Galini Sea View Hotel

Galini Sea View Hotel is a small budget hotel in Kato Stalos, on the Kissamou-Chanion road west of the city of Chania in Crete, Greece. As the name suggests, the hotel has sea views, and it is placed close to the beach and the headland with the Agios Nikolaos chapel, one of the small landmarks of the Stalos coastline. Kato Stalos is a low-key beach village rather than a large resort, with tavernas, cafes and minimarkets, and it sits between Chania, about a 15 to 20 minute drive east, and the larger resort strips of Agia Marina and Platanias to the west. The hotel offers double rooms and suites with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and breakfast is available. Typical high-season double rates are indicatively EUR 45-95 per night, which keeps it among the cheaper accommodation options on this stretch of coast. There is no large pool, spa or on-site restaurant described, so the experience is simple: a comfortable room, a view, and the sea nearby. Dining is mostly at local tavernas in the village, with fish, grilled meats and Cretan salads, and the more extensive restaurant and bar choices of Agia Marina are a short drive or taxi ride away. Service is informal and practical, with the typical help of a small Greek family hotel in arranging car hire, taxis and local excursions. The location suits travellers who want a beach holiday without resort prices, as well as road-trippers using the coast road as a base for Kissamos, Balos and Elafonisi. Public buses run along the coast road to Chania, though a car or scooter gives more freedom. Rooms with the best sea views book first, so early reservation is advisable for peak summer.