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Modern outdoor pool area with wooden pergola and loungers, perfect for relaxing vacations.
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Buffet area with diverse dishes in a modern hotel restaurant.
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Modern hotel room with double bed, soft colors, and indirect lighting.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Paralos Lifestyle Beach ****+
Tour operator category

HER514
Fitness
WLAN
Beach
Air conditioning
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Location

The Hotel Paralos Lifestyle Beach offers a top-class lifestyle experience through its outstanding quality and excellent service. In addition, the luxurious resort is located directly on the sandy beach of Ammoudara, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag" and is an ideal place for relaxation and unwinding from everyday life.
Shopping and entertainment options are located in the nearby and lively center of Ammoudara. Heraklion Airport is approx. 7 km from the hotel.
Two people walk on a sandy path towards a beach with many umbrellas by the sea.
Open lounge area with wooden structures, hanging chairs, and cushions on the beach.
Aerial view of a hotel with beach, sun umbrellas, and waves at the sea.
Sunset over calm sea with waves and a dark beach area.
Hotel pool area with sun umbrellas and loungers overlooking the sea.

Facilities

Open covered restaurant area with wooden furniture overlooking the beach and sea.
Modern hotel buffet with diverse dishes and decorative wooden ceiling.
Pool area with covered loungers and white curtains under blue sky in hotel garden.
Modern outdoor pool area with wooden pergola and loungers, perfect for relaxing vacations.
Set table with red wine and view of a terrace with sea access.
Open beach restaurant with white tables, wooden chairs, and sea view under a blue sky.
Buffet with various juices and fresh fruit in a hotel.
Buffet area with diverse dishes in a modern hotel restaurant.
A set breakfast table with sea view and beach loungers in the background.
Dining area with set table, wine glasses, and sea view with sunset in the background.
A couple walks in front of a modern hotel with a pergola and green plants.
Cozy hanging wicker chairs on a wooden terrace overlooking water and white umbrellas.
Aerial view of a hotel with two large blue swimming pools and surrounding lounge chairs.
The adults-only complex (bookable from 16 years of age) impresses with its design and high-quality amenities as a schauinsland-reisen original. In addition to the 148 rooms distributed across 11 buildings, the hotel has a 24-hour reception, lobby with bar, TV area, and a main restaurant. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. The well-maintained outdoor area features two freshwater swimming pools with a sun terrace and 8 smaller shared pools (exclusively for Swim Up and Wet rooms). Generous Bali beds or loungers by and in the pool ensure relaxation. Additionally, this resort offers excellent cuisine in the à la carte restaurant “Armonia Eatery“, which allows for a high-quality culinary evening. Guests also have access to the “Ammos Beach Bar“ with drinks and snacks (for a fee). Sun loungers, Bali beds (only at the pool), and parasols are included at the pool and also included at the beach with a drink purchase (minimum consumption of €4). Bath towels are provided free of charge for guests. Public parking spaces at the hotel are free of charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, LCD TV, air conditioning, safe, bath towels, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge (bottle of water included), coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine (2 capsules per room/day included), as well as a balcony or terrace (D).
Optionally also bookable for single use (DE).

Modern hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and adjoining bathroom with shower.
Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink in a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, mirror, air conditioner, and desk with lamp.
Modern hotel room with large bed, neutral tones, and soft curtains.

Double room Type A

Features the same amenities as the double rooms but with slightly different and more modern furniture (DA/DI).
Optionally also bookable for single use (DEA).

Double room Superior

With otherwise the same amenities as the double rooms, these are slightly more spacious with a seating area and a sofa bed (DSU/DSI).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden shelf, and bathroom with sink.
Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, sink on wooden cabinet, and towels.
Cozy hotel room with large bed, brown pillows, blue accent pillow, and modern lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, soft colors, and indirect lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed and pool view through a glass sliding door.

Double room Swim Up

Features the same amenities as the double rooms plus bathrobes, slippers, pillow menu, and a terrace with loungers and direct pool access (SWD).

Double Wet room

Stylish furnishings and every comfort make these rooms a pleasant retreat. The room features a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, LCD TV, air conditioning, safe, bath towels, bathrobes, slippers, smart scale, cosmetic mirror, ironing system, pillow menu, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge (bottle of water included), coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine (2 capsules per room/day included), as well as a terrace with access to a 45 cm deep sharing pool with "water loungers" (loungers in the water) for relaxing and sunbathing (Q2W) and Bali beds by the pool.

Modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas next to a hotel with large glass windows.
Bird's-eye view of a pool with a table and chairs at the edge, sunlight reflecting on the water.
Modern hotel pool with seating area and plants under a blue sky.
Hotel room with sea view and balcony with table and chairs under blue sky and water.

Junior suite Sea view

Features the same amenities as the double rooms but is slightly more spacious with a seating area as well as a smart scale, bathrobes, slippers, cosmetic mirror, ironing system, and pillow menu with a balcony and sea view (J2M).

Junior suite Swim Up

Features the same amenities as the junior suites plus a terrace with loungers and direct pool access, but do not offer a sea view (SUJ).

Modern hotel room with double bed, large windows, and a cozy bench with cushions.
Modern hotel room with seating area, rug, and floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the pool.
Modern hotel room with white sofa, wooden furniture, and bright decorations.

Meals

Half board

The main restaurant entices guests with varied buffets for both breakfast and dinner, featuring different stations, show cooking, and an exquisite selection of delicious dishes. A continental breakfast is offered from 7-8 a.m., and an extensive American breakfast buffet from 8-11 a.m.
Alternatively, guests can enjoy a healthy, fruit-filled breakfast at the “Armonia Eatery“ restaurant in buffet form (8-11 a.m.). 1x per stay dinner in the à la carte restaurant “Armonia Eatery“ is included and served (reservation required).
Mediterranean vegetarian and vegan food options are available in the restaurants.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan meals are available on request on site.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner (smart casual).

Modern hotel buffet with fresh dishes and ornate lamps under a wooden beam ceiling.

Sports included

Five people practice yoga on purple mats under a shaded outdoor area with palm trees in the background.
Woman in sportswear stretches outdoors with large red exercise ball.
Three people stand on the beach looking at the sea under a clear sky.
Yoga, Pilates, stretching, and boot camp classes (5x per week; reservation required), table tennis, darts, outdoor fitness area (personal trainer on request and for a fee), and indoor fitness area with high-quality Matrix equipment.

Sports for a fee

Water sports at the beach via local providers. Private classes for yoga, Pilates, and boot camp.

Wellness

Beauty treatments, applications, and massages (each for a fee).
Hotel pool area with wooden cabana, lounge chairs, and tropical plants.
A woman receives a pedicure in a bright spa, hotel, or salon setting.
Two women giving a relaxing massage to a woman lying down in a quiet, elegant spa room.

Entertainment

Evening music with DJ sessions, live music, or Greek nights.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
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Ironing and laundry service (for a fee) and
room service (11 a.m.–5:30 p.m., for a fee).
Room cleaning and towel change daily, change of bed linen 3x per week.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Direct beach location
  • Adults Only
  • Hotel safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Advanced hygiene concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Adults-only complex (from 16 years of age).
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The hotel is unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and does not have wheelchair-accessible rooms.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The Paralos Lifestyle Beach is a "Green Key" and "Travelife" hotel that meets ecological standards.
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schauinsland-reisen rating 4.5 Suns due to the new building.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Paralos Lifestyle Beach
Telephone: 0030 2810310500
Email: info@lifestyleresort.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2026 on page 104.

Destination information

For stays starting from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from €0.50 to €15 per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season April 1–October 31:
Local category 1-2 stars €2
Local category 3 stars €5
Local category 4 stars €10
Local category 5 stars €15
For stays in the low season November 1–March 31:
Local category 1-2 stars €0.50
Local category 3 stars €1.50
Local category 4 stars €3
Local category 5 stars €4

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 12.06.2026 01:57