Apollon Hotel (Adults Only +16) — About the hotel

Apollon Hotel is a three-star adults-only (+16) hotel located at Roussos Kapetanaki 9 / R. Kapetanaki 9 in the centre of Agios Nikolaos, eastern Crete (72100). The property comprises 74 recently renovated rooms in the heart of the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos, within easy walking distance of bakeries, shops, beaches, taverns and cultural attractions. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace, Apollon restaurant serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine on a spacious terrace, lounge bar, snack bar, continental breakfast, currency exchange, lift, free Wi-Fi (public + in-room), 24-hour reception, beach access with sun loungers and beach umbrellas, bicycles for rent, paid airport shuttle, smoke-free property and car rental.

Location

The hotel is at Roussos Kapetanaki 9, Agios Nikolaos, Crete 72100 — in the centre of Agios Nikolaos. Xiropotamos is approximately within 1 kilometre. Spinalonga is approximately 0.6 km / 650 metres away (8-minute walk). Kytroplatia Pebble Beach is within walking distance. The Aegean Sea is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Archaeological Museum is approximately a 7-minute walk away. Gefyra bus stop is approximately a 10-minute walk away. Havania Beach is approximately a 10-minute drive away. Cretan Olive Oil Farm is approximately a 10-minute drive away. Port of Agios Nikolaos and Lake Voulismeni are within walking distance. KTEL Station Terminal is approximately a 10-minute walk away. Panagia Kera Church is approximately a 5-minute drive away. Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER) is approximately 65 kilometres away — around a 56-minute drive.

Facilities of the Hotel

Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace with sun loungers (extra fee)
Pool sun loungers
Apollon restaurant — Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, spacious terrace
Lounge bar
Snack bar
Continental breakfast
Currency exchange / bureau de change
Lift / elevator
Free Wi-Fi (public + in-room)
24-hour reception
Beach access (sandy beach with sun loungers, beach umbrellas)
Beach parasols
Bicycles for rent
Paid airport shuttle
Smoke-free property
Car rental
Luggage storage
Airport pick-up / drop-off
24-hour front desk

Room Facilities

Air conditioning / climate control
Iron with ironing board
Free Wi-Fi
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Mini refrigerator
Modern décor
Bathroom with separate toilet and shower
Hairdryer
Free toiletries
Some rooms with balcony / terrace
City views
Room categories: City Double or Twin Room, Double Standard Room City View (sleeps 2)

Extras to Know

Three-star adults-only (+16) hotel positioned for adult couples and adult travellers wanting a recently renovated city-centre Agios Nikolaos base in eastern Crete
Important: Adults Only +16 — not suitable for guests with children under 16
Recently renovated — modern décor across rooms
Walking distance to many Agios Nikolaos attractions: Spinalonga (650m, 8-min walk), Kytroplatia Pebble Beach, Aegean Sea (5-min walk), Archaeological Museum (7-min walk), Port of Agios Nikolaos, Lake Voulismeni, KTEL Station (10-min walk)
Free Wi-Fi in public areas and in rooms
24-hour reception
Beach access with sun loungers and beach umbrellas at the nearby sandy beach
Pool sun loungers at sun terrace are at extra fee
Iron with ironing board provided in rooms
Important: No extra beds available across rooms. No cots available. Not suitable for families regardless of age
Paid airport shuttle available
Airport is 56-minute drive away — longer than west Crete equivalents but well-located within the east coast
Smoke-free property throughout
Greek Climate Resilience Tax is payable directly at the hotel on departure (typically €3.00 per room per night for 3-star properties, March–October) — not included in the booking price
Strong fit for adult couples and solo adult travellers (minimum age 16) wanting a recently renovated three-star city-centre Agios Nikolaos base with walking access to Spinalonga, Lake Voulismeni, Port, Archaeological Museum and the beach, plus airport pick-up service and modern décor
Less suitable for guests under 16, families with children, guests wanting an extra bed or cot in rooms, beachfront direct access, all-inclusive board, large-scale resort facilities, organised evening entertainment, or guests booking outside the open seasonal period (the swimming pool is seasonal) — this is a focused adults-only city hotel

Important Information

This hotel description is based on official property information. Facilities and services may vary depending on seasonal or operational conditions. If any specific facility or service is particularly important for your stay, we recommend contacting us in advance for confirmation or further details. Please also note that some hotels may offer more than one board type, and board type availability and inclusions may vary seasonally.

Description last updated: May 2026. We update our hotel descriptions on an annual basis to keep the information accurate and current. If you spot anything that doesn’t match your experience on the ground, this will almost certainly be because the hotel has made changes that have not yet reached us. This description was prepared by the GoToBeach Product Department in May 2026.

Apollon Hotel ( Adults Only +16)