Der Delphin und die Schildkröte
Der Delphin und die Schildkröte, Kantanos - Selinos Trail - P01 - Sea and Mountain, 730 01 Paleochora, Greece- Public Art
English
Hotels in Palaiochóra
79% match
76% match
74% match
Similar hotels nearby
Compare nearby stays with similar location, guest experience, amenities, and class.
79% matchRelax Hotel
Palaiochóra, GR
3-star9.2/10 guest score489 reviews
0.45 km (0.28 mi) away
LocationGuest Experience
76% matchScorpios Family Rooms
Palaiochóra, GR
3-star8.6/10 guest score314 reviews
0.11 km (0.07 mi) away
LocationGuest Experience
74% matchManto Studios
Palaiochóra, GR
3-star9.5/10 guest score524 reviews
0.04 km (0.02 mi) away
LocationGuest Experience
About this hotel
Luxurious Guest Rooms
The boutique hotel Libyan Princess offers elegantly designed guest rooms equipped with modern amenities such as LCD 26’ TVs, spa baths, and private balconies with picturesque views of Paleochora.
Wellness Club and Pool Bar
Guests can unwind at the wellness club with a gym, hot tub, and a variety of relaxing treatments. The pool bar serves a selection of snacks, salads, and drinks, including Greek and international wines.
Scenic Location
Situated in Paleochora, the Nymph of the Libyan Sea, Libyan Princess provides a serene escape on the southwest coast of Crete. Explore the nearby sandy beach Pachia Ammos or the charming pebbled beach Chalikia just minutes away.
Experience luxury and relaxation at Libyan Princess - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.
Nearby Attractions
Astrini von Gerhard Stelzhammer
Astrini von Gerhard Stelzhammer, Παλαιοχώρας-Ελούς, 730 01 Paleochora, Greece- Statue
The Traveller
The Traveller, Κωνσταντίνου Κριάρη, 730 01 Paleochora, Greece- Public Art
Καστέλι Σελίνου
Castle of Selinos, Παλαιοχώρας-Ελούς, 730 01 Paleochora, Greece- Castle
Hones Millstone Quarry
Hones Millstone Quarry, Στροβλές - Παλαιόχωρα, 730 01 Paleochora, Greece- Site
Πύργος Ανύδρων
Tower of Anydroi, Anidri Gorge, 730 01 Anydri, Greece- Castle
Κουλές Σπανιάκου
Koules of Spaniakos, Μάλεμε - Παλαιόχωρας, 730 01 Paleochora, Greece- Castle
Important Information
Please note that the use of sauna and hot tub is free of charge.
Please note that the hot tub will remain closed throughout 2020.
Please note that the snack bar will remain closed through September and October of 2020.Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Nov 4, 2026 until Sat, Apr 17, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Cycling
Airport shuttle
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Meeting/banquet facilities
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Car hire
Sauna
Breakfast in the room
Massage services
Packed lunches
Spa/wellness center
Babysitting/child services
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Sun terrace
Daily housekeeping
Accessible parking
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Parking garage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Allergy-free room
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Snack bar
Kid-friendly buffet
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wine/champagne
Sun umbrellas
Airport drop off
Airport pick up
Fruits
Shuttle service
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Walking tours
Key card access
Temporary art galleries
Room Types
Superior Double Room with Mountain/Street View
Up to 2 guests21 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Luxury modern rooms which can accommodate up to 3 people. Simple elegance, earth colors and contemporary design define each room.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
Street View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeRadioDeskSeating AreaToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSlippersSatellite channels
Superior Triple Room with Mountain/Street View
Up to 3 guests25 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Spacious rooms which can accommodate up to 4 people. Fully equipped with every amenity and decorated with fine fabrics.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
25 sqm
Street View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeRadioDeskSeating AreaToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSlippersSatellite channels
Superior Single Room with Mountain/Street View
Up to 1 guests17 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Please note that there is no capacity for baby cot in this room type.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
Street View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeRadioDeskSeating AreaToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSlippersSatellite channels
Single Room with Mountain/Street View
Up to 1 guests17 m2Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
1 Twin Bed
183-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with mountain views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 26-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
17 m2
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskPrivate bathroomSlippersSatellite channelsInterconnected room(s) availableElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Ask about this hotel
Get answers about amenities, policies, and more — e.g. “Are pets allowed?” or “Is parking available?”
Guest reviews(301 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026Sehr stilvoll und wunderbar verortet um Ruhe, das Stadtleben als auch Meer und Berge zu genießen. Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre im Hotel
Nichts
9/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026Perfect quiet oasis very close to everything but just enough away to relax.
Everything was good
7/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026Het personeel wat super aardig. Bij aankomst kregen wij een upgrade en allemaal tips voor mooie stranden in de omgeving. Het ontbijt was top en de locatie echt heel leuk aan de rand van alle leuke horeca.
Het zwembad was een beetje vies toen wij aan kwamen. Toen ik ging zwemmen was het niet echt fris. Toen wij weggingen zag het er wel schoon uit maar ik ben niet meer in het zwembad geweest.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026Das Personal war sehr nett und gab uns nützliche Tipps zu den Stränden. Der Pool und das gesamte Hotel ist sehr schön. Das Frühstück war ebenfalls super.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Amazing service friendly staff and great food
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026We have been choosing this hotel for our stay in Paleochora for many years, and it never disappoints. The hotel is lovely, the staff are always friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and the amenities are excellent. Every stay is comfortable and relaxing, which is why we keep coming back year after year. Highly recommended!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2026Tout a ete au superlatif: la chambre, la propriété, le calme, le personnel (Maria, la femme de ménage, Goga et Vassiliki ont toutes ete merveilleuses)! Le petit déjeuner était délicieux, le meilleur qu on ait mange depuis longtemps!
10/10
Reviewed Jun 25, 2026Clean, lovely staff amazing breakfast and good location
Nothing negative
9/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026Sehr gut! Ganz besonders war das Frühstück alles sehr schön angerichtet und sehr gut!
—
10/10
Reviewed Jun 15, 2026Sehr schönes Hotel mit toller Lage . Komfortable Zimmer . Tolles Frühstück mit sehr viel Auswahl.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 14, 2026Kort vei til steinstrand. Fredelig og luftig.
Behandlingstilbudet (massasje. pedikyr.manicure etc.) manglet/ble henvist til annet sted. Treningsrommet var trist og lite innbydende.
9/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026Petit déjeuner excellent. Bien situé mais rendant accessible à pied le centre ville qui est essentiellement piétons
8/10
Reviewed May 24, 2026Location, amazing breakfast and staff!
The noise insulation in the rooms was unfortunately not good, we were woken up two out of four nights by people talking and moving in other rooms/hallway also in the middle of the night.
10/10
Reviewed May 17, 2026Buffet petit déjeuner exceptionnel et varié chambre très agréable et très propre 👍👍
Le coffre fort qui ne fonctionnait pas et le linge de bain mériterait d être plus douillet et plus blanc Attention ce ne sont que des remarques constructives
9/10
Reviewed May 8, 2026Accueil chaleureux, prestations parfaites
Rien
9/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026Lovely clean hotel. Friendly Staff. Superb breakfast. Charma draft beer! Quiet location but still close to shops, tavernas and the beach
We were in a room above the breakfast room; from about 0730hrs there is quite a lot of noise from chairs/tables being moved across the tiled floor. This could easily be resolved by fitting chair/table feet protectors for silent movement.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Very good, but must have the cofee ready , the whole breakfast time. Not only the maschine,
8/10
Reviewed Oct 18, 2025Cette petite ville de Paleochora est un coup de coeur.....Il y a une douceur de vivre.....L'établissement est moderne et très bien situé. En Octobre, nous n'avons eu aucun problème pour le stationnement devant l'hôtel mais il dispose d'un parking quelques mètres plus loin.... Avec une agréable piscine et un petit déjeuner convenable, il est certain que vous passerez un agréable séjour dans cet établissement et dans cette jolie petite ville....
9/10
Reviewed Oct 16, 2025המלון ממוקם מצוין, מאד נוח ונעים. רוב הצוות לבבי חוץ מפקידת הקבלה שקיבלה אותנו בפרצוף חמוץ . ארוחת הבוקר טובה, החדר גדול ומרווח. אין מקלחת, רק אמבטיה שהדופן שלה גבוהה, ולאנשים מבוגרים קשה להכנס כדי להתרחץ. חוץ מענין האמבטיה - הכל טוב ומפנק.
את פקידת הקבלה הג"ינג'ית שקיבלה אותנו בפרצוף זועף, ואת האמבטיה בעלת.הדופן הגבוהה שדי קשה להכנס לתוכה כשמדובר באורחים מבוגרים.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 1, 2025Erittäin siisti ja hyväkuntoinen hotelli. Aamupalalla paljon eri vaihtoehtoja. Sijainti on rauhallinen, mutta silti lähellä kaikkea.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 30, 2025Accueil sympathique. Belle piscine et hall établissement cosy. Petit déjeuner varié au bord de la piscine très agréable. Personnel souriant. Chambre et balcon de belle superficie. Lit king size.
Si on vous donne la 106, attendez vous au bruit de la sortie des poubelles après 23h et à la mise en route d’une machinerie vers 6h (nettoyage piscine?) La situation de la chambre au dessus de la sortie parking entraine aussi des nuisances: odeur pot échappement et bruit.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 29, 2025Hotel, Pool, Lage, sehr zuvorkommendes Personal
Teilweise viele Kinder/Jugendliche
9/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2025Had everything we needed, at last - a hotel with enough storage! Staff really nice, helpful offered advice and were so welcoming. Location is great for everything - a modern hotel in Paleochora!
Nothing, the ramp out of the car park - take your bags / passengers out before you negotiate it!! But there’s space to park out front if you don’t fancy it.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2025Lovely, boutique sized hotel. Good sized rooms & bathroom. Comfortable fairly private balcony. Breakfast has a variety of choice. There’s a bar and option to get snacks. Short walk to a lively town with lots of restaurants, bars & shops. Approximately 10 minute easy walk to sandy beaches. Have stayed here 5 times and certainly would book again.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2025La situation La gentillesse et la compétence du personnel Le petit déjeuner Les plantes
Changer la baignoire pour une douche
9/10
Reviewed Sep 8, 2025The hotel is well-located in Palaiochóra, within a short walk of the city center and beaches. The facilities are very nice. Breakfast is excellent, offering a variety of high-quality, homemade options. The staff are very friendly, and there's even a hotel cat Flora who's very sweet!
4/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2025Die Lage, parken auf dem Parkplatz um die Ecke, die Anlage an sich ist schön, der Pool, großes Zimmer. Waren schon mehrmals in diesem Hotel und immer sehr gerne, aber jetzt …
Renovierungsbedarf an allen Ecken, Wanne mit Duschvorhang ist für ein Hotel dieses Preises nicht mehr zeitgemäß, oft nur kaltes Wasser zum Duschen, Balkontür schloss nicht richtig, zugesagte Reparatur Fehlanzeige (waren immerhin fünf Tage da), Verdunklung am Balkon klemmte so, dass man sie kaum aufkriegte, Auflagen auf den Liegen wirkten schmuddelig, Staub und Dreck unterm Bett. Für 190€ die Nacht ist das nicht zu tolerieren.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 2, 2025Lovely clean comfy room
Air con no lower than 21 degrees
9/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2025Lokal czysty i zadbany. 5min drogi na nogach od praktycznie każdej atrakcji lokalnego miasteczka. Obsługa mila oraz uczynna. Pokoje sprzątane codzień i to na prawdę na błysk. Lokal widać standardem przewyższa pozostałe inne. Na miejscu siłownia, wyposażona w podstawowe akcesoria, ale dzięki temu zrobisz trening całego ciała. Jest tez sauna i małe spa. W dziedzińcu mały basen, który daje ochłodę w cieniu. Na miejscu tez sklepik z lokalnymi produktami, na prawdę niezłej jakości. Szczególnie wrażenie robiła ceramika ręcznie robiona.
Co do zasady nie było takich, cho nie do końca rozumiem zachwyty nad śniadaniami. Były smaczne i z dobrych jakościowo produktów, ale to tyle i aż tyle. 70% stanowiły produkty na codzień te same, pozostałe były rotowane codzień na inne.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2025Hôtel très bien situé, personnel accueillant et efficace, à l'écoute et attentionné, petit déjeuner avec beaucoup de choix, produits frais et variés, chambre, parties communes, piscine, tout d'une grande propreté
Rien
9/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2025Le cadre, l'emplacement très proche du centre ville et des plages. Chambre très confortable avec terrasse et vue sur la piscine alors que normalement la vue sur la montagne était prévue.
2 petites bouteilles d'eau fournies le 1er jour, pas après.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2025L'emplacement ++ La piscine Le petit déjeuner +++ Les cocktails La suite était super
Les petits détails qui laisse a désirer pour un hôtel de se standing (les câble qui traîne, les lampes pas branché, un rideaux mal fixer, la porte de notre chambre qui ne se fermer pas correctement et qui claqué ,la piscine qui n'était pas propre au niveau des marches et le robot de nettoyage de la piscine qui est laisser avec le tuyau toute la journée dedans ) et un gros problème sur l'isolation nous n'avons pas dormi de la nuit a cause de bourasc de vents qui était très bruyante nous avions l'impression que le vent rentrais dans la chambre ...
9/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2025Ottima posizione, parcheggio privato, personale gentilissimo! Dal momento che l’aereo era molto tardi in serata, ci hanno fornito teli per la spiaggia e la possibilità di farci una doccia utilizzando quella della piscina, dandoci anche un asciugamano per la doccia. Il buffet della colazione è ricchissimo di cose dolci e salate!
8/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2025Great location. Lovely hotel
9/10
Reviewed Jul 31, 2025super freundlich und sehr sauber / tolles Frühstücksbuffet / gute Grösse --> es fühlte sich nie überlastet an, auch nicht am Pool / Garage gratis vorhanden (wird in der Nacht abgeschlossen)
Pool könnte noch sauberer sein und Dusche oben beim Pool beim Einstieg wäre toll (nicht eine Treppe weiter unten).
9/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2025Very comfortable and clean. Excellent a/c and nice balcony overlooking the pool. Staff were very friendly and helpful. 5 minutes to nearest beach and the centre of town. Pool was great and big enough to swim lengths.
For a 4 star hotel I thought the shower (which was over a bath) was not great.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2025Great breakfast
10/10
Reviewed Jun 25, 2025Snyggt, rent och välskött! Bekväma sängar, lugn stämning. Bra läge och trevlig pool.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 23, 2025Hotelli oli kaikenpuolin erinomainen. Sijainti tosi hyvä, lyhyt kävely pienelle kivirannalle ja keskustaan. Henkilökunta oli tosi ystävällistä ja huone oli putipuhdas. Aamiainen yksi parhaimmista!
-
10/10
Reviewed Jun 20, 2025Everything was great!
10/10
Reviewed Jun 16, 2025Evrything perfect
10/10
Reviewed Jun 12, 2025Aivan ihana henkilökunta, monipuolinen aamiainen.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2025Nice pool
9/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2025Abbiamo avuto un upgrade alla suite, una stanza spaziosa e molto bella.
La zanzariera era solo nella camera da letto ma NON c'era per la finestra del bagno, che invece rimane normalmente aperta per fare areare. La prima notte le zanzare ci hanno divorato.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2025mit viel Leidenschaft familiengeführtes Hotel, super freundliches Personal, das uns proaktiv viele Infos für Unternehmungen und Tipps für Ausflüge gegeben hat, Lunchpaket statt Frühstück war gar kein Problem und frischen Kaffee gab es auch vor der Frühstückszeit, kleine Bar und man sitzt nett um den Pool herum
10/10
Reviewed Apr 30, 2025Superbe chambre très lumineuse avec un balcon sur piscine et une immense baie vitrée donnant un grand bac de plantes et fleurs. Très beau buffet pour le breakfast : du sucré et du salé pour tous les goûts. Parking souterrain accessible très facilement. Personnel souriant, charmant et de bon conseil.
Ras concernant l'hôtel.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2025/
/
9/10
Reviewed Apr 24, 2025L'hôtel est très propre et son personnel très agréable. Le volets, moustiquaires et rideaux sont incroyables.
La climatisation se met en marche automatiquement durant la nuit. Il faut l'éteindre plusieurs fois dans la nuit.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 30, 2025Klantvriendelijkheid
Herrie vanaf de straat, vooral s nachts
9/10
Reviewed Oct 30, 2024Breakfast was really good: varied and tasty. Perfect location. The staff were friendly and helpful
9/10
Reviewed Oct 24, 2024Prima ontbijt.
Niets
10/10
Reviewed Oct 20, 2024Fantastisches Pool, ausgezeichnetes Frühstück, schöne Bepflanzungen, angenehme Zimmer und natürlich das sympathische und aufmerksame Personal!
10/10
Reviewed Oct 13, 2024The hotel is really lovely, the rooms are spacious and clean, the hotel staff are friendly and helpful and the breakfasts are fabulous. It is great that the hotel is situated to the end of town away from the noisier centre, making for a quiet night’s sleep.
Nothing needed improving.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 9, 2024Wir hatten ein schönes Zimmer. Das Frühstück war sehr gut und das Personal war sehr freundlich. Uns hat es gut gefallen.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 8, 2024Proche du centre, bonne literie et très bon petits déjeuners
Chambre sur rue au rez de chaussée (même si l'insonorisation était très bonne)
10/10
Reviewed Oct 4, 2024Breakfast was great. Pool was refreshing and the gym well equiped.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 28, 2024A beautifully stylish hotel Lovely room with balcony On arrival, reception gave us a map and recommended restaurants
Faultless
9/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2024L'emplacement, la chambre, la disponibilité du personnel, le petit-déjeuner
Le ménage n'était pas très propre. Le lit n'était pas bien nettoyer du sable et les draps pas tirés.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2024Siisteys, rauhallisuus ja henkilökunta.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Great location
- •Comfortable rooms
- •Varied breakfast
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues reported
- •High bathtub edges for elderly guests
- •Maintenance needs noted
Cleanliness
8.18/10Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as dust and dirt under the bed.
Service
9.65/10Most staff were friendly and helpful, although there was one negative comment about the receptionist.
Location
10/10The hotel is well-located near the city center and beaches, praised for its convenience.
Room Quality
9.14/10Rooms are generally described as large and comfortable, though some have specific plumbing issues.
Amenities
9.17/10The hotel offers nice amenities like a pool and a breakfast area, though some maintenance is needed.
Value for Money
8.63/10Some reviews mentioned the cost is a bit high given the maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
9.68/10Breakfast is consistently praised for its variety and quality.
Overall Experience
9.97/10Despite some issues, guests overall enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.