Location
Located on the north coast of Crete, the Amirandes sits directly on the beach of Gouves. Styled after the sprawling palaces of the Minoan kings and Venetian nobles who once ruled the island, this true Cretan palace has the easy elegance of real European luxury. It’s a perfect location, offering easy access to the world famous archaeological site of the Palace of Knossos and many other interesting sights. The charming village of Agios Nikolaos is approximately 46 kilometers away. Heraklion Airport is about 18 kilometers from the hotel.
Rooms
Amirandes’ 212 guestrooms range across 20 different types of accommodation and feature over 60 private pools. Some of the features include a bathroom with separate shower, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, telephone, flat screen TV, CD / DVD player, Internet access, mini-bar, safe and air conditioning.
- Superior Rooms (36 m²) Garden view or sea view
Elegant rooms with balcony and panoramic views to the sea or the gardens
max. 2 adults
- Family Suites (46 m²)Garden view or sea view
With bedroom and a separate living/sleeping area, with a walk-in dressing area
and a balcony. (living room becomes children's bedroom)
max. 2 adults & 2 children up to 11 years
- Deluxe Bungalow Suite with Fitness Room and Private Pool (61 m² indoor and
45.5 m² outdoor) For those who want to keep fit.
Open plan bedroom/living room, large bathroom and a gym area with exercise
equipment and TV, private patio with outdoor rain shower, large terrace and
private endless lap pool.
max. 2 adults
Gastronomy
Fresh ingredients for organic farms are processed into culinary creations. Dinner can be served in your own villa or on the beach if that is your wish. The hotel has 6 restaurants to choose from.
-Amirandes : traditional Mediterranean cuisine, breakfast and dinner
-Lago di Candia : International à la carte - overlooking the sea
-Blue Monkey : Middle Eastern cuisine
-Petrino : seafood dishes
-Xasteria : Cretan cuisine
-Labyrinth : Lounge Bar
-By the Pool : refreshing drinks and snacks by the pool
Sports and Wellness
Wellness fans can enjoy one of the numerous massages as well as Ayurvedic treatments offered at the extravagant Elixir Spa or simply relax in the indoor swimming pool or the Olympic-sized seawater outdoor pool. Water Sports School for windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and sports enthusiasts may work out in the fitness center or at one of 3 tennis courts (fees may apply). Also available are water sports packages and bike rental in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.
Miscellaneous
Three floodlit Astroturf tennis courts, multi-sport area for basketball, mini-football, amphitheater for entertainment, “Grecoland’ Children’s Club, library with Internet, meetings & function rooms.
