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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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
4 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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 of America United States of America
    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!
  • Dalia
    Canada Canada
    Great value for money . Big appartement-room, good breakfast, fantastic pool.
  • Maisie
    United States of America United States of America
    This location is perfection; you’re close to the big city but in a friendly town with all the shops you need in walking distance. Across the street is the path to the sea, and the trees and wildlife there add to the peaceful ambience.
  • Rohish
    Estonia Estonia
    Great location, markets nearby. The staff was very helpful and amazing courtesy. Haris at reception solves all your problem and the food offered is good. The pool area is big enough as compared to other accommodations nearby. Surely advise other...

Property questions and answers
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  • how much is a transfer from the airport? thank you :)

    Between 27 - 30 euro by taxi. But there is public bus , bus no6 from 07:00 - 00:00 every 20 min. and the ticket costs 1.50 euro per person. Bus stop C..
    Answered on 14 August 2021
  • if i have already paid for a hotel reservation am I still entitled to free cancellation my travel date is 18th April 2020

    Dear Guests, Due to Coronavirus situation, we haven't charge your reservations. You can change your reservations to alternative dates without change ..
    Answered on 26 March 2020
  • Greetings. I wish to book a non-smoking room. Is it possible to let you know this at the time of booking or are all rooms non-smoking? Thank-you.

    Dear Guest, kalimera from sunny Crete! You are very welcomed to our hotel Castro! Regarding tour request we kindly note that all our rooms are non-smo..
    Answered on 20 July 2022
  • Hi If I book a room for a couple of nights in 2 weeks time. Is it possible to arrange a late check out please as my flight is at 10pm? Thanks

    Dear Guest , We can arrange day use ( Late check out) with additional charge. Thank you Vangelis Panteris Castro Hotel
    Answered on 28 August 2021
  • Hello, Does the family room has 2 separated rooms where beds are in?

    Dear guest, All family rooms are recently renovated and have 2 rooms , one bedroom (2 beds)and one common area room with also 2 beds. Also there is ..
    Answered on 22 August 2022
  • Hello, our flight lands at 21:45 at Heraklion airport. Is it possible to come to the hotel after our flight lands, I assume we will be at the hotel ab..

    Dear Guests, We will wait for you at reception. Thank you for the info.
    Answered on 13 July 2024
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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

Amenities of Castro Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

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
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Safe
      Additional charge
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool bar
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Light therapy
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • Bulgarian
    • German
    • Greek
    • English
    • Polish
    • Russian

    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
    Cancelation 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.

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash

    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

    FAQs about Castro Hotel

    • Castro Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Maxim Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

    • Guests staying at Castro Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Castro Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • The prices at Castro Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Castro Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Triple
      • Family
      • Double

    • Castro Hotel is 1 miles from the center of Amoudara Herakliou. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Castro Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Castro Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Playground
      • Pool table
      • Ping-pong
      • Live music/Performance
      • Swimming pool
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beauty services
      • Facial treatments
      • Pedicure
      • Body treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Light therapy
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Back massage
      • Neck massage
      • Foot massage
      • Couples' massage
      • Head massage
      • Hand massage
      • Full-body massage