About Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort
Inspired by the mythical water palaces of Minoan kings and Venetian nobles, Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort near Heraklion offers an impossibly glamorous setting for a lavish, five-star destination wedding in Crete. The resort exudes an air of timeless grandeur, combining sleek architectural lines with the natural beauty of shimmering lagoons, palm gardens, and the azure Mediterranean Sea.
This resort specialises in crafting bespoke events with unparalleled luxury and service standards. Couples can choose from a diverse selection of stunning licensed venues: exchange vows on the VIP Beach with the sand between your toes, in the charming on-site Greek Orthodox chapel, or on a stunning terrace overlooking the lagoon. The versatility of the resort allows for everything from an intimate ceremony to a grand reception, with flexible spaces like the Events Patio accommodating up to 160 seated guests and the full resort infrastructure supporting up to 200 guests for a larger celebration.
Further enhancing the experience is the resort's opulent accommodation, including luxurious villas with private pools, and ten top-quality restaurants and bars for world-class, customized catering. For couples seeking a seamless, all-inclusive, and sophisticated wedding that provides both stunning visuals and meticulous Grecotel excellence, Amirandes delivers a truly fairytale experience where guests are treated to the height of Cretan hospitality.
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Amenities
212 luxury guest rooms, suites, and villas
Many rooms with private pools
Olympic-sized seawater pool
Private sandy beach with exclusive access
Charming on-site chapel
Events Patio (20-160 guests capacity)
VIP Beach venue (80 guests capacity)
10 gourmet restaurants and bars
World-class holistic spa with indoor pool
Sauna and steam room
Fitness center with modern equipment
Tennis courts
Water sports facilities
Kids club with supervised activities
Fragrant Mediterranean gardens
Palm-fringed lagoons
Minoan palace-inspired architecture
Limousine arrival services
On-site boutiques (jewelry and clothing)
Meeting and banquet facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
24-hour concierge services
Services Offered
Dedicated wedding coordination specialists
Complete wedding planning from proposal to execution
Legal paperwork assistance for international couples
Symbolic, civil, and Greek Orthodox ceremonies
Ceremony at multiple venue options (patio, beach, chapel, gardens)
Customized gourmet menu planning
Professional vendor coordination
Floral design and decoration services
Professional photography and videography
Hair and makeup artists
Entertainment coordination (DJ, live music, bands)
Custom lighting design
Rose Garden Wedding Package from €1,380
Wedding cake design and provision
Champagne and wine service
Guest accommodation coordination and group rates
Transportation and transfer services
Pre-wedding spa treatments and packages
Rehearsal dinner coordination
Welcome reception and farewell brunch
Honeymoon suite arrangements
Multi-day wedding event planning
Complimentary honeymoon amenities
Multilingual coordination (Greek, English, and more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Amirandes offers exceptional flexibility for wedding sizes, from intimate elopements to grand celebrations. The Events Patio accommodates 20 to 160 guests with various configuration options. The VIP Beach hosts up to 80 guests for romantic seaside ceremonies. The on-site chapel seats 60 guests for religious services. The Palm Lagoon Gardens handle up to 100 ceremony guests or 150 for cocktail receptions. For large-scale celebrations, the resort's multiple restaurant venues can combine to host up to 200 guests for formal dinners. Private villas suit intimate gatherings of up to 30 guests. With 212 guest rooms, suites, and villas, Amirandes easily accommodates your entire wedding party and extended family on-property.
Amirandes' signature Rose Garden Wedding Package starts from €1,380 and includes floral decoration of your chosen wedding space, bridal bouquet and groom's buttonhole, a bottle of premium sparkling wine, a single-tier wedding cake, and 10 professional digital photos capturing key ceremony moments. This foundational package can be customized with numerous enhancements including upgraded floral designs, extended photography and videography coverage, live entertainment or DJ services, custom lighting design, additional décor elements, spa treatments, welcome receptions, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches. The wedding coordination team works with you to create bespoke packages scaled precisely to your vision and budget.
Yes, Amirandes offers comprehensive wedding coordination through dedicated specialists with extensive experience in luxury destination weddings. Services include complete event planning from initial consultation through execution, legal paperwork assistance for international couples navigating Greek marriage requirements, ceremony coordination (symbolic, civil, or Greek Orthodox), customized menu planning showcasing the resort's gourmet cuisine, professional vendor management for all services, floral design, photography and videography arrangements, entertainment booking, hair and makeup coordination, transportation logistics, and guest accommodation management. The team's multilingual capabilities (Greek, English, and other languages) ensure seamless communication regardless of your nationality.
Absolutely—this is one of Amirandes' greatest strengths as a destination wedding venue. With 212 luxurious guest rooms, suites, and villas, the resort easily hosts entire wedding parties on property. Many accommodations feature private pools, sea views, and spacious terraces. This eliminates guest shuttling between multiple hotels, ensures consistent quality standards, and creates that immersive destination wedding experience where celebration extends beyond the ceremony into a multi-day retreat. The resort offers special group rates for wedding guests, and the coordination team assists with room block management. Guests enjoy full access to all resort amenities—Olympic pool, private beach, spa, restaurants, activities—making their trip memorable beyond the wedding itself.
Amirandes welcomes all ceremony types including symbolic celebrations, civil weddings conducted by Greek officials, and Greek Orthodox religious services in the on-site chapel. The resort's experienced team coordinates with appropriate authorities and clergy to facilitate your preferred ceremony style. For international couples, the wedding specialists provide comprehensive assistance with legal requirements, document translation, and bureaucratic navigation that can otherwise overwhelm those unfamiliar with Greek marriage procedures. The resort embraces diversity and works sensitively with couples of all cultural backgrounds, faiths, and orientations to create meaningful ceremonies honoring your traditions within the spectacular Cretan setting.
Amirandes operates year-round with each season offering distinct advantages. Optimal wedding season runs April through November with reliably excellent weather. Peak season (May-October) provides guaranteed warm sunshine, extended daylight hours for sunset ceremonies, warm sea temperatures for beach celebrations, and the full vibrancy of Mediterranean summer. Shoulder months (April and November) offer beautiful conditions with spring blooms or autumn colors, fewer crowds, more attractive pricing, and comfortable temperatures. Even winter months (December-March) remain viable for intimate celebrations, with Crete's mild climate, off-season exclusivity, significant value, and comprehensive indoor venue options. The resort enjoys over 300 annual sunshine days, making weather-related cancellations extremely rare, especially during peak season when 90%+ sunshine probability is standard.
Amirandes provides comprehensive weather contingency planning backed by the resort's extensive facilities. The Events Patio features partial shade structures that provide weather protection while maintaining open-air ambiance. Multiple climate-controlled restaurant venues offer sophisticated indoor alternatives with full event capabilities. Covered colonnades, terraces, and pavilions throughout the resort provide protected spaces for cocktail hours and photography if needed. The Palm Lagoon Gardens' mature trees offer natural weather protection. Private villa venues operate independently of weather concerns. Crete's remarkably reliable climate—especially May through October—means weather backup plans rarely activate, but when needed, Amirandes' scale and infrastructure ensure seamless transitions. The coordination team monitors forecasts closely and communicates proactively about any necessary adjustments.
Amirandes' culinary excellence distinguishes it among Greek island wedding venues. The resort features 10 exceptional restaurants and bars offering diverse gastronomic experiences—from gourmet Mediterranean cuisine highlighting fresh Cretan ingredients to international specialties prepared by award-winning chefs. Wedding reception menus are completely customizable, reflecting your tastes, dietary requirements, and cultural preferences. Options include formal multi-course plated dinners with wine pairings, lavish buffet spreads showcasing the region's bounty, family-style feasting encouraging convivial Greek dining traditions, or fusion menus blending your heritage with Cretan specialties. The professional culinary team accommodates all dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and halal requirements with the same attention to quality and presentation. Tastings can be arranged prior to finalizing menus.
Amirandes enjoys ideal positioning just 25 minutes (approximately 20 kilometers) east of Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" along Crete's scenic northern coast highway. This convenient proximity means minimal travel time for arriving guests, reduced transportation costs, and easy logistics for international wedding parties. The resort's location in Kato Gouves also provides excellent access to major Cretan attractions—the legendary Knossos Palace ruins lie just 15 minutes away, Heraklion's vibrant Old Town and Archaeological Museum are 20 minutes distant, and numerous beach towns, mountain villages, and traditional tavernas surround the area. Amirandes' wedding coordination team arranges all guest transportation including private transfers, shuttle services, and vehicle rentals, ensuring seamless arrival and departure for your entire party.
Amirandes distinguishes itself through a unique combination of factors rarely found together. First, the resort's Minoan palace-inspired architecture creates genuinely spectacular settings that honor Crete's 4,000-year heritage while delivering contemporary luxury—this isn't generic resort architecture. Second, the scale and facilities—212 luxury accommodations, 10 restaurants, Olympic pool, world-class spa, private beach—mean your entire wedding experience unfolds within one exceptional property. Third, Grecotel's institutional expertise and resources bring professional coordination, vendor relationships, and operational excellence that independent venues cannot match. Fourth, the location balances beachfront seclusion with convenient access to Heraklion Airport and major attractions. Finally, consistent 4.0/5 ratings from nearly 2,000 TripAdvisor reviews validate real guest satisfaction across thousands of experiences. Amirandes delivers grand-scale luxury while maintaining personal attention that makes each celebration feel individually meaningful.
Guest Reviews
Google Reviews
We booked a week here for my birthday. We arrived at 5am to a nicely decorated room - my partner had bought balloons, fruit platter, etc. as a surprise - but they forgot the cake. No big deal, except ...
WOW!!
We had our wedding at Amirandes in September 2025 and I wish I could rewind back to this amazing day. If you are thinking of booking your wedding or just simply a holiday, then Amirandes is the ...
Our stay at this hotel was absolutely outstanding. From the very first moment, we felt welcomed and cared for in the best way possible. The rooms were spotless, spacious, and beautifully decorated, of...
We stayed at this hotel last year, and although some time has passed, we still have very warm memories and finally got around to writing a review.
What really stood out was the wonderful staff — espe...
Our stay in Crete was incredible. The resort is so picturesque. We even saw a couple getting married there, a true testament to how beautiful the backdrop is. Our room was spacious, luxurious, and spo...
TripAdvisor Reviews
Best for active holiday experience
I had an absolutely amazing time in Amirandes. From rooms to facilities and dining experience, everything is spotless. What stands out the most is their incredible fitness and sports team, Niki and Co...
