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Modern hotel room with double bed, large glass front, and view of mountains and lake.
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Modern hotel room with balcony, sea view, and minimalist furniture under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed and sea view through glass windows
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Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, sofa, sea-view window, and modern decor.
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Bright hotel room with large bed, window overlooking garden and sea
Modern bathroom with marble walls, dark gray countertop, and floral arrangement.
Bright hotel room with modern decor, sofa, bed, TV, and balcony access.
Cozy hotel room with traditional wall decor, bed, and person sitting in a chair.
Modern bathroom with marble tiles, double sinks, and large mirrors.
Modern hotel room with simple wood design, round mirror, and warm lighting elements.
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Modern hotel room with two beds, sofa, dresser, and view of green meadow.
Modern bathroom with marble walls, black stone countertop, and glass-partitioned shower area.
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Bright hotel room with wooden furniture, wall decorations, and cozy seating area.
Bright, modern living space with beige tones, sofa, coffee tables, and open access to the bathroom.
Modern bedroom with large bed, headboard, and soft wall lighting.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, oval mirrors, and wall-mounted toilet
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Agapi Beach Resort ****+

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Location

The modern, award-winning Agapi Beach Resort is located approx. 6 km outside of Heraklion, Crete's capital, on the unique coastline of Ammoudara and directly on the kilometer-long, Blue Flag-awarded sandy beach. The hotel is ideal for families wishing to combine a beach holiday with the discovery of the nearby Minoan culture.
Sunset at the beach with rows of umbrellas and calm sea
Modern hotel entrance with curved roof and palm trees at dusk
Aerial view of a beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, and waves at the shore.
Beach with sun umbrellas and loungers by the blue sea under a bright sky
Hotel with curved building, pool, and palm trees under clear blue sky and sea

Facilities

Man reading a book relaxed in a hammock between trees in a park.
A little girl leans on a windowsill looking into a garden with a sculpture.
The hotel has 320 rooms spread across two main buildings and several bungalow buildings. It also offers a reception, Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel), elevator, a main restaurant, two à la carte restaurants (Italian and Greek cuisine; the Italian à la carte restaurant will be fully renovated and expanded for Summer 2026), the "Taka Taka" street food restaurant, a Greek taverna for dine-out experiences, 4 bars, a souvenir shop, a jeweler, a mini-market, as well as a spa with a hairdresser and other services. The green, spacious outdoor area features a sun terrace and 3 pools (one of which is heated during the low season). Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by 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, a 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). Optionally available with sea view (DM, completely renovated in 2025) or for single occupancy (DE/DEM) at an additional charge. Can also accommodate a third person (DB).

Modern hotel room with double bed, large glass front, and view of mountains and lake.
Balcony view of a garden with flowers and mountains in the background under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with balcony, sea view, and minimalist furniture under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed and sea view through glass windows

Premium Double Room Sea View

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

Garden View Bungalow

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

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and view of a garden with palm trees.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, sofa, sea-view window, and modern decor.
Modern bathroom with marble walls and gray stone countertop in hotel
Bright hotel room with large bed, window overlooking garden and sea
Modern bathroom with marble walls, dark gray countertop, and floral arrangement.

Seafront Bungalow

These rooms have the same amenities as the Garden Bungalows and are located directly on the seafront with a sea view (WF2). Also available for single occupancy (WF1).

Exclusive Bungalow

These rooms have the same amenities as the Garden Bungalows, plus a walk-in rain shower, coffee/tea making facilities, a higher-quality design, and are more spacious (2BE).
Also available directly by the pool (E2X).

Bright hotel room with modern decor, sofa, bed, TV, and balcony access.
Cozy hotel room with traditional wall decor, bed, and person sitting in a chair.
Modern bathroom with marble tiles, double sinks, and large mirrors.
Modern hotel room with simple wood design, round mirror, and warm lighting elements.

Family Room Connecting Door

The family rooms have 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. They are more spacious and located in the 2nd main building (DF2). These rooms will be renovated for Summer 2026.

Family Bungalow

These rooms have the same amenities as the Garden Bungalows, with a furnished terrace with a garden view, additional sleeping options, and are slightly larger (FB2).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, seating area, and garden view
Modern hotel room with two beds, sofa, dresser, and view of green meadow.
Modern bathroom with marble walls, black stone countertop, and glass-partitioned shower area.
Modern wooden chair beside wooden table and curtain with view of green garden and sea.
Bright hotel room with wooden furniture, wall decorations, and cozy seating area.

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 bath amenities, 2 bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), and beach towels (MN2).

Suite

The suites are located in the bungalow area, consisting of a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom, and feature a bath 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 (with daily refills), bottle of water upon arrival including daily refills, and a balcony or terrace (S2). Optionally available with the same amenities as a family suite (2FS) or for single occupancy (S1).
The suites and family suites will be modernized for Summer 2026.

Bright, modern living space with beige tones, sofa, coffee tables, and open access to the bathroom.
Modern bedroom with large bed, headboard, and soft wall lighting.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, oval mirrors, and wall-mounted toilet

Meals

All Inclusive

All meals are served buffet-style. 2 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 have dinner at the adjacent Greek taverna.
Smart casual dress code is required for dinner (no swimwear in all restaurants).

All Inclusive

A girl is being served food by chefs and a man in a restaurant.

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, 2 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 fruits 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 are available at the beach bar from 4-5:30 pm.
Gluten-free options are also available. Please contact the reception on site for details.
International and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as cocktails, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea are available 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 7-9:30 pm daily (except Saturdays).
Packed lunches for excursions are available on 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 min. 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), babysitting service (on request, for a fee), playground, kids' disco, high chairs, and baby cots (included).
A wooden sign reading 'Kids Garden' above plant pots with various plants, with a child in front.

Wellness

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

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
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft (Travel for the Future) helps you make conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover 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:
  • Green Key

Note

3 accessible Exclusive Bungalows / Exclusive Bungalows Poolfront available on request (2BE/E2X). All areas of the hotel are wheelchair 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 2025 on page 92.

Information on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, 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 staggered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room from 01.01.2025.
For stays during high season from 01.04.-31.10.
Land category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
Land category 3 stars: 5 Euros
Land category 4 stars: 10 Euros
Land category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays during low season from 01.11.-31.03.
Land category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
Land category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
Land category 4 stars: 3 Euros
Land category 5 stars: 4 Euros

Country category

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