Libyan Princess

Taking its name from the Libyan Sea that laps the shores of south west Crete, Paleo's newest and highest category hotel is at the entrance to the village, a 2-3 minute walk to the pebble beach and the centre and 7 minutes from the sandy beach.

The hotel has a contemporary design and rooms have all mod cons, including a/c, mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities, TV, free WiFi and ADSL internet connection, safety deposit box (free), hairdryer and either a hydro-massage shower or a bath with standard shower attachment. There is one Suite for 2/4 and a family room comprising of two bedrooms and sleeping 4. Balcony views are over the street and village to the mountains or, at a supplement, over the pool.

Other facilities include a 120 sq m pool (depth 1.0m-1.60m – pool towels can be provided) with adjacent pool bar (snacks available during the day), room service, a fitness room, jacuzzi and sauna (free of charge between 4pm and 7pm, reservation required) and massage treatments (local charge).

The hotel also offers a range of interesting cultural excursions, including visits to a local winery/olive oil farm, a cheesemaker, Cretan herbal tea tasting and a historical mountain village. Wine and cheese evenings are held on the hotel's pool terrace.

For a hotel of just 33 rooms in a simple village environment, the Libyan Princess offers high comfort levels and good facilities. Because Paleo is on the flat and the hotel has ramps, some disabled rooms and a lift, a stay here is a good choice for those with mobility problems.

Superior Room with mountain view

Superior room with air conditioning, bathroom (bath or shower, hairdryer), TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, complimentary WiFi, mini bar, safe deposit box with balcony with views over the village and mountains.

Superior Room with pool view

Superior room with air conditioning, bathroom (bath or shower, hairdryer), TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, complimentary WiFi, mini bar, safe deposit box with balcony with views over the pool.

Executive Suite

Executive Suite with air conditioning, bathroom (bath or shower, hairdryer), TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, complimentary WiFi, mini bar, safe deposit box with balcony with views over the village and mountains.

Family Room

Family room - on the ground floor - with air conditioning, two bedrooms both with en suite bathroom (bath or shower, hairdryer), TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, complimentary WiFi, mini bar, safe deposit box with balcony.