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Modern hotel with two swimming pools and sea view under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor dining area overlooking a large pool with sun loungers and umbrellas under a wooden roof.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wicker hanging lamp, and pool view through glass wall.
Two women sunbathe on poolside loungers beside a bright blue swimming pool.
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Woman setting a table by an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Modern hotel room with a bed, a lounge area, and a view of an outdoor pool.
Open-air restaurant with tables, chairs, and sea view under a thatched roof.
Two women relaxing by a pool under a canopy on a sunny day.
Chef pouring fresh juice into a glass at a tropical fruit buffet with vibrant decor.
Woman bartender smiling while preparing colorful cocktails at a wooden bar.
Clear blue pool with wooden lounge beds and palm trees in a sunny resort setting.
Outdoor dining area with tables, wooden chairs, and a pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas.
Group practicing yoga on purple mats under beige shade in outdoor tropical setting.
Woman receives a poolside massage at a luxury hotel spa under natural light.
Two women relaxing on a blue sofa in a modern hotel lobby, chatting and smiling.
Couple walking on sandy path at beach with umbrellas and clear blue sky.
Shaded outdoor lounge with woven chairs and blue cushions overlooking a sunny beach.
Aerial view of beach with umbrellas, loungers, and waves crashing on the shore.
Sunset over a calm sea with gentle waves and a distant shoreline.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and sea view.
Cozy open-air restaurant with wooden tables and chairs overlooking a sunny beach area.
Modern buffet area with wooden ceiling, patterned wall tiles, and various food trays displayed.
Luxury poolside cabanas with white curtains beside a clear blue swimming pool under a sunny sky.
Outdoor pool area with wooden cabanas and comfortable lounge beds at a tropical hotel.
Table set with drinks and food near large window in cozy restaurant with wooden chairs.
Outdoor beachside restaurant with wooden furniture under thatched roof facing ocean view.
Chef pouring orange juice with various fresh fruits and juices on a buffet counter.
Guests serving themselves from a buffet in a modern hotel dining area with a geometric wall pattern.
Table set for breakfast on a balcony overlooking a serene beach with the ocean in the distance.
Cozy dining area with table set for two, wine glasses, and view of terrace and ocean at sunset.
Couple walks outside modern hotel with wooden pergola on a sunny day
Outdoor seating area with hanging wicker chairs, bean bags, and tables under umbrellas by the water.
Aerial view of hotel pools with loungers and umbrellas between buildings.
Modern hotel room with a cozy bed, desk, and a separate shower area with dark tiles.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, white sink, toilet, and a glimpse of a blue bed in adjoining room.
Bright hotel room with double bed, teal accents, balcony, and modern furnishings.
Modern hotel room with white bed, turquoise pillows, hat, and air conditioner
Cozy hotel room with large bed, bedside lamps, TV, dresser, stool, and balcony with curtains.
Modern hotel room with bed, bedside lamp and bathroom visible with sink and towels.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and wooden vanity with towels.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, two hanging lamps, and modern artwork on the wall.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed, hanging lamps, TV, and balcony with curtains.
Outdoor pool area with wooden deck, lounge chairs, and tropical plants under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of poolside setup with two lounge chairs, small table, plant, and turquoise pool.
Modern outdoor patio with small pool surrounded by plants under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with a seating area, stylish decor, and a view of the bed through white slats.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, sofa, and decorative wall art.
Hotel room with balcony overlooking beach umbrellas and the sea on a sunny day.
Modern hotel room with bed, lounge area, and a view of the outdoor pool through glass doors.
Buffet area with pastries and fresh vegetables under wooden beams with decorative lighting.
Five people practice yoga on purple mats under a shade structure outdoors on a sunny day.
Woman in sportswear stretches with a red exercise ball outdoors among lush greenery.
Three people practicing yoga on a sandy beach with calm sea and clear sky.
Children playing on a horizontal bar outdoors in a shaded area with palm trees in the background.
Woman exercises with cable machine in gym, man assists her.
Person resting on a wooden lounge bed under a white canopy in a sunny outdoor area with plants.
A man receives a foot massage at a spa while sitting in a black chair.
Two women giving massages in a peaceful spa room with soft lighting and natural decor.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Paralos Lifestyle Beach ****+

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Location

The Paralos Lifestyle Beach hotel offers an exceptional lifestyle through its outstanding quality and excellent service. Furthermore, the luxurious complex is located directly on the sandy beach of Ammoudara, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag" and is an ideal place for relaxation and escape from everyday life.
Shops and entertainment options can be found in the nearby and lively center of Ammoudara. Heraklion Airport is approximately 7 km from the hotel.
Couple walking on sandy path at beach with umbrellas and clear blue sky.
Shaded outdoor lounge with woven chairs and blue cushions overlooking a sunny beach.
Aerial view of beach with umbrellas, loungers, and waves crashing on the shore.
Sunset over a calm sea with gentle waves and a distant shoreline.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and sea view.

Facilities

Cozy open-air restaurant with wooden tables and chairs overlooking a sunny beach area.
Modern buffet area with wooden ceiling, patterned wall tiles, and various food trays displayed.
Luxury poolside cabanas with white curtains beside a clear blue swimming pool under a sunny sky.
Outdoor pool area with wooden cabanas and comfortable lounge beds at a tropical hotel.
Table set with drinks and food near large window in cozy restaurant with wooden chairs.
Outdoor beachside restaurant with wooden furniture under thatched roof facing ocean view.
Chef pouring orange juice with various fresh fruits and juices on a buffet counter.
Guests serving themselves from a buffet in a modern hotel dining area with a geometric wall pattern.
Table set for breakfast on a balcony overlooking a serene beach with the ocean in the distance.
Cozy dining area with table set for two, wine glasses, and view of terrace and ocean at sunset.
Couple walks outside modern hotel with wooden pergola on a sunny day
Outdoor seating area with hanging wicker chairs, bean bags, and tables under umbrellas by the water.
Aerial view of hotel pools with loungers and umbrellas between buildings.
The adults-only resort (bookable for ages 16 and up) impresses with its design and high-quality facilities as a schauinsland-reisen original. In addition to the 148 rooms spread across 11 buildings, the hotel features a 24-hour reception, a lobby with a bar, a TV area, and a main restaurant. Wi-Fi is included throughout the resort. The well-maintained outdoor area includes two freshwater swimming pools with sun terraces and 8 smaller communal pools (exclusively for Swim Up and Wet rooms). Generous Bali beds or loungers by and in the pool provide relaxation. Additionally, this resort offers excellent cuisine at the à la carte restaurant “Armonia Eatery,“ providing a high-quality culinary evening. The “Ammos Beach Bar“ also offers drinks and snacks (for a fee). Sun loungers, Bali beds (by the pool only), and umbrellas are included by the pool and also on the beach after consuming drinks (minimum spend of €4). Guests receive bath towels free of charge. Public parking is available at the hotel free of charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms feature a walk-in shower/toilet, 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), and a balcony or terrace (D).
Also available for single occupancy (DE).

Modern hotel room with a cozy bed, desk, and a separate shower area with dark tiles.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, white sink, toilet, and a glimpse of a blue bed in adjoining room.
Bright hotel room with double bed, teal accents, balcony, and modern furnishings.
Modern hotel room with white bed, turquoise pillows, hat, and air conditioner
Cozy hotel room with large bed, bedside lamps, TV, dresser, stool, and balcony with curtains.

Double Room Type A

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms feature slightly different and more modern furnishings (DA/DI).
Also available for single occupancy (DEA).

Double Room Superior

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

Modern hotel room with bed, bedside lamp and bathroom visible with sink and towels.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, white sink, and wooden vanity with towels.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, two hanging lamps, and modern artwork on the wall.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed, hanging lamps, TV, and balcony with curtains.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wicker hanging lamp, and pool view through glass wall.

Double Room Swim Up

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

Double Wet room

Stylish furnishings and all comforts make these rooms a pleasant retreat. The room features a walk-in shower/toilet, 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), and 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.

Outdoor pool area with wooden deck, lounge chairs, and tropical plants under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of poolside setup with two lounge chairs, small table, plant, and turquoise pool.
Modern outdoor patio with small pool surrounded by plants under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with a seating area, stylish decor, and a view of the bed through white slats.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, sofa, and decorative wall art.
Hotel room with balcony overlooking beach umbrellas and the sea on a sunny day.
Modern hotel room with bed, lounge area, and a view of the outdoor pool through glass doors.

Junior Suite Sea View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms are 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).
Also available with a terrace, loungers, and direct pool access (SUJ, but without sea view).

Junior Suite Swim Up

With the same amenities as the junior suites, these rooms feature a terrace with loungers and direct pool access, but do not have a sea view (SUJ).

Board

Half Board

The main restaurant offers varied buffets for both breakfast and dinner, with different stations, show cooking, and an excellent selection of delicious dishes. From 7-8 am, a continental breakfast is served, followed by an extensive American breakfast buffet from 8-11 am.
Alternatively, guests can enjoy a fruitful, healthy breakfast buffet at the “Armonia Eatery“ restaurant (8-11 am). One dinner per stay at the à la carte restaurant “Armonia Eatery“ is included and served (reservation required).
Mediterranean vegetarian and vegan options are offered in the restaurants.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan meals are available upon request on-site.
Smart casual dress code is requested for dinner.

Buffet area with pastries and fresh vegetables under wooden beams with decorative lighting.

Sports included

Yoga, Pilates, stretching, and boot camp classes (5x per week; reservation required), table tennis, darts, outdoor fitness area (personal trainer available upon request and for a fee), and indoor fitness area with high-quality Matrix equipment.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach by local providers. Private lessons for yoga, Pilates, and boot camp classes.

Wellness

Beauty treatments, therapies, and massages (each for a fee).
Person resting on a wooden lounge bed under a white canopy in a sunny outdoor area with plants.
A man receives a foot massage at a spa while sitting in a black chair.
Two women giving massages in a peaceful spa room with soft lighting and natural decor.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the resort.
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Ironing and laundry service (for a fee) and
Room service (11:30 am - 5:30 pm, for a fee).
Room cleaning and towel change daily, bed linen change 3 times a week.

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Adults Only
  • Hotel Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fitness
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Sustainability

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

More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

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

Note

Adults-only resort (ages 16 and up).
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility and does not have accessible rooms.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Paralos Lifestyle Beach is a "Green Key" and "Travelife" hotel that complies with ecological standards.
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schauinsland-reisen rating 4.5 Suns due to new construction.
Hotel Contact:
Paralos Lifestyle Beach
Phone: 0030 2810310500
Email: info@lifestyleresort.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 94.

Note on Climate Resilience Contribution

For stays from 01/01/2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience contribution, payable by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of 01/01/2025, is tiered from €0.50 to €15 per day per room.
For stays during the high season from 01/04 - 31/10:
National category 1-2 stars: €2
National category 3 stars: €5
National category 4 stars: €10
National category 5 stars: €15
For stays during the low season from 01/11 - 31/03:
National category 1-2 stars: €0.50
National category 3 stars: €1.50
National category 4 stars: €3
National category 5 stars: €4

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