# 4 of 64 hotels in Amoudara

Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa(5 stars)

P.O. Box 32, GR-71414 Gazi, Amoudara-Heraklion Show map
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  • A great hotel (109)
    "A great hotel" found in 109 reviews
    • " Really a great hotel with a very nice and varied the range of dishes on offer. From the breakfast over lunch until ... " 
      5.633333333333333
      April 2012
    • " Great Hotel " 
      5.597222222222221
      August 2011
    • " A very nice and clean hotel " 
      5.833333333333333
      August 2012
    • " For me the best hotel what Kreta gives " 
      5.833333333333333
      September 2012
    • " ... Here is the thing :-) " as well as the hotel owned employee activities. The sports and entertainment was always very nice and not pushy. The main number of the guests were Russian. All in all the hotel is very recommendable if you like a little quieter, as it in the immediate area, no bars or gdl. is. " 
      4.805555555555555
      July 2011
    • " Good hotel in a beautiful garden area " 
      5.486111111111112
      July 2011
    • " Nice, relaxing holiday in a good hotel " 
      5.566666666666666
      August 2011
    • " A well-kept Hotel facility with friendly staff and adequate facilities. The cleanliness of the hotel, as well as ... " 
      5.566666666666666
      August 2011
    • " ... would like to say: as one called in the forest, so echo it out. If a moaning fritze is home, of course, is also something to complain about here. Only sad, that the rating profile of this really nice hotel would be affected by it. " 
      5.441666666666666
      October 2011
    • " We can only recommend this hotel . Here the price/performance ratio. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Starting with the ... " 
      5.75
      August 2011
    • " Great vacation on Crete in a great hotel " 
      5.5
      November 2011
    • " We felt in good hands and from the start at home. The director and staff make great Work. Value for money super. We are already looking forward to it on the next thank you! " 
      5.9444444444444455
      April 2012
    • " Nice hotel with super service! " 
      4.688888888888889
      May 2011
    • " Great hotel ! " 
      5.666666666666667
      July 2012
    • " We felt very comfortable during our whole stay, very friendly staff, a wonderful atmosphere , also due to the many old trees, very good we found the wireless reception in the lobby. The ... " 
      5.6805555555555545
      September 2011
  • With friendly staff (32)
    "With friendly staff" found in 32 reviews
    • " A well-kept Hotel facility with friendly staff and adequate facilities. The cleanliness of the hotel, as well as in the room there was nothing ... " 
      5.566666666666666
      August 2011
    • " We can only recommend this hotel. Here the price/performance ratio. The staff is very friendly and helpful . Starting with the front desk at the front desk about MAInnen in the service area to the ... " 
      5.75
      August 2011
    • " All in all a relaxing beach holiday with efficient, friendly staff . Good TUI entertainers and motivated service (also in the September). The several times ... " 
      5.069444444444445
      September 2011
    • " This summer we were for the fifth time in Apollonia beach, and made us feel like staying with good friends. The staff is very helpful and friendly . Also the traffic connections to Heraklion is excellent. " 
      5.713888888888889
      October 2011
    • " We felt very comfortable during our whole stay, very friendly staff , a wonderful atmosphere, also due to the many old trees, very good we found the wireless ... " 
      5.6805555555555545
      September 2011
    • " Dream hotel for relaxing and enjoying! This hotel Apollonia I can only recommend it! Great service , great rooms, pool and beach was very nice, staff Very friendly and competent, great kitchen, ... " 
      5.866666666666667
      July 2011
    • " ... small souvenir shops and two restaurants. With the bus one drives about 20 minutes to get to Heraklion. The bus stop is right on the street in front of the hotel. The food in the hotel is great. Friendly staff . The guests were mixed from about 30 to 70 + years, F, B, I, Russian, Dutch and Germany. " 
      4.936111111111111
      June 2011
    • " Very nice and tidy hotel in immediate beach area Positively: very friendly and attentive staff , large clean rooms (we had a family room) Great garden area, good and varied food ( not only ... " 
      5.211111111111111
      May 2012
    • " We have a wonderful holiday in this great hotel. The rooms were very beautiful with sea view. All of us liked the food tasted great, the waiters were very attentive and very quickly cleared dirty dishes. The Apollonia beach can we in any case further-recommend. " 
      5.916666666666667
      July 2011
    • " A very clean, well-kept hotel area with beautiful spacious rooms, good, varied food. The staff was very friendly . It was a great week and we would go back to this hotel anytime. One can only further recommend! " 
      5.708333333333333
      September 2011
    • " ... Berth choose! It is by the pool, in the garden, at the sea, everything is available! The food has improved once again in different areas! All together a wonderful hotel with good food, friendly staff , and everything, What a relaxing and great vacation belonged! I am a regular in this hotel, ... " 
      5.777777777777779
      July 2012
    • " The main building could not be better. The bungalows were in need of a renovation. Exceptionally friendly and competent staff . Pleasant ambience. The wild cats are to the guests, who feed on the table against the ... " 
      5.777777777777778
      September 2011
    • " The hotel is a bit dated, the decor is... the elevators, the tables and chairs in the restaurant, as well as the carpets in the hallways, are in need of renovation! The room was clean and renovated! The staff was very friendly , we had half board, but the all inclusive guests were served the same! The food: everything was ... " 
      4.319444444444445
      September 2011
    • " ... shower. The staff, the room was cleaned every day, was checked during the evening meal again, if something was to Address. The food in the restaurant and in the specialty restaurants were good. The service was excellent (special greeting to Manoli). Daily also heldn the manager of the hotel to the guests and made ... " 
      5.402777777777779
      July 2011
    • " ... restaurants or similar available is, there are a few hundred meters to walk or take the bus. But optically annoying the work in the immediate vicinity. Bus costs a, 50 per way to Heraklion. Friendly staff which also with/complaints competent. Good Travel Guide. Hotel with all inclusive or ... " 
      4.533333333333333
      October 2011
  • The food was varied (23)
    "The food was varied" found in 23 reviews
    • " ... and adequate facilities. The cleanliness of the hotel, as well as in the room there was nothing to complain about. Beach towels were available at the reception which you can be exchanged daily. The food was varied and tasted good. The power plant is available but not intrusive. Overall: beautiful area which ... " 
      5.566666666666666
      August 2011
    • " ... we found personally not so good, choice low, a lot overcooked, to our taste not well peppered, but we always found something and became full. The Italian restaurant we can highly recommend, there the food was very delicious! The area is unfortunately not very beautifully, directly at the hotel is really ... " 
      4.680555555555555
      July 2012
    • " ... vicinity there were three small souvenir shops and two restaurants. With the bus one drives about 20 minutes to get to Heraklion. The bus stop is right on the street in front of the hotel. The food in the hotel is great . Friendly staff. The guests were mixed from about 30 to 70 + years, F, B, I, Russian, Dutch and ... " 
      4.936111111111111
      June 2011
    • " Very nice and tidy hotel in immediate beach area Positively: very friendly and attentive staff, large clean rooms (we had a family room) Great garden area, good and varied food ( not only 'international' kitchen, but also local specialties). Beautiful clean beach the ... " 
      5.211111111111111
      May 2012
    • " Bad animation, toilets reception/beach a disaster (dirty/not lockable), a few spots in the shade (from 9:30 A.M. no sun loungers), Food was cold by left-ins river, note 6 shows, great food , nice garden, older Hotel, shower in the room much too small, drinks partly not edible, after ... " 
      3.7361111111111107
      August 2011
    • " A very clean, well-kept hotel area with beautiful spacious rooms, good, varied food . The staff was very friendly. It was a great week and we would go back to this hotel anytime. ... " 
      5.708333333333333
      September 2011
    • " ... hotel different beautiful Berth choose! It is by the pool, in the garden, at the sea, everything is available! The food has improved once again in different areas! All together a wonderful hotel with good food , friendly staff, and everything, What a relaxing and great vacation belonged! I am a ... " 
      5.777777777777779
      July 2012
    • " ... board, direct beach location, water slides with pool for the little ones, speisenservice directly at the pool, animation, w-LAN, billiards, and a nice bar. The food was always very varied and very tasty . The hotel service was always friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the nice green area in which ... " 
      5
      June 2011
    • " We had great weather and for vacationers with children this hotel is can only be recommended. Great food , nice staff, beautiful garden, big pool area and a clean beach. The plant is nearby from the ... " 
      5.633333333333333
      August 2011
    • " ... we had half board, but the all inclusive guests were served the same! The food: everything was always quickly and freshly refilled, the breakfast was about every second day fresh omelets. The food was okay , but nothing special. All around a good vacation, in a middle class hotel " 
      4.319444444444445
      September 2011
    • " Hotel Resort very well maintained and clean. In the evening in the hotel's palmengarten To sit and enjoy the peace and quiet without noise. Entertainment in the evening Could have been enjoyable. The food was very delicious with a large Selection of salad and vegetables. Unfortunately the double ... " 
      4.133333333333334
      May 2011
    • " The hotel area was nice and well-kept. The food is very good , but in the three hotel's à la carte restaurants disappointing. In about 400 m away from a e ... " 
      4.916666666666667
      July 2011
    • " Great Hotel, large rooms, the children were busy the entire day-had something of a holiday! And the food was delicious . We can highly recommend it! The station is in the proximity, but it did not disturb us. In the ... " 
      5.777777777777779
      August 2011
    • " ... the hotel from the lobby, restaurant, bars, pool areas to the rooms was very clean and well maintained. The food in the buffet restaurant and snack bar (others were we didn't use it) was always very tasty and varied. It is only in the juices from the machine to complain about, that these were very ... " 
      5.4750000000000005
      August 2011
    • " Hotel with good food and relaxation factor " 
      4.5
      October 2011

Hotel review overview

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  • Hotel in general
    5.2
  • Room
    5.0
  • Service
    5.3
  • Location
    4.4
  • Gastronomy
    5.1
  • Sport
    5.0

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    157
  • Very Good
    63
  • Acceptable
    14
  • Poor
    8
  • Terrible
    2
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Heinz
Germany
  • Single
  • Age 61-65
5 Other hotel reviews
5.5
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  • 1 week
  • Hiking / Wellness
  • Hotel recommended
This hotel is again and again simply beautiful! You feel good, and can take a break from everyday life! As always i have a great holiday in this hotel spend! Compliment to all the staff! Everything really super good! Thank you very much! … read more
Harald
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 51-55
2 Other hotel reviews
5.6
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
A hotel for relaxing. A good entertainment, the but not pushy is. An all around feel-good feeling. The service is unobtrusive and very considerate. The room as we had expected, very clean and pleasant. Bathroom with bathtub Breakfast/lunch /dinner: also until the end always everything there. Very families and suitable for disabled people. The outside area is park-like, there are many shady places to relax. A hotel for old and young. So thumbs up … read more
Luc
Belgium
  • Couple
  • Age 56-60
2 Other hotel reviews
5.4
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Great hotel, voor herhaling vatbaar. De stad Heraklion vlot bereikbaar met de bus. personeel very particular en correct … read more
5.1
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Really beautiful family complex with a great spa. Despite end of the season the staff were friendly and motivated. In the main restaurant there was cretian corner with lots of goodies, that only what we missed was once Gyros, otherwise all greek classics at least 1 times. Many thanks for the wonderful time! … read more
Veronika
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 46-50
11 Other hotel reviews
4.7
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The whole hotel staff is very friendly and helpful and always has an ear to lend for the guest. It is quite good speak german, otherwise english. We didn't have any complaints, therefore no information on this matter.Beautiful area with a fairly large garden (and lawn). Area consists of bungalows and main building. We lived on the 4. floor the main building with a view of the garden respectively to Heraklion. Tip: if possible book the main building, the rooms are a bit more modern and bigger. Cleanliness of the room was okay, but not really thoroughly. Often lag in the entrance … read more
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Information about Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa

Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    The Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa was built in 1977 in the typical Cretan style. In 2007 it has been completely renovated and has found a pleasant combination between the classic local style with the modern. In the large hotel garden you can find your quietness for recreation and relax, whereas in the evening you enjoy one of the numerous cocktails at the bar or watch a show presented by our animation team.
  • Location
    The Hotel Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa is located on the north coast of Crete, about 8 km west of the airport and 6 km of the City of Iraklio, directly on the wide sandy/pebbled beach of Amoudara. It is recommended to bring shoes for the beach. About 15 minutes walking to the centre of Amoudara with it’s shops, bars and discos. Right in front of the hotel you can find a bus station for the busses to Iraklio Centre.
  • Accommodation
    The hotel consists of a 5-floored main building and 2-floored Bungalow-areas. In the main building you will find the Lobby with reception, TV-Room, lounge and card-playing-room. Internet-corner, Billiard and WiFi-Internet connection with charge. A souvenir shop with mini market is located in the large garden of the hotel. The newly renovated rooms with bathtub/WC are modern equipped with LCD-flat screen (Satellite) and integrated radio, telephone, safe, individual air-condition, mini-fridge, ADSL-internet connection, balcony or terrace. You have the choice between standard double rooms (max 3 adults) with garden view or side sea view, or family-rooms with garden view, consisting of two separated bedrooms, Executive rooms with separate wardrobe and Jacuzzi, Suite with two separate bedrooms, living room with dining area, Jacuzzi and big balcony.
  • Food and Drink
    There are 4 Restaurants: the main restaurant with Show cooking and theme buffets (special diet food possible), 3 specialty restaurants (with reservation): Asian, Italian, and Greek. Main bar with nice garden terrace. Poolbar with snacks and possibility for lunch, beach bar, amphitheatre with open-air-disco (weather depended). Board: Bed and breakfast, half board or all inclusive. All-inclusive: Full board (buffet), theme buffets, late breakfast 10-11 a.m. In the afternoon coffee break, ice cream for the children 10 a.m – 6 p.m. A variety of national and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., pool bar and beach bar 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Possibility of dinner in the specialty restaurants once per stay (choice between 2 menus). A-la-carte possible, the half board-/All-Inclusive dinner price will be charged on the total of the bill. Asian Restaurant “Anjin San”: our Chinese chef will enchant you with the delightful meals of his home country. Italian restaurant “Al Capone”t: our cook Guiseppe presents you the specialties of Italy. Greek Tavern “Ambrosia”: try the variety of foods of your holiday destination country. 1x Cretan Evening (with charge)per week in the Greek Tavern on the beach with rich salad- and starters-buffet, BBQ with fish- and meat-specialties and a variety of local deserts, Greek and Cretan live music, folkloristic dance group and following international dance evening. In all restaurants appropriate clothing is required (gentlemen with long trousers).
  • Leisure
    Sports and leisure: All-inclusive: 1 tennis court (balls and rackets), floodlight (with charge), aerobics, gymnastic, 5x5 soccer, mini golf, basketball, beach-volley- / waterbasketball, table tennis, darts, boccia, bicycle renting (1 hour per day), trial for surfing and scuba diving. Canoes and pedal boats available. Offers of local services on the beach with charge: Surfboard rental (1 hour per day, licence required, weather depending), sailing, water ski, scuba diving-lessons and -excursions. Spa and Wellness Centre with charge: fitness-room with the newest equipment of Nautilus, Powerplate, sauna, Hammam, Laconium, professional wellness area with different therapies with products of Elemis, e.g. body massage with chocolate or with oils of plants and spices. Animation: daily animation program, different beach and pool games, guests shows, beach parties, evening shows in the amphitheatre or in the disco, creative studio.
  • Other facilities and services
    VIP-Service, room service, laundry service, doctor, exchange, all credit cards accepted, free bus transfer from Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa to Santa Marina Beach Hotel, babybed, baby phone, stroller, baby sitter on request, hairdresser, 24-hours reception, lunch baskets on reservation, car rental, excursions. For our repeaters we are offering the Cyan Bonus Club Card, that is honouring them with attractive offers and reductions, e.g. priority room reservation, easy check-in, late check-out etc.
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13/09/2012:

This year the Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa has been again awarded with the TUI Environment Champion and with the Gold medal of Travelife for our efforts in environmental protection.

Hotel amenities

  • Total number of rooms: < 300
  • Luggage room
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Extra bed
  • Satellite TV
  • Safe
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic room keys
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock

Gastronomy

  • Full board
  • Restaurant
  • Number of restaurants for non-guests: 3
  • Diabetic menu
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • Dishes for those with allergies
  • Gluten free
  • Hotel bar
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Packed lunches

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • Number of tennis courts: 1
  • Equipment rental
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Beauty treatments
  • Sauna
  • Steam room/ turkish bath
  • Whirlpool

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • Evening programs and entertainment
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Kids club (6-9 years)
  • Check out no later than: 12:00
  • Non-hotel guests can/cannot access the area: open
  • English
  • Late check out
  • Diners' Club
  • 24 hour security
  • Car hire
  • Ocean
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Children welcome
  • All public and private areas are no smoking zones
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi access included
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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