Pilot Beach Resort, Georgioupoli

Pilot Beach Resort - A 5-star luxury beachfront resort with private sandy beaches, multiple pools, and Cretan-inspired architecture

Pilot Beach Resort features 39 low-rise bungalows designed with Cretan architecture, set among olive and avocado trees along a 400-meter private stretch of Georgioupolis Beach. The resort includes four outdoor swimming pools (totaling 2,800m²), a heated indoor pool, and a children’s splash pool with slides. Accommodations range from Superior Bungalows with garden or pool views to Beach Front Junior Suites with direct beach access and Deluxe Panorama Suites featuring Jacuzzi bathrooms and panoramic sea views. Dining options include four restaurants serving Mediterranean, Greek, and international cuisine, with themed nights at the Gialos Seaside Restaurant. Leisure facilities include a tennis court, beach volleyball, water sports, and an Olive Spa with hydrotherapy treatments. The resort is located 1 km from Georgioupolis village, 21 km from Rethymno, and 42 km from Chania Airport.

Pros

The private 400-meter sandy beach holds a Blue Flag certification for water quality and safety.

Four outdoor pools, including a main 1,800m² lagoon-style pool and a heated indoor pool.

Multiple dining options, including a seaside restaurant with live music and themed nights.

Family-friendly amenities such as a kids' club, splash pool, and children’s buffet.

Proximity to attractions like Lake Kournas (3 km) and Argiroupoli Springs (6 km).

Cons

The nearest major towns, Rethymno and Chania, are 18 km and 38 km away, respectively.

Some ground-floor bungalows near pools may experience noise during daytime activities.