Paralos Irini Mare is a charming family-owned hotel, managed in a very personal and attentive way whereby guests are sure to experience real hospitality the Cretan way. Situated in wonderful tranquillity between gently sloping hills, only 100 metres from the sea and the beautiful beach, it is also close to the centre of Agia Galini just a 10-minute walk along the cosy promenade.

Travellers who like to alternate swims in the sea with dips in fresh water can do so in the on-site pools, while the garden features a separate children’s pool and a playground for the youngest guests. The more active tourists can participate in art classes, enjoy aerial yoga, work on their backhand at the tennis court or push out an early-morning fitness session at the gym. In the evening, guests can relax with a cold drink on the private balcony with lovely sea views or enjoy an outdoors barbeque dinner in the lush garden.

At the Paralos Irini Mare you will not find umbrellas and parasols but use the local olive and carob trees for shade.

A stone’s throw away from Agia Galini’s award-winning beach, the family-run Paralos Irini Mare Holiday is a friendly, deliciously relaxing getaway an hour away from Heraklion International Airport – an ideal jumping-off point to explore South Crete’s gorgeous sands and ancient landmarks. Paralos Irini Mare is the perfect stay to explore Crete’s countless historical, natural, and cultural treasures in a truly memorable Greek holiday experience. Surrounded by sweeping hills that stretch all the way to the pristine Blue Flag beach of Agia Galini, Paralos Irini Mare offers a relaxed lifestyle for families and couples.

128 bright, modern rooms are the quintessence of laid-back luxury with an emphasis on natural materials and big windows that beautifully frame the Cretan landscape. Spread across 13 buildings and 40.000 square meters of land overlooking the Libyan Sea, they offer a range of options for couples and families, from superior double rooms with mountain views to junior suites with sea views and a private pool. Our recently constructed junior suites are eco-friendly, using exclusively geothermic and solar power in keeping with the resort’s genuine commitment to sustainability.

All rooms were either built or renovated in the last six years and offer an array of amenities, from coffee and tea-making facilities to a new pillow menu complimentary in all room types.

Paralos Irini Mare

Destination: Agia Galini Crete, Greece

PO: 74056

Country category: 4 Stars

LATITUDE: 35.09830006

LONGITUDE: 24.69721735

Hotel surface size:  30000 sqm

Number of buildings: 13

Number of floors per building: 1-3

GIATA code: 753

Contact Details:
Paralos Irini Mare

Website: https://www.irinimare.com/
Telephone: 28320 91051

Email: info@irinimare.com

LOCATION

The family-run Hotel Paralos Irini Mare has a wonderful, quiet location between gently sloping hills, surrounded by beautiful nature, above a small bay with a wonderful view of the Libyan sea and approx. 100 m from the blue flag awarded beach of Agia Galini. After just a ten-minute sea-side walk you can reach the picturesque village of Agia Galini with its many taverns, cafes and narrow streets that are perfect for strolling. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approximately 80 km.

Matala, the famous hippy village, the well-known sight of Minoan Palace of Phaistos, the new archeological museum, Preveli palm beach and Samaria village are only some of the many sightseeings worth visiting in the area.

INTRODUCTION

Nestled in the serene embrace of southern Crete, Paralos Irini Mare combines casual luxury with awe-inspiring views of the Libyan Sea, offering an experience steeped in nature, tradition, and authentic hospitality. Indulge in local flavors through exquisite farm-to-table cuisine and find tranquility in stylish, eco-friendly rooms, where the spirit of Crete is captured in every detail.

BASIC INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

• Perfect for nature lovers
• 100m from the beach (pebbly, awarded with the Blue Flag)
• 15 minutes walk to the village of Agia Galini
• 76 km from Heraklion airport
• 73 from Heraklion port
• Quiet location
• 131 rooms
• 10 room types
• luggage room
• 3 outdoor semi-salt swimming pools sanitized through UV light (1 with jacuzzi, 1 the Zen-Zone pool)
• 1 kids pool
• Wi-fi included in all common areas and rooms
• 24 hours reception
• Hotel catering based on zero-proximity production, partly from the hotel’s own vegetable/herb garden
• 9 Junior Suites with Sharing Pool
• 18 Junior Suites with Private Pool
• Brand new Cretan a la cart restaurant
• Half Board
• Extensive Buffet at Breakfast and Dinner
• Pool Bar and Lobby Bar with sea view
• Sunbeds and Gazebos at the pool
• Fitness program at the indoor and outdoor gym
• Massage Services (extra charge)
• Free camera supervised parking
• Doctor on call (extra charge)

DESCRIPTION

This completely renovated, warmly and carefully managed complex with a total of 131 renovated rooms consists of a main house and 12 outbuildings, which are spread out in the beautifully landscaped garden. It offers its guests a lobby with an English/German-speaking 24-hour reception, which has a balcony with a wonderful view over the bay and the sea, a luggage room, a small library and a free, camera-monitored parking lot. The new “Galini” lobby bar is the ideal spot to relax with a sundowner drink every evening. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. The modern, newly renovated non-smoking buffet restaurant with 3 show cooking stations invites you to linger with its outdoor terrace with olive trees and fragrant bushes. The well-kept garden offers more than 30 different types of herbs, flowers and trees, giving you an idea of the flora of Crete. The tea corner at the breakfast buffet is stocked with fresh herbs from the Cretan botanical garden with local mountain tea, thyme, oregano and lavender. The fruit and vegetables come from the Messara region, where Agia Galini belongs, which is known for its fruitfulness. The hotel also has its own vegetable garden, where part of the hotel’s vegetables, herbs and fruits come from. Palm trees, olive and carob trees are spread around the three large semi-salt swimming pools. One of the Pools is enriched with magnesium, which is particularly good for hair, skin and health and has an integrated jacuzzi. One of the pools is also the Zen Zone quiet pool area. There is also a children’s pool in the gardens, as well as a pool bar with a sun terrace and sunbathing lawn. The pools are cleaned on an ecological basis using a salt electrolysis system. Loungers and gazebos are available here free of charge, as are pool towels. There is a brand new indoor and outdoor gym, with calisthenics and Matrix equipment. Loungers on the beach are available for a fee through local providers. Out of respect for the natural beauty of the landscape, umbrellas are largely avoided at Irini Mare. Instead, you can enjoy the natural shade of the palm trees and acacias that have grown here since the hotel opened. Insider Tip: The large olive tree next to the children’s playground is over 200 years old, so you can enjoy the shade of a centuries while sitting on the bench around it.

ACCOMMODATION

Superior Double Room Mountain View or Sea View is approx. 22-23 m2 and has been renovated in 2018. Ideal for up to 3 guests, it’s equipped with 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed if required (also available for Single use)

Superior Double Room Panoramic Sea View Jacuzzi is approx. 22-23 m2. Ideal for up to 3 guests, it’s equipped with 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed if required. This room type also provides an outdoor jacuzzi tub, a balcony with sunbeds, Nespresso coffee machine (1 complimentary capsule per person per day)

Chill Junior Suite is approx. 25-30 m2 and it features a modern retro design. It comprises an open-plan bedroom with a small sitting area. Ideal for up to 3 guests, it’s equipped with 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed. This room type also provides an in-room chair-hammock & front garden with hammock and sitting area.

Junior Suite Sea View is approx. 33 m2. It comprises an open-plan bedroom with a small sitting area. Ideal for up to 3 guests, it’s equipped with 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed. This room type also provides a Nespresso coffee machine (1 complimentary capsule per person per day) & roof ventilation.

Junior Suite Mountain View Sharing Pool is approx. 29 m2. This room is Adults Only (only guests 13 years old and above can be accommodated). It comprises an open-plan bedroom with a small sitting area. Ideal for up to 3 guests, it’s equipped with 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed. This room type also provides a sharing pool, pool towels, Nespresso coffee machine (1 complimentary capsule per person per day) & deck with sunbeds or wooden gazebo.

Junior Suite Mountain View or Sea View Private Pool is approx. 28-33 m2. This room is Adults Only (only guests 13 years old and above can be accommodated). It comprises an open-plan bedroom with a small sitting area. Ideal for up to 3 guests, it’s equipped with 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed. This room type also provides a private outdoor pool, pool towels, Nespresso coffee machine (1 complimentary capsule per person per day), roof ventilation & deck with sunbeds.

Suite Mountain View or Sea View Private Pool is approx. 45-48 m2. This room is Adults Only (only guests 13 years old and above can be accommodated). It comprises a separate bedroom & a living room. Ideal for up to 4 guests, it’s equipped with 2 single beds & 2 sofa beds. This room type also provides a private outdoor pool, pool towels, Nespresso coffee machine (1 complimentary capsule per person per day), roof ventilation & deck with sunbeds.

STANDARD ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES & SERVICES

All accommodation units provide as standard the following:

• individual air-conditioning/heating (free)
• Wi-Fi (free)
• electronic safety deposit box (free)
• direct-dial telephone
• 42-inch TV (satellite channels)
• mini fridge
• coffee & tea facilities
• electric kettle
• full body mirror
• bathtub/WC or shower/WC
• hairdryer
• cosmetic mirror
• bathroom amenities
• balcony/terrace
• pillow menu
• maid service (daily)
• towel change (every 2 days)
• linen change (every 3 days)
• laundry/ironing/dry cleaning service (extra charge)
• 1 bottle of water upon arrival

GASTRONOMY

At Irini Mare, tradition and good food play a significant role! Since 2021, the gastronomical concept has been curated by the support of the famous Greek chef Giannis Baxevanis. The hotel only uses local Cretan and Greek products to bring you the healthy, delicious and authentic Cretan cuisine from the garden to the table. Irini Mare only cooks with local olive oil from the hotel’s groves near the archaeological palace of Phaistos. Enjoy your breakfast and dinner and experience a glimpse of typical Cretan cuisine.

The extensive breakfast buffet (7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) is freshly prepared before your eyes and pampers you with freshly squeezed juices made from seasonal fruits (subject to availability, e.g. oranges, figs, pomegranates and medlars from the hotel’s groves ) as well as smoothies, waffles, eggs in various variations and Greek specialties.

There is an a la carte lunch (12-3:30 p.m.) by the pool with healthy snacks and Greek dishes with a modern twist (extra charge)

Dinner takes place from (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) in buffet form with 3 show cooking stations, where varied meals are conjured up from fresh, regional ingredients. A brand-new a-la-carte restaurant will be operating from 2024, offering an authentic, traditional Cretan set menu (included once per 7 full days for HB Guests, reservation required). Vegetables and herbs from the hotel’s own garden are exclusively used at the new a-la-carte restaurant offering a true farm to table experience.

Vegetarian, gluten- and lactose-free dishes are also offered upon prior arrangement with the hotel.

Half Board:

• Early continental breakfast (24:00-07:15)
• Main Restaurant: Breakfast is buffet with 3 show cooking stations & includes fresh juices & smoothies, seasonal local fruits & veggies (prepared live), local bread, Cretan honey, Greek yoghurt, local cheese, cold cuts as well as waffles, eggs in various serves, freshly baked pies in Italian oven and more (07:30- 10:30)
• Main Restaurant: Dinner is buffet with 3 show cooking stations (19:00-21:00)
• New a la carte restaurant: Once (1) per week complimentary Cretan themed, set menu dinner at the (19:00-21:15, advance reservation upon arrival required)
• Smart casual dress code is required for dinner
• Lunch basket on request 24 hours in advance (extra charge)

BARS

• Galini lobby bar with terrace (with sea & sunset views)
• Palm main pool snack bar

ENTERTAINMENT

• Daytime activities (Pilates, stretching and other)
• Greek evening (free)
• Shisha services (extra charge)
• Painting courses from local artist (extra charge)

WELLNESS

• Sauna (extra charge)
• Massage services in brand new massage area (extra charge)

SPORTS

• Table tennis
• Tennis court (extra charge)
• Small football court
• Indoor gym (renovated)
• New outdoor gym (with calisthenics equipment, Matrix equipment & free weights)

KIDS FACILITIES

• baby cot (on request, free of charge)
• highchair (on request)
• playground,
• children’s seawater pool (10:00-18:00)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The operation of certain services & facilities is subject to weather conditions
• Pets are not allowed
• Check In: 15:00
• Check out 11:00, Late check-out subject to availability and upon request on site (for a fee)

PAYMENT METHODS

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Cash

SUSTAINABILITY

Paralos Irini Mare’s dedication to sustainability and environmental consciousness represents a stride towards an eco-friendly future.

• geothermal energy integration
• solar energy for heating water
• installation of heat-proof facades and heat and soundproof windows
• ceiling fans in some rooms
• use of home grown or certified local products
• minimized use of plastic
• UV light pool sanitation
• Green Key Award