Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

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

HER547
Wellness
WLAN
Family
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Location

The upscale hotel is located directly in a prime location on the golden sandy beach of Gouves. The resort of Alalipsi is approx. 3 km away. Restaurants and shopping facilities are in the vicinity. Heraklion Airport can be reached in approx. 18 km. The nearest bus stop is approx. 800 m away.
Green lawn with palm trees and sea in the background under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a beach resort with mountains in the background under clear sky.
View of the sea with palm trees, seating areas, and a jetty at a water resort.
View of a sandy beach with rows of white umbrellas and palm trees by the sea.
Beach with sun loungers, palm trees, and multiple pools next to clear sea water.
Beach with sand, sun umbrellas, and calm sea under a blue sky
Green lawn with sun loungers and straw umbrellas by the sea under a clear sky.
Beach with palm trees, loungers, and umbrellas by a calm sea under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a hotel beach with sun loungers, pools, and sea view.
Modern hotel with illuminated pools and seating areas on the beach at night.

Facilities

Outdoor restaurant with red chairs and tables at sunset.
Brightly lit restaurant with round tables and large windows
Modern hotel building with large water pool and seating area in the evening.
View of hotel rooms with private pools and umbrellas in a green garden area.
The luxurious 5-star hotel complex, consisting of a main building, several annexes, villas, and bungalow buildings, offers 212 accommodations and a reception area with a 24-hour reception. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. The buffet restaurant, as well as the other 5 themed restaurants, offer a wide selection of fresh and high-quality dishes (for a fee). At the 2 bars, guests can also enjoy a wide selection of premium drinks and snacks (each for a fee). The outdoor area features a seawater swimming pool with a large sun terrace. Bath towels, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas are available and included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior

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 branded drinks (on request for a fee), welcome amenity in the room, fresh fruit and still mineral water upon arrival, guest service, and "Privilege Club" service, and a balcony (DSU). Double rooms with sea view can also be booked for an additional charge (DMU). Also available for single occupancy (DSE, on request).

Modern hotel room with sea view, comfortable bed, armchair, and bright, elegant interior.
Bright bedroom with white bed and ocean view through the window.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchair, and view of pool and garden.
Green garden area with pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas beside a hotel building.
Modern courtyard with pool, seating area, and natural stone wall beneath large windows.

Double Room Superior with private pool & garden

These elegant rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, feature a furnished terrace, a private garden, and a private pool (2QP).
The private pool is not supervised. Guests are advised to exercise caution and pay special attention when using this area.

Luxury Room

The luxurious guest rooms are slightly more spacious and, in addition to the amenities of the Double Rooms Superior, feature a seating area with a comfortable sofa, a king-size bed, and garden views (LL2). Rooms with direct sea view (2LV), partial sea view, or lagoon view (2L4/DIM) are also available for an additional charge.

Bright hotel room with large bed, white bedding, and wooden nightstand by the window.
Modern hotel room with cozy double bed, bedside table, and natural light.
Brightly furnished hotel room with cozy bed and balcony view of the sea.
Cozy hotel room with white bed, blue sofa, and a small wooden table with decor.

Family Room Superior

These rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, feature a separate living/sleeping area with a sliding door, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (F2Y). Rooms with a partial sea view are also available for an additional charge (GFO).

Swim-up Family Suite Garden

These high-quality suites, with the same amenities as the Family Rooms Superior, feature a bathroom with a bathtub, a separate shower cubicle, and a double vanity, a furnished terrace with a dining area, and direct access to a private outdoor pool with a garden. They are located on the ground floor of the Candia wing (2QG).
The swim-up pool is not supervised. Guests are advised to exercise caution and pay special attention when using this area.

Bright hotel room with open view to garden, pool, and lounge chairs.
Bright hotel room with sofa, large window, and open view of pool and palm trees.
Pool area with loungers and palm trees in a sunny hotel garden.
Modern bedroom with wooden details, white bed, and cozy armchairs beside a wooden table.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table, and decorative wall art.
Modern pool area with white lounge and view of the sea and sunbeds with straw roofs.
Modern espresso machine with lever and digital display in a coffee kitchen.

VIP Suite 2 Bedrooms private pool & Gym

These magnificent suites are ideal for families with children and sporty parents seeking maximum privacy. They consist of a bedroom with an elevated king-size bed and a stylish living area. A wooden partition behind the bed connects the master bedroom to the luxurious bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, sink, toilet, shower cubicle, and a fitness area with exercise equipment. The second bedroom is accessible from the entrance area. The large terrace offers direct access to a private, temperature-controlled outdoor pool with a counter-current system (pool heating up to 25 degrees is possible, for a fee). Further amenities include a hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, slippers, beach towels, luxurious toiletries, full-length mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, a flat-screen LCD TV, minibar with international branded drinks (on request for a fee), and a selection of luxurious toiletries (22Q). Guests also receive "Famous Class Service" (more information under Hotel Service).
The VIP Suite 2 Bedrooms private pool is not supervised. Please therefore pay particular attention to your children when using this area and exercise caution.

Family Suite Sea View

The elegant accommodations consist of a bedroom with a king-size bed, a separate living/sleeping area with 2 sofa beds separated by a sliding door, and 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 branded drinks (on request for a fee), welcome amenity in the room, fresh fruit and still mineral water upon arrival, guest service, and "Privilege Club" service, and a balcony (2FM).
Family suites with garden view instead of sea view can also be booked on request (FSG).

Bright hotel room with comfortable sofa, wooden table, and view of outdoor area with trees.
A tray with glasses and decor on a wooden sideboard in front of a mirror.
Bright, modern hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and view of garden and sea.
Modern bedroom overlooking terrace and garden with palm trees and seating area.
Bright bedroom with large bed and view of a terrace overlooking the sea.

Premium Bungalow

The Premium Bungalows have garden views and, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, are slightly more spacious with a dressing area and also feature a garden area. The spacious bathroom is equipped with two sinks, a shower cubicle, and a bathtub (12G).

Dream Villa private pool sea view

The 2-storey Dream Villa has the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior and consists on the ground floor of a bedroom, a living/sleeping area, and a bathroom with shower/toilet. On the upper floor, there is another bedroom, a bathroom with bathtub, shower/toilet, and a small balcony. The outdoor area includes a furnished terrace and a private infinity pool with sea view (DVP). A version with two bedrooms is also available (DVQ).
The private pool is not supervised. Guests are advised to exercise caution and pay special attention when using this area.

Brightly furnished bedroom with sea view through large balcony door.
Modern pool area with sea view, white loungers, and stone wall under clear sky
Bright modern living room with built-in sofa, decorative wall art, and minimalist furniture.
White modern villas with private pools in front of a mountain under blue sky.
Modern pool area with white lounge furniture by the beach and sea view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, TV, and terrace with pool and sea view.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub in front of large window with sea view.

Creta Beach Villa private pool

The Creta Beach Villa has the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior and consists of two bedrooms, an open bathtub overlooking the pool and the sea, a separate bathroom with shower/toilet, and another bathroom with shower/toilet. The outdoor area includes a furnished terrace and a private infinity pool with sea view. The Beach Villa is located directly on the beach and offers direct access to the beach (CVV).
The Creta Beach Villa private pool is not supervised. Please therefore pay particular attention to your children when using this area and exercise caution.

Duplex Suite 2 Bedrooms

The Duplex Suite is equipped like the Double Room Superior with garden view. It is arranged in a maisonette style with 2 master bedrooms, a separate living area, and 2 bathrooms (DL2).

Bright hotel room with large bed, white bedding, and wooden nightstand by the window.
Modern hotel room with cozy double bed, bedside table, and natural light.

Meals

Half Board

American breakfast buffet (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and balanced healthy products.
Dinner is a lavish buffet with show cooking in the main restaurant (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM).
A free children's buffet is available in the main restaurant from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
As part of the hotel's Dine Club concept, there is an option to choose between lunch and dinner. Dinner is served buffet-style in the main restaurant, or alternatively, lunch can be taken in one of the hotel's à la carte restaurants for an additional charge (€20 voucher per adult and €10 per child). For dinner, guests can choose the buffet restaurant (no charge) or a selection of à la carte restaurants (reservations required). Additionally, dinner is included twice a week in selected à la carte restaurants (reservations required), or once a week in an à la carte restaurant of your choice (reservations required), as well as once a week dinner at the Agreco Farms restaurant (reservations required).
Drinks during lunch or dinner are subject to a charge.
Children (up to 12 years old) also receive complimentary All-Inclusive board (in the buffet restaurant and in "Grecoland") within this meal plan. In the à la carte restaurants, children can choose from the children's menu.
Vegan and organic wines are available in all restaurants.
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available in all restaurants.

All Inclusive

Comfort All-In Package

In addition to the same services as Half Board, there are further snacks available from 4 PM to 6 PM at the beach bar. Furthermore, a selection of drinks during meals and selected non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included from 11 AM to 1 AM at the respective open bars.

Sports included

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

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

Pool with lounge chairs and two white sheep sculptures on a manicured lawn under a blue sky.
Three pink chairs in front of a modern white building with "GRECYLAND" sign and plants in foreground.
Exterior wall with GRECOLAND sign and view of garden and playground.
For children and teenagers, there is a mini club (ages 4-12, 10 AM - 6 PM, daily except Sundays) and a teenage club (ages 13-17). 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 available for a fee.
Man in yellow swim shorts standing by indoor pool in modern spa area.
Woman receiving an outdoor massage with a sea view.
Woman wearing sunglasses walking barefoot on a path next to a pool at a hotel.

Entertainment

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

Hotel Service

Free private parking and valet parking.
Beach towels are available free of charge.
Room service 24 hours a day (for a fee).
Baby cots (on request, included).
Babysitter service, high chairs, bottle warmers, and baby monitors (on request and for a fee).
"Famous Class Service" for Amirandes VIP guests:
- VIP check-in & check-out.
- Champagne/fresh fruit juice or traditional refreshment upon arrival.
- Refreshing towels upon arrival.
- Welcome gift for children.
- Private hotel tour (on request).
- Club car service.
- Welcome amenity in the room with fresh fruit, Greek sweets, and mineral water.
- Daily mineral water in suites or villas.
- Fresh fruit basket upon arrival.
- Twice daily room cleaning (in specific room types).
- Unpacking/packing service (on request).
- Selection of exclusive toiletries and children's toiletries.
- Pillow selection (in suites and villas).
- Resort beach bag with towels and beach accessories in suites and villas.
- Private beach area, exclusive for villas and selected suites with reserved sun loungers and umbrellas with soft mattresses.
- Complimentary cold drinks on the beach & snacks (morning & afternoon).
- Special diets, food, and beverage preferences.
- Special dietary requests.
- Complimentary children's dinners in all à la carte restaurants (from the children's menu).
- Supervised children's entertainment in Grecoland.
- Free Tasty Corner for children.
- Spa discounts.
- Charisma Jewellier: Private shopping & exclusive creations.
- Discounts on car rental (on request).

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Extended hygiene concept
  • Family friendly
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Hotelhinweis

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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 for a fee in some rooms.
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Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 12 PM

Zusatzhinweis

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

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 01.04.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars 2 Euros
National category 3 stars 5 Euros
National category 4 stars 10 Euros
National category 5 stars 15 Euros
For stays in low season 01.11.-31.03.
National category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars 3 Euros
National category 5 stars 4 Euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 23.04.2026 16:00