Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
No daily cleaning for one day
Reception not available at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
No specific mention of cleanliness, but average expected for this hotel tier.
Service
9.23
All staff were described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.27
Good location near the beach.
Room Quality
8.72
Standard quality for this hotel tier, as no specific mention.
Amenities
8.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier, as no specific mention.
Value for Money
8.71
Good value for the price as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Excellent breakfast noted, indicating good quality.
Overall Experience
8.73
Overall very positive experience noted in reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:54

Property Description

Beachfront Location and Stunning Views

Enjoy breathtaking views from the terrace and indulge in beachfront relaxation. Make the most of complimentary wireless internet access and personalized tour/ticket assistance for a seamless stay.

Dining Options and Refreshing Beverages

Savor delectable meals at the hotel's restaurant, cafe, or through convenient room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or beach bar, offering a perfect setting for relaxation.

Convenience and Comfort

With express check-in, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box, your comfort and convenience are ensured. Retreat to one of the 23 guestrooms featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping.

To experience all this and more, book your stay at Aptera Beach for an unforgettable seaside getaway.

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 72 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 8.73
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Alistair family
10
Pros:

We would like to thank all the staff, so friendly and helpful. Great place to stay and relax. Everything was perfect and the staff superb.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Peter
10
Good value
Pros:

Good value for the price. WiFi with drop downs. Not for workation or streaming. Good located near the beach.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
K
Kristof
10
Great holiday
Pros:

Friendly family hotel management, excellent breakfast, best price-value ratio.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
J
Jeannette
8
Pros:

Tolle Lage, sehr nettes Personal, toller Service, leckeres Essen

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Lolbeh family
10
Pros:

Buena ubicación, no nos hicieron limpieza un día y por la noche no había nadie en recepción, pero las atenciones fueron buenas

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sergio partner
10
Pros:

Il mio soggiorno in questo hotel è stato semplicemente perfetto! La posizione è incredibile: svegliarsi ogni mattina con la vista del mare proprio di fronte. Le stanze sono ampie, luminose e ben attrezzate. Il letto è comodissimo, il bagno spazioso e pulitissimo, la connessione Wi-Fi è veloce.
Personale gentilissimo, sempre disponibile e sorridente, pronto a soddisfare ogni richiesta con grande professionalità. Il proprietario, poi, è una persona squisita, accogliente e attenta alle esigenze degli ospiti, facendoti sentire a casa fin dal primo momento.
Consiglio vivamente questo hotel a chiunque cerchi una vacanza all'insegna del relax, del comfort e dell’ospitalità autentica.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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TUDOR family
10
Pros:

Verry clean, friendly environment.

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
T
TheBikerMidwife Family gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Stayed elsewhere (we have stayed here and cannot fault it at all) so were just here daily for food in August 2024. Nine of us, food was beautiful every day, the stuffed vine leaves are honestly amazing! You just cannot beat the location, food on the beach but under a cover to take advantage of the shade if you wan to. Service is wonderful, food and drinks are great, prices are extremely reasonable and portions are large. We have been coming here since 2012 in various forms, as family groups, singly, work parties - always perfect. Really looking forward to seeing everyone again in June this year. It always feels like coming home. Arriving by motorbike June 10th this year - see you for breakfast then!

2025-02-15 via Tripadvisor
E
Eric family
10
Pros:

Very nice place to stay while exploring the island. Would definitely stay there again.

2024-10-02 via Nuitee
K
Kyle partner
8
Pros:

Limited front desk staff present

2024-09-11 via Nuitee
S
sterree2024 Family
10
The BEST staff
Pros:

Lovely food and very nice staff! Pretty view. We only wanted a fruit salade and this is what they gave us! A whole plate! Sooooo nice! We didn’t stay here at the hotel but we came here to have some lunch! But if you are somewhere in Amadoura, come here for the lovely people!

2024-09-03 via Tripadvisor
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KathyF920 Family us
8
Wonderful hotel!
Pros:

My family of five had a wonderful stay at Aptera Beach! The owner Christos, is a very sweet person who goes out of his way to help us with any issues we had as well as really helping me out when I lost my passport.
Our room (209) was very spacious with a comfortable King bed and an amazing view of Ammoudara beach. We had a really nice shower, large refrigerator and air conditioner which we needed badly because it was very hot in Crete. The price was perfect for us as we were not in our rooms during the day. The downstairs restaurant was delicious as well.
Hotel isn’t far from the main Ammoudara strip but it’s helpful to rent a car.
We would definitely stay here again.

Ευχαριστώ Χρήστο για όλα!

2023-07-31 via Tripadvisor
R
Rosemarie
10
Pros:

Ein sehr angenehmes ruhiges familiäres traditionelles griechisches Hotel und beste griechische Küche

2023-06-15 via Nuitee
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_A8915BY Couples gr
10
Amazing restaurant
Pros:

Visited the restaurant with friends!Perfect dinner with friends! Nice music, nice service, very very tasty food and nice wine! Very romantic! Nice sea view!clean beach! Totally recommended! You can spend the whole day there

2023-05-28 via Tripadvisor
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Tanja
10
Pros:

Heerlijk verblijf gehad bij Aptera. Zeer vriendelijk ontvangst. Uitstekende verzorging en hulp bij wat je maar nodig hebt. De espresso is heerlijk, ook lekker gegeten van ontbijt tot diner en prima geslapen op het dikke boxspring bed. Gratis ligbedden met parasol aan het strand. In de omgeving is ook restaurant Murelo een aanrader.

2022-10-01 via Nuitee
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Lawrence family
10
Pros:

Friendly, clean small hotel with a filling of family atmosphere and great service!
The fact that it is so close to Heraklion and has a great beach and dining on the beach makes it that much better for a great vacation. Highly recommend this hotel!!

2022-07-16 via Nuitee
A
André partner
10
Pros:

Aptera Beach liegt in wunderschöner Lage direkt am Strand und das Flair ist ausgezeichnet. Anders als in viele Hotelketten kümmert sich das Personal und auch der Eigentümer sehr gut und umfangreich um die Gäste. Viele Gäste kommen schon seit mehreren Jahren in dieses Hotel und das zurecht!!! Das Frühstück ist super und mit vielen selbstgemachten Broten, Marmeladen usw. einfach herausragend. Der Eigentümer hat einen eigenen Garten und vieles an Obst und Gemüse aus diesem, findet man dann auch in den Speisen wieder. Sei es zum Frühstück, Mittag- oder Abendessen.

Hinzu kommt, dass man hier die griechische bzw. kretische Kultur viel besser kennenlernt, da man sowohl mit dem Eigentümer, als auch mit dem Peronal oft ins Gespräch kommt und so die Menschen dort und was Sie bewegt viel besser versteht. Man bekommt immer Tipps für abgelegene Strände, schöne Städte und kulinarische Besonderheiten.

Die Zimmer sind alle sauber, mit kleinem Balkon, Fernseher und Internet ausgestattet, sodass man auch dort seinen Abend enspannt ausklingen lassen kann.

Insgesamt ein fantastischer Aufenthalt mit tollen Stränden, vielen kulturellen Highlights, interessanten und sehr netten Menschen (Innerhalb und ausserhalb des Hotels) und somit der beste Platz um einfach mal den Alltag hinter sich zu lassen.

Meine Frau und ich können das Hotel, die Lage, das Personal und den Eigentümer nur wärmsten empfehlen, denn so lernt man Kreta nochmal auf eine ganz andere Art kennen.

Wir kommen definitiv wieder!

2022-06-28 via Nuitee
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Vanga72 Friends getaway
10
What an amazing quainte hotel......
Pros:

This hotel's location is perfect.Right on the beach.
The rooms are very clean and comfortable beds...The food is amazing at the hotels restaurant.The staff is sooo soo nice..
This is real paradise for very reasonable price...

2022-06-10 via Tripadvisor
S
Salvatore friends
10
Pros:

Tout est parfait

2022-06-05 via Nuitee
S
Samuel
8
Pros:

Two things that are important to me. No Wi-Fi in the room and no coffee.

2022-05-22 via Nuitee