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Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, wooden floor, and view of the hallway.
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Bright, modern living area with seating and large windows overlooking nature.
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Modern buffet area with wooden ceiling, brick wall, and illuminated food stations.
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Small pool and hammock surrounded by lush greenery and terraced gardens.
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Hotel with pool and palm trees against a mountainous background on a sunny day.
Lit pool on a terrace overlooking hills at sunset.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of blue umbrellas and thatched huts along the shore.
Luxury hotel complex with multiple pools, sun terraces, and lush greenery.
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Two women and a chef stand outdoors at a table with olive oil bottles and fresh bread.
Covered terrace with tables and chairs next to a pool overlooking palm trees and hills.
Cozy outdoor seating area with drinks on a table and lush green plants in the background
Modern buffet restaurant with wooden ceiling and warm lighting in hotel
Modern hotel bar area with wooden furniture and large window showing mountain view.
Illuminated pool area with palm trees and hotel buildings at dusk.
Bright living room with beige sofas, a round glass table, and large windows.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of green landscape.
Bright hotel room with double bed, gray sofa, green armchair, and simple decor.
Small balcony with table, two chairs, and view of a tree and sea, adjacent to a bedroom.
Modern hotel room with double bed, gray sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking green trees.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, green chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright bathroom with white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.
Modern furnished hotel room with double bed, tiled floor, and large mirror.
Bright hotel room with double bed, gray sofa, ceiling fan, and access to a terrace.
Bright hotel room with bed, green sofa, small table, and fish artwork on the wall.
Balcony with chairs and table overlooking the sea and surrounding buildings
Covered terrace with wooden furniture beside a small pool and garden in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, and terrace featuring hanging chair and pool view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green armchair, TV, and terrace access with pool.
Modern bathroom with round sink, large mirror, and hand shower mounted on the wall.
Modern pool area with loungers, mountain view, and clear blue sky on a sunny day.
Bright hotel room with bed, nightstand, and a turquoise sofa with cushions.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony seating area, and hill views.
Modern hotel room with double bed and view of terrace with pool and sea.
Bright hotel room with cozy bed, sofa, and balcony access with hammocks.
Bright living room with gray sofa, hanging chair, and large window overlooking terrace.
Children sit on a dark blue sofa in a cozy hotel room with plants and wooden furniture.
Modern bedroom with wooden beam ceiling, large bed, and seating area
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and large windows letting in daylight.
Elegant hotel room with sofa, bed, and balcony with sea view in daylight.
Modern terrace with seating area, lounge furniture, and mountain view under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and relaxed atmosphere.
Modern hotel room with two beds, wooden ceiling, sofa, and large windows with curtains.
Modern outdoor area with stone wall, stairs, and potted plants under blue sky
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, TV, and terrace access with outdoor table.
Modern hotel room with bed, ceiling fan, and view of terrace and mountains.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, ceiling fan, and stylish wooden beam ceiling.
Modern hotel hallway with wooden ceiling, seating, and open wardrobe.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and seating area in front of building facade under clear sky.
A pool with still water and an old olive tree in the background under a clear sky.
Artist painting on an easel in a studio with paint cans and brushes.
Mother and child laughing together in a swimming pool on a sunny day.
A man and a woman training together at an outdoor punching bag.
Gym with exercise machines and dumbbell rack under a wooden ceiling.
Woman playing tennis on an outdoor court in sunny weather.
Woman relaxing during an oil massage next to a pool.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agia Galini

Paralos Irini Mare *****

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Location

The family-run Hotel Paralos Irini Mare enjoys a beautiful, quiet location nestled between gently sloping hills, surrounded by magnificent scenery, above a small bay with wonderful sea views and approximately 100m from the Blue Flag beach. The picturesque village of Agia Galini with its many tavernas, cafes, and narrow streets, perfect for a stroll, is just a ten-minute walk away. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 77 km.
Lit pool on a terrace overlooking hills at sunset.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of blue umbrellas and thatched huts along the shore.
Luxury hotel complex with multiple pools, sun terraces, and lush greenery.

Facilities

Couple relaxes on a sofa in a hotel room reading a book together.
Person relaxing in a modern outdoor area with wooden ceiling and plants.
Modern pool in front of an open restaurant with wooden furniture and blue sky.
Round pool in front of trees and mountains in a peaceful hotel garden
Evening terrace with illuminated trees and swimming pool at a hotel resort.
Couple sitting at a table beside a pool in a hotel's garden area.
Two women and a chef stand outdoors at a table with olive oil bottles and fresh bread.
Covered terrace with tables and chairs next to a pool overlooking palm trees and hills.
Cozy outdoor seating area with drinks on a table and lush green plants in the background
Modern buffet restaurant with wooden ceiling and warm lighting in hotel
Modern hotel bar area with wooden furniture and large window showing mountain view.
Illuminated pool area with palm trees and hotel buildings at dusk.
Bright living room with beige sofas, a round glass table, and large windows.
This very welcoming and thoughtfully managed complex, comprising a total of 152 rooms, consists of a main building and 15 annexes spread throughout the beautifully landscaped, large garden. It offers its guests a lobby with a 24-hour reception staffed by German and English speakers, 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 palm trees and ideal for a sundowner, a luggage room, a small library, and free parking monitored by cameras. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
The modern and freshly renovated non-smoking buffet restaurant with 3 show cooking stations, featuring an outdoor terrace with olive trees, palm trees, and fragrant shrubs, invites you to linger. In 2024, the à la carte restaurant "Tomatini" opened its doors, serving dishes prepared with home-grown vegetables and offered as a set menu based on Greek and Cretan cuisine.
The well-maintained garden boasts over 50 different species of herbs, flowers, and trees, offering 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. Fruits and vegetables are sourced from the Messara region, which includes Agia Galini, known for its produce. Additionally, the hotel has its own orchard and olive groves with seasonal cultivation, located near the UNESCO World Heritage site "Phaistos".
Around the three large semi-saltwater swimming pools (one with a whirlpool, one as a relaxation pool with an infinity view of Agia Galini), you'll find palm, olive, and carob trees. One pool is enriched with magnesium, which is particularly beneficial for hair, skin, and overall health. There is also a children's pool within the garden complex, as well as a pool bar with a sun terrace and a lawn. The pools are ecologically cleaned using a salt electrolysis system. Sun loungers, gazebos, and pool towels are provided 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, Paralos Irini Mare primarily foregoes sunshades. Instead, you can enjoy the natural shade provided by the palm and acacia trees that have been growing here since the hotel's opening.
Schauinsland-Reisen insider tip: Next to the large, approximately 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 a modern retro design.
The furnishings are based on natural color tones and materials. These spacious rooms feature a bathroom or shower/WC with hairdryer and toiletries, full-length and cosmetic mirror, pillow selection, electronic safe (included), mini-fridge, coffee and tea station, kettle, 1 bottle of water in the room upon arrival, individually controlled air conditioning, telephone, 42" LED TV, Wi-Fi (included), and a balcony or terrace with garden/mountain view (DSU: max. 3 people with 2 single beds and a sofa bed if needed). Optionally available for single use (DSE/1DS).

Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and view of green landscape.
Bright hotel room with double bed, gray sofa, green armchair, and simple decor.
Small balcony with table, two chairs, and view of a tree and sea, adjacent to a bedroom.
Modern hotel room with double bed, gray sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking green trees.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, green chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright bathroom with white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

Superior Double Room Sea View

The attractively furnished rooms feature a bathroom or shower/WC, toiletries, full-length and cosmetic mirror, hairdryer, electronic safe (included), 42-inch LED TV, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, individually controlled air conditioning, mini-fridge (with coffee and tea station, one bottle of water in the room upon arrival), pillow selection, and a balcony or terrace with sea view (DMU/DIM, max. 3 people with 2 single beds and a sofa bed if needed).
Also available with a whirlpool (MSA, for ages 8 and up).

Family Room

The family rooms, with the same amenities as the double rooms, have a separate bedroom separated by a door with 2 single beds or two sofa beds (DF2). Optionally available with sea view for an extra charge (F2M).
Also available as a more spacious suite with one bedroom (2FS). Alternatively, bookable with a connecting door and sea view (FAV/MFV).

Modern furnished hotel room with double bed, tiled floor, and large mirror.
Bright hotel room with double bed, gray sofa, ceiling fan, and access to a terrace.
Bright hotel room with bed, green sofa, small table, and fish artwork on the wall.
Balcony with chairs and table overlooking the sea and surrounding buildings

Junior Suite Sea View

The rooms feature a fresh design with centrally controlled, environmentally friendly air conditioning, ceiling fan, bathroom with shower/WC, toiletries, hairdryer, full-length and cosmetic mirror, 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 selection, and a balcony (J2M, max. 3 people with 2 single beds and a sofa bed).

Junior Suite Sharing Pool

The rooms feature a fresh design with individually controlled air conditioning, bathroom with shower/WC, toiletries, hairdryer, full-length and cosmetic mirror, coffee machine (four capsules included upon arrival), coffee/tea station, kettle, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, 42-inch LED TV, electronic safe, mini-fridge, one bottle of water in the room upon arrival, pillow selection, and a terrace with gazebos or sun loungers and direct access to the sharing pool (J2/JSI). Pool towels are provided in the room.
Also available with sea view (B2J/JMP).
Both room types are only bookable for guests aged 8 and over.
The sharing pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Covered terrace with wooden furniture beside a small pool and garden in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, and terrace featuring hanging chair and pool view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green armchair, TV, and terrace access with pool.
Modern bathroom with round sink, large mirror, and hand shower mounted on the wall.
Modern pool area with loungers, mountain view, and clear blue sky on a sunny day.
Bright hotel room with bed, nightstand, and a turquoise sofa with cushions.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony seating area, and hill views.
Modern hotel room with double bed and view of terrace with pool and sea.

Junior Suite Private Pool

These rooms have the same high-quality amenities as the Junior Suites, plus pool towels, and offer a private pool with a terrace and sun loungers (ZJP). Optionally available with sea view (SI2).
The junior suites with pool are only bookable for guests aged 8 and over.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Junior Suite Chill

The "Chill" Junior Suites are located on the ground floor and are furnished with warm, natural colors and materials. Each room has its own private garden with sun loungers and a comfortable hammock.
These spacious rooms feature two single beds, a sofa, a hanging seat in the room, a functional bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, and toiletries, a full-length and cosmetic mirror, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, 42-inch satellite TV, an electronic safe in the room, individually controlled air conditioning, a mini-fridge, coffee and tea station, pillow selection, and 1 bottle of water in the room upon arrival (NC2/NCI, 1 room).

Bright hotel room with cozy bed, sofa, and balcony access with hammocks.
Bright living room with gray sofa, hanging chair, and large window overlooking terrace.
Children sit on a dark blue sofa in a cozy hotel room with plants and wooden furniture.
Modern bedroom with wooden beam ceiling, large bed, and seating area
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, and large windows letting in daylight.
Elegant hotel room with sofa, bed, and balcony with sea view in daylight.
Modern terrace with seating area, lounge furniture, and mountain view under clear sky.

Junior Suite Star Sleep Rooftop Sea View

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

Junior Suite Sea View Plunge Pool

These also new rooms offer, with the same amenities as the Junior Suite, a private garden with a comfortable hammock, seating area, outdoor shower, gazebo, and a private plunge pool (B2J).
The plunge pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and relaxed atmosphere.
Modern hotel room with two beds, wooden ceiling, sofa, and large windows with curtains.
Modern outdoor area with stone wall, stairs, and potted plants under blue sky
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, TV, and terrace access with outdoor table.
Modern hotel room with bed, ceiling fan, and view of terrace and mountains.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, ceiling fan, and stylish wooden beam ceiling.
Modern hotel hallway with wooden ceiling, seating, and open wardrobe.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and seating area in front of building facade under clear sky.

Blue Junior Suite Private Pool Sea View

The new Blue Junior Suites, with the same amenities as the Junior Suite, feature a private pool in the garden, an outdoor shower, a sun deck with loungers and a seating area (L2J, bookable from age 8).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Suite Private Pool (bookable upon request)

The suite with a private pool has the same amenities as the Junior Suite Private Pool and consists of a separate bedroom, living room, private pool, and terrace with mountain views (SP2).
Optionally available with sea view (IP2), also bookable upon request.
Both room types are only bookable for guests aged 8 and over.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

A pool with still water and an old olive tree in the background under a clear sky.

Meals

Half Board / All Inclusive Plus

At Paralos Irini Mare, tradition and good food are a priority! Since 2021, the kitchen has been working with the support of the renowned Greek chef Giannis Baxevanis. They use only local Cretan and Greek products to bring healthy, delicious, and authentic Cretan cuisine from their gardens to the table. At Paralos Irini Mare, cooking is done exclusively with local olive oil from the hotel's groves near the archaeological palace of Festos. So, enjoy your dinner and experience a taste of typical Cretan cuisine.
The extensive breakfast buffet (7:30-10:30 AM) is prepared fresh before your eyes and spoils 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 preparations, and Greek specialties. Upon request and pre-order, a continental early bird breakfast is available from 7:00-7:15 AM.
Dinner is served from 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM as a buffet with 3 show cooking stations, where diverse meals are prepared from fresh, regional ingredients.
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options are also available (on request locally).
Additionally, there is a choice of lunch menu (12:00 PM - 3:30 PM) by the pool with healthy snacks and Greek dishes with a modern touch (for a fee).
The à la carte restaurant "Tomatini," offering traditional Greek and Cretan dishes, is also available to guests. Guests can choose from various menus here. "Tomatini" exclusively uses local products and vegetables from the hotel's own garden. Once a week, dinner at the à la carte restaurant is included (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, reservation required upon arrival, latest reservation 8:00 PM).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive Plus

The All-Inclusive program at Paralos Irini Mare offers more than just comfort; it's an authentic journey into Cretan and Greek gastronomy.
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, the day begins with a rich breakfast buffet with live cooking. A continental breakfast is available from 7:00 AM (an earlier breakfast is possible with advance notice the day before). At lunchtime from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, light dishes à la carte or buffet style are offered at the pool bar. Dinner in the main restaurant is available from 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM, also in buffet style, with three show cooking stations preparing varied dishes from fresh, regional ingredients.
Optionally, dinner can be enjoyed once every 7 days of your stay at the à la carte restaurant "Tomatini" (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, reservation required, latest reservation 8:00 PM).
Still and sparkling water, a fine wine selection, Greek draft beers, soft drinks, natural juices, and a selection of non-alcoholic options are included with lunch and dinner.
The pool bar offers from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM a wide selection of coffee variations, cocoa, homemade iced tea, a colorful tea selection including Cretan mountain tea and fresh mint tea, juices and juice spritzers, other soft drinks and water, Greek draft beer, non-alcoholic beer, an excellent selection of about 20 cocktails, mocktails, and kids' cocktails, spirits such as Metaxa, Ouzo, Tequila, Jim Beam, Baileys, Amaretto, Otto's Greek Vermouth, Raki, at least 2 types of whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, and Martini, as well as wines (red, white, rosé, sparkling) are available. Additionally, you can end the day from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM in the lobby bar with the aforementioned cocktails, spirits, wines, and refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails.

Sports included

Table tennis, modern fitness room with high-quality Matrix equipment (for ages 18 and up), and outdoor fitness area. Fitness classes take place several times a week.

Sports for a fee

Tennis court.

Children's program

Mother and child laughing together in a swimming pool on a sunny day.
Children's pool, baby cot, high chairs, and bathtub and changing table available on request free of charge.

Wellness

Massages (for a fee).
Woman relaxing during an oil massage next to a pool.

Entertainment

Painting classes led by a local artist (for a fee).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
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Laundry service available for a fee (through a third-party provider).
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Cleaning 7 times a week, towel change every 2 days, bed linen change every 4 days.

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Tennis
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Wi-Fi
  • Massages
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

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

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

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

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The Irini Mare Hotel is a Green Key Hotel, adhering to all ecological and environmental standards, as the team strongly supports the motto "The Earth is our home!"
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Schauinsland-Reisen rating 5 Suns due to renovation, modern rooms, high customer satisfaction, and excellent service.
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The reception is staffed 24 hours. A shower facility and luggage room are available for late departures. Guests departing before 7:30 AM will receive a continental breakfast.
Not suitable for wheelchair users. The hotel is located on a small hill with some stairs.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The transfer from Heraklion Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Alternatively, car rental from/to the airport can be booked (code HER104A).
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Hotel Contact:
Phone: 0030/28320-91051
Fax: 0030/28320-91489
Email: info@irinimare.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 113.

Information on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, payable by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from 01.01.2025, will be tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 € per day and room.
For stays during high season from April 1st to October 31st:
National Category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
National Category 3 Stars: 5 Euro
National Category 4 Stars: 10 Euro
National Category 5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays during low season from November 1st to March 31st:
National Category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
National Category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
National Category 4 Stars: 3 Euro
National Category 5 Stars: 4 Euro

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