Just 200 metres from the sandy beach of Amoudara in Heraklion, Albatross Apartments offers self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a balcony. A pool with sun terrace and a poolside snack bar are featured amidst its fragrant garden. Overlooking the Cretan Sea, the pool or the mountain, the studios and apartments of Albatross have a seating area and a kitchenette with dining area. Each unit is equipped with a fridge, cooking hobs and a TV. Bathrobes and a hairdryer can be found in the bathroom. A continental and a Greek breakfast are served daily at the dining area, while guests can also enjoy coffees and drinks at the on-site snack bar. Restaurants and bars lie within a short walk from the property. Albatross Apartments is located 7 km from Heraklion and 12 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. Staff at the front desk can arrange car rental to explore famous sites, such as Knossos Palace at 11 km. Free public parking is possible nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
4 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Amoudara Herakliou
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location and really welcoming hosts. Gave great advice about when to go to Knossos and how to get there. Perfect place for couples. Excellent balcony with views of the sea and mountains. Super friendly little doggo too! Great time all round!
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a wonderful stay at this apartment. It was simple but very clean, with all the essentials provided. Nikolas and his brother were incredibly accommodating, even helping with my luggage. He was always available and eager to offer...
  • А
    Анна
    Ukraine Ukraine
    wonderful hosts, attentive attitude towards guests, like home. excellent location: the beach is no more than a 5-minute walk away, during a storm at sea, the swimming pool at the hotel was a lifesaver (entrance to the sea is free, but if you order...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Albatross Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Games room
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Karaoke
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Albatross Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to let the property know their expected arrival time in advance.

This property participates in the Greek Breakfast Initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Please note that the swimming pool is available from 15/05 until 15/10.

Please inform Albatross Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 1056318

FAQs about Albatross Apartments

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Albatross Apartments is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Albatross Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Albatross Apartments on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Albatross Apartments on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Albatross Apartments (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Albatross Apartments. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Albatross Apartments is 0.8 miles from the centre of Amoudara Herakliou. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Albatross Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Albatross Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Windsurfing
    • Head massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Neck massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Fitness
    • Swimming Pool
    • Back massage
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Full body massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Foot massage
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness classes
    • Hand massage
    • Massage chair

  • Albatross Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.