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Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, CretevsGalaxy 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.
Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
Gayot
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
PO Box 38, Elounda, Crete 72 053, Greece
From $346/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
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
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio Jetsetter
Frommer's
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
Frommer's "A sleek modern style prevails at one of the city’s largest hotels—think contemporary shopping mall and we don't mean that as an insult." 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
