Phaea BluevsGalaxy Hotel Iraklio
Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete and Galaxy Hotel Iraklio are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete is the choice of most professionals compared to Galaxy Hotel Iraklio. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete scores 85 with recommendations from 4 sources including Oyster, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Phaea Blue
Tablet
Gayot
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Tablet
Michelin Guide
PO Box 38, Elounda, Crete 72 053, Greece
From $346/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Tablet19.0
"Greece used to be known as a bargain holiday spot, a fact that may seem astonishing, given its almost unbearable natural beauty. Today Greece is home to some of Europe's finest hotels,..." Full review
Gayot "Cool white buildings and sweeping water views set the mood for romance at this elegant retreat."
Jetsetter "Family-friendly resort on Crete’s cliff-laden southern coast, rich with infinity pools and private patios." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Crete’s Blue Palace has a strong sense of place. Set on a lucid pebble beach, this family-run property has more authenticity than all the pre-fab looking resorts along the Elounda coastline combined. " Full review
Tablet "Just a few minutes up the coast from Elounda, on a hillside just outside of the village of Plaka, Phāea Blue marries timeless Cretan hospitality with glamorous, globetrotting elegance...." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Just a few minutes up the coast from Elounda, on a hillside just outside of the village of Plaka, Phāea Blue marries timeless Cretan hospitality with glamorous, globetrotting elegance...." Full review
IndependentGalaxy Hotel Iraklio Jetsetter
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
75 Dimokratias Avenue, Heraklion, Crete 71306, Greece
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Sleek Greek retreat with a locavore restaurant and giant freshwater pool, steps from the ancient ruins of Knossos." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Galaxy Hotel Iraklio has well-designed spaces for a quiet, relaxing city stay." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This smart, cosy five star hotel on Heraklion’s outskirts, within easy reach of Crete’s only 18-hole golf course, offers a good-sized pool, a restaurant serving creative Cretan cuisine." Full review
Frommer's "The best rooms have sea-facing balconies, and amenities include the largest indoor swimming pool in Iraklion and a pastry shop that’s a popular gathering spot." Full review
