8.2
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Vanisko Hotel

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Greece, Amoudara, 7, Andrea Papandreou Street
● Center: 430 m
🌞 Beach - 7 min
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73 EUR
Vanisko
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
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Standard Triple room
3 x
Standard Triple room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
117 $
Standard Family room
Standard Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
136 $
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Economy room
Economy room
Private bathroom
Economy Single room
Economy Single room
Private bathroom
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Economy Triple room
3 x
Economy Triple room
Private bathroom
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Economy Double room
Economy Double room
Private bathroom
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Standard room
Standard room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard room with water view
Standard room with water view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Standard room
1 Bedroom Standard room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard Single room with balcony
Standard Single room with balcony
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room
1 Bedroom Standard Double room
Private bathroom
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Standard Triple room with sea view
3 x
Standard Triple room with sea view
Private bathroom
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Standard Triple room with water view
3 x
Standard Triple room with water view
Private bathroom
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Standard Triple room with balcony
3 x
Standard Triple room with balcony
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Standard Triple room
3 x
1 Bedroom Standard Triple room
Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room
4 x
Standard Quadruple room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room with balcony
4 x
Standard Quadruple room with balcony
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard Single Family room
Standard Single Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Triple Family room
3 x
Standard Triple Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Quadruple Family room
4 x
Standard Quadruple Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Single room with sea view
Standard Single room with sea view
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Standard Single room
1 Bedroom Standard Single room
Private bathroom
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Standard Double room with sea view
Standard Double room with sea view
Private bathroom
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Standard Double room with balcony
Standard Double room with balcony
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard Double Family room
Standard Double Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Double room with water view
Standard Double room with water view
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room with balcony
1 Bedroom Standard Double room with balcony
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
Superior room
Superior room
Private bathroom
Superior Single room
Superior Single room
Private bathroom
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Superior Quadruple room
4 x
Superior Quadruple room
Private bathroom
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Superior Double room
Superior Double room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Double room
Deluxe Double room
Private bathroom
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Premier room
Premier room
Private bathroom
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Premier Double room
Premier Double room
Private bathroom
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Junior Suite with pool view
Junior Suite with pool view
Private bathroom
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Junior Suite with view
Junior Suite with view
Private bathroom
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Single Junior Suite with pool view
Single Junior Suite with pool view
Private bathroom
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Double Junior Suite with pool view
Double Junior Suite with pool view
Private bathroom
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Suite
Private bathroom
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Suite with pool view
Suite with pool view
Private bathroom
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Suite with water view
Suite with water view
Private bathroom
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Single Suite
Single Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
Single Suite with water view
Single Suite with water view
Private bathroom
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Double Suite with view
Double Suite with view
Private bathroom
Beds:
Single Suite with pool view
Single Suite with pool view
Private bathroom
Beds:
Single Suite with view
Single Suite with view
Private bathroom
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Double Suite with pool view
Double Suite with pool view
Private bathroom
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Triple Suite with pool view
3 x
Triple Suite with pool view
Private bathroom
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Cottage
Cottage
Private bathroom
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Description

Economical accommodation option for a short stay. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Built: 2006

Located in Crete, Ammoudara village, 2.5 km from the centre of Heraklion, 8 km from the airport.

Consists of a main 4-storey building

61 rooms in total.

Beach: public sandy beach in 600 m from the hotel (3 coastline). Umbrellas, sun beds: free.

Accepts credit cards: Master Card, Visa, Maestro.

Pets: no.

The hotel has no English speaking staff.

Check-in: from 14:00 Check-out: till 12:00

On the hotel territory: outdoor fresh water pool (200 m2), main restaurant, snack bar by the pool, Parking, Luggage storage, doctor on call, ATM

Attractions: relaxation area with TV, Board games

For children: paddling pool, cot (on request, free of charge) high chairs in restaurant (on request, free of charge), restaurant menu

When you stay at Vanisko Hotel in Malevizi, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ammoudara Beach.

The distance to the nearest airport is 8 km.

Policies and conditions

  • Child Policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
  • Breakfast: American Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the Hotel: Visa, MasterCard
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 05:00-12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • ATM
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Newspapers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • TV
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
Services and amenities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Languages Spoken
  • English
Recreation
  • Sun Deck
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
Pool and beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Next to the beach
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Conference Hall
Beauty and wellness
  • Doctor
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Children swimming pool
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed
Health and Safety Measures
  • Temperature control for staff
  • Personal protection equipment for staff
  • Extra decontamination measures
  • Temperature control for guests
  • Personal protection equipment for guests
  • Additional measures against COVID-19

The hotel is located on third line from the shore.

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 460 m. It takes 7 minutes To the beach!

Street view

Video: Vanisko Hotel ''By Checkin'', Amoudara Herakliou, Greece

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Reviews

Cleanliness
Amenities
Location
Service
03.09.2025
Went to this hotel with my family and all I can say is absolute masterpiece. As soon as we had a first look of the hotel and came inside I was greeted with some amazing staff and made us feel very comfortable for our first time, then as we made it to our room we felt so heartwarming with how clean they tidied the room for us! Then as we woke up in the morning we went and had a absolute delicious breakfast with a variety of choices. The best part is when we saw the pool for the first time it was so massive! And there was toys you can play with when you go in the pool like floats and balls, the lifeguard kept watching over us just in case something wrong happened and I am very thankful for this, there is also a bar with some nice drinks and snacks. And can I explain how amazing the location is located! It has a supermarket and mini market next to it with a nice restaurant which have some nice gyros, All I can say is i totally recommend this place, Thank you for this lovely experience for our first time in Greece!
24.08.2025
My first time in Greece and this hotel and staff made me feel very welcome. The staff were very friendly and always ready to help. The rooms are spacious with a nice balcony - rooms are cleaned everyday and towels are changed every 2 days. The air con worked perfectly too which is vital in the scorching Greek weather. The pool was also very nice with a lifeguard accompanying it. One of the best things about the hotel is the location, there is a big supermarket in front of it and a lidl 2 minutes walk. There is also a bus stop right outside the hotel which made transportation to and from Heraklion simple and fast. Hotel is 10 minutes drive to the airport. Had a wonderful first time experience here. I would highly recommend!
01.08.2025
At Hotel Vanisko, unfortunately, our experience has been quite negative. The treatment we received from the staff left much to be desired.

The lifeguard, instead of ensuring the safety and well-being of all guests, focused solely on scolding my children for swimming to the end of the pool, even though my son has been swimming confidently for years. Strangely, other much younger children received no such warnings, despite engaging in the same activity throughout the day.

In addition, the morning bar waitress told us the card machine wasn’t working, yet later that afternoon we saw her using it without issue. When I asked her not to heat the milk—but also not to serve a cold cappuccino—she looked at us with clear disapproval, as if our preferences were somehow wrong. I truly hope she never encounters such an attitude in Spain, because we do not treat visitors this way.

Lastly, in the buffet area, one of the staff members did not allow us to sit at our chosen table, even though there were empty ones available, and instead forced us to sit near the entrance, all while speaking to us in an unpleasant tone in her own language.

Frankly, and with all due respect, if you're Spanish and value polite, respectful treatment, I do not recommend this hotel.
This kind of treatment would not happen even in the worst hotel in Spain, and this one supposedly presents itself as a quality establishment. Your personal isn't polite.
17.07.2025
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Vanisko Hotel in Crete, and I can honestly say it was one of the most heartwarming and enjoyable hotel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring – a true reflection of what a family-run hotel should be.

The service was exceptional. Every single staff member we encountered went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and happiness. Their guest-oriented approach made us feel more like visiting friends than hotel guests. Whether it was a recommendation for a local restaurant, help with directions, or just a warm smile at breakfast – they were always ready to help with genuine kindness.

The hotel itself was clean, cozy, and well-maintained, and the location was perfect for exploring the beautiful island of Crete. It was clear that the owners take great pride in creating a welcoming and relaxing environment for their guests.

I would highly recommend Vanisko Hotel to anyone visiting Crete who values personal service, a family atmosphere, and authentic Greek hospitality. We will absolutely be returning – thank you to the entire team for making our stay so special!
05.07.2025
Despite the noise from a group of like 50 people (sounds insane but it was) it was difficult for staff to handle but they handled it great. We had no complaints about noise. We didn't enjoy the breakfast 'cause we got up late but we enjoyed the pool, we enjoyed the hospitality and the beach is 200m away. We were three guys staying here and we really liked it. The rooms were clean, there was AC and just in general a good vibe for a 'cheaper price', yet also close to the centre of Heraklion and beaches. We WILL come back. We liked it a lot! And they allowed us to leave our baggage after check-out which is also a plus on Crete.
04.03.2025
If your flight gets cancelled and you're reading this review, the hotel isn't all that bad. The staff were nice and so was the food. Be sure to take a trip to the supermarket opposite as they had some amazing cheap food. Check the fruit aisle!

Mot much else around worth exploring.
05.01.2025
Friendly reception. Clean rooms. Rather small balcony. The bus stop is in front of the hotel, easy to get to the city centre (bus 1 and 20) and back (bus 6). Supermarket over the street. Short walk to the public beach. The best advantage were early breakfast hours (7-10). The pool was also nice, not many people there and suprisingly I couldn't hear the traffic from the street that much.
20.10.2024
We came to this hotel for 4 nights due to our easy jet flight being cancelled. Our first room was extremely basic and not the nicest but did the job for an emergency room. We then found we needed to be here for another 3 nights. The man at the reception was extremely helpful with getting hold of easy jet etc and securing us a place to stay for the next 3 nights.

The room we were then put in was nice. There is a weird musty smell as you walk in, the shower is a wet room but doesn’t actually drain properly. Breakfast is okay. Lunch is just spaghetti, sauce and some meat. The juice machine doesn’t work and just pours water. Dinner is the same.

It’s a lovely area though, beautiful beach, big supermarket across the road and some lovely restaurants around.
21.07.2024
We were placed here when our flight was cancelled. We were greeted by a very abrupt man on the reception who didn’t speak much English who gave us our room card. Room was very basic but did have air con. We had breakfast and dinner included which were awful not much choice for either and gave us a bad stomach. If your flight is cancelled I wouldn’t stay here and insist tui place you somewhere else. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
09.05.2024
We stayed at Vanisko Hotel for 3 nights. Everything about our experience was wonderful. The buffet breakfast was magnificent - fruit, vegetables, cheese, pastries, coffee, juice all the best quality. Everyone including the bar tenders, chefs, receptionists, and manger were wonderful to us. Should be 10 stars not five. Definitely the place to stay when in Heraklion.
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Frequently asked questions about Vanisko Hotel

How much does it cost to stay at ?

The cost of living in depends on the date, rate, number of guests etc. Enter your dates to see prices.

Is it far from to the nearest beach?

It takes 7 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

Which sights are located near ?

The nearest sights are: Historical Museum of Crete (3 km), Heraklion Archaeological Museum (4 km) and Koules Fortress (4 km)

Does Vanisko Hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, Vanisko Hotel has a pool.

Are pets allowed at Vanisko Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed at Vanisko Hotel.

Does Vanisko Hotel provide breakfast?

Yes, Guests staying at Vanisko Hotel can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): American.

How to get from the closest airport to Vanisko Hotel?

The closest airport is Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis", and it is about 12 mins from hotel by car (10.3 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Vanisko Hotel?

The cancellation policy for Vanisko Hotel varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

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