Creta Beach Hotel and Bungalows

Creta Beach Hotel and Bungalows is a mid-range beachside property at 74 Andreas Papandreou Avenue in Ammoudara, on the coast west of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Ammoudara is a long sandy strip of hotels roughly 5 to 7 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion, and the hotel sits close to the beach, with buses and taxis along Papandreou Avenue connecting to the old town, the Archaeological Museum and Knossos. Heraklion airport is a short drive east. The accommodation combines hotel rooms and bungalows, a format that gives families and small groups more privacy and a garden-style layout compared with a single large block. Listed room types are double rooms and bungalows, and listed amenities include beach access and a swimming pool. Indicative high-season rates for a double room run from about EUR 80 to EUR 150 per night, making the property a mid-priced option on a strip where large resorts cost considerably more. Dining on site is typically breakfast and evening meals, while the Ammoudara road also has tavernas, cafes and mini-markets serving Cretan staples such as grilled fish, lamb, salads with local olive oil and graviera cheese. The leisure offer is simple and relaxed: sunbeds, the pool and sea swimming in the Cretan Sea. The service character is informal and family-friendly, with a reception that can arrange taxis, car hire and excursions to Knossos, Phaistos and Spinalonga. The property suits families, couples and groups who want a beach holiday without the cost of a five-star resort, and who like the option of an evening bus ride into Heraklion. Facilities such as a spa or a kids' club are not listed and should be confirmed directly with the hotel.