Grecotel Amirandes Hotel, Crete
Address: Gouves, Crete - Property type: Holiday Village - Distance to Beach: On the beach

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General Description

The Grecotel Amirandes Hotel, opened in 2007, is a dazzling new exclusive resort featuring bungalows and villas with numerous pools. This relaxing yet sophisticated beachfront resort offers the highest standards of Mediterranean luxury and refinement. Grecotel Amirandes Hotel is the ideal choice for a magical and unforgettable seaside holiday featuring all the comforts and amenities of a modern 5 star hotel

Location Overview

The hotel is ideally situated 10m from the beach on the north coast of Crete, 2km from the centre of Gouves Village and 23km east of the capital, Heraklion. The Heraklion International Airport is 18km from the hotel. The hotel’s ideal location provides easy access to the tourist attractions of Crete including the world famous archaeological site at the Palace of Knossos. The Grecotel Amirandes Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore everything Crete has to offer visitors.

Rooms Information

Grecotel Amirandes Hotel features 214 luxurious accommodations, offering guests a choice between beautifully-appointed main building rooms with sea views or overlooking the luxuriant gardens to chic family rooms with sharing pools and a selection of bungalow suites arranged in traditional Mediterranean village-style in a separate section of the 70,000-square-meter landscaped estate. All guestrooms offer a luxurious private bathroom with bath/shower and WC, hairdryer, individual air conditioning and heating, LCD flat screen TV with satellite channels, DVD system, direct dial telephone, wireless internet access, electronic safe and mini bar with international brands of spirits & refreshments.

Restaurants & Bars

The floating Amirandes Mediterranean Restaurant offers a wide range of gourmet local and international dishes buffet style for breakfast and dinner daily, with a special children's menu for youngest guests. The Lago di Candia is a sparkling a la carte restaurant offering a wide range of local and international cuisine for lunch and dinner in a superb waterfront location. The Blue Monkey is a one-of-a-kind restaurant featuring a menu designed for tastes that harmonize with modern lifestyles offering guests a unique dining experience. Xasteria serves authentic Cretan cuisine, prepared with the freshest regional ingredients and the finest flavours the island has to offer. The Labyrinth Lounge Bar is the perfect spot for relaxing over an afternoon cocktail, a quiet drink or a snack. The Pool Brasserie is ideal for lazy moments under the sun, serving a range of light meals, snacks, refreshments and alcoholic drinks throughout the day.

Facilities & Services

The hotel features a sandy beach, with changing cabins and showers, sun beds, beach towels and umbrellas. The Olympic size main seawater pool awaits in the palm fringed garden with separate children’s pool. Additional facilities and services available include 3 Astroturf tennis courts, water sports, mountain bike rental and excursions, table tennis, beach volleyball, archery, Elixir Spa, 24 hour reception, 24 hour room service, concierge services, babysitting on request, tourist information, laundry and ironing services, lounge, jewellery shop, holiday boutique, electric library & internet corner, parking facilities, day & evening entertainment, car rental service, foreign currency exchange, porters, excursions, hairdresser, beach services, 24 hour medical assistance and wake up calls.

Business Facilities

Grecotel Amirandes Hotel features spacious Conference Hall and Events Patio located off the resort’s lobby lounges and main restaurant. The conference rooms can be fully equipped with all technical requirements. The business centre provides guests with a range of facilities and services including internet access, postal services, fax machine, photocopier and secretarial services.

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