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Emi Seaside

Beachfront, with seasonal outdoor pool

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Suite one bedroom with Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Snack bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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5 Koufonissi St, Ammoudara, Heraklion, Malevizi, Crete, 721 00
  • Place, Ammoudara Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Palace of Knossos
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Partial sea view

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Inland View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Garden view

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Superior Room with Inland View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room with Inland View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Garden view

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Junior Suite with Inland view | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite with Inland view

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Garden view

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Suite one Bedroom with Inland View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite one Bedroom with Inland View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Garden view

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Suite one bedroom with Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite one bedroom with Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Sea view

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Suite Two Bedroom with Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite Two Bedroom with Sea View

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Sea view

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Partial sea view

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One Bedroom Apartment Side Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment Side Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Partial sea view

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Superior Room with Side Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room with Side Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Partial sea view

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About the neighborhood

Malevizi

Located within a 5-minute walk of Ammoudara Beach, Emi Seaside is within a few miles (5 km) of Pankritio Stadium. This 27-room, 3-star guesthouse has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Ammoudara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Heraklion Port - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Palace of Knossos - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Knossos Archaeological Site - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magico - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant) - ‬9 min walk
  • Blanco
  • ‪Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wunderbar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Emi Seaside

Beachfront, with seasonal outdoor pool
Renovated in 2024, Emi Seaside offers free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a computer station. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
32-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 100
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated guestrooms - February 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1102632

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Emi Seaside Malevizi
Emi Seaside Guesthouse
Emi Seaside Guesthouse Malevizi

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Emi Seaside?

Emi Seaside provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Emi Seaside?

This guesthouse is located in Malevizi within a short 4-minute walk of Ammoudara Beach. You'll also find Heraklion Port and Hania Gate within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Emi Seaside?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Emi Seaside feature a casino on the premises?

No, Emi Seaside doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Emi Seaside?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is Emi Seaside good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront guesthouse include a rainfall showerhead as well as a beach bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Emi Seaside?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Emi Seaside have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Emi Seaside serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Emi Seaside allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Emi Seaside.

Does Emi Seaside have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Emi Seaside?

The closest major airport to Emi Seaside is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 9.8 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Emi Seaside?

Yes, every accommodation at Emi Seaside comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Emi Seaside Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, great location, with welcoming and helpful hosts. I booked one night for my family, and stayed a couple of nights as a solo traveler, and it was ideal. Great private beach, comfortable and clean rooms, delicious breakfast and tiropitas, bar access for the pool or the beach. Great place to hang out, also close to the airport, Knossos, and the old city. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is right on the beach, pool, breakfast area and the rooms are immaculate. Cleaned and changed the sheets and towels everyday and staff were incredibly friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful experience at Emi Seaside! We felt very welcome, the room was clean and had a nice view of the beach. The breakfast was so fresh and delicious! The location was perfect. Highly, highly recommend staying at Emi Seaside!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a good budget option not too far from Heraklion this could suit you well. The place has direct access to a sandy beach and a pool area. A simple breakfast was included in our package. The rooms are a decent size and they were clean. The beds were comfortable and it was nice to have blackout curtains for a good night’s sleep. Giorgos was very kind and helpful. He pointed us to some very good dining options in the area and his advice was thorough and accurate. Ammoudara reminds me of a budget Florida beach town: a little crowded, a little disappointing. When booking, I wasn’t aware there would be smokestacks from a coal-fired power plant 3km to the west. To be clear, I never smelled anything, nor did I see them smoking but they were there, and I wish I had known that before I booked. The price is good and place is reasonably close to Heraklion and Knossos, and there are easy transit options into the old town if you prefer to not drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel right on a beautiful beach and great price. The staff were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, clean, and modern. It was wonderful to be so close to the beach. There were many restaurants and shops within walking distance. The hotel proprietor was helpful in arranging transportation as needed.
View from my room
View from my room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and helpful. We enjoyed using the beach loungers. Many souvenir shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Emi Seaside Resort was absolutely wonderful – everything was great, but the true highlight were the owners, who are simply the best! We really regret that we found this hotel only for our last night, as we would have loved to stay longer. This place definitely deserves more stars!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scarlet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
An interesting stay, staff seem to be quite intrusive and watch over us as we went about our day. Some confusion was caused as we were frequently asked to pay later for any food/drink items we bought at the hotel, despite asking to pay in the moment to make it easier for our group to determine who payed for what. We found the quiet hours timing to be quite awkward and unreasonable as it restricted our time to talk and enjoy time together in our own room. Other guests seem to enforce this in an aggressive way - even when talking very quietly amongst ourselves at 11pm we would receive knocks and bangs on the door to usher us to be completely silent. Following this, the breakfast hours finished very early so this was difficult for us to make it in time, and it was disappointing that the pool closed so early! I think overall the staff did have good intentions however it did come across as quite micro managey. If you have a young family this place would be great however for a younger group such as ourselves it is not suitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

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

Incredibly welcoming staff

We had a great experience in Emi Seaside. Friendly and welcoming staff, very good service, good food, great assistance. George is incredible - he managed to do everything and to make sure every guest is happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Conven
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberico

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing Georgios is a very nice person and super available I strongly suggest to stay in this hotel well located with a lot of comforts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikkelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatinder

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners and they go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANASTASIOS

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was top notch, we booked last min and was greeted with a drink and asked to wait one moment while the finished getting the room available. Within 5 min we were taken to our room. The staff, location and beach were all so nice we decided to extend our stay an extra day. The Manager once again was able to make arrangements for us to stay in our same room. Will definitely stay here again if we make it back to this Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely family hotel great value for money

We really enjoyed our stay with George and his family. Hotel provides everything you need for a fantastic holiday and George really looks after you. The resident only pool , means it stays nice and relaxed. Really big rooms, with power shower and big comfortable beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel Emi

Hotel Emi was lovely, right on the beach just a few kilometres north of Heraklion. The bed was comfy, breakfast really nice. The manager/owner was very helpful. We enjoyed our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

silvia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Rooms are very dated

The room was very dated and needs renewal. However, it was clean. The communal areas are newer and fine. The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOOLIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall, I enjoyed staying here. It was bit confusing to me to find their parking lot. (It's beside train station). Hope they have another sign for Emi Seaside guest parking with an arrow. The owners (family runs the apartment) were all so friendly, kind and energetic. Only son speaks English but had no problem at all. We had to wait a little bit (5mins?) to be hosted because the owner was a bartender as well, he was making cocktails for other guests. He served us free cold orange juice which was very refreshing in hot weather. At the first glance at our room, it was not what I expected but as I stayed here longer, I really liked it. The property is old but everything looked clean. Also can't complain about the price. The beach in front of the hotel is pretty good too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021