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Hotel with rooms each featuring a private pool on a green hillside.
Modern bedroom with balcony, sea view, white furnishings, and wooden furniture.
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Modern hotel room with cozy sofa, large window, and view of garden with pool.
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Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, wooden furniture, and plants.
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Modern outdoor pool with sun loungers and view of the beach with umbrellas
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Elegant wooden table with serving tray, vases, and decorative items in warm light.
Bright hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and garden view through glass sliding door.
Bright hotel room with cozy bed and view of terrace with outdoor furniture and palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of the terrace.
Bright bedroom with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea
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Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of pool and terrace.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub and sea view through large window.
Woman in traditional dress dancing outdoors in a stone courtyard before guests at sunset.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and two white sheep sculptures on a green lawn.
Modern white entrance with pink chairs and a "GREECE LAND" sign on the wall.
Exterior view of a building with the sign 'GRECOTAND' and a pink rabbit in the garden.
Two tennis rackets and several tennis balls lie on a tennis court near a net.
Top-down view of a tennis court-like field with net and surrounding greenery.
White electric bike with basket outdoors by trees and wall.
A man in yellow swim trunks stands in a modern indoor pool area with loungers and plants.
Woman receiving massage on beach with sea in background
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Amirandes A Grecotel Resort to live *****

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Schwarzes Labyrinthdesign mit Palme und dem Text 'AMIRANDES A RESORT TO LIVE'.
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Location

The high-quality hotel is located directly in a prime spot 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 view under clear sky
Aerial view of a beach resort with hotel, sun loungers, and mountains in the background at sunset.
View of the sea with palm trees and seating area at a beach hotel resort.
A calm sandy beach with rows of sun umbrellas and palm trees along the edge.
Aerial view of a beach with umbrellas, clear water, and adjacent hotel with pool.
Beach with sun umbrellas, sand, and calm sea under a blue sky
Green lawn with sun umbrellas and loungers overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Beach with tall palm trees, sun loungers, and umbrellas by the sea under clear sky.
Beach resort with white sunbeds, blue sea, and hotel buildings inland.
Luxurious beach resort with illuminated buildings and pool area at night

Facilities

Sunlit terrace with red-upholstered chairs at a hotel.
Modern dining area with large windows and decorative details in natural light.
Modern hotel building with large windows reflecting in water at sunset.
Hotel with rooms each featuring a private pool on a green hillside.
The luxurious 5-star hotel complex, consisting of a main building, several outbuildings, villas, and bungalow buildings, features 212 accommodations and a reception area with a 24-hour front desk. 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 includes a seawater swimming pool with a large sun terrace. Bath towels, sun loungers, and umbrellas are available and included at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

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

Modern bedroom with balcony, sea view, white furnishings, and wooden furniture.
A bright bedroom with white bedding and a view of the blue sea through a window.
Bright bedroom with cozy chair and view of pool and garden.
Hotel garden with loungers and pools next to a white building and palm trees.
Modern outdoor area with pool and seating in front of a stone-clad holiday villa.

Superior Double Room with Private Pool & Garden

These elegant rooms, with the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, feature a furnished terrace, a private garden, and a private pool (2QP).
"The Superior Double Rooms with Private Pool are not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special 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 Superior Double Room, feature a seating area with a comfortable sofa, a king-size bed, and garden view (LL2). Optionally available at an extra charge with direct sea view (2LV), partial sea view, or partial lagoon view (2L4/DIM).

Bright hotel room with large bed, white bedding, and bedside tables.
Bright hotel room with double bed, white linens, and bedside table with glasses and lamp.
Bright hotel room with white bed, soft lighting, and view of terrace with palm trees.
Cozy hotel room with bed, sofa, decorative table, and stylish lighting.

Superior Family Room

These rooms, with the same amenities as the Superior Double 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 extra charge with a side sea view (GFO).

Swim-up Family Suite 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 vanity, a furnished terrace with a dining area, and direct access to a private outdoor pool with a garden, located on the ground floor of the Candia wing (2QG).
"The Swim-up Family Suites are not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution."

View from a hotel room to a private pool and garden with palm trees.
Modern hotel room with cozy sofa, large window, and view of garden with pool.
Cozy lounge chairs around a pool with palm trees and blue sky in the background.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, wooden furniture, and plants.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, nightstand, and large window overlooking greenery.
Modern outdoor pool with sun loungers and view of the beach with umbrellas
Modern towel dispenser and sanitizer dispenser in a hotel bathroom

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, sink, 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 possible, for a fee). Further amenities include a hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, slippers, beach towels, luxurious toiletries, a full-length mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, a flat-screen LCD TV, minibar with international premium brands (available upon request for a fee), and a selection of luxurious toiletries (22Q). Guests also receive the "Famous Class Service" (more information under Hotel Service).
"The VIP Suite 2 Bedrooms Private Pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special 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, a bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes (upon request), slippers, luxurious toiletries, a full-length mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, 50" LCD flat-screen TV, minibar with international premium brands (available upon request for a fee), welcome amenity in the room, fresh fruit and still mineral water upon arrival, guest support, and "Privilege Club" service, and a balcony (2FM).
Optionally available upon request as a Family Suite with garden view instead of sea view (FSG).

Bright hotel room with sofa, wooden table, and garden view through large window.
Elegant wooden table with serving tray, vases, and decorative items in warm light.
Bright hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and garden view through glass sliding door.
Bright hotel room with cozy bed and view of terrace with outdoor furniture and palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of the terrace.

Premium Bungalow

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

Dream Villa with Private Pool & Sea View

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

Bright bedroom with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea
Modern pool area with loungers and sea view under clear sky
Bright living room with modern white furniture, decorative wall art, and a large window.
Modern vacation home with private pool and mountain view, surrounded by nature.
Modern pool area with comfortable white lounge furniture overlooking sandy beach and sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of pool and terrace.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub and sea view through large window.

Creta Beach Villa with Private Pool

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

Duplex Suite 2 Bedrooms

The Duplex Suite is equipped like the Superior Double Room 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 bedside tables.
Bright hotel room with double bed, white linens, and bedside table with glasses and lamp.

Meals

Half Board

American breakfast buffet (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and balanced healthy products.
Dinner is a rich buffet with show cooking in the main restaurant (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM).
A free 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; alternatively, lunch can be taken in one of the hotel's à la carte restaurants for an additional charge (€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 is included twice a week in selected à la carte restaurants (reservations required) or once a week in an à la carte restaurant of your choice (reservations required), as well as once a week dinner at the Agreco Farms restaurant (reservations required).
Drinks during lunch or dinner are subject to a charge.
Children (up to 12 years old) also receive complimentary All-Inclusive meals as part of this meal plan (in the buffet restaurant and in "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

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

Sports included

Fitness room, yoga, aqua aerobics, mini-football, beach volleyball, Pilates, table tennis, and bocce.

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and two white sheep sculptures on a green lawn.
Modern white entrance with pink chairs and a "GREECE LAND" sign on the wall.
Exterior view of a building with the sign 'GRECOTAND' and a pink rabbit in the garden.
For children and teenagers, there is a mini club (ages 4-12, 10 AM - 6 PM, daily except Sundays) and a teenager club (ages 13-17). 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 facials are available for a fee.
A man in yellow swim trunks stands in a modern indoor pool area with loungers and plants.
Woman receiving massage on beach with sea in background
Woman stands by a calm pool in front of a hotel with stone facade and balconies.

Hotel Service

Free private parking and valet parking.
Beach towels are available free of charge.
Room service 24 hours a day (for a fee).
Baby cots (upon request, included).
Babysitter service, high chairs, bottle warmers, and baby monitors (upon request and for a fee).
"Famous Class Service" for Amirandes VIP Guests:
- VIP check-in & check-out.
- Champagne/fresh fruit juice or traditional refreshment upon arrival.
- Refreshing towels upon arrival.
- Welcome gift for children.
- Private hotel tour (upon 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 selected room types).
- Unpacking/packing service (upon request).
- Selection of exclusive toiletries and toiletries for children.
- Pillow selection (in suites and villas).
- Resort beach bag with bath towels and beach accessories in suites and villas.
- Private beach area, exclusive for villas and selected suites with reserved sun umbrellas and sun loungers with comfortable mattresses.
- Free cold drinks on the beach & snacks (morning & afternoon).
- Special diets, food, and beverage preferences.
- Special dining requests.
- Complimentary children's dinners in all à la carte restaurants (from the children's menu).
- Supervised children's entertainment in Grecoland.
- Free Tasty Corner for children.
- Spa discounts.
- Charisma Jewellier: Private shopping & exclusive custom designs.
- Discounts on car rentals (upon request).

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

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

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides assistance in 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, 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

Note

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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Dogs up to 8 kg are allowed in some rooms upon request, for a fee.
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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 Contribution

For stays from 01/01/2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience contribution, payable by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from 01/01/2025, ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room.
For stays during high season 01/04 - 31/10
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 during low season 01/11 - 31/03
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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