General description:
The hotel Astir Beach is located approx. 30 m from the Astir Beach, a sandy beach. At the beach, there are sun umbrellas and sun loungers for a fee. The tourist centre is about 700 m away. The town Gouves is around 700 m away (Chersonissos around 10 km, Heraklion around 18 km). A supermarket and other shopping facilities can be reached after 700 m. It is only 100 m from the hotel to the nearest bars and restaurants. For evening dancing you will find a nightclub in a distance of approx. 700 m. The following attractions can be reached from the hotel: Aquarium (approx. 2 km away), Knossos Palace (approx. 20 km away), Agios Nikolaos (approx. 60 km away), Lassithi Plateau (approx. 45 km away) and Rethymno (approx. 85 km away). For mobility during your holiday, there are a taxi rank (around 100 m away) and a bus stop (approx. 700 m away). For medical treatment in emergencies there is a hospital around 18 km away. The airport (CHQ) is approx. 163 km away. Another airport (HER) is located approx. 17 km away.
Amenities:
The 3-storey resort consists of a main building and an adjoining building, and has 180 rooms in total. It offers its guests a reception (check-in from 15:00, check-out until 11:00), a lobby with bar, 2 lifts, a safe (for a fee), a mini market, a free parking area and a money changing facility. For the meals, there is a restaurant (air-conditioned) and a snack bar. In a total 3 bars, you can relax in good company. WiFi is available for free. For guests with physical disabilities the accommodation provides a barrier-free access and a wheelchair accessible lift. Room cleaning is free of charge. Laundry / ironing service is available for a fee.
Pool:
In the outdoor area of the hotel you will find one pool with a children´s pool. Here, there are sun loungers and sun umbrellas for free available. At the pool bar you can get refreshing beverages.
Meals:
Breakfast (from 07:00 - 10:00) from the buffet. Half board: breakfast and dinner. All inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch and dinner only in selected restaurants or bars. Soft drinks (10:00 - 23:00), coffee and tea (10:00 - 23:00), beer (10:00 - 23:00), wine (10:00 - 23:00) and national alcoholic drinks (10:00 - 23:00).
Sport and Leisure:
Sports and entertainment: Billiards (where applicable, for a fee), badminton (where applicable, for a fee), darts (where applicable, for a fee), table tennis (where applicable, for a fee), mini golf and fitness. Approx. 50 m away from the hotel watersports activities are available (partly from local providers). A golf course is approx. 12 km from the hotel. Sauna available for a fee. Spa area, steam bath, hamam and massages available (where applicable for a fee). Entertainment for adults: activity programme with evening shows. For the entertainment of young guests there is a children´s play area. Child supervision: babysitting (for a fee) and activity programme for children from 4 - 12 years (from 10:00 - 12:30, from May to September).
Additional information:
Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities. Some services depend on the local climatic conditions and the season. Languages spoken: English, German, French and Italian. Accepted methods of payment: Visa and Euro / MasterCard.
Double Standard Room:
With twin bed, extra bed, tiled floor, balcony or terrace, internet (for free), safe (for a fee) and sat TV as well as individually adjustable air conditioning.
Double Standard Room (SeaView):
With twin bed, extra bed, tiled floor, balcony or terrace, internet (for free), safe (for a fee) and sat TV as well as individually adjustable air conditioning.
SingleUse Standard Room:
With twin bed, tiled floor, balcony or terrace, internet (for free), safe (for a fee) and sat TV as well as individually adjustable air conditioning.
Quad Standard Room:
With twin bed, tiled floor, balcony or terrace, internet (for free), safe (for a fee) and sat TV as well as individually adjustable air conditioning.
*Turkish Bath, Fitness Room and Sauna are available on extra fee
* Babysitting is on extra fee