Set amid fragrant gardens and palm-fringed lagoons in Gouves, Amirandes, A Resort to Live features an Olympic-sized seawater pool, a children's pool and a spa center with indoor pool, sauna and fitness equipment. Guests can choose among 10 top-quality restaurants and bars, while meeting/banquet facilities and jewelry and clothing boutiques are also featured on site. The rooms, suites, villas and bungalows of Grecotel Amirandes are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft colors and designer furniture. Each is equipped with air conditioning, safe, flat-screen TV and mini bar. The private bathrooms come with a bathtub, free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Some units offer private pools.
5-Star Hotel
Crete, Greece
46 km to the centre of Crete
12.4 km to Heraklion Airport (HER)
2 swimming pools
Free parking
Free Wifi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Beachfront
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
By Axel Hernborg · Updated 7 September 2026 · How we review hotels
Amirandes occupies a landscaped stretch of coastline in Gouves, combining palm-fringed lagoons with a genuinely resort-scale array of pools, dining venues and spa facilities. It suits travelers seeking an extended, self-contained beach stay rather than quick access to town life, including families and couples drawn to private-pool accommodations.
Guests score it 9 out of 10 — the average across the 35 hotels we list in Crete is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- The seawater pool spans an impressive Olympic length, offering serious lap swimming alongside a separate children's pool for families staying together.
- With ten separate restaurants and bars spread across the property, guests can vary their dining experience daily without leaving the grounds.
Things to Consider
- Given the scale of the property, with gardens, multiple pools and ten dining venues, getting from room to restaurant or beach can involve a longer walk.
- While variety is a strength, dining across ten different venues can add up compared with resorts offering a single all-inclusive restaurant package.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amirandes, A Resort to Live from the airport?
Amirandes, A Resort to Live is 12.4 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How far is Amirandes, A Resort to Live from the centre of Crete?
Amirandes, A Resort to Live is 46 km from the centre of Crete.
How do guests rate Amirandes, A Resort to Live?
On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 369 guest reviews.
How many stars does Amirandes, A Resort to Live have?
Amirandes, A Resort to Live is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Amirandes, A Resort to Live offer?
Amirandes, A Resort to Live offers 2 swimming pools, Free parking, Free Wifi, Airport shuttle, Family rooms, Beachfront.
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Main Street, Gouves, 711 10, Greece