During the first phase the lobby and other public areas were remodelled, and last winter the existing bedrooms in the main building were completely renovated. This winter the restaurants are to be given a facelift, with the existing bungalows and swimming pools to be modernised. The upgrade schedule also includes the building of new bungalows, some of which will have private pools, and an additional swimming pool. The spacious gardens are also to be redesigned to include, among other things, a new poolside bar.

The new Mövenpick Resort & Thalasso Crete is located directly on Amadoura Beach, famous for its vast expanses of fine sand on Crete’s northern coastline, 6 km to the west of Heraklion and 12 km from the International Airport.

Each of the 285 spacious and modern rooms and suites boasts a sea view and all the amenities to be expected of a upscale holiday resort. Five restaurants and bars offer an extensive and varied culinary choice. The resort also has its own 3,000 sqm seawater spa facility, which remains under the professional management of the owning company Maris Hotels, featuring a wide range of traditional thalassotherapy, wellness and beauty treatments, including a spinal rehabilitation institute. There are plenty of opportunities for relaxation, with several indoor and outdoor seawater pools, a sauna and steam rooms.

Sporting activities include a fitness centre, tennis court, billiards and, down on the beach, a choice of water sports. The Kids’ Club with paddling pool caters for toddlers and young children, and for business travellers there is a modern conference centre with seven seminar rooms and a capacity of 800 participants. A picturesque chapel is also available for weddings celebrated at the Mövenpick Resort & Thalasso Crete.