ARINA BEACH RESORT

The hotel offers: Standard Room Garden View — 16–20 m², up to 2 guests, balcony or terrace with garden view; Bungalow Garden View — 16–20 m², up to 3 guests, private terrace with garden view; Premium Bungalow Garden View — 21–25 m², up to 3 guests, open-plan layout and garden view; Family Room — 31–35 m², up to 4 guests, balcony or terrace with garden view, with two-room options available; Comfort Family Bungalow — 31–35 m², up to 4 guests, terrace with garden view and open-plan seating area; Waterfront View Rooms or Bungalows — 16–22 m², up to 2 guests, balcony or terrace with sea view; Premium Bungalow Waterfront View — 21–25 m², up to 3 guests, terrace with sea view and living area; Premium Superior Bungalow Garden View — 25–29 m², up to 4 guests, terrace with garden view; Premium Junior Suite Waterfront View — around 35 m², up to 4 guests, separate seating area, terrace with sea view and direct beach access.

The main restaurant Thalassohåzi operates in buffet style: early breakfast from 06:30, breakfast 07:00–10:00, lunch 12:30–14:00, dinner 18:30–21:15. The menu includes continental and American breakfasts, Greek dishes, Cretan delicacies, salads, meat, fish, pasta, desserts and show cooking. Within the Premium All Inclusive concept, guests can also enjoy local and international soft drinks, juices, hot and iced coffee, wines, local draft beer, selected cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. The restaurants Mezé by Iliogiomo and Onirókipos operate from 19:00 to 23:00, with last orders at 22:00, and require advance reservation. By the pool, Iliogiomo Pool Bar Restaurant operates from 10:00 to 18:00, weather permitting; from 13:00 to 15:00 it serves a grill buffet, salads and desserts.

“Civitel Creta Beach” is located directly by the sandy beach of Ammoudara. Guests have direct access to the sea, while sunbeds, umbrellas and beach towels are provided free of charge on the beach and by the pool. The beach is suitable for quiet relaxation, walks along the shore and swimming. A separate beach bar is not highlighted in the official description, but bars and lounge areas with drinks and snacks operate near the beach and pool.

Rooms and bungalows include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV, mini-fridge, coffee and tea-making facilities, telephone, bathroom with shower or bathtub, toiletries, hairdryer, slippers, as well as pool and beach towels. Depending on the category, there is a balcony or terrace with garden or sea view; some renovated categories also feature a seating area, direct beach access, bathrobes, soundproof windows or an espresso machine.

The main restaurant Thalassohåzi, with an open terrace, offers international, Greek, Mediterranean and local dishes. The Verandåmoma area complements the main restaurant and is suitable for calmer meals with sea views. Mezé by Iliogiomo is an à la carte restaurant by the pool serving Greek and Cretan meze. Onirókipos is an à la carte restaurant with modern Greek cuisine and garden views. Iliogiomo Pool Bar Restaurant by the pool offers snacks, BBQ, pizza, ice cream, drinks and cocktails. Fengarópioto Main Bar is located next to the main restaurant, operates from 18:00 to 00:00 and is ideal for evening relaxation on the terrace with sea views.

The property features a 12 m × 25 m outdoor pool, tennis court, mini golf, outdoor fitness area, beach volleyball, beach football, pétanque, table tennis, darts, archery and board games. During the day, the animation team organizes activities including aqua aerobics, yoga and garden workouts. In the evenings, there are themed programs, live music, DJ nights, dance shows and performances in the amphitheater.

For children, the hotel offers a shaded children’s pool, playground, mini club, creative and sports activities, high chairs in the restaurants, baby cots on request and child-friendly meal options. The pool area is convenient for family relaxation, with Iliogiomo Pool Bar Restaurant nearby offering drinks, snacks and ice cream.

The property offers a 24-hour reception and concierge, free Wi-Fi, parking, luggage storage, laundry and dry-cleaning services, room service on request from 10:00 to 18:30, business area, conference room, taxi and car rental arrangements, EV charging station, doctor and babysitting services on request. For relaxation, guests can enjoy spa and wellness services, an outdoor pool, direct beach access, free sunbeds, umbrellas and towels.

Within walking distance is the main road of Ammoudara with shops and restaurants, about 500 m from the hotel. Nearby points of interest include the Venetian Harbor about 3 km away, Hania Gate about 4 km away, the Natural History Museum of Crete about 4 km away, the center of Heraklion, Lions Square and the Venetian Walls about 5 km away. For a more extensive sightseeing program, guests can plan a visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Palace of Knossos, which are located more than 5 km away.