General description:
The hotel Grecotel Amirandes Boutique Resort, especially popular with honeymooners, is located around 23 km from Heraklion (Hersonissos around 10 km, Gouves around 2 km). The private sandy beach is in the vicinity of the hotel. At the beach are sun umbrellas and sun loungers free of charge available. The tourist centre is about 10 km away. The nearest shopping facilities are located approx. 23 km from the hotel, a supermarket can be reached after around 2 km. It is 10 km from the hotel to the nearest bars and restaurants. Also the nearest disco is around 10 km away. Further entertainment facilities such as a cinema are approx. 23 km away. The following attractions can be reached from the hotel: Heraklion Archaeological Museum (approx. 23 km away), Nikos Kazantzakis Museum, Koules, Heraklion Venetian Harbour and Venetian Walls. For mobility during your holiday, there are a taxi rank as well as a bus stop in a distance of around 1 km, a car rental company and a motorcycle rental. For medical treatment in emergencies there is a hospital around 23 km away. The airport (CHQ) is approx. 163 km away. The hotel and airport are linked by a shuttle (for a fee). Another airport (HER) is located approx. 17 km away.
Amenities:
Partially renovated in 2023, the 2-storey beach hotel has 212 rooms, and spread over one main building and one adjoining building. It is equipped with a reception (check-in from 15:00, check-out until 11:00), a lobby with bar, 5 lifts, an air conditioning, a safe (for free), a mini market, various other shops, a parking area (for free) as well as a security entry system. For the meals, there are 7 restaurants and a snack bar. In a total 3 bars, you can relax in good company. WiFi is available for free. For guests with physical disabilities the accommodation provides a barrier-free access. Room cleaning and concierge service are free of charge. Room service, laundry / ironing service and medical service are available for a fee.
Pool:
In the outdoor area of the hotel you will find one salt water pool with a separate children´s pool (open from April to October). Here, there are sun umbrellas and sun loungers for free available. Refreshing beverages can be consumed directly at the pool bar (open from 11:00 - 18:00).
Meals:
Breakfast (from 07:15 - 11:00) from the buffet. Half board Plus: breakfast and dinner (children`s menus also available). All inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch and dinner only in selected restaurants or bars. Children`s menus are also available. Water and selected imported spirits (limited) in special bars and restaurants at certain times. Small snacks (16:00 - 18:00), Welcome Drink, one meal in the a la carte restaurant, free internet, 24 h service and free use of safe (with deposit). Earlier check in and later check out possible (according to occupancy / availability).
Sport and Leisure:
Sports and entertainment: Tennis (for a fee), darts (for free), table tennis (for free), football, basketball, fitness, beach volleyball, aerobics, yoga and pilates. At the beach different watersport types such as jet skiing, water skiing and speedboat rides are available (partly from local providers). A golf course is located approx. 10 km from the hotel. Bicycle rental, bicycle storage room (for free) and guided bike tours (for a fee). Sauna free of charge. Spa area and massages available for a fee. Entertainment for adults: activity programme with evening shows and live music. In the outside area of the hotel there is a play area for children. Child supervision: mini club for children (from 4 - 12 years), nursery, babysitting (for a fee) and activity programme for children from 4 - 12 years (from 10:00 - 18:00, from April to October).
Additional information:
Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities. Some services depend on the local climatic conditions and the season. Languages spoken: English, German, French, Russian and Greek. Accepted methods of payment: Euro / MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express and Visa.
Premium Bungalow (GardenView):
With double bed, king size bed or twin bed, baby cot (for free), tiled floor, heating (individually adjustable), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV with local broadcasters as well as individually adjustable air conditioning. Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 32 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Superior FamilyRoom:
With living room, double bed or king size bed, sofa bed as extra bed, baby cot (for free), tiled floor, balcony or terrace, heating (individually adjustable), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV with local broadcasters as well as individually adjustable air conditioning. Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 40 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Superior Room (Private Pool ):
With double bed, king size bed or twin bed, sofa bed as extra bed, baby cot (for free), private pool, kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV with local broadcasters as well as individually adjustable air conditioning. Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 31 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Superior Room (GardenView):
With double bed, king size bed or twin bed, baby cot (for free), tiled floor, balcony, heating (individually adjustable), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV with local broadcasters as well as individually adjustable air conditioning. Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 31 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Standard Villa (SeaView, Private-PoolTerrace):
With living room, double bed or king size bed, sofa bed as extra bed, baby cot (for free), tiled floor, private pool, balcony, heating (individually adjustable), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV with local broadcasters as well as individually adjustable air conditioning. Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 65 m²). Towels are changed daily.
