Amoudara is a small village in the north of the Cretan province of Heraklion. People who love beach vacations come here. In this small resort village there are a lot of good hotels. Due to the fact that it is located not far from the capital of Crete and, accordingly, from the international airport, hotels in Amoudara are preferred to be booked mainly by those who go on vacation with their families and young children.
The choice of hotels is great: from the “two rooms” to the luxurious apartments of the “5 stars” category.
Gorgona Hotel 3 *
Amoudara is famous for its beaches. The five-kilometer coastal strip is covered with fine sand. That is why it is almost completely built up with hotels. Here is a three-star Gorgona Hotel 3 *. Crete has always been known for its beaches, which are awarded the Blue Flag. That is why many Europeans, including our compatriots, are eager to come here to rest.
Gorgona Hotel 3 * is a family. It was built in 1989. Since then, the hotel has been completely renovated several times. Its territory is five thousand square meters. It has a very convenient location not only for a comfortable beach holiday, but also for exploring local attractions. The hotel area is a lush garden. Every fifteen minutes from the stop located directly at the entrance to the territory, comfortable buses depart in various directions.
Infrastructure
Being a three-star hotel, Gorgona Hotel 3 * (Greece, Amoudara) offers a fairly large range of services for recreation. It has free parking, a left-luggage office, a small shop selling souvenirs. For visitors to the hotel, the “quick check-in” service is active. The registration desk is always open. In public areas, you can connect to the Internet for free.
On the ground floor of the hotel there is a rental car, including scooters, there is also a tour desk.
Gorgona Hotel 3 * does not allow pets. Not only cash, but also credit cards are accepted for payment (with the prior consent of the administration). A cash machine is within walking distance of the hotel.
Housing stock
Gorgona Hotel 3 * (Ammoudara) is a single two-story white building, built in a Mediterranean style. It is literally buried in the greenery of palm trees and tall subtropical trees.
The hotel, according to international standards, is considered small. It has only 39 standard rooms for one, two and three people, as well as family rooms. The hotel is located in a quiet place, so many come here as a family.
The rooms have everything for a comfortable stay. The furniture is new and comfortable, there is a wardrobe and a luggage rack, manually adjustable air conditioning, which, if necessary, can also be heated, a makeup mirror, a TV with satellite channels, one of which is Russian-speaking. All rooms have terraces or balconies with plastic furniture and a dryer. Many tourists prefer to sit outdoors in the evenings and admire the surrounding scenery.
The hotel has facilities for disabled guests. Wheelchair accessible rooms, and there are two of them, are located on the ground floor.
Sheets are changed every other day. Rooms are cleaned daily. Towels change with the same frequency.
Bathrooms in the hotel are combined. There is a shower room. Hygiene items are updated daily.
Nutrition
Gorgona Hotel 3 * offers its guests only a "continental breakfast", served as a buffet. Guests of the hotel can have lunch and dinner on site à la carte or in one of the nearby taverns, which are very numerous in Amoudara.
The hotel has a bar. It is located by the pool. Drinks and snacks are available for a fee.
Beach
Distance to the sea - 150 meters. The road passes through the hotel. The beach is municipal. He has been awarded the Blue Flag for several years in a row. Sand cover, gentle entry into the water. The beach has all the amenities, including a shower and toilet. There is also a bar where you can buy sandwiches and soft drinks. For umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach should be paid extra.
For children
Gorgona Hotel 3 * by tour operators is positioned as intended for leisure and adults and children.
For younger customers, the hotel has a playground, a children's section in the pool, as well as high chairs for easy feeding in the restaurant. Upon request, parents can get a baby bed for the child. If desired, the restaurant can order a diet menu for the smallest.
Additional Information
On the territory of the Gorgona Hotel 3 * there is a large pool around which mattresses and sun loungers with umbrellas are arranged. There is also a bar. The main entertainment for guests is offered on the shore, where there are many attractions, which can be used for a fee.
Those who come to Crete not only to sunbathe and swim, but also to see local attractions, are many. There are plenty of interesting places on the island, because it is here, according to legend, that Zeus was born, here is the famous Knossos Palace and much more.
You can look at amazing monuments not only using the services of a tour desk, but also by yourself by renting a car. I must say that for visiting local attractions, the location of the Gorgona Hotel 3 * hotel is excellent.
Reviews
Those who have already visited this hotel unanimously argue that both the location and the territory of this institution can be awarded the highest rating. The greenery, which is surrounded by the residential building of Gorgona Hotel 3 *, is excellent for relaxing. There are many flowering shrubs, palm trees and prickly pears.
As for the living conditions, some of our compatriots were somewhat confused by the small area of the rooms, however, for those who come to Crete not to stay at the hotel, but to sunbathe, swim and walk, this drawback remained almost invisible.
The sea and the beach are just amazing. White sand and azure warm water with the gentle sun do real miracles. The Amu Dara Sea has one feature: there is a rocky ridge here, so when the rest of the resorts are high waves, there is always complete calm.
Our compatriots write many kind words about the staff and about the owners of the hotel - the hostess and her son. Their benevolence and hospitality, which, however, are characteristic of the majority of the inhabitants of Crete, make a person feel like in a family environment.
The hotel rests the French and Germans. There are few Russians so far. The food in the hotel, presented by breakfast, is tasty and hearty. Nearby taverns offer authentic Greek dishes, including seafood.
Our compatriots were satisfied with their stay and, if possible, will return here again.