Gorgona Hotel: Accommodation in Amoudara (Heraklion), Crete

Gorgona Hotel surrounds a swimming pool with pool bar and seasonal operation, set within 5,000 square metres of private gardens. The pool area offers sun loungers and umbrellas, with a shallow end for children. Guests can order drinks and coffee at the pool bar at prices lower than most local cafes, with shaded loungers spread across the grassy grounds.

Each of the 39 rooms at Gorgona Hotel has a private balcony, air conditioning, refrigerator, and safety deposit box. Daily housekeeping is included, with bedsheets that guests describe as notably clean. The hotel also offers babysitting or child services, board games and puzzles, and a shared lounge with television.

The sandy beach, which holds the Blue Flag award every year, sits 150 metres from the hotel and offers water sports, sunbeds, and umbrellas. Amoudara is 6 kilometres east of Heraklion, with a bus every 15 minutes connecting to the city centre. Guests have access to free private parking on site, plus car hire and airport shuttle services available at the 24-hour front desk.

Breakfast at Gorgona Hotel includes locally-sourced options such as fresh pastries, omelettes, cereals, fruits, and vegetables. For early departures, the staff prepare packed lunch boxes so guests do not miss a meal. Nearby restaurants include a sushi bar and other local dining options within walking distance.

Staff at Gorgona Hotel provide detailed local recommendations for cultural immersion, and on late departure days guests may keep their room and use the pool until evening. The hotel offers laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, express check-in/out, and luggage storage. Families can use the children's shallow end of the pool, and the surrounding garden provides space for relaxation.

Location: 150m from Blue Flag beach, 6km from Heraklion

Pool: Large pool with pool bar and shady loungers

Garden: 5,000 sqm private garden with lush vegetation

Breakfast: Locally-sourced breakfast with packed lunch option

Services: 24-hour front desk, free parking, shuttle service

Family: Babysitting, board games, children's pool section