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Aptera Beach

Travelers sip refreshing drinks at the beachfront bar or indulge in spa treatments by the sea, creating the perfect balance of relaxation and rejuvenation

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Aptera Beach captures the essence of Cretan summer with its prime beachfront location and lively beach bar. Guests enjoy an on-site coffee shop, spa services, and a restaurant serving meals all day. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room, Mountain View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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King Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

King Suite with Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Penthouse Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Blue Suite Sea Front | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Blue Suite Sea Front

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room Sea Front | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Double Room Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room with Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Family Room with Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Double Room Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room Ground View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Double Room Ground View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Malevizi, Aptera Beach is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include St. Mark's Basilica and Eleftherias Square, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Natural History Museum of Crete. Ammoudara Beach and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Malevizi travel guide
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24, Dios Street, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71414

What's nearby

  • Amoudara Strand, Heraklion/Kreta
    Ammoudara Beach
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Natural History Museum of Crete
    Natural History Museum of Crete
    12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Knossos palace, Crete island, Greece. Detail of ancient ruins of famous Minoan palace of Knossos.
    Palace of Knossos
    14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Heraklion Port
    Heraklion Port
    15 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις)
    15 min walk
  • Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant)
    12 min walk
  • Oregano - The Grill Project
    3 min drive
  • Creta Beach Main Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Hanzo Sushi Bar
    15 min walk

About this property

Aptera Beach

Hotel near Ammoudara Beach
Located close to Natural History Museum of Crete and St. Mark's Basilica, Aptera Beach provides a beach bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 1049058

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aptera Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aptera Beach?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Aptera Beach?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Aptera Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Aptera Beach located?

Located in Malevizi, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ammoudara Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Natural History Museum of Crete and St. Mark's Basilica. Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Eleftherias Square are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Aptera Beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay while exploring the island. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TUDOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verry clean, friendly environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great holiday

Friendly family hotel management, excellent breakfast, best price-value ratio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Good value for the price. WiFi with drop downs. Not for workation or streaming. Good located near the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Limited front desk staff present
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, sehr nettes Personal, toller Service, leckeres Essen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lolbeh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicación, no nos hicieron limpieza un día y por la noche no había nadie en recepción, pero las atenciones fueron buenas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ein sehr angenehmes ruhiges familiäres traditionelles griechisches Hotel und beste griechische Küche
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout est parfait
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two things that are important to me. No Wi-Fi in the room and no coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LIKED IT A LOT!

I liked the relaxed attitude of the owner! No pressure at all. Check-in happened in a second, even I had to pay some extra for late check-out. The place is really on the beach and the beach is even great and sandy! restaurant is okay and serves very fast. Parking is just at the front of the hotel Lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Hotel location as describe by Hotel.com was in front of the beach, have their own bar and restaurant. Food was good. Plenty of other restaurants and bars around, but almost everyday we eat and drinks at Aptera hotel. Visilius, Christop, and their staff members were very helpful, polite and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at the Aptera hotel in Crete. Really friendly staff and the food at the restaurant was delicious!!!! Definitely recommend your stay at the Aptera Beach Hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended and good value

We are a couple with one 14-year-old daughter and we stayed for two nights. The room was spacious and the layout provided our daughter with a little privacy. The manager/owner and the staff were very polite and accommodating. The location is ideal for Heraklion airport, Heraklion centre, beach and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so great and the food was excellent. I would go again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Close proximity to beach. Generous room size and comfortable bed but my en suite facility was small and in need of some repairs and updating. Having said that I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would be very happy to return in the future. Very good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dimitrios

Liked: Room comfort

Μέτριο

Διπλα στην θάλασσα, μεγάλο δωμάτιο, καλό κρεβάτι μέτρια η υπόλοιπη κατάσταση του ξενοδοχείου
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel sympathique et plus qu’accueillant nous a charmé. Belle terrasse au bord de la mer, un excellent menu et une ambiance de vacances. On le recommande!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, on the beach, quiet, clean, friendly staff. They do everything to make you feel comfortable. Good breakfast. Aptera restaurant offers good quality food right on the beach. No wonder many people are coming back to Aptera year after year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war, für 2 Sterne, gut (Bett, Tisch, Klimaanlage). Jedoch sollte das Badezimmer dringend renoviert werden, u.a. keine Halterung um Handbrause als Dusche zu verwenden, defekte / fehlende Umstellung für Handbrause (nur mit technischen Geschick nutzbar).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019