Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agia Galini

Paralos Irini Mare *****
Tour operator category

HER104
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Highlights

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

Location

The family-run Hotel Paralos Irini Mare has a beautiful, quiet location nestled between gently sloping hills, surrounded by magnificent scenery, above a small bathing bay with a wonderful view of the sea and located approx. 100 m from the Blue Flag awarded beach. After just a ten-minute walk, you reach the picturesque village of Agia Galini with its many taverns, cafés, and narrow streets that invite you to stroll. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 77 km. A bus stop can be reached after approx. 800 m.
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 very warm and thoughtfully managed property with a total of 154 rooms consists of a main building and 15 annexes spread out in a beautifully landscaped, large garden. It offers its guests an entrance hall with a German and English speaking 24-hour reception, the "Galini Lobby Bar," which features a balcony with a magnificent view over the bay and the sea as well as the village of Agia Galini, the pool bar located in the shade of the palm trees and ideal for a sundowner, luggage room, a small library, and free, camera-monitored parking. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.
The modern and freshly renovated non-smoking buffet restaurant with 3 show-cooking stations invites you to linger on its outdoor terrace with olive trees, palm trees, and fragrant shrubs. In 2024, the à la carte restaurant "Tomatini" opened its doors, where meals are prepared with homegrown vegetables and served as a set menu based on Greek and Cretan cuisine.
The well-kept 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, including local mountain tea, thyme, oregano, and lavender. The fruits and vegetables come from the Messara region, which includes Agia Galini, known for its cultivation. Furthermore, the hotel also has its own orchard and olive groves with seasonal cultivation, very close to the UNESCO World Heritage site "Phaistos."
Palm, olive, and carob trees are scattered around the three large semi-saltwater swimming pools (one of which has a whirlpool, one as a relaxation pool with an infinity view of Agia Galini). One pool is enriched with magnesium, which is especially good for hair, skin, and health. Additionally, 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, the Paralos Irini Mare mostly forgoes sun umbrellas. Instead, the natural shade of the palm and acacia trees, which have been growing here since the hotel's opening, can be enjoyed.
Schauinsland-Reisen insider tip: Next to the large, approx. 200-year-old olive tree, an outdoor fitness area integrated into nature has been created.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

Experience the Superior double rooms in modern retro design.
The decor is based on natural tones and materials. These spacious rooms feature a bathroom with bath or shower/WC with hairdryer and toiletries, full-body and cosmetic mirrors, a pillow menu, electronic safe, mini-fridge, coffee and tea station, kettle, 1 bottle of water in the room upon arrival, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, 42" LED TV, as well as a balcony or terrace with garden/mountain view (DSU: max. occupancy 3 with 2 single beds and a sofa bed if required). Optionally also bookable for single occupancy (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.

Superior Double Room Sea View

The appealing rooms are tastefully furnished with bath or shower/WC, toiletries, full-body and cosmetic mirrors, hairdryer, electronic safe, 42-inch LED TV, telephone, individually adjustable air conditioning, mini-fridge (with coffee and tea station, one bottle of water in the room upon arrival), pillow menu, and a balcony or terrace with sea view (DMU/DIM, max. occupancy 3 with 2 single beds and a sofa bed if required).

Superior Double Room Sea View Whirlpool

With the same amenities as the Superior Double Room Sea View, these rooms also feature a whirlpool and sun loungers (MSA, bookable from 8 years).

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

The rooms in a fresh design feature centrally controlled, environmentally friendly air conditioning, ceiling fan, bathroom with shower/WC, toiletries, hairdryer, full-body and cosmetic mirrors, coffee machine (four capsules included upon arrival), coffee/tea station, kettle, Wi-Fi (included), soundproof windows and doors, telephone, 42-inch LED TV, electronic safe, mini-fridge, one bottle of water in the room upon arrival, pillow menu, as well as a balcony (J2M/DJO, max. occupancy 3 with 2 single beds and a sofa bed).

Family Room

With the same amenities as the double rooms, the family rooms feature a separate sleeping area divided by a door with 2 single beds or two sofa beds (DF2). Optionally bookable with a sea view for an additional 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

The rooms in a fresh design feature individually adjustable air conditioning, bathroom with shower/WC, toiletries, hairdryer, full-body and cosmetic mirrors, coffee machine (four capsules included upon arrival), coffee/tea station, kettle, telephone, 42-inch LED TV, electronic safe, mini-fridge, one bottle of water in the room upon arrival, pillow menu, as well as 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 over.
The sharing pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for careful behavior and special attention when using this area.

Junior Suite Private Pool

Featuring the same high-quality amenities as the junior suites, but with the addition of pool towels, these offer a private pool with terrace 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 over.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for careful 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 Suite "Chill" is located on the ground floor and is equipped with warm, natural tones and materials. Each room has its own private garden with sun 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, a full-body and cosmetic mirror, telephone, 42-inch satellite TV, an electronic safe in the room, individually adjustable air conditioning, a mini-fridge, coffee and tea station, pillow menu, 1 bottle of water in the room upon arrival (NC2/NCI, 1 room).

Junior Suite Star Sleep Rooftop Sea View

The new Star Sleep Rooftop Junior Suites 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. With the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these rooms feature a combined living/sleeping area with twin beds and a sofa bed or sleeping armchair; they are also more spacious. Furthermore, these rooms have roof ventilation, centrally controlled air conditioning/heating, as well as a Nespresso coffee machine (4 capsules included upon arrival) and offer a 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 equally new rooms offer the same amenities as the Junior Suite, a private terrace, seating, sun loungers, and a private plunge pool (B2J/JMP/W2, bookable for guests aged 8 and over).
The plunge pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for careful behavior and special attention when using this area.

Blue Junior Suite Private Pool Sea View

With the same amenities as the Junior Suite, the new Blue Junior Suites feature a shower with access to the terrace as well as a private pool, a sun deck with sun loungers, and a seating area (L2J/Q2A, bookable from 8 years).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for careful 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 features the same amenities 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) upon request.
Both rooms are only bookable for guests aged 8 and over.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for careful behavior and special attention when using this area.

Meals

Half Board

At Paralos Irini Mare, tradition and high-quality culinary arts are at the center. 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 tasty Cretan cuisine straight 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 before your eyes and pampers you with freshly squeezed juices from seasonal fruits (freshly harvested, subject to availability, e.g., oranges, figs, pomegranates, and medlars from the hotel's groves) as well as smoothies, honeycombs, waffles, and eggs in various variations and Greek specialties. Upon request and pre-order, a continental early-bird breakfast can be taken from 0-7:15 a.m.
Dinner takes place from 7-9:15 p.m. in buffet form with 3 show-cooking stations, where varied meals are conjured up from fresh, regional ingredients.
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free dishes are also offered (upon request on-site).
Additionally, there is a set-menu lunch (12-3:30 p.m.) by the pool with healthy snacks and Greek dishes with a modern touch (for an additional 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. In "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 a week (7-10 p.m., reservation required upon arrival, latest reservation 8 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 Paralos Irini Mare offers more than just comfort, taking you 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 a.m. (an earlier breakfast is possible upon registration the day before). During lunchtime from 12:30-3:30 p.m., light dishes à la carte as well as sandwiches and snacks for take-away 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-day stay in the à la carte restaurant "Tomatini" (7-10 p.m., reservation required, latest reservation 8 p.m.).
Still and sparkling water, a refined wine list, Greek draft beers, non-alcoholic drinks, natural juices, and a selection of non-alcoholic options are included with lunch and dinner.
The pool bar offers a wide selection of coffee variations, cocoa, homemade iced tea, a colorful selection of teas, including Cretan mountain tea and fresh mint tea, juices and juice spritzers, further 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 2 types each of whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, and martini as well as wines (red, white, rosé, sparkling wine) from 10 a.m.-midnight. Additionally, one can wind down the day from 4 p.m.-midnight at the lobby bar with the previously mentioned 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 (from 18 years), and 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 classes, led by a local artist (for a fee).

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.
The reception is staffed 24 hours. For late departures, shower facilities and 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 (by a third-party provider).
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The rooms are cleaned 7 times per week.
Towels are changed every second day, bed linen is changed every 4th day.
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Baby cot, high chairs, as well as baby bath and changing table are available upon request free of charge.

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard.

Sustainability

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

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:
  • Travelife
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

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The Irini Mare Hotel is a Green Key hotel that complies with all ecological 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 renovations, modern rooms, high customer satisfaction, and excellent service.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
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Pets are not permitted.
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The transfer from Heraklion airport takes about 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 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

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

Information on Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is scaled from January 1, 2025, from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays during the high season 1.4.-31.10.
Local category 1-2 Stars 2 Euro
Local category 3 Stars 5 Euro
Local category 4 Stars 10 Euro
Local category 5 Stars 15 Euro
For stays during the low season 1.11.-31.3.
Local category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 Stars 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 Stars 3 Euro
Local category 5 Stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 14:32