Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort

The best place in Crete! All the staff from the resort is very helpful and all the services is very good. The food is tasty and every restaurant has kids menu. Grecoland is the paradise for the kids, Helena and Veronika are the best animators, they play with kids and have a lot of fun games. I really recommend this resort for families with kids.

I really don’t no what to say about this hotel, from the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty from the welcome drinks to cold towels for freshen up with was an amazing touch. Me and my fiancé came for my birthday and we left the kids at home! The food was amazing and I was worried it would be too posh for me as I’m very picky but there was loads of variety! The maid left us little notes every day which made us smile nothing was too much trouble even when I was poorly :( We were upgraded to the white suite and omg the views of the sea were breathtaking. Special thank you for Kostas and Yiannis for arranging the trip for us! The waiter service round the pool was amazing and I don’t think the hotel or service could get any better. We are even considering this hotel for our honey moon or the sister hotel white luxe but we will be back with the children as there is also so much to do for the kids aswell. Entertainment was amazing too live singers and DJ. All in all incredible 5 star hotel and I can’t wait to come back :) Thanks team :)

We loved everything about it - the accommodation, the staff, the food, the location, it was all perfect to us. Starting from the very warm and kind welcome upon arrival to being recognized and greeted kindly at the restaurant, the beach, the bar etc. It was easy to feel comfortable and relaxed in that amazing ambiance. Also the cleanliness of the rooms was great, which is very important to me. We will definitely come back!

I’ve just got back from 5nights traveling solo, staying at the Amirandes on a half board basis. In one word, it was absolute BLISS. I’ve never stayed at a Grecotel hotel before and I really lucked out because this hotel is stunning and the service throughout fantastic. The staff cannot do enough for you. I don’t usually upload pics, but I have for this review as the hotel is just gorgeous. The hotel is a mix of adults, couples and families. There is a giant salt water pool, which I didn’t use, plus kids pool and activities. So although I was traveling solo, I didn’t feel at all bothered by children or noise etc. If anything I found the total opposite, I thought it was extremely peaceful and only ever saw people at meal times. I spent everyday on the sun beds at the beach and whilst they keep a number reserved for those staying in Villas (which I was not staying in), I had no issue with being allocated one. Tip, ask the guys who work at the beach before sitting down, saves any awkwardness, they’re very accommodating. The beach beds are amazing, they’re so deep and comfortable. There is a beach bar next to it and the guys are very good at ensuring you have what you need and your beds are set up how you want. Special shout out to Manolis, Antonis, Giannis, Zenon, Nikos and Stamatis, they are ever so polite, friendly and helpful. They really looked after me during my stay. I had half board which included buffet breakfast and lunch/or dinner. They have an additional 4 restaurants which they will apply a discount for eating there if you choose instead of the buffet. I ate at Blue Monkey (Asian), food was fantastic and Xasteria (Greek), this was superb, best meal I’ve had this year and I love my food. I ate at the buffet the rest of the time and there is massive amount of choice, which is being replenished constantly. Big shout out to Eliza who makes the omelettes at breakfast, fresh on demand, lovely lady and she makes a ‘cracking’ omelette. Considering the hotel was full whilst I was there, the only time the hotel felt busy was in the buffet area and not to a ridiculous level, you can still navigate it easily. All the staff are just so friendly, happy to stop for a chat, which makes the world of difference, especially when you’re traveling solo like me. To show an interest in me and my day, helped me feel not so alone. A big shout out to Alexandros who was ever so kind and friendly. I was originally in a room which I believe is in the original part of the hotel. Very spacious, giant bed and garden terrace with 2 loungers. There was an interconnecting door which unfortunately meant I could hear a lot of conversations from the people next door. Ideal for families or friends, unfortunately not for myself who is a light sleeper. The reception staff were ever so helpful, special shout out to Evgenia who moved me into another room in the other side of the hotel, I believe to be newer. Gorgeous room, no noise, slept like a baby for the remainder o

We enjoyed a week at Amirandes resort, planning to visit Crete but finally never done so since we’ve been caught by the beautiful environment, comfortable rooms and mostly very entertaining sport activities (not having any intentions to do so). Thanks to Kostas and his team, namely Nikki, we had a lot of fun and met nice people, while training intensively at beach volley sessions or yoga/pilates classes. Above all expectations, we tried something new as a couple and individually (trampoline fitness), feeling fully relaxed and recharged. Kostas made our week unforgettable, we look forward to getting back !

This is a boutique resort just outside Heraklion. Restaurants are great and easy to book, dine in a Greek taverna or surrounded by Pablo Picasso ceramics, as well as a relaxed buffet offering. Pool is huge and if a bit of peace and quiet is wanted the garden loungers offer a beautiful view. Everywhere is exceptionally clean, the gardens are immaculate and the staff delightful.