Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agia Galini

Paralos Irini Mare *****
Tour operator category

HER104
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Highlights

  • Quiet location approx. 100 m from the beach in Agia Galini.
  • À-la-carte restaurant Tomatini with dishes using vegetables from the hotel's own garden.
  • Three semi-saltwater swimming pools, including one pool with magnesium enrichment.
  • Sustainable 4-star hotel property with Travelife and Green Key certification.
  • Outdoor fitness area next to an approx. 200-year-old olive tree.

Location

The family-run Hotel Paralos Irini Mare is beautifully and quietly situated between gently rolling hills, surrounded by magnificent countryside. Due to its location above a small bathing bay, the hotel offers a wonderful view of the sea. The beach, awarded with a Blue Flag, is just approx. 100 m away. After a ten-minute walk, you reach the picturesque village of Agia Galini with its many taverns, cafés, and narrow alleys that invite you to stroll. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 77 km. A bus stop is located approx. 800 m away.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs at sunset, surrounded by buildings.
Aerial view of beach with rows of blue and straw sun umbrellas by the sea.
Luxury hotel with multiple pools surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation.

Facilities

A couple relaxes on a sofa lounge with cacti behind them in the hotel.
Woman relaxing on a lounge chair under a wooden pergola in the hotel garden.
Modern hotel building with open terrace and pool under clear blue sky.
Round pool with surrounding terrace, trees, and view of wooded hill at a vacation hotel.
Evening outdoor area with pool, garden, lit trees, and tables in a hotel.
Two people sit at a table next to a pool in a green hotel setting.
Two women and a chef prepare food outdoors at a wooden table.
Covered terrace with wooden beams, tables, and view of a pool in a hotel setting.
Table on a terrace with two drinks and patterned chairs against a green plant backdrop.
Bright hotel restaurant with wooden ceiling, buffet stations, and modern lighting.
Modern hotel bar area with wood ceiling, bar counter, and stools by large windows showing mountain views.
Illuminated hotel pool with palm trees and lounge chairs at dusk.
Bright living room with modern furniture, large windows, and ceiling fan in a hotel.
This warm and thoughtfully managed complex with a total of 154 rooms consists of a main building and 15 annexes, which are spread across a large, beautifully landscaped garden. It offers its guests a lobby with a 24-hour reception (German and English speaking), the "Galini Lobby Bar," which features a balcony with magnificent views over the bay, the sea, and the village of Agia Galini, as well as a pool bar located in the shade of palm trees, ideal for a sundowner. Luggage room, small library, and free, camera-monitored parking are also available. Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.
The modern and freshly renovated non-smoking buffet restaurant with three show-cooking stations invites you to linger on its outdoor terrace filled with olive trees, palms, and fragrant bushes. In 2024, the à-la-carte restaurant "Tomatini" opened its doors, where dishes are prepared with homegrown vegetables and served as a set menu based on Greek and Cretan cuisine.
The well-maintained garden offers more than 50 different species of herbs, flowers, and trees, providing an impression of Crete's flora. The tea corner at the breakfast buffet is stocked with fresh herbs from the Cretan botanical garden, such as local mountain tea, thyme, oregano, and lavender. The fruit and vegetables come from the Messara region, which includes Agia Galini and is well-known for its cultivation. Furthermore, the hotel has its own orchard and olive groves with seasonal cultivation, located very close to the UNESCO World Heritage site "Phaistos."
Palm, olive, and carob trees are scattered around the three large half-saltwater swimming pools (one with a whirlpool, one as a quiet pool with an infinity view of Agia Galini). One pool is enriched with magnesium, which is particularly beneficial for hair, skin, and health. In addition, there is a children's pool in the garden area, as well as a pool bar with a sun terrace and lawn. The pools are cleaned on an ecological basis using a salt electrolysis system. Sun loungers, gazebos, and pool towels are available here free of charge. Sun loungers on the beach are available for a fee from local providers.
Out of respect for the natural beauty of the landscape, sun umbrellas are largely avoided at the Paralos Irini Mare. Instead, you can enjoy the natural shade of the palm and acacia trees that have been growing here since the hotel opened.
schauinsland-reisen Insider Tip: An outdoor fitness area integrated into nature has been set up next to the large, approximately 200-year-old olive tree.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

The interior design is based on natural tones and materials. These spacious rooms, designed in a modern retro style, feature a bathroom with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer and toiletries, full-length and cosmetic mirrors, pillow menu, electronic safe, mini-fridge, coffee/tea making facilities, kettle, a bottle of water in the room upon arrival, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, 42" LED TV, and a balcony or terrace with garden/mountain view (DSU: max. occupancy 3 with 2 single beds and a sofa bed if needed). Also available for single use (DSE/1DS).

Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony with chairs overlooking trees.
Bright hotel room with bed, wooden sofa, hanging lamp, and bathroom with mirror.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view on a sunny day.
Bright hotel room with double bed, gray sofa, green chair, and balcony access overlooking trees.
Modern hotel room with bed, TV, chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with large mirror, sink, fixtures, and glass shower enclosure.

Double Room Superior Sea View

These appealing rooms are tastefully furnished with a bath or shower/WC, toiletries, full-length and cosmetic mirrors, hairdryer, electronic safe, 42-inch LED TV, telephone, individually adjustable air conditioning, mini-fridge (with coffee/tea making facilities, a bottle of water in the room upon arrival), pillow menu, and a balcony or terrace with sea view (DMU/DIM, max. occupancy 3, with two single beds and a sofa bed if needed).

Double Room Superior Sea View Whirlpool

With the same facilities as the Double Room Superior Sea View, these rooms also feature a whirlpool and sun loungers (MSA, bookable for ages 8 and up).

Modern hotel room with double bed, green armchair, and terrace access overlooking hills.
Modern hotel room with white bedding, green armchair, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, blue headboard, and adjoining bathroom.
Sunny rooftop terrace with jacuzzi and loungers overlooking hills and sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, gray sofa, and open access to outdoor area.
Bright hotel room with large bed, gray headboard, and sitting area with sofa.

Junior Suite Sea View

These freshly designed rooms feature centrally controlled, eco-friendly air conditioning, ceiling fan, bathroom with shower/WC, toiletries, hairdryer, full-length and cosmetic mirrors, coffee machine (four capsules included upon arrival), coffee/tea making facilities, kettle, Wi-Fi (included), soundproof windows and doors, telephone, 42-inch LED TV, electronic safe, mini-fridge, a bottle of water in the room upon arrival, pillow menu, and a balcony (J2M/DJO, max. occupancy 3, with two single beds and a sofa bed).

Family Room

With the same facilities as the Double Rooms, these family rooms feature a separate bedroom partitioned by a door with two single beds or two sofa beds (DF2). Optionally bookable with sea view for an extra charge (F2M).
Also bookable as a more spacious suite with one bedroom (2FS). Alternatively bookable with connecting door and sea view (FAV/MFV).

Bright hotel room with double bed, tiled floor, and view of a hallway with curtains.
Modern outdoor pool with seating area and wooden privacy screens at a hotel.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and access to a terrace with a pool.
Bright hotel room with double bed, green armchair, balcony, and sea view.
Clean bathroom with round sink and square mirror in neutral tones.

Junior Suite Sharing Pool

These freshly designed rooms feature individually adjustable air conditioning, bathroom with shower/WC, toiletries, hairdryer, full-length and cosmetic mirrors, coffee machine (four capsules included upon arrival), coffee/tea making facilities, kettle, telephone, 42-inch LED TV, electronic safe, mini-fridge, a bottle of water in the room upon arrival, pillow menu, and a terrace with gazebos or sun loungers and direct access to the sharing pool (J2/JSI). Pool towels are provided in the room.
Both rooms are only bookable for guests aged 8 and up.
The sharing pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for considerate behavior and special attention when using this area.

Junior Suite Private Pool

These rooms offer the same high-quality facilities as the Junior Suites but additionally provide pool towels and a terrace with a private pool and sun loungers (ZJP). Optionally also bookable with sea view (SI2/2MA).
The Junior Suites with pool are only bookable for persons aged 8 and up.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for considerate behavior and special attention when using this area.

Modern outdoor pool on a terrace with lounge chairs and mountain view under a clear sky.
Simple hotel room with gray bed, wooden nightstand, and turquoise sofa with cushions.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and view of terrace and pool.
Hotel room with double bed and glass doors overlooking terrace with pool and landscape.
Brightly furnished hotel room with terrace access and modern amenities.
Bright living room with gray sofa, hanging chair, and access to a terrace with chairs.
Child sitting on dark sofa in a modern hotel room with plants and lighting.

Junior Suite Chill

The Junior Suites "Chill" are located on the ground floor and are furnished with warm natural tones and materials. Each room has its own private garden with loungers and a cozy hammock.
These spacious rooms feature two single beds, a sofa, a hanging chair in the room, a functional bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer and toiletries, full-length and cosmetic mirrors, telephone, 42-inch satellite TV, electronic safe in the room, individually adjustable air conditioning, mini-fridge, coffee/tea making facilities, pillow menu, a bottle of water in the room upon arrival (NC2/NCI, one room).

Junior Suite Star Sleep Rooftop Sea View

The new Junior Suites Star Sleep Rooftop with sea view offer a magnificent retreat with a private roof terrace, accessible via a private staircase. Here, a cozy daybed, an outdoor shower, and a seating area invite you to relax. While otherwise having the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, these rooms feature a combined living/sleeping room with twin beds and a sofa bed or armchair bed, and they are more spacious. In addition, these rooms feature roof ventilation, centrally controlled air conditioning/heating, as well as a Nespresso coffee machine (4 capsules included upon arrival) and offer sea view (JMA/JMI).

Bedroom with wooden beam ceiling, gray bed, wall art, and natural light.
Hotel room with bed, terrace, and clear sea view.
Bright bathroom with large mirror, sink, towels, and view through the window.
Covered terrace seating area at night overlooking mountains and starry sky.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, wall art, and view of terrace and sea.
Modern hotel room with bathroom, sink, and view into bedroom.
Modern hotel room with balcony, sea view, and bedroom featuring wooden ceiling.
Terrace with pool and sea view, framed by stone walls and wooden roof.

South Junior Suite Sea View Plunge Pool

These also new rooms offer, with the same facilities as the Junior Suite, a private terrace with seating, sun loungers, and a private plunge pool (B2J/JMP/W2, bookable for guests aged 8 and up).
The plunge pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for considerate behavior and special attention when using this area.

Blue Junior Suite Private Pool Sea View

The new Blue Junior Suites offer, with the same facilities as the Junior Suite, a shower with access to the terrace as well as a private pool, a sun deck with sun loungers and seating area (L2J/Q2A, bookable for ages 8 and up).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for considerate behavior and special attention when using this area.

A modern pool area with loungers overlooking the sea and surrounding hills.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, wooden ceiling, and stylish wall art.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and large window overlooking pool and landscape.
Modern bathroom with large mirror, stone sink, towels, and minimalist decor.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chair on wooden deck and clear sky in the background.
Modern hotel building with beige plaster, glass railings, and surrounding greenery under blue sky.
Bright bathroom with large mirror, sink, and glass shower enclosure.

Suite Private Pool (bookable on request)

The Suite with private pool has the same facilities as the Junior Suite Private Pool and consists of a separate bedroom, living room, private pool, and terrace with mountain view (SP2).
Optionally also bookable with sea view (IP2), also on request.
Both rooms are only bookable for guests aged 8 and up.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for considerate behavior and special attention when using this area.

Meals

Half board

At the Paralos Irini Mare, tradition and high-quality culinary arts are at the center of the experience. Since 2021, the kitchen has been supported by the renowned Greek chef Dimitris Chalkiadakis. Only local Cretan and Greek products are used to bring healthy, authentic, and flavorful Cretan cuisine directly from the gardens to the table. Cooking is done exclusively with local olive oil from the hotel's own olive groves near the archaeological Palace of Phaistos. This creates a culinary experience that offers an authentic insight into typical Cretan cuisine.
The extensive breakfast buffet (7:30-10:30 a.m.) is freshly prepared and treats the palate with freshly squeezed fruit juices of the season (freshly harvested, subject to availability, e.g., oranges, figs, pomegranates, and loquats from the hotel's groves) as well as smoothies, honeycomb, waffles, eggs in various styles, and Greek specialties. Upon request and reservation, a continental early-bird breakfast can be enjoyed from 0:00-7:15 a.m.
Dinner takes place from 7:00-9:15 p.m. in buffet form with three show-cooking stations, where diverse meals are conjured up from fresh, regional ingredients.
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free dishes are also available (upon request on-site).
In addition, there is a set-menu lunch (12:00-3:30 p.m.) at the pool with healthy snacks and Greek dishes with a modern touch (for an extra charge).
Guests also have access to the à-la-carte restaurant "Tomatini," which offers traditional Greek and Cretan dishes. Guests can choose from various menus. At "Tomatini," local products and vegetables from the hotel's own garden are used without exception. Dinner in the à-la-carte restaurant is included once per week (7:00-10:00 p.m., reservation upon arrival required, latest reservation 8:00 p.m.).
Drinks are not included with dinner.

Two hands hold bowls of granola and dried fruits at a bright breakfast table.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive Plus

The All-Inclusive program at the Paralos Irini Mare offers more than just comfort, whisking you away on an authentic journey into Cretan and Greek gastronomy.
From 7:30-10:30 a.m., the day begins with a rich breakfast buffet with live cooking. A continental breakfast is available as early as 7:00 a.m. (earlier breakfast is possible with registration the previous day). During lunchtime from 12:30-3:30 p.m., light à-la-carte dishes, sandwiches, and take-away snacks are offered at the pool bar. Dinner in the main restaurant is also available in buffet form from 6:45-9:15 p.m., with three show-cooking stations where varied dishes are prepared from fresh, regional ingredients.
Optionally, dinner can be taken once per 7 days of stay at the à-la-carte restaurant "Tomatini" (7:00-10:00 p.m., reservation required, latest reservation 8:00 p.m.).
For lunch and dinner, still and sparkling water, an exquisite wine list, Greek draft beers, soft drinks, natural juices, and a selection of non-alcoholic options are included.
The pool bar offers a wide selection of coffee variations as well as cocoa, homemade iced tea, a colorful selection of teas (including Cretan mountain tea and fresh mint tea), juices and juice spritzers, other refreshing drinks and water, Greek draft beer, non-alcoholic beer, an excellent selection of about 20 cocktails, mocktails, and children's cocktails, spirits such as Metaxa, Ouzo, Tequila, Jim Beam, Baileys, Amaretto, Otto's Greek Vermouth, Raki, at least two varieties each of whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, and Martini, as well as wines (red, white, rosé, sparkling wine) from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. In addition, you can end the day from 4:00 p.m. to midnight at the lobby bar with the aforementioned cocktails, spirits, wines, and refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails.

A couple sits outdoors by the pool enjoying breakfast in the sunshine.

Sports included

A man and a woman train together on a punching bag in an outdoor fitness park.
Modern gym with wooden ceiling, exercise machines, and dumbbells in a hotel.
Table tennis, mini-football, modern fitness room with high-quality Matrix equipment (ages 18 and up), and an outdoor fitness area. Fitness classes take place several times a week.

Sports for a fee

Tennis court.

Children's program

A children's pool is available for children.
Mother and child enjoy swimming and playing in an outdoor pool in sunny weather.

Wellness

Woman relaxing during massage by the pool as oil drips on her back.
Woman in white towel relaxes by pool in a calm hotel setting with trees.
Massages are offered for a fee.

Entertainment

Painting courses, led by a local artist (for a fee).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.
The reception is staffed 24 hours a day. In case of late departure, shower facilities and a luggage room are available. For departures before 7:30 a.m., a continental breakfast is offered.
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Laundry service for a fee (provided by a third party).
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The rooms are cleaned 7 times per week.
Towels are changed every other day, bed linen every four days.
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Baby cots, high chairs, as well as a baby bathtub and changing table are available free of charge upon request.

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides assistance in making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

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The Irini Mare Hotel is a Green Key hotel that meets all ecological and economic standards, as the team strongly supports the motto "The Earth is our home!" Furthermore, the hotel holds a Travelife Gold certificate.
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schauinsland-reisen rating 5 Suns due to the renovation, modern rooms, high customer satisfaction, and excellent service.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not permitted.
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The transfer from Heraklion Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Optionally also bookable including a rental car from/to the airport (coding HER104A).
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Phone: 0030/28320-91051
Fax: 0030/28320-91489
E-mail: info@irinimare.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 113.

Climate resilience fee information

For stays starting from 1/1/2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience fee, to be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a local tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been tiered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room since 1/1/2025.
For stays in the high season 4/1-10/31:
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 11/1-3/31:
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

4 Sterne
Last updated: 15.09.2026 01:39