Crete · Heraklion · Greece
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Large freshwater oasis · best Morning for laps, all day for relaxation, or evening for al fresco dining
- Year-round
- Outdoor
- garden view
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 1 shared swimming pool.
- Heating
- Heating not confirmed
- Season
- Year-round swimming pool available
- Last verified
- 16 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- Pool Score pending editorial review
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
Pool Score pending — more verified data required
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | Not verified |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | Not verified |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 6.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Confidence: Low
Last verified: 16 September 2026
Score version: evidence-v2
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
92/100
Heated pool check
Heating not confirmed
- Season
- Year-round swimming pool available
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not verified
- Heated pools
- None confirmed
- Swimming pools documented
- 1
Heating details last checked 16 Sept 2026. Check Galaxy Hotel Iraklio's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
1 shared pool.
Heating has not been confirmed for any pool here.
Main freshwater pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Open year-round
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 1 shared swimming pool.
- Pool type
- Large freshwater oasis
- Pool size
- 225m2 freshwater pool
- Heating
- Heating not confirmed
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Year-round swimming pool available
- Opening hours
- Not verified
- Who can use the pool
- Not verified
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Morning for laps, all day for relaxation, or evening for al fresco dining
- View from the pool
- garden
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
92/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6★ | 2,588 | 58% | 54/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.6★ | 2,265 | 42% | 38/100 |
Editor's note
The Galaxy Hotel Iraklio offers a significant freshwater pool, described as Heraklion's most sizable. Surrounded by greenery and flowers, it provides an idyllic and relaxing atmosphere for guests. With ample lounging space, attentive poolside service, and options for dining, the pool area serves as a central and enjoyable feature of the hotel experience.
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
16 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The Galaxy Hotel Iraklio features one large freshwater swimming pool, measuring 225m2. It is an outdoor pool described as a 'refreshing oasis', surrounded by greenery and flowers. The pool deck is furnished with sunbeds and umbrellas, and guests receive fluffy cotton towels. Rooms with 'Pool View' offer views of the sapphire pool.
Why it's not higher
Guest reviews indicate that the pool can be cold, and it receives sun for only a few hours a day. Some guests mentioned occasional issues with closures or difficulty getting drinks from staff.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
- Primary source: galaxy-hotel.com/ ↗
- Second source: google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJi230cytamh ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
The official website confirms a single 225m2 outdoor freshwater pool, open to both guests and outside visitors, with sunbeds and umbrellas. Lastminute.com states the outdoor pool is open 'all year'. Other sources like Google Places, Orbitz, and Kayak corroborate the presence of an outdoor pool. Guest reviews mention the pool can be cold and has limited sun exposure.
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