Aptera Beach

3-star beachfront hotel near Ammoudara Beach

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Blue Suite Sea Front | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing
King Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing
Panoramic Suite, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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24, Dios Street, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71414
  • Place, Ammoudara Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room, Mountain View

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

King Suite with Sea View

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

Penthouse Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room Sea Front

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

Superior Triple Room Sea Front

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

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
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Ground View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Beach Front Suite Frixos

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Beach Front Suite Elli

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Malevizi

On the beach.Stay at this Malevizi hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Ammoudara Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Natural History Museum of Crete. St. Mark's Basilica and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ammoudara Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Natural History Museum of Crete - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Palace of Knossos - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Heraklion Port - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles

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

3-star beachfront hotel near Ammoudara Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Aptera Beach. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Malevizi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Aptera Beach offers 23 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1049058

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Aptera Beach Hotel Malevizi
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Aptera Beach Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Aptera Beach to the airport?

Aptera Beach is 9.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aptera Beach have an airport shuttle?

Aptera Beach offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 25 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Aptera Beach to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aptera Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Aptera Beach, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 7 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Aptera Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Aptera Beach?

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

Is there free parking at Aptera Beach?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Aptera Beach have a pool?

Aptera Beach does not have a pool.

Does Aptera Beach have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Aptera Beach have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is Aptera Beach to downtown Malevizi?

Aptera Beach is 0.4 mi away from Malevizi.

Aptera Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

TUDOR

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

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