Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort

Generally it's a nice looking place and staff is helpful, however it's massively overpriced. Due to problem with the flight, we have arrived a day latter. As we have missed 2 meals, we asked if we can have an extra lunch - answer was no. Nice place for snorkeling though. Strong 3.5/5

Impossibly glamorous with movie good looks, this incredible property is styled after the water palaces of Minoan Kings & Venetian Nobles that once ruled Crete. Affectionate and generous with an idiosyncratic character, Amirandes is quite unique. Life is staged around the ancient lagoon and feels beyond a hotel & beyond a residence. The mythology of this resort lies on its design. A modern day minoan palace swept by sea breeze. Amirandes dazzles in the moonlight. Luxury here is ancient. Made of water, minoan marbles, stone and woods. Adorned with palmerai, pithoi, herbs and olive trees. The sea surrounds Amirandes. A nature reserve on the right, an intimate sandy cove on the left and an ancient sea lagoon in the middle. 60 private pools and an olympic-sized seafront piscine make up a water fantasy. Let them take you on a journey to the cool dining world of Amirandes with its 10 restaurant & bars and their fantastic, original cuisine. Among them the one and only MINOTAUR. Pablo Picasso drew himself as a Minotaur, the mythical half-man half-taurus (bull) creature that lived in the Labyrinth of the palace of Knossos, a few kilometers from Amirandes. He adored ceramics and created them for 25 years (1947-1973). An amazing collection of genuine Picasso ceramics adorns the "Minotaur" restaurant in honor of ancient ceramic art and the way it inspired the masters of the 20th century. At Minotaur, truly stylish Italian food is our speciality. Located by the lagoon, Minotaur is an incomparable Italian restaurant of impeccable character. It embodies Italian style – classic sophistication and inimitable refinements. A culinary journey through geographies and centuries, just wonderful with references to mythology, cultures and traditions still alive today. Καλή όρεξη. Create and customise your own dining experience, prepared and served in a location of your choice. From sunset cocktails and beach banquets to a private meal in your villa or special celebration aboard a yacht…the choice is only limited by your imagination! Amirandes offers a wide selection of dishes with thoughtfully crafted menus from the hotel’s expert culinary team. Their chefs will be happy to assist you with any special meal requirements. International delicacies, Healthy diets and special lunch baskets can be specially imported for you, just let us know in advance. Enjoy a memorable sunset dinner on the beach, served by your own private waiter, including personalised menu planning, a secluded beach location and romantic décor. Live music of your choice can be arranged. How amazing is this restaurant at Amirandes: Lago di Candia. A superb waterfront location is the perfect backdrop for an elegant dinner. The Lago di Candia is a sparkling, a la carte Restaurant with prime "steaks & fresh fish" grill menu. It features the endless horizon of the Cretan sea. Great wines and mainstream sounds feel up the spectacular scenery while the sun falls into the deep blue sea Feel Alive, get fit or find balance at Amirandes. Weekly classes or personal training. Tennis, Watersports school, Wind-surfing, Sailing, Golf Club, Horse Riding, Water City, Dinosauria Park, The CretAquarium, Mountain Bike Centre, Scuba Diving and so much more… In the Elixir Spa the beauty rooms ooze luxury. A true sanctuary for the sense - the next best things to Heaven. This unique hotel spa in Crete redefines holiday spa pampering with signature treatments using organic plants & extracts from Crete’s rare and aromatic herbs. Amirandes adores children! And children simply belong there. A large variety of breakfast options, ranging from lavish American Buffets to exclusive a la carte options and local specialties . Early & Late breakfast as well as In-room breakfast services are available upon request, including this amazing floating breakfast. Amirandes is a Resort to Live. There is a fabulous collection of rooms, suites and villas with a sense of individuality and character. The design is modern and authentic at once with a patina of understatement. You will find privacy, cool cottons and a luxury world of all kind of amenities. Enjoy your own private beach. Just 20 home-like white villas from 2 to 5 bedrooms; every villa offers stunning views to the blue Aegean or direct access to the beach. Each villa comes with a private garden, infinity pool and its own private cabana on the beach. Enjoy the exclusive Famous Class services. The Resort boasts the first biggest swimming pool in Crete. Enjoy this olympic-size Seawater Main Pool with 960 m². Endless blue by the swimming pool, the exotic lagoons and the infinite sea. Two coves of fine golden sand as complying with the directives of the European programme: water quality, environmental management, safety, services and facilities, environmental education and information. Beach amenities include: • Changing cabins, showers, sunbeds with mattresses, beach towels and umbrellas • A private section of beach accessible to guests residing in the resort’s villas with reserved gazebos, attended by discrete beach staff. Other Pools: • 1 Children’s Fresh water Pool 49 m² • 1 Indoor Fresh water Spa Pool 52 m² (heated April & October) • 2.000m² palm-fringed lagoons • 58 private Amirandes Pools, temperature control and smooth current, available in selected suites and villas. For us is the best hotel in Crete. Thank you so much for your hospitality!

I came at this Hotel at 2018-2019-2020 i met very nice people Like kostas the Sports Leader and yannis the water Sports Boss ,for me the only reason that i Return ist them because they are great people with a big Hearts!!!!See you next year!!!!!!!