Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa - Ammoudara, Heraklion,Crete
Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa originated as a traditional Cretan hospitality establishment in the 1980s and underwent extensive renovation in 2010 to become the contemporary beachfront property it is today.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 280 seated
- Nearest airport
- HER · 25-30 minutes
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.1 /5 · 2,339
Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa - Ammoudara, Heraklion, Crete is a hotel destination wedding venue in Skafidaras 715 00, Greece, hosting 20 to 280 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (HER), 25-30 minutes.
Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa - Ammoudara, Heraklion, Crete in Skafidaras 715 00.
Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa originated as a traditional Cretan hospitality establishment in the 1980s and underwent extensive renovation in 2010 to become the contemporary beachfront property it is today.
Located directly on Ammoudara Beach in Heraklion, the resort features 137 rooms across multiple wings, blending modern amenities with Mediterranean coastal architecture.
The venue offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces with direct beach access, making it suitable for ceremonies and receptions of varying sizes.
The fact that this hotel is a 5 star hotel is really a joke. Please do not book here if you value your time and money. Everyone at the reception is unnecessary rude. When we arrived a guy give us directions but no help getting the luggage on the second floor (without elevator). We asked for a quiet room, but every 2 days they do music shows in the bar until 23 that feels it is right in your room. They have rooms in the back but they said they are fully booked even if I find available rooms on booking.com for our dates. The rooms are very old, the blanket had a hole, one lamp didn't have the lamp shade, the roof of the balcony was leaking on the clothes left to dry, the door stopped working one day and took 30 min to fix. There is a huge power plant nearby that ruins the view of the beach and a bad small in the air if the winds blows from that direction. The people giving out beach towels are extremely rude, shouting to an old lady that didn't put the old towels all the way in the bag. Greek a la carte restaurant is nice. Breakfast is bland, juices are horrible, food quality in general is very low, croissant are instead nice. Most of beach lounges are extremely old, dirty and broken. Nothing within walking distance. There is a bus stop outside that bring you to the city center.
4 notes, from the desk.
137 guest rooms available for wedding parties and attendees
Direct private beach access with 500+ meters of coastline
Full-service spa facility with wellness treatments for pre-wedding preparations
Two main event spaces: indoor ballroom (280 capacity) and outdoor terrace (200 capacity)
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 18:00-20:00Welcome reception and dinner for arriving guests at beach bar or poolside area
- 10:00-11:00Spa treatments and wellness activities for wedding party
- 15:00-16:00Ceremony on private beach with cocktail hour to follow on terrace
Things worth knowing.
HER · 25-30 minutes
Guests fly into Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€15,000-35,000
Pricing varies seasonally; May-June and September-October offer mid-range rates. Winter weddings (November-March) available at reduced rates. Package pricing typically includes venue, catering, basic décor, and staff gratuities.
€800-1500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€65-95 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€90-180 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
281 426 6000
Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.
Asked along the way.
What is the nearest airport?+
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (HER) is approximately 20 kilometers away, roughly 25-30 minutes by car.
Can we have a beach ceremony?+
Yes, the resort offers beach ceremony setups on their private beach area with the option to transition to covered terraces or the ballroom for receptions.
Is the venue open year-round?+
The resort operates year-round, though peak wedding season runs from April through October when Mediterranean weather is most favorable.
What catering options are available?+
The resort provides in-house catering with Mediterranean, Greek, and international cuisine options. Packages typically range from buffet to plated multi-course service.
Are there accommodation options for guests?+
Yes, the resort offers 137 rooms including standard rooms, suites, and bungalows, with wedding guest rates typically available for parties of 20+ people.
Hold dates at Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa - Ammoudara, Heraklion, Crete.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.