Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort

These 31sq m open-plan rooms have garden views and are on the first and second floors of the Candia and Lagoon Wings. Each has garden views, a private terrace, a king-size bed (or twins, on request) and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath tub. There’s also a flatscreen TV with a DVD player, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a mini-fridge and Eau de Grece bath products.

Ideal for families, this spacious room is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The master bedroom and living room can be separated by sliding doors to become a children’s sleeping area. Superior Family Rooms have a balcony or an outside terrace with an individual landscaped garden. Bathrooms have a shower, bath tub and double sinks, and rooms have a flatscreen TV with satellite channels, CD/DVD player, minibar, bathrobes, beach and pool towels, slippers and Eau de Grece bath products. Guests staying here can also take advantage of free services: private car park with valet parking, daily maid service, a welcome and escort to room, and drink on arrival. There's a double sofabed too; Up to two extra under-14s (the first stays for free and the second for 20 per cent of the room rate).

These 31sq m double rooms – decorated in navy blue and white –each have an ensuite bathroom with a bath tub and separate shower, and a private balcony with a breakfast area overlooking either the sea or the landscaped garden. Each room has a flatscreen TV with a built-in DVD/CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities and Eau de Grece bath products. Windows have black-out curtains.

These 35sq m rooms each have a king-size bed, views over the sea or the lagoon, and a day-bed beside the picture window. Decorated in white with splashes of sky and navy blue, rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and an enclosed balcony accessed through folding glass doors. Each guestroom has a Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TV with a built-in DVD/CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities and Eau de Grece bath products. The ensuite bathroom has a bath tub and separate shower. Windows have black-out curtains.

41sq m | Sleeps two adults and one child | Sea or lagoon views | Small outdoor terrace or balcony with a seating area | Contemporary decor with cream hues | Sitting area | King-size bed (twinned on request) | Bathroom with a bath tub and walk-in shower | Free WiFi, TVs, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, bathrobes and slippers and Eau de Grece bath products

120sq m | Sleeps two adults and one child | Outdoor terrace and garden with a seating area, sun loungers and plunge pool | Contemporary decor with dark wood furnishings and cream accents | Living area | Super-king-size bed | Bathroom with a bath tub and walk-in shower | Free WiFi, TVs, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, bathrobes and slippers and Eau de Grece bath products

143sq m | Sleeps four | Private terrace with infinity pool, outdoor sitting area and sun loungers | Contemporary decor with dark wood furnishings and cream accents | Sitting area | King-size bed and twin-beds | Both bathrooms have walk-in rainfall showers and one also a bath tub overlooking the pool | Free WiFi, TVs, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, bathrobes and slippers and Eau de Grece bath products

1180sq m | Sleeps six in two separate units | Sea views | Private terrace and garden with two pools, outdoor dining area and sun loungers | Contemporary decor with blue accents and stone flooring | Living and dining area | Fully equipped kitchen | Three bedrooms with king-size beds | Three ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers | Massage room | Free WiFi, TVs, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, bathrobes and slippers and Eau de Grece bath products

These 40sq m suites are great for families; the master bedroom and living area can be separated by sliding doors to form an extra bedroom. The rooms are surrounded by gardens and are close to the resort’s main pool. Some have a 30sq m outdoor terrace leading onto a garden with sunloungers and a parasol. The ensuite bathroom has twin sinks, a bath tub and separate shower. Facilities include a flatscreen TV with a built-in DVD, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities and Eau de Grece bath products. There’s room for up to two extra under-14s; the first stays for free and the second for 20 per cent of the room rate.

These 33sq m bungalows are set right by the sea, and have a 35sq m terrace with loungers and a parasol. The ensuite, which has twin sinks, a separate bath tub and shower, is separated from the double bedroom by sliding doors, so you don’t miss the sea views while you bathe. Each bungalow has a Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TV with a DVD, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, black-out curtains and Eau de Grece bath products.

The 31sq m Swim up Superior has an individual pool in a beautifully landscaped garden. Elegantly decorated, the bedroom has a large bed and a sofa. The stylish bathroom has a separate bath tub and shower, and there's a spacious outdoor area with sunloungers and umbrellas. Rooms have a flatscreen TV with satellite channels, CD/DVD player, minibar, bathrobes, beach and pool towels, slippers and Eau de Grece bath products. Guests staying here can use the hotel's free services: valet parking, daily maid service, welcome and escort to room, and drink on arrival.

Ideal for families, this spacious room is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The master bedroom and living room can be separated by sliding doors to become a children’s sleeping area. Superior Family Rooms have a wood- and glass-panelled balcony and an individual landscaped garden. Bathrooms have a shower, bath tub and double sinks, and rooms have a flatscreen TV with satellite channels, CD/DVD player, minibar, bathrobes, beach and pool towels, slippers and farm-produced Eau de Grece bath products. There’s room for up to two extra under-14s; the first stays for free and the second for 20 per cent of the room rate.

These 85sq m two-bedroom suites are ideal for families. Each suite has a master bedroom with a king-size bed and a lounge area; a wooden partition separates the bedroom from the bathroom, which has a bath tub and walk-in shower. The second bedroom is accessible through the entrance corridor, and there’s also a large private terrace with a pool and a small private gym. Each suite also has a flatscreen TV with a built-in DVD, a CD player, free WiFi, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and farm-produced Eau de Grece bath products.

These 85sq m two-bedroom suites are ideal for families. Each suite has a master bedroom with a king-size bed and a lounge area; a wooden partition separates the bedroom from the bathroom, which has a bath tub and walk-in shower. The second bedroom is accessible through the entrance corridor, and there’s also a large private terrace with a pool and a small private gym. Each suite also has a flatscreen TV with a built-in DVD, a CD player, free WiFi, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and farm-produced Eau de Grece bath products.

Each of these elegant 35sq m rooms has a private wood and glass-panelled balcony with panoramic sea views or sea and lagoon views. Inside, the king-size bed faces either the Cretan Sea or the lagoon, and a day-bed by the picture window is the perfect mini lounge spot. In the large bathroom, there’s a walk-in shower and a bath tub with waterfall lighting. There’s also a Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TV, free WiFi, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and farm-produced Eau de Grece bath products.

From the stylish bedroom to the private terrace, these 75sq m beachfront bungalows are designed with honeymooners in mind. Decorated in deep blues and light creams, the bedroom has a king-size four-poster bed and sliding glass doors that lead onto a terrace with sea views, a heated pool and a large sunbed with space for two. The ensuite has a walk-in shower and Jacuzzi bath tub. Each suite also has a Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TV with a DVD player, free WiFi, a minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, a CD player, black-out curtains and Eau de Grece bath products.

Accessed through a private courtyard with a fountain and set on the second row from the beach, these secluded 65sq m villas are a good choice for families with up to two children. The ground floor is home to an entrance hall, shower and spacious living area that can be converted into a kids’ bedroom. The master bedroom is upstairs, containing a king-size bed that overlooks the sea, with an ensuite toilet and shower and a dressing room with a bath tub, and fronted with a sea-view balcony. Glass doors in the lounge slide open onto a sundeck with loungers, a sunken lounge/dining area and a 13sq m heated infinity pool. Each villa has two Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TVs with DVD, CD players, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, black-out curtains and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetics cooler and pillow menu. There’s room for up to two extra under-14s; the first stays for free and the second for 20 per cent of the room rate.

Designed for fitness enthusiasts, these 61sq m suites have their own private gyms with exercise equipment and a TV, plus an 18 sq m heated outdoor pool (with a counter-current jet) on the terrace. The king-size bed is raised above the open-plan living area on a wooden platform, and separated from the generous bathroom by a wooden partition. The 24sq m bathroom has a tub, shower and twin sinks, as well as a glass door that leads onto a patio with an outdoor rain shower. Each Suite also has a Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TV with a built-in DVD, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, black-out curtains and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetic cooler and pillow menu.

These two-bedroom 53sq m suites are set on the beachfront and ideal for families with older children. The master bedroom has an open-plan living area and a sea-facing ensuite with stone sinks, a Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and a 15” bathroom TV. The second bedroom, which can sleep two, has its own TV, toilet, basin and shower and opens onto a private courtyard. Sliding glass doors in the main bedroom open onto a spacious terrace with a full suite of outdoor furniture, a 20sq m temperature-controlled, counter-current infinity pool, and a lawn with loungers. Each villa has a Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TV with a built-in DVD, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, black-out curtains and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetic cooler and pillow menu.

Best for couple or small families, these 68sq m villas have a large master bedroom overlooking the sea and a separate living room opening onto a terrace. The wall behind the king-size waterbed is illuminated by recessed lanterns, and sliding doors glass open directly onto the 15sq m private heated infinity pool, with ‘star’ lights dotted on the bottom and a smooth counter-current flow. The pool is beside a terrace with a suite of outdoor furniture, leading into the gardens, where there’s a loveseat. The ensuite bathroom is a highlight, with twin sinks, a walk-in rain shower and a deep Jacuzzi tub offering aromatherapy and colour therapy. Each villa has two Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TVs with DVD player, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, black-out curtains and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetic cooler and pillow menu.

These perfectly private two-level villas have sea views and a landscaped gardens. On the ground floor, there’s a spacious living area that can be converted to an extra bedroom. The second bedroom has a double bed and a bathroom with a shower just across the small lobby. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead onto a private deck with sun loungers and umbrellas, a sunken lounge, an outdoor dining area and a private, heated infinity pool. On the first floor, the wood-floored master bedroom has a private, sea-view balcony, a king-size bed, natural stone accents, and an ensuite bathroom with a dressing area and walk-in shower. Each villa also has two flatscreen satellite TVs, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, free WiFi, wine fridge, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and farm-produced Eau de Grece bath products; a private beach gazebo on Villa Beach can be reserved daily. There’s room for up to two extra under-14s; the first stays for free and the second for 20 per cent of the room rate.

Each of these 75sq m two-bedroom beachfront villas has a private, heated infinity pool with a current, manicured gardens, and a large veranda with a lounge area. Inside, the open-plan master bedroom has a private living area and a bathroom with sea views, a walk-in shower, a Jacuzzi bath tub, twin stone sinks and a TV. There’s a living room with a sofa bed, a guest powder room with a shower, and a landscaped open air courtyard that leads to the second bedroom. Each villa also has two flatscreen satellite TVs, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, free WiFi, a wine fridge, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and farm-produced Eau de Grece bath products; a private beach gazebo on Villa Beach can be reserved daily.

These 40sq m suites have separate living, dressing and sleeping areas, making them ideal for families with up to two children. The master bedroom and the living area open out onto the front terrace, and can be separated by sliding doors to form a sleeping space – ideal for kids. They are on the ground floor, with a terrace containing a dining area with loungers and a 22sq m private pool. The suite has an ensuite bathroom with a shower, separate bath tub and double sinks. Facilities include a Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TV with DVD/ CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetic cooler and pillow menu. Windows have black-out curtains. There’s room for up to two extra under-14s; the first stays for free and the second for 20 per cent of the room rate.

These romantic open-plan suites offer magnificent sea views. Suites are strikingly decorated with white furnishings –including stand-out designer pieces – and wooden floors, with splashes of bright colour and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, which leads out to a huge furnished balcony. There's a walk-in wardrobe, king-size bed and a bathroom with a sea-view bath tub, his 'n' hers vanity units, twin sinks and a separate shower. Suites have a Bang & Olufsen TV and sound system, wine cooler, pillow menu, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities and Eau de Grece bath products.

Overlooking the sea, these bright, white 70sq m suites – with Aegean blue accents – have a king-size bed set beside a sliding balcony door, which opens onto a sea-view alfresco dining area. The bedroom is linked to an open-plan ensuite with twin sinks, a separate tub and a walk-in shower. Each room has a Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TV with a DVD, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetic cooler and pillow menu.

With direct access to the private beach and sleeping four, these 88sq m suites have two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room. The master bedroom has a sea-facing king-size bed and opens out onto a sunken lounge area beside a private 15sq m heated infinity pool, illuminated with ‘star’ lighting, and a garden with sunloungers and a parasol. The master ensuite has a Jacuzzi tub with aromatherapy and colour therapy, and a walk-in rain shower. The second, smaller bedroom also has its own ensuite with a shower, which leads onto a landscaped yard. Each villa has Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TVs with built-in DVD players, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, black-out curtains and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetic cooler and pillow menu.

There's a king-size bed in each bedroom and a double sofabed in the living room of this elegant two-bedroom villa. These two-storey 130sq m beach houses are perfect for large families and groups of friends. With two parking spaces outside, the villa is accessed through iron gates that lead into a landscaped garden lined with palm trees and centered on a pond. Inside, the ground floor comprises a living room and a master bedroom with a king-size bed illuminated by a wall of coloured lanterns, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a Jacuzzi tub and separate hydro-massage shower. Sliding doors lead out onto the terrace, which has loungers, a dining table, a covered day-bed and a 27sq m heated counter-current infinity pool. Upstairs, there’s another lounge (ornamented with a large driftwood horse sculpture), and a second bedroom with a king-size bed and a freestanding bath tub, as well as a separate walk-in hydro-massage shower and WC. Both the lounge and the bedroom have balconies with panoramic ocean views. Each villa has a flatscreen TVs with DVD players, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, black-out curtains and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetics cooler and pillow menu.

Set right in front of the beach, Amirandes’ most luxurious accommodation is a 360sq m complex that sleeps up to six (up to two baby cots can be added for free), split into two areas by a stone pathway. The first has a huge living room, a dining room, and the master bedroom (with a king-size water bed, and ensuite with Jacuzzi tub with aromatherapy and colour therapy, and a separate shower). Sliding doors open out onto an impressive garden with two heated counter-current pools, sunloungers, a raised loveseat, a dining pavilion, and an open-air lounge, all overlooking the sea. The second area is nicknamed the ‘cave’ for its stone walls and floor; it contains another bedroom with a king-size bed on a raised platform, an ensuite with a walk-in shower and twin sinks, a spacious living room with a home cinema, full kitchen, billiards table, sauna, Jacuzzi tub, massage bed and gym equipment. The Residence has flatscreen TVs , DVD players, CD player, free WiFi, minibar, blackout curtains and Eau de Grece bath products, as well as a wine cooler, cosmetics cooler and pillow menu.