- Greece Holidays
- Crete
- Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort

This magnificent hotel occupies a gorgeous stretch of coast that gently curls into two coves of fine golden sand lapped by pristine waters. It is a perfect location, offering easy access to Heraklion's international airport and the world famous archaeological site at the Palace of Knossos, 18 km and 30 km away respectively. Fragrant gardens lapped by azure waters and palm-fringed lagoons swirling past natural stone terraces are the hallmarks of this relaxing yet sophisticated beachfront resort that offers the highest standards of Mediterranean luxury and refinement. Guests will be comfortable in this hotel which offers a wide range of facilities. Parking facilities are available for guests arriving by car and younger guests may like to enjoy the kids' club and the playground.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
We had a wonderful family holiday at Amirandes. Our group ranged in age from 9 to 85, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the facilities and everything the hotel had to offer. All our lovely rooms had small individual pools, which were fantastic, and we also made good use of the huge beautiful main pool. There was never any problem finding sun loungers, and the chair service was excellent, expertly supervised by the fabulous Anna. From our initial warm welcome from the wonderful Marina right through to the end of our holiday, all the staff were exceptional — efficient, friendly and always smiling. Their service really helped to make our stay so enjoyable. The Blue Monkey and Minotaur restaurants were excellent and both provided some high quality meals and experiences. If I had to make one criticism of this beautiful hotel, it would be the lunch and dinner in the buffet restaurant, which we felt could be greatly improved in both quality and variety, but dining on tables beside the lagoons was very enjoyable. Overall, however, we had a fantastic family holiday at Amirandes. A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff who made our stay truly memorable.
Our family are already here in room 175 and booked us in as a present. We are in room 506 and it is beyond what anyone could expect from a hotel. From the moment we arrived at reception to the staff every where, no one could find fault with this holiday . The food is beautiful the area is exceptionally clean and the staff in all the restaurants are just lovely in a very genuine caring manner . This is our daughter and family's 3 rd visit and we can now appreciate why,we shall return very soon. . The staff on the balcony side of the restaurant where we usually sit are beyond helpful and have to mention George and the staff at the beach cafe. The staff managers in all areas actually stop and interact which is also helpful. Thankyou for making our stay so easy and lovely .
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The Grecotel Amirandes is undeniably an exceptional and stunning resort, but what truly elevates the entire experience is its sports program made and organised by Costa A major reason we keep coming back is the incredible sports instructor Costa who manages padel and other activities. He is a total professional—a born athlete, remarkably empathetic, always dynamic, and driven by a genuine passion for his work. Whether you are traveling with young children or teenagers, he is simply brilliant, and he connects just as effortlessly with adults. He strikes the perfect balance between active fun during resort downtime and valuable coaching, ensuring you actually learn and refine your skills in every session. For families, his presence alone makes the stay worthwhile. Highest recommendation!
Absolutely great stay, would recommend it for couples and families alike! Tons of activities every day and many thanks especially to Kosta as well for the Padel sessions, we had a blast!
For us coming back for many years is our summer Highlight and we can recommend as we always have a great time here. We like the variety of food, the a la carte restaurants, and the possibility doing sports and daily programm as we like.
