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Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort *****

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Location

The stylish Alexander Beach hotel complex, located 32 km east of Heraklion, is situated directly on the 800 m long, gently sloping sandy beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag.
Aerial view of a beach with clear water, sunbathers, hotels, and mountains in the background.
Aerial view of a resort with pools, beach, and sun umbrellas along the coast.
Coastal view with beach loungers, umbrellas, and a small wooden pier on the sea
Clear sea with view of beach, sun loungers, and hotels under a bright sky.
Beach with rows of sunbeds and umbrellas by calm sea under clear sky.
Beach with umbrellas and loungers next to a pool and a pier by the sea.
Sunset over a hotel pool with white umbrellas and a view of the sea.

Facilities

Cozy covered outdoor restaurant area with set tables and ambient lighting.
Outdoor restaurant area with white chairs and tables overlooking the sea.
Hotel building with white walls, surrounded by green palm trees and blue sky.
Sunny terrace with pergolas covered in grapevines and wrought iron chairs in a Mediterranean garden.
Bar next to a pool with seating areas and clear sky at a hotel resort.
Terrace with tiled floor and seating overlooking the sea at sunset.
Exterior view of a cozy café with outdoor terrace and seating area.
Outdoor restaurant with white tables and chairs, overlooking the sea and palm trees in the background.
The 5-star resort has 359 rooms in a main building and several annexes, offering a 24-hour reception, high-speed Wi-Fi (included), mini-market, jeweler, a main restaurant, main bar, tavern, lounge bar, and the "Beach Club & Restaurant". Additionally, an Italian restaurant (dinner) and the Asian restaurant "Lemon Grass" are available. For Summer 2026, the "Alexander Plaza" dining and wine area, with a renovated bar, a family restaurant, and the trattoria "Oliva", will open. In the outdoor area, there are also 4 freshwater pools, large sun terraces, and a children's pool, as well as a pool bar with sushi and the Apollo Cocktail Bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool and on the beach. Bath towels are available to guests free of charge.

Accommodation

Comfort Room with Garden View

The rooms are stylishly and comfortably furnished with a marble bathroom with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), refrigerator, kettle with coffee and tea, and a balcony or terrace with seating (D/DA). Upon arrival, a bottle of water, wine, Cretan pastries, slippers, and a bathroom set will be provided. A bottle of water is included daily, and coffee/tea is also refilled daily.
Available at an additional charge with sea view (DM/DMI) or as a Comfort Room Beachfront (D2W).

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Hotel room with two single beds and a sea view from the balcony.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and sea view through the window.

Single Room

Available at an additional charge as a double room for single occupancy with garden view (DE).

Brightly furnished hotel room with balcony and sea view at sunset
Romantic table with candles and champagne by the sea view on the terrace
Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and relaxed atmosphere

Double Room Luxury Superior

These beautiful, spacious rooms, with the same amenities as the double rooms, feature an additional seating area, extra-wide sliding glass door with mosquito protection, and garden view (DSU).
Available at an additional charge as a Double Room Luxury Superior Beachfront (RF2) located directly on the sea.

Junior Suite Beachfront

These particularly comfortable accommodations, with the same amenities as the Comfort Rooms, additionally feature a coffee/tea station, Nespresso machine, mineral water (daily and included), separate WC, consist of a combined living/sleeping area, and are located in a prime spot in the Village area, directly on the beach, with a private garden, sun loungers, and direct sea view (JB2).
A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and bath towels for the pool are provided in the room.

Bright hotel room with two beds, sea view through large window, and stylish decor.
Green hotel garden with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a view of the blue sea under a blue sky.
Bright hotel suite with view of terrace and sea
Hotel room with modern sofa, bed, view of terrace and garden scenery.

Family Room Garden View

The family rooms, otherwise identically equipped to the double rooms, consist of a combined living/sleeping area and are located on the garden side (DF2). The family rooms can be located in the main building as well as in the village area.

Premium Family Room

The premium family rooms, otherwise identically equipped to the double rooms, consist of a combined living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom with garden view (2FZ). Available at an additional charge with sea view (2ZF).
The family rooms can be located in the main building as well as in the village area.

Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and bathroom access
Bright hotel room with double bed, cozy chairs, and mountain view.
Modern hotel room with sea view, sofa, desk, and adjoining bedroom.
Elegant hotel room with large bed, yellow canopy, and balcony view.

Premium Suite Garden View

In addition to the amenities of the Superior Double Rooms, the suites feature more elegant furnishings and a separate living/sleeping area, plus a coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine, and mineral water (refilled daily, included, S2).
Available at an additional charge with direct sea view in a prime location (S2M).
A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and bath towels for the pool are provided in the room.

Dream Villa Athena 2 Bedrooms Beachfront private pool

The villas, with the same amenities as the suites, are located directly on the sea (Seafront) and feature 2 separate bedrooms and a private pool (bookable on request only, 2V2). A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and bath towels for the pool are provided in the room.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and behave cautiously.

Dream Villa Aphrodite 2 Bedrooms Beachfront private pool

The Presidential Villas are a replica of typical Cretan stone houses. They feature the same basic amenities as the suites, plus 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a living area. In addition to the spacious design, the large, private infinity pool, direct beach access, and the magnificent view will exceed your expectations (bookable on request only, V2P).

Deluxe Bungalow Suite Artemis private pool

The elegant rooms, with the same amenities as the Junior Suites Beachfront, feature a visual separation and, instead of a private garden, a furnished terrace with a private pool and direct beach access (2WW).
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and behave cautiously.

Board

Breakfast/Half Board/Full Board

Breakfast (7:15 AM - 11 AM) and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) are served buffet style with show cooking.
Themed buffets are offered 6 times a week in the evening.
Guests on half board can choose to have either lunch or dinner. Full board includes lunch with menu selection. Once per stay, dinner can be enjoyed à la carte at the Italian trattoria "Oliva".
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Buffet with fresh salads and dishes in a bright hotel restaurant with a wooden ceiling.

Sports Included

2 tennis courts, beach volleyball, table tennis, basketball, aerobics, yoga and Pilates classes, water aerobics, and a large professional fitness center.

Sports for a Fee

Billiards, water sports offered by local providers.

Kids Program

Entertainment in the Alexander Mini Club (4-12 years) with clubhouse, playground, adventure and fun pool with water features, water slides, as well as a separate children's pool and baby pool, kids' disco, and children's animation.
Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge at the children's pool.
Babysitter service available on request, for a fee.
Children's pool with colorful water playground and sunshade at a hotel resort
Children's pool with rainbow slide and sunshade next to hotel buildings on a sunny day.
Children's playground with swings, sandbox, and colorful play equipment next to a red-roofed building.
Children playing in a pool with colorful water playground in an outdoor area of a hotel on a sunny day.

Wellness

Woman receiving a massage on a table with sea view under a white canopy.
Four small hotel toiletries on white towels decorated with shells and flowers.
Illuminated pool in front of a patio with chairs at night.
Hotel outdoor area with gazebos, loungers, and sea view under clear sky.
Indoor pool with blue water, brown floor, and white ceiling beams in a hotel
Woman relaxing in steam room with blue mosaic walls, wrapped in white towel.
Relaxation room with blue loungers, yellow walls, and tiled floors in a wellness area.
Luxurious bathroom with green walls, jacuzzi, and wooden chair in a relaxed setting.
Calm spa room with bathtub, candles, and soft lighting for relaxing moments.
In the large hotel wellness area "Alexander Spa" with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna, and hammam, a wide range of beauty treatments and massages are offered for a fee.

Hotel Service

High-speed Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel.
Room cleaning and towel change daily, bed linen change every 3 days.
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Check-in 3 PM
Check-out 11 AM

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Eurocard.

Hotel features

  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Indoor Pool
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

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

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

The hotel has a disabled-accessible room (on request).
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel Contact:
Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort
Phone: +30 28970 32 134
Fax: +30 28970 31 038
Email: info@alexander-beach.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 150.

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room as of 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season from 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 from 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

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