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Blue Suite Sea Front | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing
Blue Suite Sea Front | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing
On the beach, beach bar
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, Palace of Knossos
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

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

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Superior Triple Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room, Mountain View

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

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King Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

King Suite with Sea View

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

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Terrace/patio

Penthouse Suite with Sea View

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

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Superior Double Room Sea Front | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Double Room Sea Front

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

View all photos for Superior Triple Room Sea Front

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room Sea Front

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

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Family Room with Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Double Room Mountain View

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

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Double Room Ground View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

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

Located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ammoudara Beach, Aptera Beach is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Natural History Museum of Crete. This 23-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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
  • ‪agapi pool bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lotos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aptera Beach

Guests of Aptera Beach enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 25 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. This beach hotel also has a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Refrigerators, ceiling fans, and hair dryers are also available.
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

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally sourced food prioritized

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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

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, 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.
Property Registration Number 1039Κ134K0408300

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Aptera Beach Hotel Malevizi
Aptera Beach Malevizi
Aptera Beach Hotel
Aptera Beach Malevizi
Aptera Beach Hotel Malevizi

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Aptera Beach?

This hotel is located in Malevizi, close to Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. You'll also find Ammoudara Beach and Venetian Walls within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Aptera Beach?

Yes, extended and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Aptera Beach?

Spa services at the hotel include mani/pedis.

Does Aptera Beach have a casino on the premises?

No, Aptera Beach doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aptera Beach?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Aptera Beach a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a beach, a beach bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Aptera Beach?

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

Does Aptera Beach feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Aptera Beach serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Aptera Beach allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Aptera Beach.

Are there connecting rooms at Aptera Beach?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Aptera Beach?

The closest major airport to Aptera Beach is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 9.6 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Aptera Beach?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a lanai where guests can enjoy sea and mountain views.

Aptera Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 78 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