September, 3, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71414
Ammoudara Beach18 min walk
Heraklion Port9 min drive
Heraklion Archaeological Museum9 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)12 min drive
Room options
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Standard Room
269 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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Triple Room
269 sq ft
Partial sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Quadruple Room
269 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Single Room
183 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
About the neighborhood
Malevizi
Close to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Malevizi hotel, you'll find Ammoudara Beach and Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas. Pantanassa and General University Hospital of Heraklion are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Ammoudara Beach - 18 min walk
Heraklion Loggia - 8 min drive
Koules Fortress - 8 min drive
Heraklion Port - 9 min drive
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 9 min drive
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Πετούσης Αμουδαρα - 7 min walk
Star Cafe - 13 min walk
Havana Beach Bar - 12 min walk
Ορθοπεταλιές - 14 min walk
Heaven Beach - 10 min walk
About this property
Hotel Handakas
Malevizi guestrooms with balconies
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Hotel Handakas. Free self parking is available.
This Malevizi hotel is smoke free.
1 building
33 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Beach lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the beach
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Elevator
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Hotel Handakas offers 33 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers. This Malevizi hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.
Languages
English, Greek
Property amenities
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
Seasonal outdoor pool
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily breakfast available for a fee: EUR 5 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
LCD TV
Bedroom
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Shower
Outdoor space
Balcony
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per night.
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 - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 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.
Breakfast fee: approximately EUR 5 per person
In-room safe fee: EUR 1.5 per night
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per night
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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.
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.
Pool access available from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Hotel Handakas Hotel
Handakas Malevizi
Hotel Handakas
Hotel Handakas Malevizi
Hotel Handakas Malevizi
Hotel Handakas Hotel Malevizi
Frequently asked questions
How close is Hotel Handakas to the airport?
Hotel Handakas is 9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Hotel Handakas have an airport shuttle?
Hotel Handakas offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge.
How close is Hotel Handakas to the beach?
This hotel is 0.9 mi (4-min drive) from Ammoudara Beach and 4.4 mi (10-min drive) from Pantanassa. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Hotel Handakas offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Handakas, but breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 5 per person.
Is there a casino at Hotel Handakas?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Hotel Handakas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.
Is there free parking at Hotel Handakas?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does Hotel Handakas have a pool?
Hotel Handakas features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Does Hotel Handakas have a restaurant?
Hotel Handakas is home to Snack Bar, which features Greek cuisine.
Does Hotel Handakas have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Hotel Handakas to downtown Malevizi?
Hotel Handakas is 0.5 mi away from Gazi.
Hotel Handakas Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
If you just need a quick stay before a flight this may work. The staff was nice but rooms are old and dated. If your on a tight budget this may work for you but not for a relaxing time or family hotel.
mic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
6/10 Okay
Dogbum, UK
Nov 22, 2015
Liked: Staff & service
One night
I stayed here with my wife and daughter as our flight was arriving in Crete at stupid o'clock in the morning and our main hotel for our stay would not have room ready until after 14:00.. This was all due the airline changing the flight times..
I opted for the Handakas due to its good reviews and its location being over the room from our primary hotel...
The staff are lovely and seem like they cannot do enough to help you.. That was a great welcome to Crete and one we remembered thoughout our stay and to this day..
The room we had was a little knackered but we made the best of it seeing as it was only going to be for about 8 hours so we could get out heads down for a little while then get some breakfast and them decamp to our hotel across the road...
Dogbum
6/10 Okay
travelers , North America
Aug 25, 2015
Liked: Staff & service
Thanks Sophie
We have been so well served with a free extension of stay by Sophie that we cannot give a bad review. The room was average size with AC & balcony.
They were a moisty smell in the room. We found the solution by cleaning the filthy AC filters. The people who clean the linens are surely smokers because the sheet had a strong cigarette smell (should be a easy solution). Beside that all was OK and close to your need. Just 5 min. Walks you can pick the bus #1 (next to Castro Hotel) to the airport (1.70€ from the machine)
travelers
6/10 Okay
Ian, London, UK
Aug 15, 2014
Liked: Staff & service
Conveniently situated for a quiet stay
The hotel was quite OK, however our big complaint was the internet access. The description on your site says Stay connected Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Unfortunately the was no wired connection in any room as far as we could determine (very little English spoken by any of the staff) and although we were the closest room to the router, the WiFi was flukey and seemed to cut out completely late at night. With 5 devices requiring internet access we found it extremely frustrating and often visited a nearby bar which had good free access just to stay in touch. No power point to charge any device - had to buy a multi socket adapter or disconnect TV power.
Also the breakfast although adequate offered exactly the same fare every day of our 11 day stay and the family found this a bit boring. Their yoghurt and honey was delicious.
Horribly dirty room looked like it hadn't been cleaned for ages. Grapes in the sink, black hair in the shower cabin and only a drizzle of a shower (no way to wash hair). Breakfast was Ok and there was a nice garden but it doesn't really help if you have to sleep in a dirty room with broken bed linen, can't take proper shower and the bathroom itself is disgusting. It was cheap but we left in the morning to never come back because stay in such a place really spoils the experience. Wouldn't go back even if offered to stay for free.
Rita
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 10, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and homely feeling
The downside is it's distance from Iraklio city. It takes a while with the bus but it goes directly to the airport and the beach is close by. Actually the hotel is located at the end of the western beachstrip from Iraklio. The staff was very friendly and the have computers that have internet free to borrow. It is family friendly with games and books to borrow. The owners don't speak english so it can be a language barrier but we could stay there several extra nights and the roomcharge was the same as the first night with the booking from Hotels.com. I strongly rekommend it if you like a cheaper and worthy option. To get there take bus 6 (that goes both from central Iraklio and the airport, I think) and press the stop button when you see Pythias cafe on the left. There will be a sign to the hotel to the left from the main road.
Felt like I was at home at Hotel Handakas! The staff are so nice and friendly even though some of them don't speak English. I was a single female traveling by myself, and I felt very safe. The breakfast wasn't anything to call home about but nice that it was there. It's close enough that you can walk to other places to eat and the beach is ten minutes away. I would recommend this to someone who has kids, or just needs a cheap place to stay.
Friendly hotel run by very nice Greek family. Basic condition but good value for money. Hotel is situated not far from the exit to highway, so if you plan to rent a car and make day trips, Handakas is good place to stay.