Pilot Beach Resort in Georgioupolis
✅ Spacious family rooms with separate kids' area praised for comfort and cleanliness ✅ Extensive kids' facilities including a new Aqua Park, mini disco, and animation programs well received by families ✅ Beach access is easy with free sun loungers, umbrellas, and lifeguard service appreciated ✅ Varied buffet options with daily replenishment and good quality food mentioned frequently ✅ Friendly and helpful staff, especially in housekeeping and reception, noted by many guests ✅ Multiple pools with sufficient sunbeds and a nice beach bar add to relaxation options ✅ New Olive SPA complex offers sauna, hammam, and wellness treatments ❌ Some rooms, especially bungalows, described as outdated with maintenance issues like bad smells and mould ❌ Food quality inconsistent; some guests found desserts limited and buffet repetitive ❌ Service in bars and restaurants sometimes slow or unfriendly, with reports of inconsistent drink availability ❌ Entertainment and evening programs considered weak or starting late, which was inconvenient for families with children ❌ Gym facilities noted as old and insufficiently clean by some visitors ❌ Hotel tax and some additional fees were unexpectedly high for some guests ❌ Some guests felt the overall experience did not meet true 5-star standards, suggesting more a 4-star rating
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Description
Pilot Beach Resort is a large 5-star complex located on a 150,000 m2 green area with direct access to a 400 m wide sandy beach on Crete’s northern coast. Built in 1991 and renovated in 2011, it offers 450 rooms including various suites and bungalows, some beachfront or with sea, pool, or garden views. The resort features four restaurants with buffet breakfast and dinner options, including Greek and Italian cuisines, plus three bars including a beach bar. Families benefit from extensive kids’ facilities such as a new Aqua Park for children under 8, multiple kids’ pools, a mini-park with labyrinth and trampolines, daily animation, and a free children’s buffet. Sports and wellness amenities include tennis courts, fitness center, new Olive SPA complex, sauna, and indoor heated pool. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, Russian-speaking staff, and conference facilities. Guests praise the spacious family rooms, friendly staff, and the well-maintained beach with lifeguard service. Some note that certain rooms and some facilities could use renovation, and food quality varies. Overall, it is well suited for families and active travelers seeking a beachfront holiday with diverse amenities.
Location
Pilot Beach Resort is located in Georgioupolis, Greece, at coordinates 35.35543 latitude and 24.2738828 longitude. The hotel lies 370 meters from the nearest beach area of Georgioupoli and offers a private, sandy beach 100 meters from the main buildings. It is 24 km from Chania International Airport (CHQ Souda), 18 km from Rethymno, and 38 km from the center of Chania city. The resort has a bus stop just 50 meters from the entrance, facilitating access to nearby towns. For dining outside the resort, the Almyra Fish & Sushi restaurant is only 143 meters away, rated highly by guests. Taxi rides to Georgioupolis town center, with its restaurants, bars, and tavernas, are short and affordable. The hotel’s expansive grounds are surrounded by mountains, providing a scenic backdrop.
Tips
- Book well in advance to secure preferred room types like beachfront suites or bungalows with sea views.
- Families should take advantage of the extensive kids' facilities and daily animation programs to keep children engaged.
- For excursions or trips to nearby towns, use taxis or the bus stop located just 50 meters from the hotel.
- If you prefer quieter evenings, consider requesting rooms away from the kids’ pool and mini disco areas.
- Bring some snacks since quick snack options at the resort are limited and some guests found drink service inconsistent.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Option: Buffet Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Heating
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Chapel
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Dryer
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor furniture
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Linens
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Snack bar
- Kitchen
- Bottled water (at extra charge)
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- German
- Russian
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Billiards
- Karaoke
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Water park
- Swimming pool
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Water fun
- Seasonal indoor swimming pool
- Water sport facilities
- Private beach
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Public beach
- Next to the beach
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Windsurfing
- Diving
- Darts
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Yoga
- Massage
- Health club
- Steam room
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Kids club
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 370 m. It takes 6 minutes To the beach!
Video: Pilot Beach Resort, Georgioupolis, Kréta - Chania, Greece
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Reviews
The rooms felt a little bit tired, with mould in the bathrooms, we did go end of season but probably could do with a little bit of TLC.
Pools are cold this time of year too (October).
Rooms were nice and spacious, housekeeping stuff was friendly and always wanted to help with anything.
Incredible various and always topped up buffet with loads of options.
Fully recommend it as an overall for a great family holiday, we went in October half term and everything was on point!
It's a bit of a shame that the all-you-can-eat nature of the restaurant means that the cuisine is somewhat underappreciated. Because a lot of it is really well made and above average!
Everything is clean. Minor renovations are needed (for example, the indoor pool), but in general everything is still usable and good value for money.
Fortunately, the mini disco is a bit away from the main restaurant and, although we are here with a small child, we really appreciated having a room far away from the hustle and bustle of the kids' pool and mini disco.
Rumour has it that they want to move the kids' area to the edge of the resort, which we think is a good idea.
we recommend taking a taxi instead of renting a car for daytrips within 1hr distance.
It’s simple - with a nice beach, basic pools for swimming and a reasonable children’s club. You can get a bed by the pool or on the beach pretty easily but the beach pool was typically packed early on so we avoided it.
It’s no frills though so it your used of lots of stuff to do and water slides etc then you’ll be disappointed. My kids (5, 10 and 13) kept themselves occupied in the pools just messing around with floats or in the sea with snorkels.
Food is excellent in quality but snacks are not really available (you can’t just up grab a slice of pizza or a sandwich if you don’t fancy a full-on sit down) and there isn’t really any snack stations.
Drinks are available but it’s a bit of a pain, you have to go actively find a drink, go to the bar and physically ask with no service really coming to you during the day.
Entertainment was good, they did their best, it was ok for us. Only issue is if starts late -9pm. And kids were tired.
AI is via a card and some things are in and some thinks are not so this was really annoying. I ordered a children’s cocktail and they told me I couldn’t have without paying 8euros for it, there were a few things like this throughout the holiday that just slightly irritated given the money we spent on the trip.
People were nice and friendly aside from some rude bar staff on one occasion - I think they were hot, fed up of being asked the same questions, or needed a break!
All in all it’s nice, good quality hotel but diddnt have the luxurious feel that you can experience if you find a gem. 4Star , but not 5 IMO
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Frequently asked questions about Pilot Beach Resort
What types of rooms are available at Pilot Beach Resort?
The hotel offers room types including Double Junior Suite beachfront, Family Quadruple Junior Suite, Double Suite beachfront, Deluxe Double Suite, Deluxe Double Suite with sea view, Deluxe Panorama Double Suite with pool view, Aqua Private Pool Double Suite, Superior Double Bungalow with garden or pool views, Beachside Double Bungalow with garden view, and On the Beach Double Bungalow with sea view or seafront.
Are there facilities for children at the resort?
Yes, the resort has a daily children's disco, animation programs, a kids' aqua park with slides and rides for children up to 8 years old, 4 freshwater children's pools, a free children's buffet from 11:00 to 17:00 for kids under 12, babysitting services on request (paid), a children's playground with grass covering, a mini-park with labyrinth and trampolines for ages 4–12, free baby monitors and strollers on request, and high chairs and cots available.
Is the beach at Pilot Beach Resort private and what amenities are provided?
The hotel has a private, sandy beach 100 meters from the main buildings with free sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels. There is a lifeguard service and a beach bar. The beach area is 400 meters long and 100 meters wide with sandy entry into the sea.
Does Pilot Beach Resort offer spa and wellness services?
Yes, the Olive SPA complex at the resort includes sauna, bio-sauna, hammam, thalassotherapy, hydrotherapy, professional massages, facial and body care treatments, weight loss programs, Ultra Tone and Vacuum massage Starvac. These services are available for an additional fee.
Are pets allowed at Pilot Beach Resort?
Pets are not allowed at this property.
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