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Galaxy Hotel IrakliovsWhite River Cottages - Rustic minimalist Holiday Houses
Both White River Cottages and Galaxy Hotel Iraklio are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Galaxy Hotel Iraklio is the choice of most reviewers compared to White River Cottages. Galaxy Hotel Iraklio scores 85 with praise from 3 reviews such as Jetsetter, Oyster and Frommer's.
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
White River Cottages - Rustic minimalist Holiday Houses The Telegraph
The Guardian
Aspros Potamos, Makry-Gialos, Crete 72055, Greece
From $73/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
The Telegraph8.0
"Once upon a time this hamlet of stone-built, flat-roofed cottages was seasonally inhabited by the residents of Péfki village, 4km uphill, during the olive-picking season." Full review
The Guardian "White River Cottages is a hamlet of rustic self-catering stone houses amid olive, pine and carob trees in the rocky Aspros Potamos valley, near the pretty harbour of Makriyialos"
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