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Gaia Palace Hotel
Greece, Europe
Mastichari
A short distance from Mastichari, the picturesque fishing village that is the island's second largest harbor, and steps away from an organized white sand beach with tranquil water that is ideal for families and water sports enthusiasts, sits the Gaia Palace that is everything you would expect in top quality holiday accommodation, dining, services and amenities. A hallmark of the hotel are its three swimming pools, impressive and tantalizing, beckoning guests to dive in for a swim, water games, to be refreshed or just relax. The fact that there are three main pools and three smaller children's pools means that there is a marked lack of crowing or noise at any given one. The large Olympic-size pool is reserved for water sports fans and those who want to swim laps, and has a separate adjacent children's pool for absolute safety; two smaller pools are dedicated to less intense swimming activity and in-pool relaxing, while each has its own adjacent children's pool as well. The Pool Bar completes the scene, offering refreshing juices and cocktails and a variety of snacks and tasty treats right next to the water. For visitors who prefer action-packed holidays, the Gaia Palace Hotel boasts a fully-equipped gym, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, athletic and swimming games and competitions, fitness programs both in and out of the pools and on the beach, as well as a beach volleyball tournament. At the Gaia Palace, the fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down; it heats up even more with evening parties by the water and musical dance shows organized regularly.
Facilities
- Darts
- Tennis
- Billiards*
- Volleyball
- Beauty salon*
- Spa treatments
- Massage*
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- TV lounge
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent1,231 reviews
Excellent
56%
Very Good
26%
Average
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Not 5 star
I will first start with the positives for this hotel, the staff are very kind and very helpful. The bar staff and waiters are great, there where two young men on the bar near reception that where very polite and worked very hard all evening every evening. The swimming pools are beautiful and there is no need to rush to get a sunbed in the morning as there was always plenty available. The hotel itself was quiet and felt very relaxed We enjoyed the food, there was plenty of selection.
The negatives. I wouldn’t rate this a 5 star hotel we have stayed at plenty and I would say this is very basic. There was a smell of sewage most days around the pool and near our rooms that was very unpleasant. The hotel is located away from the town so you have to get a 20 min taxi into the town so in total would cost 40 euros there and back. Certain things I feel should be included in the all inclusive package for example is the pool table, each game of pool costs you 2 euros and we have been to many hotels and we have never had to pay extra to use the pool tables. The mini golf I feel should also be included (you have to pay 5 euros per person) You pay a lot of money for the all inclusive package so I feel like most things should be included. The alcohol was awful, we ended up going out to buy our own.
Overall we had a relaxing holiday but I definitely wouldn’t rate this hotel 5 star, more like 3.5
Review by lydia2010 Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Best Vacation Ever!!
One of the best Vacations We ever had! We visited the Hotel the first Time last Year and we couldn’t wait to go there again. The Beach is really beautiful and sometimes you even can see the Black Vulcano Sand. The Hotel has a really beautiful Outdoor Area. The Food was absolut fabulous too. We absolutely loved the Animation Team this Year!! So much love to Hermina, Csenge and Margot!! You made our stay absolutely perfect and I can't thank you enough for everything. We would definitely come back.
Great entertainment
We spent a week in Gaia palace with my kids and husband the hotel was in the middle of nowhere so we looked for good entertainment so we didn’t have to leave the hotel the girls were amazing Emma Jenga and Hermina they entertained the people and my kids amazing and almost every night was something to do. very fun bingo or beach party what was so fun and they always tried to make people happy so I want to thank them for making our vacation unforgettable
A disappointment 10 days
What a disappointment this holiday turned into. On first sight the hotel looks the 4star plus as stated, but after the first night we realised that it is very overrated. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere with nowhere else to go to within walking distance. It is advertised as having daytime and evening entertainment which was next to embarrassing, the animation team was too young and inexperienced, they had bingo which cost 5uro a ticket and the prize being a tee shirt and a soft toy, it was dragged out to fill the time. You couldn't call what was offered entertainment . Over the 10 nights we had 3 night which had what was called professional entertainment. The cocktails offered on all inclusive where only a choice of three and ended at 9.30pm. The only positive thing I can say for my experience was that the Reception Staff Bar staff & restaurant was all very friendly, polite and helpful , everything else was a big disappointment, so I would not be returning or recommending to friends or family .
Review by Rita H Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disappointing visit
Very quiet hotel in the middle of nowhere with very poor entertainment. Rooms were ok, but nothing special. Grounds were kept clean and tidy. We only stayed a week, so food was ok, but any longer than that and it would have been very repetitive. You definitely need a car if you want to explore, which defeats the point of all inclusive as you’d be out most of the time. The beach was very disappointing with little sand and looked dirty.
Review by sharkey200 Hythe, United Kingdom
