Petousis Hotel and Suites

Petousis Hotel and Suites is a mid-range hotel at 140 Andreas Papandreou Avenue in Ammoudara, on the western end of the beach strip outside Heraklion on the island of Crete in Greece. Ammoudara is a seaside suburb with a long sandy beach, a coastal avenue lined with hotels and tavernas, and frequent local buses to the city. Heraklion's old town, the Venetian harbour and the Archaeological Museum lie roughly seven to ten kilometres east of this end of the strip, so the property suits travellers who want a beach holiday with easy access to the city. The airport is also reached by a short drive. Accommodation is offered as double rooms and suites, and a swimming pool is listed among the amenities. Typical high-season rates run from about EUR 80 to 150 per night, a moderate price for a hotel with a pool near the sea. The suites give extra space for families or longer stays. The character of the stay is relaxed and leisure-focused, with days organised around the pool and the beach and evenings spent at nearby tavernas serving grilled fish, Cretan salads, lamb and local wine. Details of on-site restaurants, breakfast arrangements, spa or fitness facilities are not confirmed and should be checked with the property. The western end of the Ammoudara strip tends to feel a little quieter than the central stretch, though the main avenue still carries traffic. Day trips by hire car or organised tour can reach Knossos, Phaistos and Gortyn, the beaches of Matala, and the towns of Rethymno and Chania along the north coast. Local buses stop along the avenue and run to the city centre, which can be easier than driving and parking in the old town. Booking ahead is advisable for July and August, when pool hotels near the beach fill quickly.