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Spacious pool area with loungers and umbrellas in front of tropical palm trees.
Dining area with large windows overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
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Modern circular bar area with sea view and stylish ceiling design in a bright room.
Hotel complex with palm trees and a pool overlooking the vast blue sea under a clear sky.
Hotel evening terrace with bamboo chairs and flowering plants under palm trees.
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Hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas at sunset.
Terrace with tables and chairs by the sea, view of mountains under clear sky.
View of a hotel pool with sun loungers and the sea in the background.
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Empty sandy beach with many loungers and parasols, with sea and mountains in the background.
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Sunny beach with rows of umbrellas and lounge chairs at sunset.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of sun loungers and waves at the shore.
Two lounge chairs with cushions and a small table with a drink on the beach.
Luxury hotel with pool and sun loungers on quiet blue sea beach in vacation spot.
Modern hotel corridor with marble floor, decorative wooden panels, and minimalist lighting.
Brightly furnished restaurant with sea view and set tables.
View of a palm-surrounded resort by the sea with mountains in the background.
Cozy hotel restaurant with set tables and chairs at dusk.
A paved path runs through a palm-lined resort with bungalows.
Terrace area with rows of tables and chairs overlooking the sea.
Green garden with loungers and palm trees, ideal for hotel relaxation.
Green mini golf course with palm trees and a narrow paved path under clear sky.
Tennis court with green artificial turf, surrounded by palm trees and a building area.
Outdoor gym with treadmill, rowing machine, and bike overlooking sea and tree.
Cozy spa area with daybed, white curtains, and towels in a hotel room.
Small pool with dolphin figure and sunshade in a hotel setting with palm trees.
Children's playground with slide and table on green artificial grass in a hotel garden.
Covered playground with red slide and wooden tables on green artificial turf.
Bright living room with sofa and view of terrace with sea and palm tree.
Modern hotel room with bed, mirror, desk, TV, and seating area.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and towels in warm tones.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden wall, and warm lighting.
Three white chairs on a terrace next to a wooden shutter, with grass and palm trees beyond.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue accents, and desk near bathroom.
Modern hotel washbasin with sink, mirror and towels.
Bright hotel room with bed, chair, and view of garden with terrace.
Modern bathroom with white sink, shiny faucet, and towels stacked underneath.
Cozy outdoor seating area at a hotel with stone walls and palm trees.
Modern hotel room with white furniture and access to a garden seating area.
Terrace with chairs and table overlooking sea and tree, cozy and inviting.
Brightly furnished hotel room with wooden floor, dresser, desk, mirror, and TV.
Bright living room with tiled floor, cozy armchairs, and open view to garden.
Bright hotel room with large window overlooking a palm-lined garden.
Simple bathroom with bathtub, sink, and beige tiled walls.
Bright hotel room with tiled floor, double bed, desk, TV, and view of tropical plants.
View from a hotel room to a terrace with sea view and parasol.
Bright hotel room with wooden furniture, plants, and sea view through an open window.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Civitel Creta Beach ****
Tour operator category

HER576
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Location

The expansive Civitel Creta Beach resort is located directly on the sandy beach of Ammoudara and is only approx. 5 km from the town center of Heraklion. Cafés and restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. A bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 12 km.
View of a hotel pool with sun loungers and the sea in the background.
Beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs at a seaside hotel during sunset.
Empty sandy beach with many loungers and parasols, with sea and mountains in the background.
Aerial view of a resort with white buildings and palm trees by the sea.
Sunny beach with rows of umbrellas and lounge chairs at sunset.
Aerial view of a beach with rows of sun loungers and waves at the shore.
Two lounge chairs with cushions and a small table with a drink on the beach.
Luxury hotel with pool and sun loungers on quiet blue sea beach in vacation spot.

Amenities

Modern hotel corridor with marble floor, decorative wooden panels, and minimalist lighting.
Brightly furnished restaurant with sea view and set tables.
View of a palm-surrounded resort by the sea with mountains in the background.
Cozy hotel restaurant with set tables and chairs at dusk.
A paved path runs through a palm-lined resort with bungalows.
Terrace area with rows of tables and chairs overlooking the sea.
The beautiful hotel with a total of 174 rooms spread across several bungalow buildings features a main building with a lobby and 24-hour reception, an air-conditioned main restaurant with a terrace, an à-la-carte restaurant, and a bar. The well-maintained grounds include a garden area, a swimming pool, and a separate children's pool. Sun loungers and parasols are available free of charge by the pool and on the beach. Bath towels can be borrowed free of charge. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel premises.

Accommodation

Double room (until summer 2026)

The double rooms are situated amidst the landscaped gardens, are about a two or three-minute walk from the beach, and feature a bathtub or shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning (included), coffee/tea maker, minibar (included once upon arrival, thereafter for a fee), rental safe, flat-screen satellite TV, tiled floor, and a balcony or terrace (D/DI). Optionally bookable as a double room or Waterfront Bungalow (2WD) or for single occupancy (DEA, only bookable with AI).

Bright hotel room with double bed, blue-green bedding, and balcony view.

Super saver room

The super saver rooms are situated amidst the landscaped gardens, are about a two to three-minute walk from the beach, and feature a bathtub or shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning (included), coffee/tea maker, minibar (included once upon arrival, thereafter for a fee), rental safe, flat-screen satellite TV, tiled floor, and a balcony or terrace (SSZ).

Double room for single occupancy

With otherwise the same amenities as the super saver rooms, these are bookable for single occupancy (DE).

Premium Smart double room with partial sea view (bookable from summer 2027)

The Premium Smart Rooms with partial sea view, fully renovated for summer 2027, are located on the first floor and feature a side view of the Cretan Sea. Amenities include shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, slippers, bath towels, individually adjustable air conditioning, rental safe, coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, 43-inch Smart TV, iron and ironing board, as well as a furnished balcony (DMS). Optionally also for single occupancy (DES).

Bright living room with sofa and view of terrace with sea and palm tree.
Modern hotel room with bed, mirror, desk, TV, and seating area.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and towels in warm tones.

Premium Beachfront double room with partial sea view (bookable from summer 2027)

The modern Premium Beachfront double rooms are located in a prime position and feature a partial sea view. Amenities include shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, individually adjustable air conditioning, rental safe, coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, Smart TV, bath towels, and a furnished balcony or terrace (DR2).

Bungalow

The bungalows at Creta Beach were originally designed in the late 1960s by visionary architects who wanted to preserve the natural beach character and build discreet low-rise chalets instead of towering hotels. Today, this concept is very important to the eco-friendly philosophy of Creta Beach, which retains the charm of the original bungalows while having been completely modernized from the inside out. They feature a bathtub/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning (included), coffee/tea maker, minibar (included once upon arrival, thereafter for a fee), rental safe, flat-screen satellite TV, tiled floor, and a terrace (B2A/B2B). Optionally also bookable for single occupancy (B1B).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden wall, and warm lighting.
Three white chairs on a terrace next to a wooden shutter, with grass and palm trees beyond.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue accents, and desk near bathroom.
Modern hotel washbasin with sink, mirror and towels.

Family room (bookable until summer 2026)

The spacious family rooms feature four single beds and a balcony or terrace with a view of the hotel garden or the sea. The family rooms have an additional bedroom (without a door). Authentic influences and a modern, minimalist style meet, while guests can expect a clean, calm color scheme with vibrant accents and a traditional flair. It has a private bathroom with a bathtub and complimentary toiletries. (1 bunk bed or 2 sofa beds, DF2).

Premium Bungalow

The newly built Premium Bungalows are the ideal choice for couples who appreciate extra space or for families, thanks to the additional sofa bed. Surrounded by natural lawns and palm trees, they offer the highest level of space and comfort. They feature a bathtub or shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning (included), coffee/tea maker, minibar (included once upon arrival, thereafter for a fee), rental safe, flat-screen satellite TV, tiled floor, and a terrace (BP2). Optionally also bookable as a Premium Waterfront Bungalow with shower/WC (BW2, bookable until summer 2026).

Bright hotel room with bed, chair, and view of garden with terrace.
Modern bathroom with white sink, shiny faucet, and towels stacked underneath.
Cozy outdoor seating area at a hotel with stone walls and palm trees.
Modern hotel room with white furniture and access to a garden seating area.

Superior Bungalow

Feature the same amenities as the Premium Bungalows, but are somewhat more spacious and were recently renovated (2BU).

Premium Bungalow with partial sea view (bookable from summer 2027)

Feature the same amenities as the Superior Bungalows, but are more modern, are located in the first and second row, and allow for a partial view of the sea (2BS).

Terrace with chairs and table overlooking sea and tree, cozy and inviting.
Brightly furnished hotel room with wooden floor, dresser, desk, mirror, and TV.
Bright living room with tiled floor, cozy armchairs, and open view to garden.
Bright hotel room with large window overlooking a palm-lined garden.
Simple bathroom with bathtub, sink, and beige tiled walls.
Bright hotel room with tiled floor, double bed, desk, TV, and view of tropical plants.

Family Bungalow (bookable until summer 2026)

The family rooms are located in the bungalows, are kept in an open-plan style, and, with the same amenities as the double rooms, feature additional single beds for the 3rd and 4th person (FBC).

Premium Junior Suite Waterfront

The recently renovated Premium Junior Suites Waterfront feature, with the same amenities as the double rooms, a combined living/bedroom with a sofa bed and an additional bedroom with a double bed, private terrace, and view of the Aegean Sea (2WJ).

View from a hotel room to a terrace with sea view and parasol.
Bright hotel room with wooden furniture, plants, and sea view through an open window.

Premium Smart Junior Suite with garden view (bookable from summer 2027)

The Premium Smart Junior Suites, fully renovated for summer 2027, are located on the ground floor and feature a furnished balcony or terrace with a view of the well-maintained garden area. They consist of a separate bedroom and living area with a connecting door. Amenities include Smart Room Technology, shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, Nespresso coffee machine, mini-fridge, individually adjustable air conditioning, rental safe, two Smart TVs (43-inch in the bedroom, 32-inch in the living area), iron and ironing board, as well as bath towels (JS2).

Meals

Half board

Breakfast (7-10 AM) and dinner with show cooking (7-9:15 PM) are offered in buffet style. Breakfast can optionally be taken as an early bird breakfast (6:30-7 AM) or a late riser breakfast (10:30-11:30 AM).
With a minimum stay of 7 nights, there is the possibility once per stay to have dinner in the à-la-carte restaurant (only valid for bookings for summer 2026). A reservation is required for this.
Theme dinners take place three times a week. From 2027, these will only take place twice a week.
A children's menu is available at the buffet, as are vegetarian dishes and meals for special dietary needs. Upon request, a lunch package can be ordered until 7 PM the previous day. Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 AM), lunch (12:30-2 PM), and dinner (7-9:15 PM) in buffet style.
Early bird breakfast is offered in the main restaurant from 6:30-7 AM. A late continental breakfast is served at the Snack Bar from 10:30-11:30 AM.
Snacks, pizza, and ice cream are offered at the Pool Bar from 10 AM-6 PM.
For lunch and dinner, water, soft drinks, juices, local draft beer, and house wine are included in self-service style. Once per stay (with a minimum stay of 7 nights), a free dinner in the à-la-carte restaurant is possible from 7-9:30 PM by prior reservation. In addition, three theme dinners per week as well as two BBQ lunches per week are offered. From 2027, there will only be two theme dinners and one BBQ lunch per week.
Drinks are included at the designated bars from 10 AM-midnight and include soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea, local draft beer, house wine (red, white, and rosé), local spirits (raki, brandy, ouzo), as well as international alcoholic drinks such as vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey, and vermouth, as well as long drinks and cocktails.
A children's menu is available at the buffet, as are vegetarian dishes and meals for special dietary needs. Upon request, a lunch package can be ordered until 7 PM the previous day. Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Sports included

Green garden with loungers and palm trees, ideal for hotel relaxation.
Green mini golf course with palm trees and a narrow paved path under clear sky.
Tennis court with green artificial turf, surrounded by palm trees and a building area.
Outdoor gym with treadmill, rowing machine, and bike overlooking sea and tree.
Beach volleyball, archery, bocce, table tennis, minigolf, and tennis. Outdoor gym.

Children's program

A miniclub for children from 4 to 12 years (May 1-Oct 31, only for summer 2026), a playground, and a children's pool are available.
Small pool with dolphin figure and sunshade in a hotel setting with palm trees.
Children's playground with slide and table on green artificial grass in a hotel garden.
Covered playground with red slide and wooden tables on green artificial turf.

Wellness

Cozy spa area with daybed, white curtains, and towels in a hotel room.
A spa area with massages and various treatments is offered for a fee.

Entertainment

Daily animation and sports animation several times a week.

Hotel service

A concierge service is available.
Furthermore, the hotel has a luggage room.
Free parking is available near the hotel.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel premises.
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Bath towels can be borrowed free of charge.
The rooms are cleaned daily. Towels are changed 3x per week. Bed linen is changed 2x per week.
A laundry service can be used for a fee.
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Baby cots and high chairs can be used free of charge upon request.

Credit card

American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.

Hotelhinweis

Pets are not allowed!
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The hotel is not barrier-free (restaurant only accessible via stairs) and has no accessible rooms for disabled guests.
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Zusatzhinweis

In the catalogue "Greece · Cyprus" summer 2026 on page 107.

Note Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount is based on the type/category of the accommodation and is scaled from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room starting Jan 1, 2025.
For stays in high season April 1 - Oct 31:
Local category 1-2 stars: 2 Euro
Local category 3 stars: 5 Euro
Local category 4 stars: 10 Euro
Local category 5 stars: 15 Euro
For stays in low season Nov 1 - March 31:
Local category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 stars: 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 stars: 3 Euro
Local category 5 stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 01.09.2026 09:59