Castro Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Castro Hotel lies in the middle of Amoudara, only 984 feet from the famous sandy beach. It features an outdoor pool with pool-side bar and plenty of sun-bathing space. Free WiFi is available throughout. Every one of the Castro Hotel’s rooms has private balcony with pool, mountain or limited sea views subject to availability. All are equipped with a fridge, air conditioning, safe, electric kettle and TV with satellite channels. Maxim restaurant serves Greek, as well as International dishes. Drinks and coffee, as well as refreshments and cocktails can be enjoyed by the pool-side. Other hotel facilities include a dining room, a TV room and an open-air parking area. Castro Hotel is 3.1 mi away from Heraklion city center and 6.8 mi from the Heraklion International Airport. A variety of bars and restaurants can be found a mere 328 feet from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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4 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Wolfgang
Germany Germany
“Excellent Breakfast, very friendly staff, well maintained pool area. Excellent restaurant Maxim is part of hotel. Very good bus connection to Heraklion, the airport and other cities.”
Kyrylo
Finland Finland
“The location of the hotel is very convenient, although it is slightly away from Heraklion city center (about 20-25 minutes by bus). Beach is close and overall quiet area. Bice to have a restaurant with great dishes served the whole day. The pool...”
Patapava
Austria Austria
“Great location and happy friendly stuff. Tasty food. Close to the beach. Cats at the property. Bus stop in front of the hotel, 30 mins till Heraklion.”
Ian
Australia Australia
“Staff were friendly & helpful. Room & bed was nice. Pool was good (some leaves needed cleaning). On-site parking was handy. Close to a beach & restaurants at night. Breakfast was decent. Shower worked well. Ate Greek food at the restaurant & it...”
Albert
Spain Spain
“Location. Near the airport. Very clean. Comfortable.”
Shelly
Italy Italy
“Nice hotel with breakfast buffet and an onsite restaurant. The staff were very helpful. Harris, at the front desk was so sweet. She helped me with excursions around the island. It was a great, relaxing weekend.”
Nadim
Lebanon Lebanon
“Breakfast amazing with many choices. The restaurant in the hotel ( Taverna ) is perfect with multiple choices of food and drinks. Swimming pool was nice and well maintainted. AC very good”
Amira
United States United States
“We loved staying at Castro Hotel. It was close to the airport, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent. We will stay there again on our way back to the airport.”
Vykinta
Lithuania Lithuania
“great location, 5 min to the stony beach, the bus stop next to the hotel, nice restaurant down the stairs, clean pool, friendly receptionist”
Lázár
Romania Romania
“Everything was wonderful! The hotel employees were very kind, wonderful people, who deserved a lot of appreciation. Nice location, clean rooms. The food was very good and delicious. We will gladly come back here anytime!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Maxim Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
  • Cuisine
    Greek • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Castro Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Castro Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: 1039K011A0018101