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Beach hotel with sunny loungers, sandy beach, and hills in the background
Luxury hotel with pool, palm trees, and modern architecture at sunset.
Bright bedroom with white bed and sea view through large window
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Luxury hotel complex with pool, palm trees, and direct sea view under clear sky.
Seaside hotel with illuminated palm trees and green lawn at dusk
Modern hotel complex with illuminated paths, water features, and palm trees at sunset.
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Beach lounge with white sofas and straw umbrellas by the sea under a clear sky
View of the sea from a covered terrace with wooden slats and two large pots
Modern hotel pool with columns and palm trees at sunset
Terrace with dining table decorated with candles, overlooking the sea through a stone arch.
Terrace with tables and chairs among palm trees overlooking the sea and beach loungers.
Couple walking beside a narrow pool with palm trees and flowers in the hotel garden.
Green lawn with palm trees and sea in the background under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a beach resort with mountains in the background under clear sky.
View of the sea with palm trees, seating areas, and a jetty at a water resort.
View of a sandy beach with rows of white umbrellas and palm trees by the sea.
Beach with sun loungers, palm trees, and multiple pools next to clear sea water.
Beach with sand, sun umbrellas, and calm sea under a blue sky
Green lawn with sun loungers and straw umbrellas by the sea under a clear sky.
Beach with palm trees, loungers, and umbrellas by a calm sea under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a hotel beach with sun loungers, pools, and sea view.
Modern hotel with illuminated pools and seating areas on the beach at night.
Outdoor restaurant with red chairs and tables at sunset.
Brightly lit restaurant with round tables and large windows
Modern hotel building with large water pool and seating area in the evening.
View of hotel rooms with private pools and umbrellas in a green garden area.
Modern hotel room with sea view, comfortable bed, armchair, and bright, elegant interior.
Bright bedroom with white bed and ocean view through the window.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchair, and view of pool and garden.
Green garden area with pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas beside a hotel building.
Modern courtyard with pool, seating area, and natural stone wall beneath large windows.
Bright hotel room with large bed, white bedding, and wooden nightstand by the window.
Modern hotel room with cozy double bed, bedside table, and natural light.
Brightly furnished hotel room with cozy bed and balcony view of the sea.
Cozy hotel room with white bed, blue sofa, and a small wooden table with decor.
Bright hotel room with open view to garden, pool, and lounge chairs.
Bright hotel room with sofa, large window, and open view of pool and palm trees.
Pool area with loungers and palm trees in a sunny hotel garden.
Modern bedroom with wooden details, white bed, and cozy armchairs beside a wooden table.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table, and decorative wall art.
Modern pool area with white lounge and view of the sea and sunbeds with straw roofs.
Modern espresso machine with lever and digital display in a coffee kitchen.
Bright hotel room with comfortable sofa, wooden table, and view of outdoor area with trees.
A tray with glasses and decor on a wooden sideboard in front of a mirror.
Bright, modern hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and view of garden and sea.
Modern bedroom overlooking terrace and garden with palm trees and seating area.
Bright bedroom with large bed and view of a terrace overlooking the sea.
Brightly furnished bedroom with sea view through large balcony door.
Modern pool area with sea view, white loungers, and stone wall under clear sky
Bright modern living room with built-in sofa, decorative wall art, and minimalist furniture.
White modern villas with private pools in front of a mountain under blue sky.
Modern pool area with white lounge furniture by the beach and sea view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, TV, and terrace with pool and sea view.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub in front of large window with sea view.
A woman in traditional costume dances in front of a tree with white decorations at an outdoor restaurant.
Pool with lounge chairs and two white sheep sculptures on a manicured lawn under a blue sky.
Three pink chairs in front of a modern white building with "GRECYLAND" sign and plants in foreground.
Exterior wall with GRECOLAND sign and view of garden and playground.
Two tennis rackets rest on a tennis court with balls on the ground.
Aerial view of a blue tennis court with surrounding lines and green border
White e-bike with front basket and thick tires parked outdoors on paved ground.
Man in yellow swim shorts standing by indoor pool in modern spa area.
Woman receiving an outdoor massage with a sea view.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Amirandes A Grecotel Resort to live *****

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Schwarz-weißes Logo mit stilisiertem Labyrinth und Palme für das Resort Amirandes.
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The high-quality hotel is located directly in a prime location on the golden sandy beach of Gouves. The resort of Alalipsi is approx. 3 km away. Restaurants and shops are in the vicinity. Heraklion Airport can be reached in approx. 18 km. The nearest bus stop is approx. 800 m away.
Green lawn with palm trees and sea in the background under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a beach resort with mountains in the background under clear sky.
View of the sea with palm trees, seating areas, and a jetty at a water resort.
View of a sandy beach with rows of white umbrellas and palm trees by the sea.
Beach with sun loungers, palm trees, and multiple pools next to clear sea water.
Beach with sand, sun umbrellas, and calm sea under a blue sky
Green lawn with sun loungers and straw umbrellas by the sea under a clear sky.
Beach with palm trees, loungers, and umbrellas by a calm sea under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a hotel beach with sun loungers, pools, and sea view.
Modern hotel with illuminated pools and seating areas on the beach at night.

Facilities

Outdoor restaurant with red chairs and tables at sunset.
Brightly lit restaurant with round tables and large windows
Modern hotel building with large water pool and seating area in the evening.
View of hotel rooms with private pools and umbrellas in a green garden area.
The luxurious 5-star hotel complex, consisting of a main building, several outbuildings, villas, and bungalow buildings, offers 212 accommodations and a reception area with a 24-hour reception. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. The buffet restaurant, as well as the other 5 themed restaurants, offer a wide selection of fresh and high-quality dishes (for a fee). At the 2 bars, guests can also enjoy a wide selection of premium drinks and snacks (each for a fee). The outdoor area features a seawater swimming pool with a large sun terrace. Beach towels, sun loungers, and umbrellas are available and included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

The elegant guest rooms are located in the Candia or Lagoon wing and feature a bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, slippers, luxury toiletries, full-length mirror, individually controlled air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, flat-screen LCD TV, espresso machine (2 capsules per person/day included), minibar with international premium brands (on request for a fee), welcome amenity in the room, fresh fruit and still mineral water upon arrival, guest relations service, "Privilege Club" service, and a balcony (DSU). Option to book with sea view at an additional charge (DMU). Also available for single occupancy (DSE, on request).

Modern hotel room with sea view, comfortable bed, armchair, and bright, elegant interior.
Bright bedroom with white bed and ocean view through the window.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchair, and view of pool and garden.
Green garden area with pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas beside a hotel building.
Modern courtyard with pool, seating area, and natural stone wall beneath large windows.

Double Room Superior with private pool & garden

These elegant rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, feature a furnished terrace, a private garden, and a private pool (2QP).
"The Double Rooms Superior with private pool are not supervised by a lifeguard. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and act with caution."

Luxury Room

These luxurious guest rooms are slightly more spacious and, in addition to the amenities of the Double Rooms Superior, feature a seating area with a comfortable sofa, a king-size bed, and garden view (LL2). Optionally available at an additional charge with direct sea view (2LV), partial sea view, or partial lagoon view (2L4/DIM).

Bright hotel room with large bed, white bedding, and wooden nightstand by the window.
Modern hotel room with cozy double bed, bedside table, and natural light.
Brightly furnished hotel room with cozy bed and balcony view of the sea.
Cozy hotel room with white bed, blue sofa, and a small wooden table with decor.

Family Room Superior

With the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, these rooms feature a separate living/sleeping area with a sliding door, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (F2Y). Optionally available at an additional charge with partial sea view (GFO).

Family Suite Swim-up Garden

These high-quality suites, with the same amenities as the Family Rooms Superior, feature a bathroom with a bathtub, separate shower cubicle, and double washbasin, a furnished terrace with a dining area, and direct access to a private outdoor pool with a garden. They are located on the ground floor of the Candia wing (2QG).
"The Family Suites Swim-up are not supervised by a lifeguard. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and act with caution."

Bright hotel room with open view to garden, pool, and lounge chairs.
Bright hotel room with sofa, large window, and open view of pool and palm trees.
Pool area with loungers and palm trees in a sunny hotel garden.
Modern bedroom with wooden details, white bed, and cozy armchairs beside a wooden table.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table, and decorative wall art.
Modern pool area with white lounge and view of the sea and sunbeds with straw roofs.
Modern espresso machine with lever and digital display in a coffee kitchen.

VIP Suite 2 Bedrooms private pool & gym

These magnificent suites are ideal for families with children and active parents seeking maximum privacy. They consist of a bedroom with a raised king-size bed and a stylish living area. A wooden wall behind the bed connects the master bedroom to the luxurious bathroom, which is equipped with a bathtub, washbasin, toilet, shower cubicle, and a fitness area with exercise equipment. The second bedroom is accessible from the entrance area. The large terrace offers direct access to a private, temperature-controlled outdoor pool with a counter-current system (pool heating up to 25 degrees is possible for a fee). Further amenities include a hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, slippers, beach towels, luxury toiletries, a full-length mirror, individually controlled air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, a flat-screen LCD TV, a minibar with international premium brands (on request for a fee), and a selection of luxury toiletries (22Q). Guests also receive the "Famous Class Service" (more information under Hotel Services).
"The VIP Suite 2 Bedrooms with private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and act with caution."

Family Suite Sea View

These elegant accommodations consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed, a separate living/sleeping area with 2 sofa beds, separated by a sliding door, and feature a bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes (on request), slippers, luxury toiletries, full-length mirror, individually controlled air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, 50" flat-screen LCD TV, minibar with international premium brands (on request for a fee), welcome amenity in the room, fresh fruit and still mineral water upon arrival, guest relations service, and "Privilege Club" service, and a balcony (2FM).
Optionally available on request as a family suite with garden view instead of sea view (FSG).

Bright hotel room with comfortable sofa, wooden table, and view of outdoor area with trees.
A tray with glasses and decor on a wooden sideboard in front of a mirror.
Bright, modern hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and view of garden and sea.
Modern bedroom overlooking terrace and garden with palm trees and seating area.
Bright bedroom with large bed and view of a terrace overlooking the sea.

Premium Bungalow

The Premium Bungalows offer garden views and, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, are slightly more spacious with a dressing area and additionally feature a garden area. The spacious bathroom is equipped with two washbasins, a shower cubicle, and a bathtub (12G).

Dream Villa private pool sea view

The 2-storey Dream Villa has the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior and consists on the ground floor of a bedroom, a living/sleeping area, and a bathroom with shower/toilet. The upper floor features another bedroom, a bathroom with bathtub, shower/toilet, and a small balcony. The outdoor area includes a furnished terrace and the private infinity pool with sea view (DVP). Optionally available with two bedrooms (DVQ).
"The Dream Villa 2 Bedrooms with private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and act with caution."

Brightly furnished bedroom with sea view through large balcony door.
Modern pool area with sea view, white loungers, and stone wall under clear sky
Bright modern living room with built-in sofa, decorative wall art, and minimalist furniture.
White modern villas with private pools in front of a mountain under blue sky.
Modern pool area with white lounge furniture by the beach and sea view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, TV, and terrace with pool and sea view.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub in front of large window with sea view.

Creta Beach Villa private pool

The Creta Beach Villa has the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior and consists of two bedrooms, an open bathtub overlooking the pool and the sea, a separate bathroom with shower/toilet, and another bathroom with shower/toilet. The outdoor area includes a furnished terrace and the private infinity pool with sea view. The Beach Villa is located in the first row to the beach and offers direct access to the beach (CVV).
"The Creta Beach Villa with private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and act with caution."

Duplex Suite 2 Bedrooms

The Duplex Suite is equipped like the Double Rooms Superior with garden view. The layout is in a maisonette style with 2 master bedrooms, a separate living area, and 2 bathrooms (DL2).

Bright hotel room with large bed, white bedding, and wooden nightstand by the window.
Modern hotel room with cozy double bed, bedside table, and natural light.

Meals

Half Board

American breakfast buffet (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and balanced healthy products.
Dinner is a lavish buffet with show cooking in the main restaurant (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM).
A complimentary children's buffet is available in the main restaurant from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
As part of the hotel's Dine Club concept, there is an option to choose between lunch and dinner. Dinner is served buffet-style in the main restaurant, or alternatively, lunch can be taken in one of the hotel's à la carte restaurants for an additional charge (a €20 voucher per adult and €10 per child). For dinner, guests can choose between the buffet restaurant (no charge) or a selection of à la carte restaurants (reservations required). Additionally, dinner twice a week in selected à la carte restaurants (reservations required) or dinner once a week in an à la carte restaurant of your choice (reservations required), as well as dinner once a week at the Agreco Farms restaurant (reservations required) are included.
Drinks during lunch or dinner are subject to a charge.
Children (up to 12 years old) also receive complimentary All-Inclusive dining under this meal plan (in the buffet restaurant and at "Grecoland"). In the à la carte restaurants, children can choose from the children's menu.
Vegan and organic wines are available in all restaurants.
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available in all restaurants.

All Inclusive

Comfort All-In Package

In addition to the same services as Half Board, there are further snacks available from 4 PM to 6 PM at the beach bar. Furthermore, a selection of drinks during meals, as well as selected non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages from 11 AM to 1 AM at the open bars are included.

Sports Included

Fitness room, yoga, water aerobics, mini-football, beach volleyball, Pilates, table tennis, and boccia.

Sports for a Fee

2 floodlit tennis courts, Padel and Padel lessons, as well as water sports on the beach (windsurfing, jet skiing, diving, and fishing trips, each with local providers), mountain bike and e-bike rental.

Children's Program

Pool with lounge chairs and two white sheep sculptures on a manicured lawn under a blue sky.
Three pink chairs in front of a modern white building with "GRECYLAND" sign and plants in foreground.
Exterior wall with GRECOLAND sign and view of garden and playground.
For children and teenagers, there is a mini club (4-12 years, 10 AM - 6 PM, daily except Sundays) and a teen club (13-17 years). A children's disco is also offered.

Wellness

Spa center with indoor pool (heated in October and April, included). Sauna, massages, aromatherapy, manicures, pedicures, and facial treatments are available for a fee.
Man in yellow swim shorts standing by indoor pool in modern spa area.
Woman receiving an outdoor massage with a sea view.
Woman wearing sunglasses walking barefoot on a path next to a pool at a hotel.

Entertainment

Daytime and evening entertainment, shows, dancing, open-air cinema, and pool parties.

Hotel Services

Free private parking and valet parking.
Beach towels are available free of charge.
Room service 24 hours a day (for a fee).
Baby cots (on request, included).
Babysitter service, high chairs, bottle warmers, and baby monitors (on request and for a fee),
"Famous Class Service" for Amirandes VIP guests:
- VIP check-in & check-out.
- Champagne/fresh fruit juice or traditional refreshing drink upon arrival.
- Refreshing towels upon arrival.
- Welcome gift for children.
- Private hotel tour (on request).
- Club car service.
- Welcome amenity in the room with fresh fruit, Greek sweets, and mineral water.
- Daily mineral water in suite or villas.
- Fresh fruit basket upon arrival.
- Twice-daily room cleaning (in specific room types).
- Unpacking and packing service (on request).
- Selection of exclusive toiletries and toiletries for children.
- Pillow selection (in suites and villas).
- Resort beach bag with towels and beach accessories in suites and villas.
- Private beach area, exclusively for villas and selected suites with reserved umbrellas and sun loungers with comfortable mattresses.
- Complimentary cold drinks on the beach & snacks (morning & afternoon).
- Special diets, food, and beverage preferences.
- Special dietary requests.
- Complimentary children's dinners in all à la carte restaurants (from the children's menu).
- Supervised children's entertainment at Grecoland.
- Complimentary Tasty Corner for children.
- Spa discounts.
- Charisma Jeweller: Private shopping & exclusive custom orders.
- Car rental discounts (on request).

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Spa
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Enhanced hygiene concept
  • Family Friendly

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides assistance in making informed 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-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Notice

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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Dogs up to 8 kg are possible on request for a fee in some rooms.
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Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Hotel Contact:
Grecotel Amirandes Boutique Resort
Gouves
Heraklion/Crete/Greece
Tel. 0030 28970 41103
Fax. 0030 28970 41113
Email: reservations.am@grecotel.com
www.amirandes.com

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government imposes a climate resilience levy, payable 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 to €15 per day per room starting from January 1, 2025.
For stays during high season (April 1 - October 31):
National Category 1-2 Stars: €2
National Category 3 Stars: €5
National Category 4 Stars: €10
National Category 5 Stars: €15
For stays during low season (November 1 - March 31):
National Category 1-2 Stars: €0.50
National Category 3 Stars: €1.50
National Category 4 Stars: €3
National Category 5 Stars: €4

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