Economy Room Ammoudara

The Economy Room at Edem Boutique Hotel sits in Ammoudara, a stretch of coast some five to six kilometres south of Agios Nikolaos on the old road toward Sitia and Ierapetra. The room is straightforward and comfortable: air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a mini-bar and coffee-making facilities, with a sofa bed that suits an extra guest and soundproof windows that keep the space quiet even with the hotel's seaside setting.

Ammoudara Beach itself carries a Blue Flag award, a long run of pale sand with clear water that stays calm even when the summer meltemi winds pick up elsewhere on the coast, thanks to its easterly orientation, and a mainly flat sea suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Sunbeds and umbrellas are set out along the shore, and the surrounding area is well-developed, with hotels, rooms to let and tavernas making meals and casual walks easy to arrange without much planning.

Back in the room, bathrobes, slippers and a full set of bath amenities round out the practical side, while a safe deposit box and free Wi-Fi cover the basics guests tend to ask about first.