Petousis Hotel & Suites  

On Crete’s sun-soaked north coast in Ammoudara — the beachfront wing of Heraklion. About 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ammoudara Beach and roughly 8–10 km (around a 15-minute drive) from Heraklion “Nikos Kazantzakis” International Airport. Close to Heraklion Port and the Palace of Knossos, with shops, cafés and sand on your doorstep. Family-friendly and ideal for seaside-city stays.

Fully renovated in 2024, the architecturally distinctive 99-room complex blends wood and stone accents with traditional décor. Rooms are air-conditioned and offer minibars, flat-screen TVs and private furnished balconies or patios. Expect home-like hospitality, rainfall showers and simple, stylish touches that nod to Cretan craft.

Two outdoor pools, a fitness/health club and a full spa offering massages, body treatments and facials — perfect for slow mornings and sea-breeze evenings. Poolside and beach bars plus garden and terrace spaces keep the vibe relaxed. Practical perks include free self-parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, airport transfers and a kids’ playroom.

A business center with meeting rooms and an 861 sq ft (80 m²) conference space handles small events and meetings. Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and express check-out make work and travel smooth.

Two on-site restaurants — including PETOUSIS — plus bars and poolside service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30–10:00. Menus celebrate island life, with Cretan and Mediterranean flavors front and center.