Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort - Crete

Situated near the sea and 20 minutes from Heraklion Airport, the Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort is an elegant retreat in Crete. It is housed in an impressive grand palace, near the beach and provides convenient sea and road links to many interesting attractions close by. Crete Golf Club is a short drive, along with the iconic Palace of Knossos. The complex is comprised of several restaurants, a spa with indoor and outdoor pools, private beaches, children’s facilities, private gyms, and a choice of luxurious rooms and suites, all with modern fittings and amenities.

Number of Rooms: 212

The variety of culinary options available is astonishing : The Mediterranean main restaurant is floating in a lagoon, and offers an extensive, rich breakfast or meal buffet, with fitness, vegetarian or children's' meal options. The waterfront Lago Di Candia a'la carte restaurant is the gourmet option, the Blue Monkey has an innovative Oriental style menu while the Xasteria is focused in Cretan organic cuisine. The Labyrinth Lounge bar and the Poolside Brasserie cater for drinks and lighter snack options. Finally, the Petrino waterfront restaurant is right on the beach, with catch of the day dishes and al fresco dining by the sea. Upon request, the hotel will organize a romantic sunset dinner for two on the beach, privately serviced, a truly memorable experience to last a lifetime..

The huge entrance gateway leads to a large hall from where imposing arches afford views of this magnificent property. The Elixir Spa, has a varied program of wellness and treatment using Ayurvedic techniques. The Grecoland corner is a fantastic, professionally supervised kindergarten for the younger guests. Finally, a spacious and well equipped conference hall is available for larger events.

The hotel is impressively modern but also leaning on traditional materials and techniques : Local stone terraces enclose palm tree adorned lagoons and pathways, around the buildings, bungalows and villas. The buildings themselves are stone, wood and glass monuments.