Amirandes, A Resort to LivevsAmmos Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Ammos Hotel ranks slightly higher than Amirandes, Grecotel Exclusive Resort. Ammos Hotel ranks #6 in Crete with endorsements from 4 sources including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Amirandes, A Resort to Live
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Oyster
Gouves, Crete 71202, Greece
From $244/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "With a palm-fringed artificial lagoon as its centerpiece, this 212-room beach hotel, a dozen miles east of Heraklion on the former site of the Club Creta Sun, makes a dazzling first impression." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Built around a vast lagoon that prettily mirrors the resort’s lights at night, this elegant property has several classy restaurants, an Olympic sized pool, sandy beach and a spa." Full review
Jetsetter "A romantic escape to the serene shores of Crete, with breakfast, dinner, treats for kids and other extras." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Lagoon-toting Amirandes hotel in Crete is a palatial child-friendly paradise, with sea-facing suites, a tempting choice of restaurants and an ayurvedic spa." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Grand elegance, high end luxury, and impeccable service are the defining characteristics of Amirandes, Grechotel Exclusive Resort -- a family-friendly beachfront property." Full review
Ammos Hotel
Fodor's Oyster
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler
Irakli Avgoula, Agii Apostoli, Chania Town, Crete 73100, Greece
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "Everything about this small retreat suggests fun and relaxation, with airy, brightly colored public spaces, beautiful terraces and gardens facing a golden beach." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This charming, trendy property on one of Chania’s prettiest sandy beaches has carved a niche for itself as one of the area’s best boutiques for families." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A short walk from the Venetian harbor in western Crete, Ammos Hotel is a sanctuary of cool." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A seaside hotel that’s both family-friendly and style-conscious is surprisingly hard to find." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Breakfast alone makes the trip to this chic little Greek island hotel on the west coast of Crete worthwhile. You could stay for a week and still not try everything: freshly baked..."
