View of a pool with blue borders and sun loungers under clear sky at the hotel.

White holiday house with blue windows and blooming garden under clear sky.

Clear outdoor pool with swimmers next to a blue building under a blue sky.

Bright room with dining area, sofa, blue furniture, and open door to garden.

Narrow pathway with whitewashed buildings and blue windows and doors, decorated with blue wagon wheels.

White building with blue accents and green vegetation along a paved pathway.

White house with blue shutters and balcony, surrounded by green plants and palm trees.

Shaded pathway with palm trees and flowers between white buildings overlooking the sea.

Open beach bar with white and blue counter and a bartender in a bright interior.

White building with colorful flowers and green plants on a sunny day.

White house with blue windows surrounded by green plants and purple flowers.

Bright hotel room with three single beds, white walls, and blue doors and furniture.

Beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas by calm sea under clear sky.

Pebble beach with gentle waves under clear blue sky

Modern living area with gray corner sofa, stools, blue table, and window with blue frame.

Bright hotel room with two single beds, blue door frame, and view of a pool.

Brightly furnished room with beds, blue checkered table, and sea view.

Bright living area with gray sofa and small dining table next to a bedroom.

Children's playground with red slide, blue climbing frame, and small playhouse on green artificial grass.

Small rectangular pool with blue edging, lounge chairs, and umbrellas in an outdoor area.

Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Rethymnon

Galeana Beach ***

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Pool

Beach

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Location

Located directly on the long sandy/pebble beach of Platanes, with numerous shops and entertainment options in the vicinity, and only approx. 5 km from Rethymnon.
A bus stop is located approx. 50 m from the hotel. Heraklion Airport is approx. 75 km away, and Chania Airport is approx. 72 km away.
Enjoy the original Greek hospitality combined with a fabulous seaside location.

Facilities

The apartment complex Galeana Beach, a favorite among many returning guests, is located directly by the sea and offers impressive island-style bungalows decorated in blue and white, creating a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by pretty gardens.
The small apartment complex has 48 studios and apartments and is equipped with a small reception area with a reception desk, satellite TV corner, and a breakfast restaurant. In the well-maintained outdoor area, there is a freshwater swimming pool with a separate children's pool, a sun terrace with free loungers and umbrellas, and a beach bar offering a selection of drinks, ice cream, and snacks (for a fee). Beach loungers and umbrellas are available for a fee.

Accommodation

Studio

The studios (S12) are equipped with a double bed or two single beds and feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a 2-burner stove, refrigerator, coffee machine, and kettle, a dining table, a safe (for a fee), air conditioning (for a fee), a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, and toiletries, as well as a balcony or terrace with a garden view.
Also available for single occupancy (S11) at an additional cost.

Apartment

The apartments (A12/A2I) feature a combined living/sleeping area with sleeping facilities for up to 2 people, a flat-screen satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a 2-burner stove, refrigerator, coffee machine, and kettle, a dining table, a safe (for a fee), air conditioning (for a fee), a separate bedroom with a double bed or two single beds, a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, and toiletries, as well as a balcony or terrace with a garden view.

Board

Breakfast

Continental breakfast buffet from 8-10 am.

Sports for a Fee

Water sports on the beach offered by local providers (for a fee).

Children's Program

Children's pool, playground.
Baby cots and high chairs available on request, free of charge subject to availability.

Hotel Service

Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and rooms.
Daily room cleaning. Towel change 3 times a week and linen change twice a week.
Laundry service available for a fee.

Credit Card

The hotel accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

Family Friendly
Hotel Safe
Children's Pool
Children's Playground
Wi-Fi
Direct Beach Location
Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

SLR category 3 stars due to the good location.
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Check-in: from 2 PM on arrival day.
Check-out: until 11 AM on departure day.
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Parking spaces at the hotel are available free of charge, subject to availability.
Pets are not allowed.
Hotel contact:
Galeana Beach
Machis Kritis 196/GR-74100 Rethymno/Crete
Phone: +30 2831 106109
Email: info@galeana-hotels.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 63.

Note on Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 01.01.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is staggered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 01.04.-31.10.
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 low season 01.11.-31.03.
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

Country category

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