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Modern hotel room with large bed, warm colors, and stylish lighting.
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Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, large mirror, and sink with towels.
Modern hotel room with large bed, colorful pillows, and decorative wall art.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ammoudara

Paralos Lifestyle Beach ****+
Tour operator category

HER514
Fitness
WLAN
Beach
Air conditioning
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Location

The Paralos Lifestyle Beach hotel offers an exceptional lifestyle experience through its outstanding quality and excellent service. Additionally, the luxurious complex is situated directly on the sandy beach of Ammoudara, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag" and is an ideal place for relaxation and unwinding from everyday life.
Shops and entertainment facilities are located in the nearby vibrant center of Ammoudara. Heraklion Airport is approximately 7 km from the hotel.
Couple walking on a path toward a beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs by the sea.
Open beach area with hanging wicker chairs and bean bags under a palm leaf roof.
Aerial view of a beach with sun umbrellas next to the sea and adjacent buildings.
Sunset over a calm beach with gentle waves and dark silhouette in the foreground.
Hotel pool area with loungers and view of the sea

Facilities

Cozy beach restaurant area with wooden furniture and sea view.
Buffet area with fresh food in a modern restaurant featuring wooden beam ceilings.
Modern pool area with white curtains and wooden furniture under blue sky.
Modern outdoor pool with wooden accents and lounging areas at a hotel.
A set table with food and wine glasses in a restaurant overlooking the sea.
Open beachside restaurant with set tables and sea view under a thatched roof.
A woman in white clothes pours orange juice at a breakfast bar with various juices and fruits.
A buffet with various dishes and three people selecting food in a modern dining area.
A table set with breakfast in front of a beach background with lounge chairs.
Elegant restaurant with set table and view of sea and sunset.
Couple walking leisurely in front of a modern vacation house with pergola and plants
Two hanging wicker chairs and bean bags on a wooden terrace overlooking the sea.
Aerial view of a hotel with two large pools, lounge chairs, and palm trees
The adults-only complex (bookable for ages 16 and up) impresses with its design and high-quality amenities 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 complex. In the well-maintained outdoor area, there are two freshwater swimming pools with sun terraces and 8 smaller communal pools (exclusive for Swim Up and Wet rooms). Spacious Bali beds or loungers by and in the pool offer relaxation. Furthermore, this resort boasts excellent cuisine at the à la carte restaurant “Armonia Eatery“, providing a high-quality culinary evening. The “Ammos Beach Bar“ is also available to guests for drinks and snacks (for a fee). Sun loungers, Bali beds (by the pool only), and umbrellas are included by the pool and on the beach after purchasing drinks (minimum spend of €4). Guests receive bath towels free of charge. Public parking spaces at the hotel are free of charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms feature a walk-in shower/WC, 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 double bed, desk, TV, and open bathroom area with shower.
Modern bathroom with wall-mounted toilet, shower, and sink in warm tones.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, turquoise curtains, and a view of the balcony.
Modern hotel room with double bed, turquoise pillows, mirror, and TV.
Modern hotel room with large bed, warm colors, and stylish lighting.

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

Modern hotel room with double bed, bedside lamp, and bathroom with sink.
Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, large mirror, and sink with towels.
Modern hotel room with large bed, colorful pillows, and decorative wall art.
Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstands, and decorative lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wicker lamp, and pool view.

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 decor and all amenities make these rooms a pleasant retreat. The room features a walk-in shower/WC, 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.

Modern pool area with seating and palm trees on a sunny day.
Top view of a pool with a wooden table and four white chairs.
Modern hotel area with small pool and plants in front of large glass windows.
View through window shows terrace with table and sea in the background.

Junior Suite Sea View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are slightly more spacious with a seating area, smart scale, bathrobes, slippers, cosmetic mirror, ironing system, and pillow menu, with a balcony and sea view (J2M).

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 offer a sea view (SUJ).

Modern hotel room with light walls, double bed, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with seating area, stools, and a view through a partition to the bed.
Modernly furnished hotel room with sofa, cushions, and decorative picture on the wall.

Meals

Half Board

The main restaurant offers varied buffets for both breakfast and dinner, featuring different stations, show cooking, and an excellent selection of delicious dishes. From 7-8 am, a continental breakfast is served, and from 8-11 am, an extensive American breakfast buffet is available.
Guests can optionally enjoy a healthy and fresh breakfast at the "Armonia Eatery" restaurant as a buffet (8-11 am). Dinner at the à la carte restaurant "Armonia Eatery" is included once per stay and is served (reservations required).
Mediterranean vegetarian and vegan options are offered in the restaurants.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan meals are available upon request on-site.
Appropriate attire (smart casual) is requested for dinner.

Hotel buffet area with various dishes and modern ceiling lamps

Sports included

Group practicing yoga on purple mats under sun sails outdoors with palm trees.
Woman stretching with a large red exercise ball outdoors among palm trees.
Three people practicing yoga on the beach with a view of the sea under a clear sky.
Yoga, Pilates, Stretching, and Boot Camp classes (5 times 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 offered by local providers. Private lessons for yoga, Pilates, and Boot Camp classes.

Wellness

Beauty treatments, therapies, and massages (all available for a fee).
Person in a shaded area with lounge chair beside pool and plants.
Woman receiving foot massage in a modern spa with wooden slats in the background.
Person receiving a massage in a calm, stylish spa room with natural light.

Entertainment

Evening music with DJ sets, live music, or Greek nights.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
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Ironing and laundry service (for a fee) and room service (11 am - 5:30 pm, for a fee).
Daily room cleaning and towel change, 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
Travel for the Future provides guidance 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, and the 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:
  • Travelife
  • Green Key

Note

Adults-only complex (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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The Paralos Lifestyle Beach is a "Green Key" and "Travelife" hotel, adhering to ecological standards.
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schauinsland-reisen rating: 4.5 Suns due to the new construction.

Note

Hotel Contact:
Paralos Lifestyle Beach
Phone: 0030 2810310500
Email: info@lifestyleresort.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 104.

Information on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government has implemented a climate resilience levy to be paid by guests on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, starting from 01.01.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euro to 15 € per day per room.
For stays during the 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 during the 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

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 21.04.2026 14:50