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Villa Galateia

★★★★ Επαρχιακή Οδός Αγίας Βαρβάρας-αγ. Θωμά 0, Dhafnés, GR

9.6 guest rating· 18 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Villa with Stunning Mountain Views

Private Pool and Garden Oasis

Indulge in the tranquility of a private pool and lush garden while soaking in breathtaking mountain views. Unwind on the terrace or take a refreshing dip in the pool for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Modern Amenities and Comfort

This 3-bedroom villa boasts a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area with a flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace. Enjoy the convenience of air conditioning, soundproofing, and a private entrance for a peaceful stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Explore the rich history of Dhafnés with the Venetian Walls just 18 km away. Visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and The Palace of Knossos, both within a short drive. With Heraklion International Airport nearby, your journey to Villa Galateia is effortless.

Book your luxurious stay at Villa Galateia now and create unforgettable memories in Dhafnés!

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Rooms & rates

Three-Bedroom Villa

Sleeps 6 · 120 m² · Sofa bed, Queen bed, Queen bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Plunge pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
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  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Minimarket on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace

Location

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Επαρχιακή Οδός Αγίας Βαρβάρας-αγ. Θωμά 0, Dhafnés, GR

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.618 reviews

+ Well-equipped villa+ Exceptional service by hostsNoise from nearby roadWiFi issues on first day
Cleanliness9.8
Service10.0
Location8.3
Room Quality9.3
Amenities9.9
Value for Money9.8

Schöne Villa mit griechischer Gastfreundschaft

10.0

Wir hatten eine tolle Woche in der schönen Villa. Die Villa ist gut ausgestattet, alles vorhanden was es für einen tollen Urlaub benötigt. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die Gastgeber. Wir fühlten uns super aufgenommen und wurden auch mit griechischen Leckereien von Filia und Manilo verwöhnt 🥰 Die Kontaktaufnahme und Kommunikation mit Marina hat super geklappt 😄 Die Villa liegt auch gut für Ausflüge nach Heraklion etc. Dafnes ist ein netter kleiner Ort mit einem Marktplatz mit div. Tavernen, hier gab es auch entsprechende Empfehlungen ☺️

Die Villa liegt unterhalb einer Straße. Da ich sehr geräuschempfindlich bin, habe ich immer meine Ohrstöpsel dabei. Mein Mann hatte kein Problem mit evtl. Strassengeräuschen in der Nacht. Daher empfanden wir es nicht als störend, ist aber natürlich immer persönliches Empfinden.

Michaela · DE · 2026-06-15

Amazing villa with the amazing hosts - just what we needed!

10.0

This villa was absolutely perfect for what we needed from our holiday. It was really well equipped and homely, stunning and well looked after. We rarely needed to get anything for our stay! This is probably one of the best stocked villas we’ve stayed in. The villa has ample seating space for meals and the pool area is really relaxing with shaded areas too! We were met by the host’s father Manolis who showed us to the villa and around the villa itself and despite language barriers did a great jobs of informing us of everything and making us feel so welcome! We were greeted with so much to get our stay started, including bread, wine, water, fruit and cheese as well as sweet treats! The host Marina’s parents Manolis and Filia stayed next to the villa and couldn’t be more welcoming, again despite language barriers we made fast friends with them and felt so well looked after. When we had a power outage Manolis came to our aid immediately! Filia and Manolis often dropped round with baked goods, sweet treats and even cooked us meals which were to die for! We got the full Cretan experience and loved it. We can’t thank them enough!

Some people may have trouble being as close to a main road, but for us the noise wasn’t too bad! Had heard the WiFi could be spotty, on the first day when we arrived it was a little temperamental but I can’t say we struggled all that much with it after that!

GB · 2025-11-19

We had a great day at a quiet location and beautiful property

10.0

Beautiful and comfortable outdoor area

George · US · 2025-10-21

Guest review

7.0

La villa est extrêmement bien équipée, il en a tout ce qu'il faut et même plus: enormement de vaisselle de tout genres, lave-vaisselle, lave-linge, une vrai four, air fryer, un barbecue extérieur, cafetière, bouilloire, gaufrier (bon, il n'y a pas de micro-ondes mais vu tous qu'il y a ce n'est pas grave). Surtout, il.y à tout pour faire fonctionner ces appareils: thé, café, sucre, les différentes condiments, les pâtes, du riz, des fruits et legumes du jardin dans le frigo, les pastilles pour lave-linge et lave-vaisselle, les torchons... Bref, comme à la maison. Les hôtes sont extrêmement attentifs et agréables, ils répondent à toutes vos questions et à vos besoins. L'espace extérieur est très varié, il y a plusieurs "coins" pour s'installer, discuter, se reposer ou manger, dont plusieurs avec la vue sur les montagnes et oliveraies. La piscine est apprécié après une promenade au soleil bien que l'eau est fraîche.

Booking ne donne pas le bon emplacement de la villa: en réalité, elle se trouve juste à côté d'une route nationale et le bruit qui va avec, et bien.plus loin du village : 25 min à pied minimum avec des montée, descentes et zigzags, je déconseille prendre cette route en voiture la nuit (il est possible aller en voiture en.village en faisant un détour). Booking annonce 3 chambres et 2 salle de bains. La salle de bain au rez-de-chaussée est très bien, mais à l'étage il n'y a qu'un WC et un lavabo. Concernant les chambres: il faut passer par une d'elles pour accéder aux 2 autres ou à la salle d'eau. En plus, les chambres sont séparées pas par des murs des cloisons pour laisser passer l'air climatisé et pour la même occasion ils laissent passer la lumière et le son. En plus, les velux des chambres n'ont pas de volets et la lumière rentre dès la levée du soleil. Nous n'avons pas pu bien dormir, malheureusement. Peut être que nous sommes spécialement sensibles ?

Lecomte · FR · 2025-09-03

Cretan Hospitality

10.0

Have you ever wondered what Cretan Hospitality is all about? Well, look no further than Villa Galateia. Manolis and Philio were our hosts and we could not have asked for anyone better. Seriously I have visited more than 20 countries and stayed in hundreds of rental properties and this lovely couple made me feel like being hosted by family members! The property itself was excellent - clean, traditional, spacious and filled with every amenity you can think of. Easy to park in a lovely remote and serene location this was the best stay we could have asked for! Absolutely loved it! Thank you!

Alexandros Ioannis · GR · 2025-09-02

Wij komen terug!

10.0

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Ietwat drukke weg vlakbij

Danielle · NL · 2025-08-27

Good to know

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Dec 1, 2026 until Fri, Apr 30, 2027

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.