A stylish and exclusive resort that sets new standards of privacy and exclusivity.
Description
Welcome to the stylish Amirandes A Grecotel Resort To Live. This sparkling exclusive resort on Crete's east coast provides oodles of Cretan warmth and refined legendary Cretan hospitality. If you're looking for an exclusive hideaway for your next holiday, then this resort fits the bill.
Perfectly located for easy access to Heraklion’s international airport, the world-famous archaeological site at the Palace of Knossos also near to the prestigious Crete Golf Club. There are two coves of fine golden sand lapped by pristine waters and surrounded by nature. changing cabins and showers for your convenience. There is also a separate Villas Beach Area Section with pavilions, comfy sunbeds and beach service.
Please note: Due to the layout, Amirandes is not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Olympic Rating: 5 Star
Official Rating: 5 Star
Accommodation
Superior Room Garden or Sea View (31m2) sleeps up to 2 persons featuring king size or twin beds, fully equipped bathroom with shower cubicle, bath, washbasin with vanity unity, deluxe toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, satellite LCD TV, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, mini bar with international brands (payable locally), kettle, tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi (included), welcome drink on arrival, Nespresso machine and a balcony or terrace overlooking the garden or sea.
Luxury Room, garden view, Lagoon view or Side Sea View (35m2) sleeps up to 3 persons (2 adults plus 1 child up to12 years old) featuring an elegant decorated bedroom with king size or beds, sitting area and all the other facilities as per the superior room.
Superior Family Garden View (40m2) sleeps up to 4 persons featuring a master bedroom with king size or twin beds and a separate living area, ideal for children separated by sliding doors. All the other facilities are as per the superior room.
Superior Guest Room with Individual Pool and Garden View (31m2) sleeps up to 3 persons (2 adults plus 1 child) featuring king size bed or twin beds and 1 sofa bed with the added bonus of an individual pool in a beautifully landscaped garden. All the other facilities are as per the superior room.
Amirandes Family Suite Garden View with Private pool & Garden (40m2) sleeps up to 4 persons featuring master bedroom with king size or twin beds and a separate living area, ideal for children separated by sliding doors, shaded terrace with furnished sitting and dining area with the access to the pool, a wooden deck allowing access to a spacious garden furnished with sunbeds and umbrella. All the other facilities are as per the superior room. Not available for Summer 2025 season.
Two Bedroom Family Suite Private Pool Garden View (55m2) sleeps up to 4 persons featuring two open plan guestrooms with sitting area. Ample space with two king size or twin beds, two bathrooms with washbasin, shower cubicle and one with washbasin, bathtub and shower. Added bonus of two private pools and a terrace cradled by lush greenery. All the other facilities as per the superior room.
Luxury Bungalow with Garden (33m2) sleeps up to 2 persons featuring an open plan bedroom nestled among the gardens with a king size or twin bed, fully equipped bathroom with two large sized washbasins, bathtub and shower. All the other facilities as per the superior room. Premium Bungalow with Garden view sleeps up to 2 persons also available.
Family Suite Sea View (40m2) sleeps up to 4 persons featuring a master bedroom with king size or twin beds, separate living area, ideal for children separated by sliding doors, fully equipped bathroom with bathtub, shower, wash basin vanity unit and all the other facilities as per the superior room. Family Suite swim up with Garden also available from Summer 2025.
Leisure Activities
- Outdoor Olympic sized seawater swimming pool
- Free sunbeds, umbrellas, towels and showers by the beach and pools
- Gym (internal and external)
- Mini soccer and street basketball court
- Yoga
- Beach volleyball
- Table tennis
- Boccia
- Tennis and padel courts (payable locally)
- Water sports (payable locally)
For Children
GRECOBABY: For babies and toddlers. Free: • Baby cot • Trainer step • Kettle (water boiler) • Highchairs (in restaurants) • Bouncy chair • Changing mat. • Bathtub • Potty • Toilet trainer seat. Extra Charge: • Pushchair/Buggy • Bottle sterilizer • Bottle monitor (on request)
GRECOLAND: For children 4-12 yrs, year-round, 6 times per week • Children’s playground, games, competitions, kids disco, creative activities, etc • Baby-sitting (on request, set rates) • Children’s pool • Children under 4 yrs. May use Grecoland, but must be supervised by parent or guardian.
GRECOTEENS: For teenagers 13-17 yrs. Activities from mid-June – mid-September). Beach Volleyball, Football, Tournaments, Entertainment Programmes.
DISCOVERY ADVENTURES: For children 7-14 yrs. Activities include: • Hotel alternative gardening • Beach Patrol/Cleaning • Team Beach Games. • Sports, team games • Water activities. Activities depend on the weather and number of participants (free).
TASTY CORNER: 12:30-14:00 in Amirandes Main Restaurant. Fresh, tempting food and drink for kids 3-12 yrs (free). From 11:00 - 17:00. Kids can enjoy their favourite snacks at Grecoland.
Children's swimming pool
Cuisine
Restaurants and Bars.
- Amirandes Main Restaurant
- Xasteria Cretan Restaurant
- Lago di Candia Grill Fine Dining Restaurant
- Blue Monkey Asian Restaurant
- Minotaur’ Gourmet Italian Restaurant with adjacent Floating Deck (Floating Deck weather permitting)
- By the Pool Brasserie Bar Restaurant
- Labyrinth Lounge Bar
- Petrino Restaurant
- Sunset Lounge Beach Bar
Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free options as well as Vegan & Bio wines are available in all restaurants
Bed & Breakfast: America buffet breakfast in the Amirandes Main Restaurant.
Half Board Dine Club: Grecotel’s exciting experience in half board dining offering: Generous credit in 16 participating restaurants, 2 free dinners per week for reservations of 7 days, a lunch allowance & Kids go Free. Table reservation required.
Dinner: Amirandes Mediterraneo Buffet Restaurant included or a credit allowance of 20€ per adult & 10€ per child at any of the restaurants below in other nearby Grecotel hotels shown below. If you're staying for a minimum of 7 nights, you will receive two free A la carte dinner at any of the restaurants below (applicable for every consecutive 7 nights stayed). Table reservation required.
- Grecotel Amirandes Amirandes Main Buffet Restaurant
- Grecotel Amirandes Lago Di Candia Restaurant
- Grecotel Amirandes Xasteria Restaurant
- Grecotel Amirandes Blue Monkey Restaurant
- Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort Caramel The Restaurant
- Grecotel Creta Palace Barbarossa Restaurant
- Grecotel Crete Palace Golden Dragon Restaurant
- Grecotel Creta Palace Zeus + Amalthia Sky Bar & Restaurant
- Grecotel White Palace The White Restaurant
- Grecotel White Palace Tavernaki Restaurant
- Grecotel White Palace Asia White Restaurant
- Grecotel White Palace Oriental Guest Restaurant
- Agreco Farm Agreco Farm Restaurant
KIDS GO FREE: The Dine Club offers exclusively to children (up to and including 11 years old) an ALL IN-Dining experience as part of the Dine Club offer:
• Tasty Corner lunch buffet 12.30-14.00
• All Day healthy or favourite snacks at Grecoland
• Free kids dining at designated A la carte restaurants from Kids Dine Club menu.
Evening Dress Code: No beachwear or shorts. Gentlemen: Long trousers and shirts with sleeves (short or long) or Polo T-Shirt in all Restaurants & Bars.
The “Comfort All-In Pack” offers an absolute worry-free holiday experience. In addition to the evening meals included with Half Board basis you will enjoy lunch, dedicated drinks & beverages as well as snacks at specific times and venues.