Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Ano Kalesia

The Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel occupies a cluster of buildings on the mountains outside Heraklion. Built in the late 1980s, it has been purposely designed to reproduce an authentic Cretan village and much care has been taken to recreate the atmosphere of times gone by.

In the bedrooms, modern amenities are cleverly blended with traditional . The local taverna organises Cretan nights with mouthwatering Greek food and folk dances. A number of social events are organised during summer in the open air restaurant.

The area boasts dazzling white houses with pretty turquoise windows that host several old-fashioned shops, including a blacksmith.

Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by sunbeds, the 4-star Sentido Amounda Bay is located 0.5 km from the sandy Amoudara Beach. The hotel includes a restaurant and a snack bar. All air-conditioned rooms at the hotel open out to a balcony.

Each of the guestrooms features a TV, radio, safe and mini fridge. The private bathroom is stocked with free toiletries.

Dining and drinking options at Sentido Amounda Bay include a restaurant and poolside bar. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed daily.

The 24-hour front desk can provide information on Knossos Palace, which is at a distance of 12 km.

A number of restaurants, café-bars and shops are within a short walking distance from Sentido Amounda Bay. A bus stop is conveniently located in front of the hotel. It is 7 km from Heraklion City. Private parking is located on site.

The property has a private beach which is 0.5 km away.

Castro Hotel lies in the middle of Amoudara, only 300 metres from the famous sandy beach. It features an outdoor pool with pool-side bar and plenty of sun-bathing space. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Every one of the Castro Hotel’s rooms has private balcony with pool, mountain or limited sea views subject to availability. All are equipped with a fridge, air conditioning, safe, electric kettle and TV with satellite channels.

Maxim restaurant serves Greek, as well as International dishes. Drinks and coffee, as well as refreshments and cocktails can be enjoyed by the pool-side.

Other hotel facilities include a dining room, a TV room and an open-air parking area.

Castro Hotel is 5 km away from Heraklion city centre and 11 km from the Heraklion International Airport. A variety of bars and restaurants can be found a mere 100 metres from the hotel.

Located in Amoudara, just 200 metres from the beach, family-run Roxani Hotel features a restaurant and a seasonal pool with a bar. It offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony overlooking the pool or the surrounding mountains.

The air-conditioned rooms of Roxani come with satellite TV, fridge and iron. Each unit includes a private bathroom stocked with a hairdryer.

A rich breakfast is served daily at the on-site restaurant, where guests can also enjoy Cretan dishes during lunch and dinner. The poolside snack bar offers a relaxing setting for enjoying a refreshing drink or a cocktail.

Roxani Hotel is situated 5 km from the centre of Heraklion and 11 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport.

Located in Amoudara Herakliou, 500 metres from Amoudara Beach, Petousis Hotel & Suites provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Petousis Hotel & Suites every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

The daily breakfast offers continental, American or vegetarian options.

Venetian Walls is 6.6 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 7.6 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 10 km from Petousis Hotel & Suites.

Perfectly located on the Blue Flag Award winning sandy beach of Amoudara with stunning views from around the resort, Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only features 5 sharing and 2 common seasonal outdoor swimming pools. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests can make use of a garden.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hair dryer. All units at Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only include air conditioning and a desk.

The main restaurant comes with buffet stations, show cooking and delicious dishes. The breath-taking terrace in front of main swimming pool and Mediterranean sea will offer you magnificent views.

Heraklio Town is 6 km from Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only, while Hersonissos is 29 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 9 km from the property.