Greece Heraklion Hotels

- HOTEL YEAR BUILT - 2001 ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - 4 STAR HOTEL APARTMENTS SET IN AN ORGANIC FARM IN THE EVER-GREEN VALLEY OF LAGADA, AVDOU VILLAS IS THE PLACE TO REST, HEAL AND, MAYBE, CHANGE. THE HOTEL IS SITUATED IN A 2.2-HECTARE ORGANIC FARMING ESTATE AT THE SOUTH END OF AVDOU VILLAGE, RIGHT AT THE FOOT OF THE LASSITHI PLATEAU MOUNTAIN RANGE AND 30 KM FROM HERAKLION AIRPORT. OLIVE TREES, ORANGES, TANGERINES, APRICOT TREES, KIWIS AND A VEGETABLE GARDEN GROW IN ABUNDANCE ALL OVER THE ESTATE. AVDOU VILLAS IS ABUNDANT WITH SERENE SPOTS FOR RESTING AND RELAXATION. THE MORE ACTIVE GUESTS CAN ENJOY PARAGLIDING, HORSE RIDING, TREKKING, CAVE EXPLORATION AND MUCH MUCH MORE IN THE SURROUNDING AVDOU AREA. AN ECO-TOURISM FACILITY, AVDOU VILLAS, OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE WAY OF GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL. AVDOU VILLAGE LIES DEEP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LAGADA VALLEY, RIGHT AT THE FOOT OF THE LASSITHI PLATEAU MOUNTAIN RANGE, 39 KM FROM THE CITY OF HERAKLION, WITH ABOUT 600 INHABITANTS. THE EARLIEST RECORDED REFERENCE TO AVDOU IS IN 1381, IN A VENETIAN STATE DOCUMENT STATING THE AREA AS A BENEFICE BELONGING TO MICHEL QUIRINO. EXCAVATIONS IN THE AREA UNEARTHED A BUILDING WITH MOSAICS, PROBABLY PART OF AN EXTENSIVE COMPLEX OF AN EARLY-CHRISTIAN BASILICA. THE VILLAGE IS DOTTED WITH FRESCOED BYZANTINE CHURCHES. NEAR THE AVDOU SETTLEMENT THERE ARE TWO CAVES, FANEROMENI AND HAGHIA FOTINI, WHERE ARCHAEOLOGISTS FOUND ARTEFACTS DATING BACK TO THE NEOLITHIC PERIOD, IN MINOAN CRETE WHEN THEY WERE PROBABLY USED AS WORSHIP GROUNDS.AVDOU PROBABLY TOOK ITS NAME FROM THE PROPHET HAVDEU WHOSE CHURCH EXISTED IN NEARBY KONTARIA.ACTIVITIES IN AVDOU AREA GOLF, PARAGLIDING, HORSE RIDING, TREKKING, CAVE EXPLORATION, MOUNTAIN BIKE. AP1 - MAX OCCUPANCY - 4 MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0 ROOM DESCRIPTION - ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH AIR CONDITION, BALCONY WITH VIEW T GARDEN. SATELLITE TV , RADIO OR MUSIC TV CHANNEL , MINI FRIDGE , OVEN AND GRILL AND HOTPLATES AND FIREPLACE. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES , COOKER-HOOD, KETTLE, PERCOLATOR AND IRON BOARD AND IRON AS2 - MAX OCCUPANCY - 4 MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0 ROOM DESCRIPTION - WITH TWO BEDROOMS AND AIR CONDITION, BALCONY WITH VIEW T GARDEN. SATELLITE TV , RADIO OR MUSIC TV CHANNEL , MINI FRIDGE , OVEN AND GRILL AND HOTPLATES AND FIREPLACE. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES , COOKER-HOOD, KETTLE, PERCOLATOR AND IRON BOARD AND IRON. STU - MAX OCCUPANCY - 2 MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0 ROOM DESCRIPTION - STUDIO WITH AIR CONDITION, BALCONY WITH VIEW T GARDEN. SATELLITE TV , RADIO OR MUSIC TV CHANNEL , MINI FRIDGE , OVEN AND GRILL AND HOTPLATES AND FIREPLACE. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES , COOKER-HOOD, KETTLE, PERCOLATOR AND IRON BOARD AND IRON

The hotel is located on a beautiful sandy beach at Kokkini Hani on the island of Crete. This resort is located only 15 km away from the city of Heraklion and its airport. The bus station is located in the immediate vicinity.This beach hotel features Aegean architecture and offers air conditioning, a 24-hour reception with lobby, TV corner, beauty salon, shopping arcade with mini market, souvenir shop and jewellery, dining facilities, conference room (for up to 150 persons), laundry and dry cleaning services (subject to fees), parking facilities, as well as a car/motorbike rental service. A kids' club and a playground are also available. The hotel offers 420 rooms in the main building and bungalows, as well as 45 VIP rooms.

The hotel has a superb beachfront location and it is famous for its good food, spacious accommodation and the entertainment on offer there. It is only 8 km from Heraklion city with the frequent bus service meaning this is easy to reach. Other places of interest such as Knossos, Gortys and Festos are also easily accessible. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 12 km away.This beach hotel consists of 236 fully renovated and spacious rooms (of which 22 are in waterfront bungalows, maximum 15 m from the beach). It is spread out over 10 acres of beautiful gardens and lush vegetation, making it an ideal choice for both families and couples. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby with 24-hour reception, as well as bar, dining and conference facilities. Internet access (subject to fee), mini market, souvenir shop, laundry and dry cleaning services, parking, babysitting, rent-a-car are also available.

Built in 1990, with extensions added in 2002, the Castro Hotel is set in the resort town of Ammoudara, 300 metres from a sandy beach. The 60 guestrooms over four floors have simple white decor and functional furnishings and open onto balconies with sea views. All have satellite television, telephones, refrigerators and bathrooms with showers. The hotel is set amid gardens, and features an outdoor pool complete with a sun terrace and a poolside bar serving refreshments and cocktails. The Maxim Restaurant serves Cretan and international dishes and is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can look after valuables in the-safe deposit box. Motorists will find complimentary parking on site. The hotel is sited five kilometres from the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion Old Town. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is 12 kilometres from the hotel and the Archanes archaeological sites are 16 kilometres away. Heraklion Airport is eight kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.

The traditional, exclusive hotel-apartments “Katalagari Country Suites” lies on the hillside and is set with a panoramic view of Dichti (Lasithiotika) mountain. This unique complex offers a superb combination of luxurious living, a warm family atmosphere, the colourful mountainous countryside and moments of pleasure in the surrounding nature. Just 300 m from Katalagari village, one of the last remaining unspoiled villages of the area, 18 km from “Nikos Kazantzakis” Heraklion airport, 20 km from Heraklion town, 20 km from the Crete Golf Club, and 2 km from Arhanes village. Nearest beach to the north 26 km •Reception •Lounge with fireplace •Breakfast room / kafenion with TV corner, large sitting terrace with an amazing view of the surrounding countryside •“kellari” wine cellar with fireplace, sitting area, local products display. Also suitable for meetings / workshops up to 30 pax , with video projector + screen, internet access, ADSL telephone lines. •Mountain bikes •Botanic garden In the 3 buildings of Katalagari Country Suites there are a total of 14 suites/apartments, each one is unique in setting, nicely and tastefully decorated. • Satellite TV FTA • Bathroom with Jaccuzzi • DVD / CD player • Fireplace in 11 suites • One suite in the ground floor is suitable for disabled guests • VIP service on request • Special welcome package and service for honeymoon couples Car is higly recommended. Special packages with car included, on request.

PROPERTY TYPE VACATION HOTEL YEAR BUILT 0 YEAR REMODELED 0 ADDITIONAL HOTEL DESCRIPTION KALIMERA ARCHANES VILLAGE IS LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF A PICTURESQUE VILLAGE CALLED ARCHANES APPROXIMATELY 15KM AWAY FROM HERAKLEION. ITS QUIET AND WARM ATMOSPHERE ADDRESSES TO VISITORS WHO ARE WILLING TO COMBINE COMFORT QUALITY AS WELL AS PRIVACY DURING THEIR VACATION. THE HOTEL CONSISTS OF 3 INDEPENDENT BUILDINGS DROSOSTALIDA ZEFYROS AVRA OSTRIA WHICH WERE RECENTLY RESTORED SO THAT THEY MATCH WITH THE REGION S ARCHITECTURAL STYLE. THE TRADITIONAL ELEMENT IN DECORATION AND FURNISHING MEETS THE FUNCTIONALISM AND LUXURY OF A MODERN RESORT ALLOWING VISITORS TO ENJOY UNIQUE MOMENTS OF RELAXATION. THE AREA OFFERS GREAT VARIETY OR ACTIVITIES ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES BYZANTINE TEMPLES NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ETC WHICH BRING TO NOTICE KALIMERA ARCHANES VILLAGE AS ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE DESTINATIONS. GENERAL ROOM INFORMATION - NUMBER OF ROOMS 2 - NUMBER OF SUITES 0 - NUMBER OF FLOORS 1 - NUMBER OF NON-SMOKING ROOMS 0 - N. PHYSICALLY-CHALLENGED 0 ROOM DESCRIPTIONS -------------------ROOM CODE VL1-------------------- - BEDDING TYPE MAY VARY - CLASSIFICATION VILLA - MAX OCCUPANCY 2 - MAX NUMBER OF ROLLAWAYS 0 -ROOM DESCRIPTION VL1 DROSOSTALIDA CAN HOST IN ITS SPACIOUS ROOMS 2-4 VISITORS. ON THE GROUND FLOOR THERE IS A COMFORTABLE LIVING ROOM WITH A FIREPLACE A FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN AS WELL AS A BATHROOM.A WOODEN STAIRCASE DRIVES TO THE FIRST FLOOR WHERE YOU WILL FIND THE CAREFULLY DECORATED AIR-CONDITIONED BEDROOM AS WELL AS A LARGE BALCONY FROM WHICH VISITORS CAN ENJOY A BREATHTAKING VIEW OF EASTERN GIOUHTAS. THE FURNISHING AND DECORATION COMPOSED OF WOODEN ANTIQUES CRYSTALS AND PORCELAIN HAS BEEN ATTENTIVELY CHOSEN GIVING DROSOSTALIDA A PARTICULAR CHARACTER THAT WILL BE UNDOUBTEDLY ESTIMATED BY THE DEMAND -------------------ROOM CODE VL3-------------------- - BEDDING TYPE MAY VARY - CLASSIFICATION VILLA - MAX OCCUPANCY 4 - MAX NUMBER OF ROLLAWAYS 0 -ROOM DESCRIPTION VL3 ZEFYROS OFFERS HOSPITALITY UP TO 5 VISITORS AND CAN BE THE IDEAL CHOICE FOR FAMILY VACATIONS. ON THE GROUND FLOOR THERE IS A COMFORTABLE LIVING-ROOM WITH A FIREPLACE A FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN AND A W.C. ADDITIONALLY VISITORS MAY HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURTYARD. ON THE FIRST FLOOR THERE IS A SECOND BATHROOM WITH MARBLE COVERING AS WELL AS THREE BEDROOMS OF WHICH THE FIRST HAS A DOUBLE BED THE SECOND HAS TWO SINGLE BEDS AND THE THIRD ONLY ONE SINGLE BED. ALL BEDROOMS ARE AIR-CONDITIONED AND HAVE A WOODEN CEILING TRADITIONAL FURNITURE AND ACCESS TO A SPACIOUS BALCONY. ZEFYROS S COZY AND WARM

Just 18km to the west of Heraklion , in the center of a beautiful seaside village called Agia Pelagia, lies Renia hotel-apartments. It is built in traditional Greek island architecture and in modern Greek style . Only 70m from the sandy beach, provides your comfortable and pleasant stay. There is a swimming pool, bar and restaurant, balconies, aircondition and safe box in the rooms. Its only 20 minutes from the center of Heraklion which is the bigest town of Crete and an ideal place for shoping. It is only 30 minutes from the golf cort of Analipsis and the 2 bigests water parks of the island. And generaly it is in the middle of the island. From here its easy to reach every point of Crete and all the archeological sites:85 Kilometers to Minoan Palace of Phaestos 69 Kilometers to Ancient Eleftherna Excavations65 Kilometers to Arkadi Monastery 65 Kilometers to Gortys Ruins-Agia Deka53 Kilometers to Melidoni Cave50 Kilometers toRethymnon Old Town and Fortessa28 Kilometers to Minoan Palace of Knossos 10 Kilometers to Fodele, Birthplace of El Greco The Painter room facilities: Airconditioning (Independent) Alarm clock Radio Room service (limited hour) Inroom safety box Refrigerator Privat bathroomensuite Balconyterrace for every room Cooking facilities General fasilities: Poolside bar Microwave in lobby Medical assistance available Coffee shop or cafe Breakfast services Umbrellas UV sunbeds Patio Car parking (free) Meeting room Bar Restaurant Diving center Taxi Babysiting Swimming pool Credit cards accepted Groups welcome Laundry service Fax service InternetEmail services Telephone Satelite tv in lobby Luggage room Multilingual staff Newspapers Tourist information Excursions informations Souvenir shop Car and bike rental

Location. The Hotel Village Panorama is located in Aghia Pelagia, Greece, 600 metres from the beach. It is 10 kilometres from Fodele, where El Greco was born, and 18 kilometres from Iraklion. Hotel Features. This hotel complex features an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. Guests can make use of the Internet corner and complimentary transport to the beach. Hotel Village Panorama's restaurant serves traditional regional and international dishes. There is also a poolside snack bar. All meals and many alcoholic beverages are included in the rate. A range of activities are included in the room rate. These include volleyball, aerobics, aqua gym, and table tennis. The staff also arrange quiz nights, music, and other daily entertainment. Guestrooms. The 160 air-conditioned guestrooms have light decor and include telephones, safes, and terraces or balconies. Additional information: Please note: A city tax is applicable to all bookings in some Greek destinations; this charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally.

The Marilena Hotel, with its white stone walls and panoramic terraces, is set 200 meters from the long sandy white beach of Amoudara, eight kilometers from Crete's capital, Heraklion. The 150 air-conditioned rooms have a light simple decor and wooden furnishings. Guests can chose between a standard or superior double room, both of which have one double or two twin beds. All rooms are complete with telephones, in-room safes and linens and towels. Superior rooms are also equipped with satellite television and refrigerators. The hotel's all inclusive option incorporates a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can bronze on the sun-drenched terraces, take a dip in the seawater swimming pool, or enjoy a drink at the poolside bar. The hotel's restaurant offers traditional Greek as well as international cuisine in a buffet style, with classic decor, low-level lighting and air-conditioning. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar, with its relaxed atmosphere and modern furnishings. Other hotel amenities include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, complimentary parking and pool table. More active guests can participate in a range of leisure activities, including basketball, billiards, tennis and volleyball. The hotel offers a free bus service to Molivos resort on a frequent schedule. Guests can also rent bicycles at the hotel to explore the island. Crete's capital, Heraklion, is eight kilometers and the Minoan Palace of Knossos, first built around 2000 BC, is 12 kilometers away. Heraklion airport is 10 kilometers away and is served by local buses and taxis. All-Inclusive plan - Rate includes the following: Room accommodations; buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner; local drinks including fruit juice, soft drinks, coffee, tea, draught beer, wine, ouzo, raki, brandy and house cocktails from 10 AM to midnight; afternoon coffee, tea, pastries and biscuits from 4 PM to 5 PM; resort fitness and recreation facilities including table tennis, darts, tennis, billiards and basket ball; activities including gymnastics, volleyball and water polo. Not included: Premium brand drinks and champagne; phone charges, in-room safe, air conditioning, refrigerator, satellite TV (chargeable in standard rooms); baby cots; sun beds and umbrellas at the beach.

- HOTEL YEAR BUILT - 1890 YEAR REMODELED - 2001 ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - 4 STAR HOTEL APARTMENTS THE 4-STAR TRADITIONAL APARTMENTS LIE ON A HILLSIDE OVERLOOKING ARHANES AND YOUHTAS SACRED MOUNTAIN. THIS ORIGINAL CRETAN MANSION WAS BUILT IN 1890 AND WAS RENOVATED DURING THE PERIOD FROM SPRING TO WINTER OF 2000. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THIS OLD HOUSE, ITS STONE WALLS 60-80 CM THICK, ITS FRAME AND WOODWORK HAVE REMAINED INTACT. WE HAVE TRIED TO RESPECT AND PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURAL ARRANGEMENT OF THE APARTMENTS AND ALL OTHER SPACES USING OLD BUILDING MATERIALS TO OBTAIN ALL THE AMENITIES THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR A COMFORTABLE AND DECENT ACCOMMODATION, ATTRACTIVELY RESTORED IN JUST 6 EXCLUSIVE APARTMENTS. IT IS A NEW TYPE OF VACATION, FOR PEOPLE SHOWING SENSITIVITY AND PARTICULAR SYMPATHY FOR NATURE, RELAXATION, EXERCISE, NUTRITION WITH PURE ECOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, TASTE AND DELIGHT, ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNICATION WITH THE LOCALS, AND TIME FOR RECOLLECTION. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT ARCHANES, AND BY EXTENSION THE WHOLE OF GREECE, HAS WON A SIGNIFICANT DISTINCTION IN THE CONTEST OF EUROPEAN COMMUNITY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADING OF VILLAGES AND THE INTERNATIONAL UNION R.E.D. RURALITE-ENVIRONMENT-DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EUROPEAN AWARD 2000 UPGRADING OF VILLAGES UNDER THE TITLE THERE IS NO PAST WITHOUT A FUTURE, GREECE PARTICIPATED IN WITH THREE ENTRIES - WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. AP1 - MAX OCCUPANCY - 3 MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0 ROOM DESCRIPTION - AIR CONDITION HEATING , SATELLITE TV ,DIRECT DIAL PHONE , MINI FRIDGE , SAFE IN ROOM , BATHROOM ,DIRECT DIAL PHONE AND BALCONY WITH POOLSIDE VIEW. ROOM AMENITIES - AIR CONDITIONING / BALCONY / CABLE/SATELLITE TV / DIRECT DIAL TELEPHONE / PRIVATE BATH OR SHOWER / REFRIGERATOR / SAFE AP2 - MAX OCCUPANCY - 4 MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS - 0 ROOM DESCRIPTION - AIR CONDITION HEATING , SATELLITE TV ,DIRECT DIAL PHONE , MINI FRIDGE , SAFE IN ROOM , BATHROOM , DIRECT DIAL PHONE AND BALCONY WITH POOLSIDE VIEW. ROOM AMENITIES - AIR CONDITIONING / BALCONY / CABLE/SATELLITE TV / DIRECT DIAL TELEPHONE / PRIVATE BATH OR SHOWER / REFRIGERATOR / SAFE