Grecotel Amirandes, Gouves, Crete
On the island of Crete, this luxury hotel has plenty on offer when it comes to fun for all on a family holiday or break; all just a 15-min transfer from the airport.
Grecotel Amirandes has an olympic-sized salt-water swimming pool, plus private swimming pools in many of the suites, as well as a kids pool and splash-play area. Catering well for kids from 3 years of age, Grecoland (the specially-designed and designated children’s area) is home to club and child-friendly activities, as well as evening childcare sessions. For the active amonget your little ones there are a variety of academies and opportunities to learn new skills and try out new experiences, including the Arsenal soccer camp (which runs through the summer months), a golf academy, swimming lessons and tennis academy. And if travelling with very young guests, you can pre-book all the essentials including a push chair and cot, and the reception doubles as a shop where you can purchase nappies, baby wipes, food and get access to toys and games.
Then there is the spa for the adults to relax in or theprivate coved beach to enjoy a good relaxing session in your very own gazebo. With all this, its no wonder Amirandes continually receives great reviews.
Location
Amirandes is approximately 15-minutes from Heraklion Airport.
What to expect
Childcare
GrecoKids (3 - 6 years; 6 days a week throughout the year).
GrecoJuniors (7 - 12 years; 6 days a week throughout the year; includes golf academy).
GrecoTeens (13 years+; mid-June to mid-September; includes golf academy and greek dancing).
Babysitting available on request (extra cost).
One evening per week childcare included.
View of the beach and resort.
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Beach dining.
Accommodation
212 rooms.
Family suites sleep up to 4 people with a master bedroom and living area sleeping 2 people being separate by a sliding door.
Family bungalows and junior sunset suites sleep up to 4 people with a master bedroom and children’s sleeping area separate by a sliding door.
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Suites with private pools.
Facilities
Childcare (see above).
GrecoBaby (handy equipment for hire when travelling with baby; extra cost).
Baby amenities (nappies, sun cream, baby wipes, toys and games, etc available to purchase from reception).
Kids’ swimming pool and paddling area.
Swimming lessons (age 4 years+).
Golf academy (age 7 years+).
Tennis courts; tennis academy (age 7 years+).
Mountain biking (age 8 years+).
Scuba diving (age 8 years+).
Arsenal soccer camp (mid-June - mid-Sept; 5-14 years; extra cost).
Playground.
DVD rental.
Saltwater swimming pool and indoor pool.
Watersports.
Spa.
Private beach (hotel guests only; reserved gazebos and sunbeds).
Mini football court, table tennis.
5 restaurants (infant food available; highchairs).
2 bars.
Suite.
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