Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Amirandes A Grecotel Resort to live *****
Tour operator category

HER547
Schwarzes, rechteckiges Labyrinth mit einer Palme oben rechts, darunter der Text 'AMIRANDES'.
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Location

This high-quality hotel is located in a prime position directly on the golden sandy beach of Gouves. The resort of Analipsi is approx. 3 km away. Restaurants and shopping facilities can be found in the surrounding area. Heraklion airport can be reached in approx. 18 km. The nearest bus stop is approx. 800 m away.
Green lawn with palm trees in front of blue sea and clear sky.
View of a large beach resort with pools and mountain landscape in the background at dusk.
Caesar Bay Resort with three palm trees by the sea, pier, and seating area in a sunny coastal setting.
Beach with rows of umbrellas, sand, palm trees, and clear water.
Aerial view of sandy beach with white umbrellas, adjacent pools, and clear water.
Beach with sand, calm sea, and umbrellas under a blue sky.
Green lawn with wooden loungers and thatched umbrellas by calm sea under clear blue sky.
Beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas under a clear sky.
Hotel resort with pools, beach, and sun loungers along the coast.
Modern hotel with illuminated buildings by water and beach loungers at night.

Facilities

Outdoor hotel area with red chairs and tables during sunset.
Bright dining room with large windows, modern decor, and a set table in a hotel.
Modern building with large windows reflecting in water during sunset.
Hotel with rows of doors each leading to a private pool with sun umbrellas and palm trees.
The luxurious 5-star hotel complex, consisting of a main building, several annexes, villas, and bungalow buildings, features 212 accommodations and a lobby area with a 24-hour reception. Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex. The buffet restaurant, as well as the other 5 themed restaurants, offer a large selection of fresh, high-quality food (for a fee). Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of premium drinks and snacks at the 2 bars (each for a fee). In the outdoor area, there is a seawater swimming pool with a large sun terrace. Bath towels, sun loungers, and umbrellas are available at the pool and on the beach and are included.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The elegant guest rooms are located in the Candia or Lagoon wing and feature a bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, slippers, luxurious toiletries, full-length mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, LCD flat-screen TV, espresso machine (2 capsules per person/day included), minibar with international brand drinks (available on request for a fee), welcome gift in the room, fresh fruit and still mineral water upon arrival, guest relations and "Privilege Club" service, and a balcony (DSU). Optionally bookable with sea view for an extra charge (DMU). Also bookable for single occupancy (DSE, on request).

Modern hotel room with sea view, white furniture, and large windows.
Front view of a white hotel bed with an ocean view through a window.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and view of pool and garden.

Superior Double Room Private Garden Swim-Up

These elegant rooms feature the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, plus a furnished terrace, a private garden, and access to the swim-up pool (2QP).
The pool is not supervised. We request that you act with caution and pay special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Luxury Room

The luxurious guest rooms are slightly more spacious and feature the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, with the addition of a seating area with a cozy sofa, king-size bed, and garden view (LL2). Optionally bookable with direct sea view (2LV), partial side sea view, or partial lagoon view (2L4/DIM) for an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with large bed, white linens, wooden furniture, and a wall mirror.
Bright hotel room with large bed, white pillows, and bedside table with glasses.
Modern hotel room with large bed, TV, wooden furniture, and garden view through large windows.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, and view of terrace with green lawn.
Bright hotel room with large bed, terrace access, and modern furniture.

Luxury Bungalow Garden View

The premium bungalows feature a garden view and, while having the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, are slightly more spacious with a dressing area and additional garden space. The spacious bathroom is equipped with two sinks, a shower cubicle, and a bathtub (12G).

Superior Family Room

These feature the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, with a separate living/bedroom area with a sliding door, flat-screen satellite TV, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (F2Y). Optionally bookable with side sea view for an extra charge (F2Q).

Bright hotel room with white bedding, bedside lamps, and access to a balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with white bed, blue sofa, wooden table, and wall decoration
Bright hotel room area with sofa, orchid, and bed separated by sliding doors.
An elegant buffet with glasses and food on a wooden sideboard in warm light.

Luxury Family Room

The elegant accommodations consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed and a separate living/bedroom area separated by a sliding door with 2 sofa beds. They feature a bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes (on request), slippers, luxurious toiletries, full-length mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, 50" LCD flat-screen TV, minibar with international brand drinks (available on request for a fee), welcome gift in the room, fresh fruit and still mineral water upon arrival, and a balcony with mountain view (FSG).

Family Suites Garden Swim-Up

The high-quality suites feature the same amenities as the Superior Family Rooms, plus a bathroom with a bathtub, separate shower cubicle, and double sinks, a furnished terrace with dining area, and direct access to a private outdoor pool with garden. They are located on the ground floor of the Candia wing (2QG).
The swim-up pool is not supervised. We request that you act with caution and pay special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Brightly furnished hotel room overlooking terrace, pool, and garden with palm trees.
Bright hotel room with cozy sofa, small table, and view of pool and garden.
Pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by stone wall and green hedge.
Modern hotel room with double bed, white armchairs, wood paneling, and decorative vase.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, nightstand, and large window overlooking greenery.
Modern pool with seating area overlooking the sea and beach umbrellas.
Modern electric kettle with black handle and open cabinet in hotel room.

Suite 2 Bedrooms Private Pool & Gym

These magnificent suites are ideal for families with children and active parents seeking maximum privacy. They consist of a bedroom with a raised king-size bed and a stylish living area. A wooden wall behind the bed connects the master bedroom with the luxurious bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, sink, toilet, shower cubicle, and a fitness area with training equipment. The second bedroom is accessible from the entrance area. The large terrace offers direct access to a private, temperature-controlled outdoor pool with counter-current system (heating of the pool up to 25 degrees possible, for a fee). Further amenities include a hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, slippers, beach towels, luxury bath products, full-length mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, flat-screen LCD TV, minibar with international brand drinks (available on request for a fee), and a selection of luxurious toiletries (22Q).
The private pool is not supervised. We request that you act with caution and pay special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Duplex Suite 2 Bedrooms

The duplex suite is equipped like the Superior Double Room with garden view. The layout follows a maisonette living style with 2 master bedrooms, a separate living area, and 2 bathrooms (DL2).

Bright hotel room with large bed, white linens, wooden furniture, and a wall mirror.
Bright hotel room with large bed, white pillows, and bedside table with glasses.
Bright hotel room with large bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern outdoor pool with lounge area, palm trees, and ocean view under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with modern round wall decor, comfortable seating, and antique lamp pair.
Modern white hotel villas with private pools in front of mountainous landscape under clear sky.

Dream Villa Private Pool Sea View

The 2-story Dream Villa has the same amenities as the Superior Double Room and consists of a bedroom, a living/bedroom, and a bathroom with shower/WC on the ground floor. Upstairs, there is another bedroom, a bathroom with bathtub, shower/WC, and a small balcony. Outside, there is a furnished terrace and a private infinity pool with a view of the sea (DVP). Optionally bookable with two bedrooms (DVQ).
The private pool is not supervised. We request that you act with caution and pay special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Beach Villa 2 BR Private Pool

The Creta Beach Villa has the same amenities as the Superior Double Room and consists of two bedrooms, an open-plan bathtub with a view over the pool and the sea, a separate bathroom with shower/WC, and another bathroom with shower/WC. Outside, there is a furnished terrace and a private infinity pool with a view of the sea. The Beach Villa is located in the first beach row and has direct access to the beach (CVV).
The private pool is not supervised. We request that you act with caution and pay special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Modern pool area with white lounge furniture overlooking the sandy beach and sea.
Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of terrace with pool and sea.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and sea view through large window.

Meals

Half Board

American breakfast buffet (7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) including a selection of balanced, healthy products.
In addition, lunch or dinner is offered in buffet form in the main restaurant.
Alternatively, instead of the buffet, lunch or dinner can be enjoyed in one of the hotel's à la carte restaurants (reservation required, surcharge; voucher worth €20 per adult and €10 per child).
Drinks during lunch or dinner are for a fee.
Children (up to 12 years) receive additional free All-Inclusive meals within the scope of this meal plan (in the buffet restaurant and at "Grecoland"). In the à la carte restaurants, children can choose from the children's menu.
Vegan and organic wines are available in all restaurants.

All Inclusive

Comfort All-In Package

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are offered in the Amirandes restaurant in buffet form.
Alternatively, per 7 nights, guests can enjoy four à la carte dinners free of charge in the resort's participating restaurants, including a "Dine Out" experience in a selected local restaurant (reservation required; transfers not included).
An unlimited selection of international brand wines, drinks, and cocktails is available in all bars and restaurants.
Refreshments, light snacks, drinks, and signature cocktails are offered all day at the beach and pool.
The in-room minibar is replenished daily with soft drinks, wine, and beer.
Vegan and organic wines are available in all restaurants.

Sports included

Fitness room, yoga, water aerobics, mini-football, beach volleyball, Pilates, table tennis, and bocce.

Sports for a fee

2 tennis courts with floodlights, padel and padel lessons, as well as water sports on the beach (windsurfing, jet skiing, diving, and fishing trips, all via local providers), mountain bike and e-bike rental.

Children's program

Swimming pool with lounge chairs and shade sail, with sheep sculptures on the lawn.
Modern building entrance with visible 'Greenland' sign and pink chairs.
White wall with GRECOLAND sign and view of a garden with pink rabbit and fence.
For children and teenagers, there is a mini-club (4-12 years, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily except Sundays) and a teenager club (13-17 years). A children's disco is also offered.

Wellness

Spa center with indoor pool (heated in October and April, included). Sauna, massages, aromatherapy, manicures, pedicures, and facial treatments are offered for a fee.
Man in yellow swim trunks stands by the edge of an indoor pool in a modern hotel.
Woman receiving a massage on the beach with calm blue sea in the background.
A woman stands at the edge of a reflective pool in front of a modern hotel with stone facade.

Entertainment

Daytime and evening entertainment, shows, dancing, open-air cinema, and pool parties.

Hotel service

Free private parking and valet service.
Beach towels are available free of charge.
Room service 24 hours a day (for a fee).
Cots (on request, included).
Babysitter service, high chairs, bottle warmers, and baby monitors (on request and for a fee).

Credit cards

Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Diners Club.

Notes

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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Dogs up to 8 kg are allowed on request in some rooms for a fee.
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Check-in: 2 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.

Notes

Hotel contact:
Grecotel Amirandes Boutique Resort
Gouves
Heraklion/Crete/Greece
Tel. 0030 28970 41103
Fax. 0030 28970 41113
Email: reservations.am@grecotel.com
www.amirandes.com

Destination information (Climate Resilience Tax)

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount is based on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from January 1, 2025, from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to October 31):
1-2 star category: 2 Euro
3 star category: 5 Euro
4 star category: 10 Euro
5 star category: 15 Euro
For stays in the low season (November 1 to March 31):
1-2 star category: 0.50 Euro
3 star category: 1.50 Euro
4 star category: 3 Euro
5 star category: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.10.2026 13:49