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Hotel on a hill with outdoor pool and sun terrace in green landscape
Pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas beside a clear blue water pool.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and nature view
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Bright, modern hotel interior with large windows, cozy seating areas, and bar with a view.
A woman and a chef prepare food together at a buffet in a modern hotel restaurant.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs in front of a multi-story building and rocky landscape.
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Buffet with various breads, spreads, and drinks in a modern hotel setting
Modern seating area with white sofas, wooden stump tables, and hanging light in a neutral room.
Modern hotel room with double bed, single bed, desk, chair, and balcony view.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, blue armchairs, and large windows opening to the outdoor area.
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Outdoor pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in a green, wooded setting
View of a coastal town at sunset with mountains and sea in the background.
Balcony with table and two chairs overlooking the sea and hills under clear sky
Hotel with pool set in mountainous landscape with snowy mountains in the background
Landscape with green valleys, scattered houses, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A couple checks in at a hotel reception, staff member greets them warmly.
Buffet station with stainless steel warming trays and serving utensils in modern interior.
Hotel staff in dessert area with various pastries and fruit on the table.
Two people sharing a bowl of breakfast cereal with various toppings at a set table.
Two plates with cheese, cold cuts, vegetables, and olives served on a glass table.
Balcony with table and chairs, fruit and drinks, overlooking green landscape and sea.
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A basket with fresh vegetables like eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes on grass.
Swimming pool in front of a building with terrace and garden in sunny surroundings
Cozy outdoor lounge with wooden sofa, blue cushions, and wooden table in daylight.
Cozy outdoor seating area with sofa, chairs, and wooden table under covered space.
Bartender mixing cocktails in a modern hotel bar with stools and large window at night.
Bright hotel room with two single beds and a balcony overlooking outside.
Modern bathroom with curved shower, sink, and toilet, red tiled walls.
Bright hotel room with large bed, white furniture, and flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wall-mounted TV, and white furniture in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with two beds, desk, and minimalist design
Modern hotel room with large bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony seating, and sea view.
Minimalist bathroom with green glass door, washbasin with green tile backsplash and towels
Balcony with chairs and a lounger overlooking the surrounding landscape under clear skies.
Modern apartment with loft, seating area, TV, and staircase to the mezzanine.
Modern living room with seating area, wooden furniture, and balcony access with view
Bright, modern bedroom with double bed, wooden flooring, and simple clothes rack.
A buffet table with various breads and pastries in a modern designed room.
Woman training outdoors with coach under covered fitness area
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agia Galini

Paralos The Maxine (ex Maxine Hotel) ***+

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Location

The Maxine is located outside the village of Agia Galini with a fantastic view of the bay of Agia Galini. The center is only about 800 m away and the sand/pebble beach is about 500 m away. Shops, taverns, and bars can be found in the beautiful and quaint fishing village. Heraklion Airport is approximately 90 km away.
View of a coastal town with green trees and cliffs under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in a green, wooded setting
View of a coastal town at sunset with mountains and sea in the background.
Balcony with table and two chairs overlooking the sea and hills under clear sky
Hotel with pool set in mountainous landscape with snowy mountains in the background
Landscape with green valleys, scattered houses, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Facilities

A couple checks in at a hotel reception, staff member greets them warmly.
Buffet station with stainless steel warming trays and serving utensils in modern interior.
Hotel staff in dessert area with various pastries and fruit on the table.
Two people sharing a bowl of breakfast cereal with various toppings at a set table.
Two plates with cheese, cold cuts, vegetables, and olives served on a glass table.
Balcony with table and chairs, fruit and drinks, overlooking green landscape and sea.
A hand holds a dark purple eggplant on a green plant bush.
Older man with light shirt and basket in garden near building on a sunny day
A basket with fresh vegetables like eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes on grass.
Swimming pool in front of a building with terrace and garden in sunny surroundings
Cozy outdoor lounge with wooden sofa, blue cushions, and wooden table in daylight.
Cozy outdoor seating area with sofa, chairs, and wooden table under covered space.
Bartender mixing cocktails in a modern hotel bar with stools and large window at night.
The adults-only hotel Maxine (bookable for ages 16 and up) is run with great warmth and a family atmosphere by the hotelier's daughters, Evelina and Katherina. The 55 rooms are spread across 4 buildings. The main building of the hotel houses the reception (open 18 hours) with a cozy lobby, a bar, and a breakfast room or restaurant (renovated) with a fantastic panoramic terrace offering a magnificent view of the bay of Agia Galini. Furthermore, Maxine offers Wi-Fi in public areas (included). Hammocks in the well-maintained garden provide special relaxation. Additionally, a swimming pool (pool towels available for a deposit) offers refreshment, and a pool/snackbar (renovated) serves drinks (for a fee). Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool, while at the beach, sun loungers and umbrellas are available for a fee.

Accommodation

Double Room Sea View

The rooms are bright and cheerfully furnished and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, individually controlled air conditioning, a rental safe, 32" satellite TV, refrigerator, kettle, coffee/tea station, and 2 bottles of water on arrival, balcony, and sea view (DM).
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEM).

Bright hotel room with two single beds and a balcony overlooking outside.
Modern bathroom with curved shower, sink, and toilet, red tiled walls.
Bright hotel room with large bed, white furniture, and flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wall-mounted TV, and white furniture in neutral tones.

Superior Double Room

The renovated rooms feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe (included), 32'' satellite TV, air conditioning (included), refrigerator (included), safe (included), and balcony (DSU). Additionally equipped with a coffee/tea station and two bottles of water upon arrival.
Also bookable at an additional cost with sea view (DMU/DIM). Maximum occupancy is only possible with 2 adults.

Modern hotel room with two beds, desk, and minimalist design
Modern hotel room with large bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony seating, and sea view.
Minimalist bathroom with green glass door, washbasin with green tile backsplash and towels
Balcony with chairs and a lounger overlooking the surrounding landscape under clear skies.

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 replenished with 2 capsules), and daily provision of a bottle of water in the room (J2M).

Suite Sea View

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

Modern apartment with loft, seating area, TV, and staircase to the mezzanine.
Modern living room with seating area, wooden furniture, and balcony access with view
Bright, modern bedroom with double bed, wooden flooring, and simple clothes rack.

Board

Half Board

Breakfast (8-10 am) and dinner (7-9 pm) in buffet form. Packed lunches can be booked upon request 24 hours in advance.

A buffet table with various breads and pastries in a modern designed room.

Sports Included

Open-air fitness studio and mini-basketball court.

Wellness

Massages (on request, for a fee).

Hotel Service

Room cleaning 6 times a week, towel change 3 times a week, bed linen change 2 times a week.
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Wi-Fi is included in public areas.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Near the Beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

3.5 Suns due to high customer satisfaction
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Adults-only hotel (bookable for ages 16 and up).
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The transfer time from Heraklion Airport is approximately 1.5-2 hours.
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Dogs up to 8 kg are allowed on request.
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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Hotel Contact:
Maxine Hotel
Phone: 0030-2832091530
Fax: 0030-2832091530
Email: info@themaxine.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 108.

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01/01/2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from 01/01/2025, is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room.
For stays in high season from 01/04-31/10:
Local category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
Local category 3 stars: 5 Euros
Local category 4 stars: 10 Euros
Local category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays in low season from 01/11-31/03:
Local category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
Local category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
Local category 4 stars: 3 Euros
Local category 5 stars: 4 Euros

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