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Cozy beach restaurant area with wooden furniture and sea view.
Buffet area with fresh food in a modern restaurant featuring wooden beam ceilings.
Modern pool area with white curtains and wooden furniture under blue sky.
Modern outdoor pool with wooden accents and lounging areas at a hotel.
A set table with food and wine glasses in a restaurant overlooking the sea.
Open beachside restaurant with set tables and sea view under a thatched roof.
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Modern hotel room with double bed, turquoise pillows, mirror, and TV.
Modern hotel room with large bed, warm colors, and stylish lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, bedside lamp, and bathroom with sink.
Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, large mirror, and sink with towels.
Modern hotel room with large bed, colorful pillows, and decorative wall art.
Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstands, and decorative lighting.
Modern pool area with seating and palm trees on a sunny day.
Top view of a pool with a wooden table and four white chairs.
Modern hotel area with small pool and plants in front of large glass windows.
Modern hotel room with seating area, stools, and a view through a partition to the bed.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and decorative wooden partition.
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Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and pool view.
Hotel buffet area with various dishes and modern ceiling lamps
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Three people practicing yoga on the beach with a view of the sea under a clear sky.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Paralos Lifestyle Beach ****+

HER514
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Location

The Paralos Lifestyle Beach hotel offers an exceptional lifestyle experience through its outstanding quality and excellent service. Furthermore, the luxurious complex is located directly on the sandy beach of Ammoudara, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag" and is an ideal place for relaxation and escape from everyday life.
Shops and entertainment facilities can be found in the nearby and vibrant center of Ammoudara. Heraklion Airport is approximately 7 km away from the hotel.
Couple walking on a path toward a beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs by the sea.
Open beach area with hanging wicker chairs and bean bags under a palm leaf roof.
Aerial view of a beach with sun umbrellas next to the sea and adjacent buildings.
Sunset over a calm beach with gentle waves and dark silhouette in the foreground.
Hotel pool area with loungers and view of the sea

Facilities

Cozy beach restaurant area with wooden furniture and sea view.
Buffet area with fresh food in a modern restaurant featuring wooden beam ceilings.
Modern pool area with white curtains and wooden furniture under blue sky.
Modern outdoor pool with wooden accents and lounging areas at a hotel.
A set table with food and wine glasses in a restaurant overlooking the sea.
Open beachside restaurant with set tables and sea view under a thatched roof.
A woman in white clothes pours orange juice at a breakfast bar with various juices and fruits.
A buffet with various dishes and three people selecting food in a modern dining area.
A table set with breakfast in front of a beach background with lounge chairs.
Elegant restaurant with set table and view of sea and sunset.
Couple walking leisurely in front of a modern vacation house with pergola and plants
Two hanging wicker chairs and bean bags on a wooden terrace overlooking the sea.
Aerial view of a hotel with two large pools, lounge chairs, and palm trees
The adults-only complex (bookable for ages 16 and up) impresses with its design and high-quality amenities as a Schauinsland-Reisen original. In addition to the 148 rooms spread across 11 buildings, the hotel features a 24-hour reception, a lobby with a bar, a TV area, and a main restaurant. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. The well-maintained outdoor area includes two freshwater swimming pools with sun terraces and 8 smaller communal pools (exclusive for Swim Up and Wet rooms). For relaxation, there are spacious Bali beds and loungers by and in the pool. Additionally, this resort offers excellent cuisine at the à la carte restaurant “Armonia Eatery“, providing a culinarily high-quality evening. The “Ammos Beach Bar“ is also available to guests for drinks and snacks (for a fee). Sun loungers, Bali beds (poolside only), and umbrellas are included by the pool, and also available on the beach with a minimum consumption of €4. Beach towels are provided free of charge. Public parking spaces at the hotel are free of charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, LCD TV, air conditioning, safe, bath towels, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge (bottle of water included), coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine (2 capsules per room/day included), and a balcony or terrace (D).
Also available for single occupancy (DE).

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and open bathroom area with shower.
Modern bathroom with wall-mounted toilet, shower, and sink in warm tones.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, turquoise curtains, and a view of the balcony.
Modern hotel room with double bed, turquoise pillows, mirror, and TV.
Modern hotel room with large bed, warm colors, and stylish lighting.

Double Room Type A

Equipped the same as the double rooms, but with slightly different and more modern furnishings (DA/DI).
Also available for single occupancy (DEA).

Double Room Superior

With otherwise the same amenities as the double rooms, but slightly more spacious with a seating area and a sofa bed (DSU/DSI).

Modern hotel room with double bed, bedside lamp, and bathroom with sink.
Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, large mirror, and sink with towels.
Modern hotel room with large bed, colorful pillows, and decorative wall art.
Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstands, and decorative lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wicker lamp, and pool view.

Double Room Swim Up

In addition to the standard double room amenities, these rooms include bathrobes, slippers, a pillow menu, and a terrace with loungers and direct pool access (SWD).

Double Wet Room

Stylish decor and all amenities make these rooms a pleasant retreat. The room features a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, LCD TV, air conditioning, safe, bath towels, bathrobes, slippers, smart scale, cosmetic mirror, ironing system, pillow menu, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge (bottle of water included), coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine (2 capsules per room/day included), and a terrace with access to a 45 cm deep sharing pool with "water loungers" for relaxing and sunbathing (Q2W) and Bali beds by the pool.

Modern pool area with seating and palm trees on a sunny day.
Top view of a pool with a wooden table and four white chairs.
Modern hotel area with small pool and plants in front of large glass windows.
Modern hotel room with seating area, stools, and a view through a partition to the bed.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and decorative wooden partition.
View through window shows terrace with table and sea in the background.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and pool view.

Junior Suite Sea View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are slightly more spacious with a seating area, a smart scale, bathrobes, slippers, cosmetic mirror, ironing system, and a pillow menu, featuring a balcony with sea view (J2M).
Also available with a terrace, loungers, and direct pool access (SUJ, but without sea view).

Junior Suite Swim Up

In addition to the junior suite amenities, these rooms feature a terrace with loungers and direct pool access, but do not offer a sea view (SUJ).

Meals

Half Board

The main restaurant offers varied buffets for both breakfast and dinner, featuring different stations, show cooking, and an excellent selection of delicious dishes. A continental breakfast is served from 7-8 am, followed by an extensive American breakfast buffet from 8-11 am.
Guests can optionally enjoy a fruit-rich, healthy breakfast buffet at the “Armonia Eatery“ restaurant (8-11 am). One dinner per stay at the à la carte restaurant “Armonia Eatery“ is included and served (reservation required).
Mediterranean vegetarian and vegan options are available in the restaurants.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan meals are available on request on site.
Smart casual attire is requested for dinner.

Hotel buffet area with various dishes and modern ceiling lamps

Sports included

Yoga, Pilates, stretching, and boot camp classes (5 times a week; reservation required), table tennis, darts, outdoor fitness area (personal trainer available upon request and for a fee), and indoor fitness area with high-quality Matrix equipment.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach offered by local providers. Private lessons for yoga, Pilates, and boot camp classes.

Wellness

Beauty treatments, therapies, and massages (all for a fee).
Person in a shaded area with lounge chair beside pool and plants.
Woman receiving foot massage in a modern spa with wooden slats in the background.
Person receiving a massage in a calm, stylish spa room with natural light.

Entertainment

Evening music with DJ sets, live music, or Greek nights.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
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Ironing and laundry service (for a fee) and room service (11 am-5:30 pm, for a fee).
Daily room cleaning and towel change, linen change 3 times a week.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Direct beach location
  • Adults Only
  • Hotel safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Enhanced hygiene concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Sustainability

“Travel with a Future” provides guidance for 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, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel holds the following certification:
  • Travelife
  • Green Key

Note

Adults-only complex (ages 16 and up).
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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility and does not offer accessible rooms.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The Paralos Lifestyle Beach is a "Green Key" and "Travelife" hotel, adhering to ecological standards.
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Schauinsland-Reisen rating: 4.5 Suns due to new construction.
Hotel contact:
Paralos Lifestyle Beach
Phone: 0030 2810310500
Email: info@lifestyleresort.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 104.

Note on climate resilience levy

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is to be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, starting from January 1, 2025, ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room.
For stays in high season April 1 - October 31:
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 in low season November 1 - March 31:
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

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