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Aerial view of a beach with golden sand, turquoise water, and umbrellas along the edge.
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Man in sportswear holding a tennis racket and sandwich on tennis court near hotel.
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Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and garden view with palm trees.
Modern bathroom with marble, glass shower, and sink on a gray countertop.
Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and view of garden and sea.
Modern bathroom with white marble design, gray countertop, and glass shower enclosure.
Bright, modern hotel room with sofa, TV, wooden furniture and balcony.
Cozy hotel room with single bed, nightstand, chair, table, and decorative wallpaper.
Modern hotel shower and double sinks with marble design in an elegant bathroom.
Modern hotel room with wood accents, round mirror, and comfortable bed.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, modern decor, and garden view.
Modern bathroom with marble walls, glass shower, and black stone countertop.
Bright room with curtains, wooden chair, small table, and view of a garden.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wood paneling, and decorative baskets on the wall.
Bright hotel room with large bed, curtains, and view of green garden.
Luxurious bathroom with marble walls, two oval mirrors, and sinks with gold fixtures.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Agapi Beach Resort ****+
Tour operator category

HER389
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Highlights

  • Direct location on the sandy beach of Ammoudara with blue flag.
  • Extensive all-inclusive offer with buffet and several à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Barrier-free access to all areas of the entire hotel complex.
  • Complimentary use of SUP or canoe for 30 minutes daily.
  • Sustainable operating concept certified by Travelife and Green Key.

Location

The modern, multi-award-winning Agapi Beach resort is located approximately 6 km outside of Heraklion, Crete's capital, on the unique coastline of Ammoudara and directly on a kilometer-long sandy beach awarded with the "Blue Flag". The hotel is ideal for families who wish to combine a beach holiday with exploring the nearby Minoan culture.
Heraklion Airport can be reached after approximately 15 km.
A bus stop is located directly in front of the resort.
Beach with rows of sun umbrellas and calm sea under sunset light.
Modern hotel entrance with curved roof and palm trees at dusk.
Aerial view of a beach with golden sand, turquoise water, and umbrellas along the edge.
Beach with sun loungers, umbrellas, and calm blue sea in the background.
Beach with umbrellas and white hotel buildings along the coast with blue sea.

Amenities

Man relaxing in a hammock in a hotel garden on a sunny day.
A child looks curiously through a garden gate surrounded by plants and a stone wall.
The hotel features 320 rooms, distributed across two main buildings and several bungalow buildings. Furthermore, there is a reception, elevator, a main restaurant, two à-la-carte restaurants (Italian and Greek cuisine; the Italian à-la-carte restaurant was completely renovated and expanded for summer 2026), the "Taka Taka" street food restaurant, a Greek tavern for a dine-out experience, four bars, a souvenir shop, jeweler, mini-market, as well as a spa with a hairdresser and further services. In the lush, expansive outdoor area, there is a sun terrace with three pools. One of them is heated during the low season. Sun loungers and parasols are included at the pools and on the beach. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire hotel premises.

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, bath towels, safe, telephone, flatscreen Smart TV, air conditioning (centrally controlled), mini-fridge, tea/coffee station, a bottle of mineral water upon arrival (daily 1 bottle of water per room), two twin beds or one king-size bed, and a furnished balcony or veranda (D). Optionally available with sea view (DM, fully renovated in 2025) or for single use (DE/DEM) for an extra charge. Optionally available for triple occupancy (DB).

Modern hotel room with large bed, balcony, and view of mountains and lake.
View from a balcony with yellow flower boxes overlooking mountains and a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed and sea view through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Balcony with table, chairs, and ocean view in a hotel room under clear sky.

Double Room Premium Sea View

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

Bungalow Garden View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, the garden bungalows feature a walk-in shower, exclusive bath products, seating area, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, and a furnished private balcony or veranda with a view of the garden landscape (B2A). Optionally available for single use (B1A).
Optionally available with side sea view (2BS/BIS) or for single use (BS1) for an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and garden view with palm trees.
Modern bathroom with marble, glass shower, and sink on a gray countertop.
Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and view of garden and sea.
Modern bathroom with white marble design, gray countertop, and glass shower enclosure.

Bungalow Seafront

With the same amenities as the Garden View Bungalows, these are situated in the first row directly by the sea with a sea view (WF2/2AX). Optionally available for single use (WF1).

Exclusive Bungalow

With the same amenities as the Garden View Bungalows, these additionally feature a walk-in rain shower, coffee/tea making facilities, a welcome gift, a higher-quality design, and are more spacious (2BE).
Optionally available located directly by the pool (E2X).

Bright, modern hotel room with sofa, TV, wooden furniture and balcony.
Cozy hotel room with single bed, nightstand, chair, table, and decorative wallpaper.
Modern hotel shower and double sinks with marble design in an elegant bathroom.
Modern hotel room with wood accents, round mirror, and comfortable bed.

Family Room Connecting Door

The family rooms, which were renovated for summer 2026, are located in the second main building and feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, hairdryer, bath towels, safe, telephone, flatscreen Smart TV, air conditioning (centrally controlled), mini-fridge, tea/coffee station, a bottle of mineral water upon arrival (daily 1 bottle of water per room), two twin beds or one king-size bed, and a furnished balcony. The family rooms consist of two separate rooms with a connecting door and two separate bathrooms (DF2).

Family Bungalow

The family bungalows feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, exclusive toiletries, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes, bath towels, safe, telephone, flatscreen Smart TV, air conditioning (centrally controlled), mini-fridge, tea/coffee station, a bottle of mineral water upon arrival (daily 1 bottle of water per room), two twin beds or one king-size bed, an additional sleeping option, a seating area, and a furnished terrace with a view of the garden landscape (FB2).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, modern decor, and garden view.
Modern bathroom with marble walls, glass shower, and black stone countertop.
Bright room with curtains, wooden chair, small table, and view of a garden.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wood paneling, and decorative baskets on the wall.

Maisonette 2 Bedroom

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

Suite

The suites are located in the bungalow area, consist of a living/bedroom and a separate bedroom, and feature a bathroom with walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, high-quality toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, telephone, two 32" flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (included), mini-fridge, Nespresso machine (incl. daily refills), a bottle of water upon arrival with daily refills, a welcome gift, as well as a balcony or terrace (S2). Optionally available with the same amenities as a family suite (2FS) or for single use (S1).
The suites and family suites were modernized for summer 2026.

Bright hotel room with large bed, curtains, and view of green garden.
Luxurious bathroom with marble walls, two oval mirrors, and sinks with gold fixtures.
Bright living room with modern furniture, sofas, coffee tables, and flower decor in a hotel room.

Meals

All Inclusive

Family at buffet, child receiving food from chef, cozy atmosphere in modern hotel.

All Inclusive

Continental early bird breakfast 5-7 am (on request), varied buffet from 7-10:30 am, continental late riser breakfast from 10:30-11 am, lunch buffet including children's buffet from 12:30-2 pm, additional lunch buffet in the "Seaside" Greek tavern 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, children's buffet, light snacks from 9:45–11 pm, two à-la-carte restaurants (included, with reservation the previous evening, 6:30-9:30 pm), "Taka-Taka" with crêpes, 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. Furthermore, 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.
International and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as cocktails, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea from 10 am-1 am at the respective open bars.
Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available upon request.
A local tavern outside the hotel is also included once per stay in the AI program (reservation required), 1-3 pm daily (except Sundays) and 7-9:30 pm daily (except Saturdays).
Packed lunches for excursions upon request.
For dinner, appropriate clothing is requested (smart casual, no swimwear in any of the restaurants).

Sports included

Water gymnastics, beach volleyball, fitness club, gymnastics, water aerobics, table tennis, yoga, bocce, water polo, and tennis (balls and rackets included). SUP or canoe (30 min. per person and day included).
Woman practices yoga in lotus position on green grass during daylight.
Man in sportswear holding a tennis racket and sandwich on tennis court near hotel.

Sports for a fee

Tennis lessons (floodlit).

Children's program

Wooden sign reading 'Kids Garden' with potted plants and child standing nearby outdoors.
Children's playroom with colorful chairs and tables in a hotel.
The hotel offers a Kids Club (4-12 years) and a teen program (13-17 years). The resort also features a playground. A children's disco is offered in the evening.

Wellness

For a fee, guests can enjoy massages and beauty treatments in the spa area.

Entertainment

Morning gymnastics, sports activities, evening entertainment, Greek nights with folklore shows 1x per week, and cooking classes. Wine tasting and olive oil tasting.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire facility.
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Room cleaning takes place daily.
Towels are changed upon request.
Bed linen is changed every three days.
Laundry service is available for a fee.
Pool towels can be borrowed free of charge.
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.
A babysitter is available upon request for a fee.

Credit card

The hotel accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious decisions. 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 encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel possesses the following certification:
  • Green Key
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

3 Exclusive Bungalows/Exclusive Bungalows Poolfront are bookable for persons with reduced mobility upon request (2BE/E2X). All areas of the hotel are accessible barrier-free.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 3 pm
Check-out: 11 am

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Agapi Beach Resort
76, Andr. Papandreou Str, Ammoudara, 71414 Gazi
Heraklion, Crete
Phone: +30 2810 250502
E-mail: reservations@agapibeach.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog, Summer 2026, on page 102.

Climate resilience fee information

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room starting January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season April 1 - October 31:
Land category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
Land category 3 Stars: 5 Euro
Land category 4 Stars: 10 Euro
Land category 5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays in the low season November 1 - March 31:
Land category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 Stars: 3 Euro
Land category 5 Stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 15.09.2026 14:16