Sentido Amounda Bay

Amazing deluxe hotel offering lot of privacy, comfortable rooms, beautiful pool area, great food, private sandy beach and professional staff. Special thanks to lobby barman Nikos, who makes great job there; always so kind, friendly and helpful. Every drink is made with pure love and care!

A lovely holiday. Couldn't fault the hotel, our room was clean, modern and spacious. Our bed was huge and so comfortable. The food in the main restaurant was fantastic, a great variety of food to choose from for all meals. Pool areas were lovely and clean, however if you get there for later than 9am you aren't guaranteed a sun-bed. Towards the end of our holiday they brought in a no towels left from 8pm-9am rule which helped. The private beach area was an added bonus and great that there was a bar down there which included all inclusive drinks. Big shout out to Nikos at the lobby bar, the loveliest man and best bar man in Crete! Nothing was too much trouble, he made us feel so welcome. We loved chatting to him every night and receiving the best bar service. Thank you Nikos, you made our holiday! Great holiday, great hotel and great location for exploring Heraklion and surrounding areas.

Absolutely fantastic week at this hotel! Really didn’t want to go home! The pools and grounds are beautiful, the food and drink gorgeous, lovely beach just a 5 min walk away and the staff our wonderful. The ladies on reception are very friendly and helpful and Emma at the Nikkos pool bar is absolutely lovely. A big special thank you to the wonderful head chef George, who catered so well for my son’s allergies - always available to talk through the safe foods and always happy to make dairy free pancakes and deserts! A specially adapted plate of sushi on Asian night was truly above and beyond and really made our holiday! Our only gripe would be the size of the open plan family room, which are far too small for a family of 4. Thank you Amounda Bay, we will definitely be back xx

We have just returned from a weeks holiday at the Sentido Amounda Bay Hotel. We are a family of 3 (including an 8yr old child) The hotel itself is quite small and immaculately clean. Our room (531) was in the newest part of the hotel and had views overlooking the bottom pool, which is the nicest of the two pools in my opinion, plus it had a beautiful backdrop of the mountains. The room was very modern, clean, spacious and had a massive double balcony. It also had aircon, but we didn't find it very effective (but that may be due to our user-error?) The food was some of the best we have had at an all inclusive hotel. Plenty of choice and something for everyone. The highlight of our day was meal time. There are 3 bars at the hotel, but as a wine drinker, I was very disappointed at the quality of the wine as it was on draught (ie. through a beer tap). There is an extensive cocktail list on offer, but the ones included on the all-inclusive package seemed very weak and not particularly great. The local draught beer is drinkable, but again very weak and I noticed a few people ordering bottled beer (which was not included on the all inclusive package). Also, if you are expecting plenty of entertainment, this probably isn't the hotel for you. At most, during the day there was music played through the speakers at the pool bar from the local radio station and at night, they had a singer and a guitarist (but not every night!). Nothing for children to do, other than playing in the pool during the day. On the subject of the pools, most sunbeds at the nicer of the two pools were all gone by around 7am!!!! So if you are expecting a nice lie in each day, forget it. Luckily for me my husband is an insomniac, so we managed to get a decent sunbed every day. Outside of the hotel there are a few bars, restaurants and shops within walking distance and the nearest beach is located approximately a 10 minute walk away. We did visit the beach one afternoon, but didn't stay long as it seemed dirty/unkept and the sea was too rough for our child. Plus there were some massive industrial looking red & white chimneys just off the beach which were a bit off putting. To summarise, if you are simply looking for a 'fly & flop' holiday with good food then this hotel is worth a visit. However, if you are expecting plenty of entertainment, nice beaches, decent alcohol, cultural enrichment etc, then I would give it a miss.

We recently spent a wonderful week at the Sentido Amounda Bay All-Inclusive hotel The main buffet offered a wide variety of delicious options, catering to all tastes with fresh, flavorful dishes that were consistently well-prepared. From breakfast through dinner, every meal was something to look forward to. We also had the opportunity to dine at the à la carte restaurant, which was included in our package. This experience was particularly special, with beautifully presented dishes and a more intimate atmosphere. The attention to detail in both the food and service here made for a memorable evening. The live music added a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere to our evenings, making each night feel special and lively. Speaking of service, the staff at Sentido Amounda Bay were genuinely friendly and attentive throughout our stay. Overall, our week at Sentido Amounda Bay was thoroughly enjoyable. The combination of great food, excellent service, and a relaxing environment made for a very pleasant vacation. We would certainly consider returning.