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Emi Seaside

Travelers unwind on private sun loungers while sipping cocktails at two different bars - the perfect combination for a relaxing seaside getaway

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Emi Seaside delivers a rejuvenating coastal experience where the beach meets relaxation. Visitors enjoy the beachfront setting, grab refreshing drinks from either the beach or poolside bar, cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool, and relax comfortably on sun loungers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Inland View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room with Inland View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite with Inland view

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite one Bedroom with Inland View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite one bedroom with Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite Two Bedroom with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment Side Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Partial sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Room with Side Sea View

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room with Side Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Partial sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Malevizi, Emi Seaside is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum and Historical Museum of Crete are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heraklion Port and Stay Wet. Natural History Museum of Crete and Watercity Waterpark are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Malevizi travel guide
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5 Koufonissi St, Ammoudara, Heraklion, Malevizi, Crete, 721 00

What's nearby

  • Amoudara Strand, Heraklion/Kreta
    Ammoudara Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum which includes street scenes
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Heraklion Port which includes a marina
    Heraklion Port
    9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Columns in the Palace of Knossos
    Palace of Knossos
    10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Knossos Archaeological Site
    10 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Magico
    12 min walk
  • Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant)
    9 min walk
  • Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις)
    7 min walk
  • Wunderbar
    12 min walk
  • Creta Beach Main Restaurant
    9 min walk

About this property

Emi Seaside

Guest house located near Heraklion Port with rooms renovated in 2024
Take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace at Emi Seaside. With a beachfront location, sunloungers and rowing, this guest house is the perfect place to soak up some sun. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), water sports equipment and a lift
  • Bike parking, outdoor furniture and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guest rooms at Emi Seaside have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and LED light bulbs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 100
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated guestrooms - February 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1102632

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Property is also known as

Emi Seaside Malevizi
Emi Seaside Guesthouse
Emi Seaside Guesthouse Malevizi

Frequently asked questions

Does Emi Seaside have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Is Emi Seaside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emi Seaside?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Emi Seaside?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Emi Seaside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Emi Seaside located?

Located in Malevizi, this beachfront guesthouse is in the entertainment district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ammoudara Beach, Pantanassa and Pankritio Stadium. Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium and Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Emi Seaside Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel right on a beautiful beach and great price. The staff were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is right on the beach, pool, breakfast area and the rooms are immaculate. Cleaned and changed the sheets and towels everyday and staff were incredibly friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and helpful. We enjoyed using the beach loungers. Many souvenir shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, great location, with welcoming and helpful hosts. I booked one night for my family, and stayed a couple of nights as a solo traveler, and it was ideal. Great private beach, comfortable and clean rooms, delicious breakfast and tiropitas, bar access for the pool or the beach. Great place to hang out, also close to the airport, Knossos, and the old city. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing Georgios is a very nice person and super available I strongly suggest to stay in this hotel well located with a lot of comforts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, clean, and modern. It was wonderful to be so close to the beach. There were many restaurants and shops within walking distance. The hotel proprietor was helpful in arranging transportation as needed.
View from my room
View from my room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners and they go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredibly welcoming staff

We had a great experience in Emi Seaside. Friendly and welcoming staff, very good service, good food, great assistance. George is incredible - he managed to do everything and to make sure every guest is happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Hotel Emi

Hotel Emi was lovely, right on the beach just a few kilometres north of Heraklion. The bed was comfy, breakfast really nice. The manager/owner was very helpful. We enjoyed our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely family hotel great value for money

We really enjoyed our stay with George and his family. Hotel provides everything you need for a fantastic holiday and George really looks after you. The resident only pool , means it stays nice and relaxed. Really big rooms, with power shower and big comfortable beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the hotel was excellent. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and very clean. Breakfast is buffet-style with a wide variety and constant replenishment. There are never delays or waiting due to lack of products. A big plus of the hotel is its direct access to the beach, with sunbeds and umbrellas included. If you get tired of the sand, there is also a beautiful deck with a pool, sunbeds, and tables. Whether on the beach or by the pool, there is permanent bar service. But the real golden touch comes from George and his parents. They welcome all guests with warmth and kindness, always attentive to every detail. In case of any unforeseen event, they show great willingness and professional experience in solving problems. Without a doubt, I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely return. Thank you for such wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was top notch, we booked last min and was greeted with a drink and asked to wait one moment while the finished getting the room available. Within 5 min we were taken to our room. The staff, location and beach were all so nice we decided to extend our stay an extra day. The Manager once again was able to make arrangements for us to stay in our same room. Will definitely stay here again if we make it back to this Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful experience at Emi Seaside! We felt very welcome, the room was clean and had a nice view of the beach. The breakfast was so fresh and delicious! The location was perfect. Highly, highly recommend staying at Emi Seaside!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Emi Seaside Resort was absolutely wonderful – everything was great, but the true highlight were the owners, who are simply the best! We really regret that we found this hotel only for our last night, as we would have loved to stay longer. This place definitely deserves more stars!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Conven
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle

Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANASTASIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful short stay at Emi Seaside. The room was comfortable and spacious, and the hosts were extremely kind and attentive. The private stretch of beach was also ideal and we appreciated the swift beach side food delivery. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a good budget option not too far from Heraklion this could suit you well. The place has direct access to a sandy beach and a pool area. A simple breakfast was included in our package. The rooms are a decent size and they were clean. The beds were comfortable and it was nice to have blackout curtains for a good night’s sleep. Giorgos was very kind and helpful. He pointed us to some very good dining options in the area and his advice was thorough and accurate. Ammoudara reminds me of a budget Florida beach town: a little crowded, a little disappointing. When booking, I wasn’t aware there would be smokestacks from a coal-fired power plant 3km to the west. To be clear, I never smelled anything, nor did I see them smoking but they were there, and I wish I had known that before I booked. The price is good and place is reasonably close to Heraklion and Knossos, and there are easy transit options into the old town if you prefer to not drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Rooms are very dated

The room was very dated and needs renewal. However, it was clean. The communal areas are newer and fine. The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Scarlet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
An interesting stay, staff seem to be quite intrusive and watch over us as we went about our day. Some confusion was caused as we were frequently asked to pay later for any food/drink items we bought at the hotel, despite asking to pay in the moment to make it easier for our group to determine who payed for what. We found the quiet hours timing to be quite awkward and unreasonable as it restricted our time to talk and enjoy time together in our own room. Other guests seem to enforce this in an aggressive way - even when talking very quietly amongst ourselves at 11pm we would receive knocks and bangs on the door to usher us to be completely silent. Following this, the breakfast hours finished very early so this was difficult for us to make it in time, and it was disappointing that the pool closed so early! I think overall the staff did have good intentions however it did come across as quite micro managey. If you have a young family this place would be great however for a younger group such as ourselves it is not suitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kexin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
很不错的景色，民宿内泳池也很不错
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burkhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leidenschaftlich familiengeführtes Hotel. Hotel hat eigenen Strandzugang mit Liegen und Service.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025