Agia Galini , Rethymno
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“The owners are a lovely cretan couple, very polite and warm, always eager to hel…”
“The host and his wife were just fantastic”
“Very comfortable and spacy room”
“The room was big enough to move freely”
“Lovely and kind couple managing the place, very good position, room is very clea…”
“Very clean & hospitable”
“Within walking distance from the beach and the small local port - just keep in m…”
“Nice terrace, quiet area, great location”
“Great breakfast for a reasonable price”
“If you value peace, great view, cleanliness and hospitality at one of the best a…”
“Close enough (7' by foot) and through the traditional stepped street of Agia Gal…”
“Breakfast great, clean, owners super friendly”
Set on a hill, just 350 metres from the beach of Agia Galini, Avra features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and balcony overlooking the Libyan Sea and the garden. The village centre with restaurants and shops is 300 metres away. All the soundproofed rooms at the Avra come with a fridge, TV, and electric kettle. Each has a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Guests can start their day with a breakfast including local delicacies either in the breakfast room or at the privacy of their balcony. The hotel staff can arrange car rental to explore the scenic town of Rethymno 50 km away. Free private parking is offered on site.
ALESSANDRO
solo_traveller
September 15, 2025
Lovely and kind couple managing the place, very good position, room is very clean and good. Great breakfast for a reasonable price. Car parking.
Paweł
couple
September 10, 2025
Everything was perfect.
Orlina
couple
August 1, 2025
“Great host, really friendly and nice advice about the surroundings. Very helpful and positive attitude.”
Great apartment, freshly renovated. Very comfortable and spacy room.
ANASTASIOS
family_with_children
July 18, 2025
SHORT: AVRA is great! Very clean & hospitable. Exquisite view to the Messara Bay. Within walking distance from the beach and the small local port - just keep in mind that Agia Galini is built on a rather steep hill. If you value peace, great view, cleanliness and hospitality at one of the best and cleanest seas of the planet, all at a very reasonable price, RUN to it. EXTENDED: This place is known to me as Christina's and Michalis's house! The owners are a lovely cretan couple, very polite and warm, always eager to help, their hospitality faithfull to the ancient greek PHILOXENIA. The view of the Messara bay from there is amazing! In fact, one of the fiew balcony views I'll always remember and for the likes of wich a single flight of stairs is a puny prize to pay. The lodging is new, very well maintained and exquisitely clean. The room was big enough to move freely. We wanted a 3-bed-room and to my daughter's delight we found a complementary smaller space for the third guest, instead of the usual 3 beds in the same room. Close enough (7' by foot) and through the traditional stepped street of Agia Galini, there is the port and quite a few great places (ranging from café to bistro and restaurant) that offer breakfast luncheon and super. There are also supermarkets and minimarkets within walking distance. Don't hesitate to drink tap water from there, it is safe and coming from the famous Kretan mountains. About 6' from the port or 8' from the lodging is the beach of Agia Galini - one of the cleanest seas of the Mediterranean, where a local wind blows against the waves, breaking them effectively. We had such a great time there, that it came naturaly to promisse visiting again Agia Galini and Christina's & Michalis's house, and SOON.
Sophie
solo_traveller
October 23, 2024
“10/10 great experience”
The host and his wife were just fantastic! They were incredibly kind, welcoming and flexible with everything, even room service hours and special wishes. I have stayed in different hotels in this area already - and Avra definitely was the best!! I cant wait to come back! Thank you again!
elaine
family_with_children
September 27, 2024
“Would book accomodation and will reconnect friends”
Host Christina and Mikhali so very friendly and helpful- fabulous hosts. Very clean, comfortable, well maintained. Little gifts of water, cake were appreciated. Everything we needed. 2 single beds supplied as requested. Fabulous view. Mosquitos screen perfect and could use air conditioning or window open.
June
couple
September 22, 2024
“Good locatinnmmm”
Super clean. Nice staff. Sea view balcony
Neil
solo_traveller
September 15, 2024
“Excellent value and standout for a 2*”
Great effective and quiet Air Conditioning, quiet room, no guest noise. Breakfast great, clean, owners super friendly. There are stairs but the owners will carry your bags up them for you.
Monika
couple
September 12, 2024
“Great place to stay in Agia Galini!”
Really nice, simple Greek apartment. Nice terrace, quiet area, great location... host was waiting for us in the middle of the night, for which we are grateful, too. Everyday cleaning. We would come back again :)
Gabriele
couple
July 28, 2024
“Great for a short stay”
Very clean with Seaview. Had all amenities one needs for a short stay. Even slippers and sowing kit was available. Less than 5min walk to harbour and 10min to the beach.
heavy*user
couple
March 8, 2024
“can recommend to stay here”
super friendly owner learned a lot about olive growing yea and coffee on the room got an upgrade to a sea view room good restaurant recommendation
Bart
family_with_children
November 11, 2023
“Very nice place, nice location, nice owners, good price”
The hosts were really nice and flexible, they really made us and our baby feel welcome. The hotel was a short walk from the beach and the city center, but also quite close to the main road, with plenty of parking space. Very good to explore the south of Crete from here!
Lipatova
family_with_children
October 6, 2023
Kristina is amazing! Very close to the centre and beautiful view! Definitely recommend for my friends to stay there!
Vesna
couple
October 4, 2023
“Amazing sea view, nice rooms and friendly owners”
We had a very pleasant stay at Avra. Our room was exceptionally clean, very very nice, and we had an amazing sea view. The beds are extremely comfortable, so we managed to rest well after long days of exploring Crete. The barhroom is modern, clean, with both cold and hot water and it has a hair dryer too. Our hosts were kind, friendly and very helpful. They gave us advice on what to see at Agia Gallini and helped us with everything that we needed. The hotel is family run and it is obvious that Christina and her husband care about their guests and put a lof of effort so everyone is satisfied and enjoys their stay. Overall, our accommodation was beyond our expectations and we will gladly come back to Avra any time! Thank you for everything Christina, hope you and your husband are doing good!
Luke
couple
September 20, 2023
“Small hotel but ideal for a short stay. Lovely host and good location. Agia Galini is very pretty and full of nice bars,”
Luke
couple
September 20, 2023
“Small hotel but ideal for a short stay. Lovely host and good location. Agia Galini is very pretty and full of nice bars,”
Luke
couple
September 20, 2023
“Small hotel but ideal for a short stay. Lovely host and good location. Agia Galini is very pretty and full of nice bars,”
Andra
couple
September 20, 2023
“Beautiful stay in Agios Galini”
The lady at the reception was really kind and helpful. The room is beautiful!
George
solo_traveller
August 5, 2023
Christina was so friendly and accommodating, great modern room, super clean, overall amazing value!
Sven
solo_traveller
July 13, 2023
Everything was perfect, great value for money, friendly oswners. Also the location is very nice.
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Kid-friendly buffet, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Bicycle parking, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Street parking, Parking, Free parking
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Sun umbrellas
Invoice provided
Key access, Fire extinguishers
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Car hire, Tour desk, Shuttle service
Featuring a garden view, this air-conditioned room opens to a balcony. It offers a mini fridge and free Wi-Fi.
350 metres from the beach this air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi and balcony overlooking the Libyan Sea.
This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views.
This air-conditioned single room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
This air-conditioned single room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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