Aptera Beach

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Located close to Ammoudara Beach, Aptera Beach provides a beach bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a ceiling fan, and wall decorations.

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a mirror, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

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Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window with blue curtains, a bedside lamp, and a small shelf with decorative items.

Superior Triple Room, Mountain View

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a view of the outside.

King Suite with Sea View

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

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A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of the sea.

Penthouse Suite with Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.

Superior Double Room Sea Front

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

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A room with a bed, a table with a chair, and a view of the sea.

Superior Triple Room Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bunk bed, a small refrigerator, a suitcase on a bench, and a door leading to a balcony.

Family Room with Mountain View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with a vase and a plate, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Double Room Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a door leading to another room.

Double Room Ground View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and potted plants.

Beach Front Suite Frixos

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a table with a vase, and a view of the outside.

Beach Front Suite Elli

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

Located in Malevizi, Aptera Beach is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. 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

  • A beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.
    Ammoudara Beach
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A modern building with green accents and large windows, featuring a sign for the Natural History Museum of Crete University.
    Natural History Museum of Crete
    12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • A museum entrance with large glass windows and informational banners.
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • An ancient temple with red columns and a stone base, set against a dramatic sunset sky.
    Palace of Knossos
    14 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • A harbor with boats, buildings, and a clear blue sky.
    Heraklion Port
    15 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Heaven Beach
    15 min walk
  • Waves
    3 min drive
  • Pizza Antonio
    3 min drive
  • Baranoa Cocktails Bar
    3 min drive
  • star cafe
    3 min drive

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. 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 an elevator
  • 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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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?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is 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. 50 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place to stay while exploring the island. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Verry clean, friendly environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great holiday

Friendly family hotel management, excellent breakfast, best price-value ratio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing stay and couldn’t be happier with our choice! The staff was by far the best part of our experience – everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. They truly made us feel at home. The room was spotless and cleaned to a very high standard every day. The sea view was absolutely breathtaking and made every morning and evening even more special. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of fresh and tasty options, and we enjoyed every meal. Everything exceeded our expectations, from the warm hospitality to the cleanliness and the overall atmosphere. We honestly didn’t want to leave and would definitely come back. We highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Greece! Thank you for making our holiday so memorable. We can’t wait to come back! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Tolle Lage am Meer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Tolle Lage, sehr nettes Personal, toller Service, leckeres Essen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Ein sehr angenehmes ruhiges familiäres traditionelles griechisches Hotel und beste griechische Küche
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Tout est parfait
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Two things that are important to me. No Wi-Fi in the room and no coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was so great and the food was excellent. I would go again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort

Μέτριο

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

10/10 Excellent

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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