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Pilot Beach ResortvsGalaxy Hotel Iraklio
Both Pilot Beach Resort and Galaxy Hotel Iraklio are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Galaxy Hotel Iraklio ranks slightly better than Pilot Beach Resort. Galaxy Hotel Iraklio comes in at 85 with positive reviews from 3 publications including Oyster, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Pilot Beach Resort
Oyster
The Telegraph
Georgioupolis, Georgioupolis, Crete 73007, Greece
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterUpscale
"The 450-room, upscale Pilot Beach Resort has facilities to suit every taste, though it's geared toward vacationing families." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This comfortable, rather than luxurious, five-star spa resort with it’s own strip of sandy beach mainly attracts young families." 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
