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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Paralos Lifestyle Beach ****+
Tour operator category

HER514
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • Adults-only hotel complex for guests aged 16 and over.
  • Direct location on the Blue Flag sandy beach of Ammoudara.
  • Rooms with swim-up terraces and direct pool access available.
  • Sports offer with yoga, Pilates and boot camp classes 5 times per week included.
  • Armonia Eatery à-la-carte restaurant for high-quality culinary dinners.

Location

The Paralos Lifestyle Beach hotel offers a first-class lifestyle experience through outstanding quality and excellent service. Furthermore, the luxurious resort is located directly on the sandy beach of Ammoudara, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag" and is an ideal place for relaxation and unwinding from everyday life.
Shopping and entertainment options can be found in the nearby and lively center of Ammoudara. Heraklion Airport is approximately 7 km from the hotel.
A couple walks on a sandy path between two trees towards a beach with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Open lounge area of a beach hotel with wooden chairs, hanging seats, and a view of the sea.
Aerial view of a beach with umbrellas, sand, and waves by the sea.
Sunset over a coastline with gentle waves and holiday homes along the beach.
View of a hotel pool and sun umbrellas by the sea on a clear day.

Amenities

Open restaurant area with wooden chairs and tables at a sunny beach hotel.
Bright hotel breakfast area with buffet, wooden ceiling, and modern lighting fixtures.
Modern pool area with covered loungers and white curtains in a tropical hotel setting.
Modern pool area with wooden paneling and loungers in a hotel.
A set table with wine and food in front of large windows overlooking the sea.
Open beach restaurant with wooden roof and sea view, tables with white chairs and decorations.
Breakfast area featuring a variety of fresh juices and fruits at the hotel.
Buffet with diverse dishes in a modern, bright dining area with large windows.
Table with breakfast and chair on the beach with umbrellas and ocean in the background.
A set dining table with wine glasses in a restaurant overlooking the sea at sunset.
Couple walks on a sunny day beside a modern hotel terrace with bamboo pergola.
Relaxing outdoor area with hanging chairs and water view at a hotel.
Aerial view of a hotel pool with sun loungers and surrounding buildings.
This adults-only resort (bookable for ages 16 and up) impresses with its design and high-quality furnishings as a schauinsland-reisen-Original. In addition to 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 property. The well-maintained outdoor area features two freshwater swimming pools with a sun terrace and 8 smaller shared pools (exclusively for Swim Up and Wet rooms). Spacious Bali beds or loungers by and in the pool ensure relaxation. Additionally, this resort offers excellent cuisine in the à-la-carte restaurant "Armonia Eatery," providing a high-quality culinary evening. Guests also have access to the "Ammos Beach Bar" for drinks and snacks (for a fee). Sun loungers, Bali beds (at the pool only), and parasols are included at the pool; they are also included at the beach upon the purchase of drinks (minimum purchase of 4 €). Pool towels are provided to guests free of charge. Public parking is available at the hotel 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, pool towels, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge (bottle of water included), coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine (2 capsules per room/day included), as well as a balcony or terrace (D).
Also optionally bookable for single occupancy (DE).

Modern hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and adjacent bathroom with shower.
Modern hotel bathroom with walk-in shower, toilet, and sink in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony access overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with a comfortable double bed, turquoise pillows, and a straw hat.
Modern hotel room with large bed, bedside lamps, and window with curtains.

Double room Type A

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these feature slightly different and more modern furniture (DA/DI).
Also optionally bookable for single occupancy (DEA).

Double room Superior

Otherwise equipped as the double rooms, these are somewhat more spacious with a seating area and a sofa bed (DSU/DSI).

Modern hotel room with integrated bathroom and ambient lighting.
Modern bathroom with large shower, white sink, and wooden furniture.
Modern hotel room with large bed, decorative pillows, and ambient lighting.
Modernly furnished hotel room with a large bed, nightstands, and a bench.
Modern hotel room with large bed and view of a pool.

Double room Swim Up

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these feature bathrobes, slippers, a pillow menu, and a terrace with sun loungers and direct pool access (SWD).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Double Wet room

Stylish decor and all comforts make these rooms a pleasant retreat. The room features a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, LCD TV, air conditioning, safe, pool 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" (loungers in the water) for relaxing and sunbathing (Q2W), plus Bali beds by the pool.

Modern outdoor area with pool, umbrellas, and tropical plants beside hotel rooms.
Three people relax on sun loungers beside a clear pool with a small table.
Modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs, plants, and direct access to rooms.
Hotel room with view of beach and sea through large glass doors, terrace with chairs.

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, including a balcony and sea view (J2M).

Junior suite Swim Up

With the same amenities as the junior suites, these feature a terrace with loungers and direct pool access, but do not offer a sea view (SUJ).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Bright hotel room with double bed, modern decor, and access to a pool area.
Modern hotel room with cozy seating area, desk, and indirect lighting.
Modern hotel room with cozy sofa, hanging lamp, and airy rope partition.

Meals

Half board

The main restaurant entices guests with varied buffets featuring different stations, show cooking, and an excellent selection of delicious dishes for both breakfast and dinner. A continental breakfast is offered from 7-8 am, and an extensive American breakfast buffet from 8-11 am.
Alternatively, guests can enjoy a healthy, fruit-filled breakfast buffet at the "Armonia Eatery" restaurant (8-11 am). 1x per stay, dinner at the à-la-carte restaurant "Armonia Eatery" is included and served (reservation required).
Mediterranean vegetarian and vegan food options are offered in the restaurants.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan meals are available on-site upon request.
Smart casual attire is requested for dinner.

Modern self-service buffet station in bright hotel restaurant with wooden ceiling.

Sports included

Five people practice yoga on purple mats under a shaded outdoor pavilion.
Woman exercising with large red exercise ball in hotel garden with lush greenery.
Three people doing yoga on a sandy beach with a calm sea view.
Yoga, Pilates, stretching, and boot camp classes (5x per week; reservation required), table tennis, darts, outdoor fitness area (personal trainer available upon request for a fee), and indoor fitness area with high-quality Matrix equipment.

Sports for a fee

Water sports at the beach provided by local operators. Private lessons for yoga, Pilates, and boot camp classes.

Wellness

Beauty treatments, services, and massages (each for a fee).
Open garden pavilion with lounger and white privacy screens, surrounded by plants and sun loungers.
A pedicure treatment in a bright salon with wooden panels and comfortable chairs.
Two women receive professional full-body massages in a modern wellness room next to a glass wall overlooking tropical plants.

Entertainment

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

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.
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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, bed linen change 3x per week.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex.

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 are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover 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 the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

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

Hotelhinweis

Adults-only resort (from 16 years).
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The hotel is unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and does not have wheelchair-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 that complies with ecological standards.
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schauinsland-reisen rating 4.5 Suns due to it being a new building.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Paralos Lifestyle Beach
Phone: 0030 2810310500
Email: info@lifestyleresort.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog, Summer 2026 on page 104.

Information regarding climate resilience tax

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience tax, 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 January 1, 2025, between 0.50 Euro and 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays in the high season 1.4.-31.10.
Local category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
Local category 3 Stars: 5 Euro
Local category 4 Stars: 10 Euro
Local category 5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays in the low season 1.11.-31.3.
Local category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 Stars: 3 Euro
Local category 5 Stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:17