisure train on a paved path in a hotel area with palm trees.

Wellness

Logo of a wellness spa with a green tree and harmonious lettering.
Woman relaxing on wooden benches in a warmly lit sauna.
A cozy wellness room with a massage table, lit candles, and natural light through a window.
A bright indoor pool with blue tiles and sunlight, surrounded by pillars and lounge chairs.
Indoor pool with round shape, bright columns, and a large skylight.
Modern spa area with mosaic tiles, staircase, and relaxed blue and purple ambiance.
Modern indoor pool with purple lighting, lounge chairs, and a wall decoration featuring a tree.
Olive Spa Center, located in the main building, with an indoor pool.
Wellness oasis with sauna, steam bath, and various beauty treatments (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Daily animation program with evening entertainment and shows on the main stage or live music at the beach bar.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel area.
Parking spaces are available free of charge, subject to availability.
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Rooms are cleaned daily.
Bed linen is changed 3x per week, towels 4x per week.
Pool towels can be borrowed free of charge.
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Baby cots, baby monitors, buggies, and high chairs are available on request.

Credit card

MasterCard, Visa, AMEX, and Maestro.

Note

The hotel is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 2:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

Hotel contact

Pilot Beach Resort
Georgioupolis
Telephone: 0030-2825061901
Email: info@pilot-beach.gr

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet corresponding criteria and have been audited as part of independent certification processes. The product line offers our guests additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key (valid until 31.12.2026)

Note

In the "Greece · Cyprus" summer 2026 catalog on page 44.

Note on climate resilience fee

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount is based on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season April 1 to October 31:
Land category 1-2 stars: 2 euros
Land category 3 stars: 5 euros
Land category 4 stars: 10 euros
Land category 5 stars: 15 euros
For stays in the low season November 1 to March 31:
Land category 1-2 stars: 0.50 euros
Land category 3 stars: 1.50 euros
Land category 4 stars: 3 euros
Land category 5 stars: 4 euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 19.10.2026 13:53