About this holiday

Expressions Holidays recommends a family holiday at the Amirandes in Crete due to its numerous facilities and stunning location on one of the best beaches on the island. The family suites are an ideal choice for families with up to two children; even more special are the Amirandes family suites complete with private plunge pool. The children's club caters for children from 3 to 12 years and offers all manner of fun activities. Whilst the kids are occcupied, parents can enjoy tennis, golf, a selection of watersports and some pampering time in the spa. The Amirandes offers customised family menus, but for a bit of fun why not arrange a family banquet on the beach? Outside of the hotel, families will enjoy Water City (Crete’s largest water park) and Aqua Plus (a smaller park) is just ten minutes away. Horse-riding, visits to Heraklion and a local farm and winery are also popular exursions from the Amirandes.

The journey and how you get there

With Expressions Holidays we arrange for a private transfer for your party size from Heraklion airport to the hotel. The journey time is about 15 minutes.

Complimentary

Included in your holiday

Expressions Holidays includes flights with easyJet from London to Heraklion, private car transfers and bed and breakfast.

Holiday prices

Sample prices here are for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under twelve for seven nights in the lowest priced room type for families.
Low Season £3290
High Season £5590
Based on sharing a family suite garden view.
Many other room types are available on request from us
The prices displayed here are a guide only for this hotel and each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect the actual flight costs and all up-to-date special offers.

Hotel code

EXH913

Our opinion

Amirandes is conveniently situated a short distance from the airport and occupies a stunning sea front location with arguably one of the best beaches in Crete.

Hotel description

A Cretan Palace on a magnificent stretch of beach, Amirandes is designed in keeping with the palaces of the Minoan Kings. The resort is conveniently situated a short distance from Heraklion Airport and occupies a stunning sea front location with arguably one of the best beaches in Crete. The hotel is themed around a central lagoon which creates an atmosphere of calm and serenity during the day and at night transforms into a twinkling display of coloured lights and flaming torches.

The resort's facilities are numerous, with an offering of six restaurants, the Elixir Spa and indoor pool, an outdoor Olympic size pool, and extensive children facilities. The resort has a total of 212 rooms and suites, all furnished simply, with an air of understated elegance, and with the option to upgrade to extremely luxurious room types featuring private gyms, state of the art bathrooms and private cinemas. The dining experience at Amirandes is truly special. Aside from a huge range and variety of cuisines, each restaurant is individually and exotically furnished and designed to reflect the choice of cuisine. The Blue Monkey offers Asian food enjoyed whilst sat upon brightly coloured chairs made of reeds. This can be enjoyed outside by the ocean or inside. Patrino is the traditional Greek Taverna and booking is essential for this small open air restaurant, as is a very empty stomach to be able to enjoy the sheer mass of food on offer. Also on offer is Mediterranean food and traditional Cretan cuisine. The main restaurant serves buffet and show kitchen style meals. The Grecoland Children’s Club is Grecotel’s signature children’s club facility and offers a playground and indoor play area. Also on offer is tennis on Astroturf courts, water sports, mini-football and golf.

Location

Heraklion, Crete

Official star rating

Annual opening

1 May to 24 October

Distance from airport

About 15 minutes from Heraklion

Closest airport

Heraklion

Room types

212 rooms, bungalows, suites, residences and private villas.
Room amenities CD, DVD system, direct dial phone, Wireless internet connection, air conditioning and heating, safe, mini bar, hairdryer, shaving outlet, bathrobes, beach and pool towels, deluxe toiletries.

Hotel facilities and services

6 restaurants, bar, library, function centre, Elixir Spa, Golf Course, three floodlit tennis courts, multi-sport area, free Wi-fi internetSwimming PoolsOne outdoor Olympic sized seawater swimming pool and one indoor pool. There is also a children’s pool. Sandy beach and a private beach for the villas.

Water sports

Water sports available with coaching free of charge for children by the animation team.

Land sports

Soccer, basketball, tennis and archery, nature walks.

Out and aboutnearby/local interest

Water City, Crete’s largest water park is near to the hotel. Aqua Plus is a smaller park but located just 10 minutes from Amirandes.All other activities Are subject to charges payable locally. There is a local winery on Crete which is situated 28 kilometres from the hotel and is open from 9am to 6pm. Another highlight is also the Agreco Farm which is a local farm that serves lunch and is often visited by guests at the hotel. Herklion is situated about 20 minutes from the resort.

Sports nearby

Crete Golf Club is located nearby the resort. The 18 hole course is termed a desert golf course and is set with stunning views through the mountains to the sea. Horse riding is on offer from the Heraklion horse riding school, lessons and excursions are available with options for children and families.

Children

Minimum stays

Other information

Children's Club: Grecoland Club is available for children aged 3 to 12 years. The club is free of charge and is open from 10am to 12.30pm and from 3pm to 6pm. The club has qualified English speaking staff and offers numerous activities including table games, sports games, a playground area, a kid’s theatre and kid’s painting.

Family rooms: Amirandes Family suites are located on the ground floor of the Candia wing. Rooms consist of a master bedroom and a living/sleeping area which is converted at night for two children. The rooms open out onto a terrace with direct access to the garden and private plunge pool. The bathroom features a shower cubicle and a bath tub with double vanity sinks. Family suites are identical to the Amirandes Family suites however without the private pool. Family suites are located on the first floor and therefore feature a balcony instead of a terrace.

Children’s amenities: Baby bath, potty, changing mat, safety gate, bottle heating facilities, bottle sterilising kit, kettle and night light are all on request and subject to availability. Children's toiletries available. Children's greeting service including juice, biscuits and refreshed towels.

Babysitting: Available at a charge. Babysitting must be pre-booked.

Baby listening: Not available.

Pre ordering services: Snacks and drinks can be organised to be in your room on arrival.

Children’s entertainment: There is a children’s library, DVD’s and board games. There is also evening entertainment such as a magic show, kid’s theatre and family cinema night.

Medical services: There is a doctor on call and the nearest hospital is 20 kilometres away.

Family dining: The hotel offers a range of customised family menu and dining options. Speciality children's meals are offered throughout the day and the evenings. For a little fun, family banquets can be arranged on the beach for up to 12 people. Daily children's buffet in the Main Restaurant from 12.30 to 13.30.