Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa

🏖️ Close to the sandy beach (approx. 170m)
👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for all ages – kids’ club, slides & spa
🎯 Great range of facilities from gym to mini-golf
🍹 All Inclusive available with multiple à la carte options
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel (GSTC-recognised standard)
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (local classification)
Travelisto recommended rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 336 across 3 blocks (5 floors, 2 lifts)

Board options: All Inclusive, Half Board

Child age guideline: up to 12 years (for pricing and kids’ club)
No formal minimum age – family-friendly resort.

Set on Crete’s popular north coast, Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa sits just behind a long stretch of Amoudara’s sand-and-shingle beach. This part of the island is ideal if you like to mix easygoing beach time with city sights – Heraklion, the island capital, is less than a 15-minute drive away.

Within walking distance you’ll find local tavernas, shops and cafés, while Bravo Waterpark is only a short taxi ride for a family day out. Thanks to a handy bus stop nearby, exploring wider Crete – from archaeological sites to pretty villages – is simple without needing a hire car.

• 170m from the beach
• 240m from the nearest bus stop
• 1km from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants
• 2.7km from Bravo Waterpark
• 3km from Amoudara resort centre

Approx. transfer time from airport: 30 Minutes (from Heraklion – HER)

Amoudara, Crete (Heraklion Area), Greece

With five restaurants and a generous All Inclusive set-up, dining is a real highlight at Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa.

The main Adonis buffet restaurant handles breakfast, lunch and dinner with live show-cooking stations and a good mix of Greek and international dishes. Down by the sea, Ambrosia Greek Tavern serves classic Cretan flavours, while Al Capone specialises in Italian favourites for dinner. Vegans and the plant-curious are unusually well catered for at Avocado, a dedicated vegan à la carte on the terrace.

Between meals, the Avra snack bar and pizzeria by the pool keeps everyone going with light bites and pizza slices. Drinks are spread across a lobby bar, pool bar, beach coffee bar and a garden bar, plus an indoor disco bar for late-night cocktails when entertainment is running. Smart casual dress codes (no beachwear) apply in many outlets, and some venues are seasonal or subject to occupancy.

All Inclusive guests typically receive one included dinner per stay in each à la carte restaurant on stays of at least seven nights, with reservation required and subject to availability. Exact operation, supplements and opening times can vary by season. What All Inclusive typically includes.

The main outdoor freshwater pool is the social heart of the resort, complete with children’s section and colourful slides that younger guests will make a beeline for. A spacious sunbathing terrace wraps around the water with plenty of sunbeds and parasols, and complimentary pool towels mean you can pack lighter.

You’re only around 170 metres from the beach – a long strip of sand and shingle typical of the north coast. Spend the day dipping between sea and pool, or break things up with a stroll along the shoreline to low-key beachfront cafés. Facilities and lifeguard services can vary by season and local conditions.

Wellness fans have a spa area to retreat to, complete with sauna and steam room plus a menu of massage and beauty treatments (all usually at extra charge, minimum age 18 years). There’s also a gym with cardio equipment and free weights, again typically open during daytime hours in the main season.

If you prefer to keep active outdoors, there’s a strong line-up of activities: aerobics and aqua aerobics, mini-golf, table tennis, tennis, volleyball and yoga sessions.

Around the resort you’ll also find practical touches such as an on-site mini-market, plus a reception team who can help with currency exchange, concierge-style assistance and luggage storage. Selected baby equipment (like bottle warmers and pushchairs) and wheelchairs can often be hired via reception, subject to availability and local charges.

Double Room
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 3
Comfortable, light rooms with either a balcony or terrace. Each comes with flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, kettle, fridge, hairdryer and a bathroom with bath. A safety deposit box is available for an extra charge. Daily cleaning is included, with towel changes on request.

Double Room with Garden View
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 3
As per the standard double but overlooking the gardens for a more tranquil outlook. Facilities include flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, kettle, fridge, balcony or terrace, hairdryer and bathroom with bath. Safe available at a supplement; daily cleaning and towel changes on request.

Bungalow Room with Garden View
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 3
Ground-floor bungalow-style rooms set within the gardens, ideal if you prefer easy access without many stairs. Décor and facilities mirror the main double rooms, with flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, kettle, fridge, balcony or terrace, hairdryer and bathroom with bath. Daily cleaning; towels on request.

Double Room with Side Sea View
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 3
Offering a partial sea view alongside all the standard comforts – flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, kettle, fridge, balcony or terrace, hairdryer and bathroom with bath. Safety deposit box at extra charge; daily cleaning and towel change on request.

Family Room
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 4
Designed for families needing extra space, these rooms generally combine a double bed with additional sleeping options for children (such as sofa beds or extra beds). Facilities match the other categories: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, kettle, fridge, balcony or terrace, hairdryer and bathroom with bath.

Single Room
Sleeps: Minimum 1 | Maximum 1
A neat, well-equipped option for solo travellers, with balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, kettle, fridge, hairdryer and a bathroom with bath. Daily housekeeping and towel change on request.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Some amenities (such as safes) may carry a local charge.

🎯 Aerobics & aqua aerobics
🏌️‍♂️ Mini-golf
🏓 Table tennis
🎾 Tennis and volleyball
🧘 Yoga sessions
🏊 Pool fun with slides and children’s section
🎭 Daily daytime activities (high season) including team sports and water-based games
🎶 Evening entertainment programme with live music, professional shows and cabaret (seasonal)

🛎️ 24-hour reception & concierge-style assistance
💷 Currency exchange (local charges may apply)
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
🍼 Equipment hire such as bottle warmers and pushchairs*
♿ Wheelchair hire on request*
🛒 On-site mini-market for holiday essentials
🧼 Daily housekeeping; towels changed on request
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi across rooms and public areas

*Subject to availability and local charges.

Amoudara is a lively yet relaxed resort on Crete’s north coast, combining long sandy beaches with easy access to Heraklion’s museums, harbour and shopping streets.

• Country: Greece
• Region: Crete (Heraklion Area)
• Resort: Amoudara
• Language: Greek (English widely spoken in tourism areas)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: GMT +2 hours (GMT +3 in summer)
• Average UK–Heraklion flight time: around 4.5 hours

Hotel notes:
• 3 blocks, 5 floors, 2 lifts
• 336 rooms
• Spa and gym typically open 01 Apr–31 Oct (hours can vary)
• Kids’ club usually runs 5 days per week for ages 4–12 years in the main season
• All Inclusive and entertainment details can change between seasons

This information is a guide and may change without notice. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa family-friendly?
Yes. Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa is designed for guests of all ages, with a children’s pool and slides, kids’ club for ages 4–12 years, family rooms sleeping up to four, and a beach a short walk away. There’s also plenty of adult-friendly space, including a spa, gym and quiet garden areas.

2. How close is Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa to the beach?
The resort is approximately 170 metres from the beach – just a few minutes’ walk along a short path. The beach here is a long stretch of sand and shingle typical of Amoudara, with cafés and bars dotted along the shoreline.

3. What’s included with All Inclusive at Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa?
All Inclusive usually covers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, plus snacks during the day and a selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for at least 12 hours daily. Guests on stays of at least seven nights are typically entitled to dine once per stay in each of the three à la carte restaurants, subject to reservation and availability. Exact details and brands can vary by season, so always check your booking documentation for the latest inclusions.

4. Is there a dress code in the restaurants and bars?
Yes. The hotel generally requests smart-casual dress in the main and à la carte restaurants and in certain bars, and asks that beachwear is not worn. Swimwear should be covered and shoes worn indoors. For the à la carte venues, long trousers or smart tailored shorts for men may be requested in the evening.

5. Does Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa have a spa and wellness facilities?
The resort includes a dedicated spa area with sauna, steam room and a range of massage and beauty treatments. Access and treatments are usually for guests aged 18 and over, and charges apply. There is also a gym with cardio and weights equipment, along with wellness-style activities such as yoga and aqua aerobics.

6. What children’s facilities are available?
Children have their own section of the main pool plus waterslides, a kids’ club (typically for ages 4–12 years, 5 days per week in season) with arts and crafts and small-group games, and highchairs available in the restaurants. Some baby equipment like bottle warmers and pushchairs can be hired via reception, subject to availability and local charge.

7. How far is Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa from Heraklion and the airport?
Heraklion city centre is under a 15-minute drive away, making it easy to visit for museum-hopping, harbour strolls and dinner in traditional tavernas. Heraklion Airport (HER) is roughly a 30-minute transfer by coach, depending on traffic and the number of hotel stops en route.

8. Is Wi‑Fi available at Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa?
Yes. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, typically including both rooms and public areas, so you can stay connected, stream or work remotely if needed.