Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Agapi Beach Resort ****+

HER389
WLAN
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The modern, multi-award-winning Agapi Beach Resort is located approx. 6 km outside Heraklion, Crete's capital, on the unique coastline of Ammoudara and directly on the kilometer-long sandy beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag. The hotel is ideal for families who wish to combine a beach holiday with the discovery of the nearby Minoan culture.
Beach with sun loungers and umbrellas at sunrise by the calm sea.
Modern hotel entrance at dusk with palm trees and clear sky.
Aerial view of a beach with blue umbrellas and turquoise water.
Beach with umbrellas and hammocks by the calm blue sea
Modern hotel complex with swimming pool, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.

Facilities

A man lies in a hammock between trees reading a book in the sunshine.
Child looks through a window at a garden with plants and stone sculptures.
The hotel has 320 rooms spread across two main buildings and several bungalow buildings. Furthermore, there is a reception, Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel complex), elevator, a main restaurant, two à la carte restaurants (Italian and Greek cuisine; the Italian à la carte restaurant will be completely renovated and expanded by summer 2026), the "Taka Taka" street food restaurant, a Greek taverna for a dine-out experience, 4 bars, souvenir shop, jeweler, mini-market, as well as a spa with a hairdresser and other services. The green, spacious outdoor area includes a sun terrace and 3 pools (one of which is heated during the low season). Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room

The rooms, renovated in 2025-2026, are located in the main buildings and feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, hairdryer, slippers, beach towels, safe (included), Wi-Fi (included), telephone, flat-screen smart TV, air conditioning (centrally controlled), mini-fridge, tea/coffee station, bottle of mineral water upon arrival (1 bottle of water per room daily), two twin beds or one king-size bed, and a furnished balcony (D). Option to book with sea view (DM, completely renovated in 2025) or for single occupancy (DE/DEM) at an additional cost. Also available for triple occupancy (DB).

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and mountain view in daylight.
View from a balcony overlooking mountains, houses, and a garden with plants and benches.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sea view, and modern bathroom with bathtub.
Modern hotel room with balcony and clear sea view.

Double Room Premium Sea View

Feature the same amenities as the double rooms, but are located on the 3rd-5th floor of the main building with an unobstructed sea view and additional amenities such as a shower/WC, coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine (incl. daily refill), premium toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and a mini-fridge (2PM/DXP/PMI). Also available for single occupancy (1PM). The rooms were renovated for summer 2024.

Bungalow Garden View

The Garden Bungalows offer the same amenities as the double rooms, plus a walk-in shower, premium toiletries, seating area, bathrobes, slippers, and a furnished private balcony or veranda with a view of the garden (B2A). Also available for single occupancy (B1A).
Optionally available at an additional cost with a side sea view (2BS/BIS) or for single occupancy (BS1).

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and garden view.
Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and view of garden and sea.
Modern bathroom with marble walls, walk-in shower, and gray stone sink.
Brightly decorated hotel room with large bed, sofa, and view of garden and sea.
Modern bathroom with marble tiles, black stone countertop, and glass shower enclosure.

Bungalow Seafront

With the same amenities as the Garden Bungalows, these are located directly on the sea in the first row with a sea view (WF2/2AX). Also available for single occupancy (WF1).

Exclusive Bungalow

In addition to the amenities of the Garden Bungalows, these feature a walk-in rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities, a higher-quality design, and are more spacious (2BE).
Also available for booking directly by the pool (E2X).

Modern hotel room with white decor, sofa, TV, and balcony access.
Cozy hotel room with single bed, decorative wall, and reading area with chair and table.
Modern bathroom with marble tiles, two sinks, and large mirror in the hotel.
Modern hotel room with round mirror and wooden paneling on the wall.

Family Room Connecting Door

The family rooms feature the same amenities as the double rooms with a shower/WC (without slippers) and consist of two separate rooms with a connecting door and two separate bathrooms, are more spacious, and located in the second main building (DF2). These rooms will be renovated by summer 2026.

Family Bungalow

With the same amenities as the Garden Bungalows, these feature a furnished terrace with a garden view, additional sleeping facilities, and are slightly larger (FB2).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, modern wood decor, and garden view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, sofa, dresser, TV, and view of a green lawn.
Modern bathroom with marble walls, black stone countertop, and glass shower.
Modern room with wooden furniture and view of a green garden through white curtains
Modern hotel room with white bed, wooden accents, and decorative baskets on the wall.

Maisonette (2 Bedrooms)

Consist of 2 Exclusive Bungalows in maisonette style with a shared entrance area. Feature a coffee/tea maker, bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, and luxury toiletries, 2 bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), and beach towels (MN2).

Suite

The suites are located in the bungalow area, consist of a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom, and have a bathroom with bathtub/WC, hairdryer, high-quality toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning, safe (included), telephone, two 32" flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (included), mini-fridge, Nespresso machine (incl. daily refill), bottle of water upon arrival incl. daily refill, and a balcony or terrace (S2). Also available as a family suite (2FS) or for single occupancy (S1) with the same amenities.
The suites and family suites will be modernized by summer 2026.

Modern living room with beige sofa, coffee tables, and round wall decorations.
Modern hotel room with large bed, soft pillows, and indirect lighting.
Modern bathroom with two oval mirrors, double sinks, and wall-mounted toilet in neutral tones.

Meals

All Inclusive

All meals served buffet-style. Two à la carte restaurants and the "Taka-Taka Street Food" restaurant are included. Once per stay, guests can also use the hotel's dine-out concept and enjoy dinner at the adjacent Greek taverna.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner (casual chic, no swimwear in all restaurants).

All Inclusive

A girl receives freshly baked bread from chefs in a kitchen.

All Inclusive

Continental early bird breakfast from 5-7 AM (on request), varied buffet from 7-10:30 AM, continental late riser breakfast from 10:30-11 AM, lunch buffet including kids' buffet from 12:30-2 PM, additionally a lunch buffet at the Greek taverna "Seaside" from 1-3:30 PM, street food menu from 12:30-5:30 PM at the "Taka-Taka" restaurant. Dinner from 6:45-9:30 PM, kids' buffet, light snacks from 9:45-11 PM, two à la carte restaurants (included, with reservation the evening before, 6:30-9:30 PM), "Taka-Taka" with crepes, waffles, and ice cream from 3:30-5:30 PM, as well as hot and cold snacks, ice cream, and fruit at the pool bar from 11 AM-5:30 PM. Additionally, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as ice cream are offered at the "Seaside Taverna" from 11 AM-5:30 PM. Tea and coffee from 4-5:30 PM at the beach bar.
Gluten-free options are also available. Please contact the reception on-site.
International and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as cocktails, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea from 10 AM to 1 AM at the respective open bars.
A local taverna outside the hotel is also included once per stay in the AI program (reservation required), open daily from 1-3 PM (except Sundays) and daily from 7-9:30 PM (except Saturdays).
Packed lunches for excursions are available upon request.

Sports included

Water aerobics, beach volleyball, fitness club, gymnastics, water aerobics, table tennis, yoga, boccia, water polo, and tennis (balls and rackets included). SUP or canoe (30 minutes per person per day included).

Sports for a fee

Tennis lessons (floodlight).

Children's program

Kids Club (ages 4-12), Teenager program (ages 13-17), babysitter (on request, for a fee), playground, children's disco, high chairs, and baby cots (included).
Wooden sign reading 'Kids Garden' above a plant wall, a girl stands to the right.

Wellness

Spa area with massages and beauty treatments (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Morning gymnastics, sports activities, evening entertainment, Greek nights with folklore shows once a week, and cooking classes. Wine tasting and olive oil tasting.

Hotel service

Beach towels included.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
Daily room cleaning, linen change 3 times per week.

Hotel features

  • Direct beach location
  • Sandy beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Family friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides assistance in making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key
  • Travelife

Note

3 accessible Exclusive Bungalows/Exclusive Bungalows Poolfront available on request (2BE/E2X). All areas of the hotel are accessible.
Hotel contact:
Agapi Beach Resort
76, Andr. Papandreou Str, Ammoudara, 71414 Gazi
Heraklion, Crete
Phone: +30 2810 250502
Email: reservations@agapibeach.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 102.

Information on climate resilience levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is to be paid by the guest on site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room from 01.01.2025.
For stays during high season 1.4.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars 2 Euros
National category 3 stars 5 Euros
National category 4 stars 10 Euros
National category 5 stars 15 Euros
For stays during low season 1.11.-31.3.
National category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars 3 Euros
National category 5 stars 4 Euros

Country category

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