Gouves can be called one of the nearest seaside resorts at Heraklion airport. The distance is only 20 km by road. Despite its provincialism, it is a self-sufficient city, living not only at the expense of tourists. There is a research center, numerous agricultural farms, handicraft and wine production. Gouves hotels are an example of how to meet, accommodate and serve welcome guests. The best of them are worth getting acquainted with right now.
- 1 The Island Hotel – Adults Only
- 2 Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort
- 3 Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort
- 4 Astir Beach Hotel
- 5 Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only
- 6 Gouves Bay Hotel
- 7 Hotel Hara Ilios Village
- 8 Blue Aegean Hotel & Suites
- 9 Marina Beach Hotel
- 10 Golden Sunlight Hotel by Checkin
- 11 Selection of hotels Gouves on map
The Island Hotel – Adults Only
The five-star hotel accepts only adult guests without children. The owners have created a special atmosphere for relaxation, surrounding guests with comfort, care, high-class service. They offer 298 modern, stylish rooms with lounge areas on their own stretch of beach or by the private pool. In the morning, the main restaurant “The Kitchen” serves breakfast in buffet format. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The tavern with a traditional Greek menu serves guests only by à la carte. The restaurant has an evening dress code.
There are four themed bars on site. “The Stone” is located near the main pool. “Tholos” is an oasis of the hotel with panoramic views of the surrounding area. “Veranda” is more suitable for lunches, here you can watch TV programs or read books, the interior resembles a stylish library. “Yachting” is an open-air bar and resembles a wooden gazebo. It is located above the sea on a beach street, and as you know, it is the steepest place, from where one of the best views of the Aegean Sea opens. Much attention is paid to the improvement of people. A large SPA center, gym, tennis court, billiards, group classes in yoga, aerobics and Pilates are held, 4 outdoor swimming pools are equipped.
“Amazing place, spacious and incredible soulful. It is not necessary to go to the main restaurant at lunchtime. You can eat at the bar next to you or you will bring food directly to the pool. I would add five more stars to the staff for their sensitivity and understanding of adult psychology” James, UK
Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort
Resort five-star boutique hotel with excellent service, unlike the previous one, is focused on family holidays. Here, every child is treated like a celebrity. The architecture and interiors resemble the palaces of the ancient Minoan kings. The highlight in the design is made by notes of Venetian exquisite taste. The hotel fund has 212 magnificent rooms,among which there are bungalows and luxury villas with private pools. Two half-board and all-inclusive packages are offered. Half board is designed with an innovative approach. Guests have the opportunity to choose one of the 14 restaurants for dinner. Two dinners a week and baby food will be served as a compliment (free of charge).
In addition to private pools, there is a common area on site. It includes Olympic, children’s and indoor swimming pools. The latter is located in the SPA complex. The private beach is equipped with sun loungers and tents. For sports there are three tennis courts with lighting, a gym, sports playgrounds, a football field. On the beach there is a school of water sports, rental of jet skis and catamarans, regular boat trips on canoeing, you can go fishing. In the evening, film screenings and entertainment shows are held.
“Very large complex with a huge selection of entertainment. The kids definitely loved it here. We had a great time with the whole family. We lived in an ordinary superior, where our bedroom was separated from the children’s door-partition. We were accommodated on the ground floor so we had our own terrace. I really liked the spacious room with a separate dressing room. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail here” Olesya, Belarus
Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort
The distance from the 5-star “Gouves Waterpark Holiday” to the nearest beach is 300 m. Tourists with children are attracted primarily by the presence of their own water park. This is an ideal place for parents to relax because their child is provided with a full game service. Family rooms can accommodate from 3 to 5 people. Tempting package “all inclusive” high-quality services, an abundance of food and drinks from morning to evening. A buffet is served in the main restaurant, with 4 bars. The resort’s water park covers an area of 1500 square meters and accommodates 6 large slides for people over 8 years old, as well as toys and water slides suitable for children aged 2 to 8 years.
The Aegeo Spa offers a tranquil setting dedicated to wellness and beauty and is available at an additional cost. Experienced therapists have developed a holistic approach using pure, natural products. For children there are two children’s outdoor areas, a swimming pool, a mini-club. In total, there are 3 swimming pools on the territory, all with fresh water.
“Frankly liked the inclusion. Throughout the day, shawarma is prepared, beer flows like a river, pools and slides are gorgeous. Souvenir shops and other shops are available within 15 minutes of the property. To the beach – about half a kilometer” Oleg, Israel
Astir Beach Hotel
4-star hotels in Gouves are slightly inferior in terms of service, but also try to attract as many vacationers as possible to their services. Astir Beach Hotel is rated by guests on a solid four. The rooms are bright, the balconies are furnished, the room has a tea station or coffee maker. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main restaurant in buffet style. There are 3 bars – lobby, snack and poolside. The hotel is located on the first coastline. The private beach is equipped with sun loungers with parasols. In front of the beach there is an outdoor pool with fresh water, two more pools (children’s and adult) are located on the territory. For sports there are sports grounds, billiards, minigolf, water equipment. The wellness centre includes a gym with a steam bath, sauna and hot tub, as well as a spa centre to promote health and beauty.
“I want to note the work of the staff who are ready to fulfill any requirement. The restaurant cooks well, the bars make a great mojito. The main advantage for families with children is the beach within walking distance” Eduard
Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only
It accepts only adult guests without children. The level of service is 4 stars. The complex is located in close proximity to the main tourist infrastructure, restaurants, bars. The interiors are designed in the styles of minimalism and boho. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes, from street cuisine to the a la cart restaurant. Sushi, bao rolls, desserts and delicious snacks are served throughout the hotel during lunch using the waiter’s call button. Rest on the hanging swing “Boho” is necessarily accompanied by a signature cocktail of the hotel. Regular yoga and stretching classes, outdoor massages and DJ sets are available daily.
“The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is top class, there are gorgeous conditions for rest and relaxation. The room has a comfortable bed and a great shower” Zoe, Germany
Gouves Bay Hotel
You can relax and enjoy your holiday in this 4-star hotel,but already surrounded by your family. The network complex attracts tourists with a guarantee of the best price on the coast. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a children’s bathing area, a fitness center, a karaoke room. Breakfast is served in the morning, and room service is available all day. There is a children’s playground on the street. There is a terrace for sunbathing. Sports fans can play billiards, tennis, darts, rent a bicycle or car. A shuttle service will be arranged upon prior request.
“There is a parking lot here, so it is better to take a car and drive around the island with excursions. I recommend taking half board, as in this case you miss lunch. For 4 stars, the choice of dishes is not bad, but without frills. There are already sun loungers installed on the beach, which are enough for everyone» Johnny44, Czech Republic
Hotel Hara Ilios Village
The modern 4-star hotel is considered the ideal place for holidays and weekends. Conditions are as close as possible to home. Guests of the hotel can relax in the pool bar, refresh themself with exotic cocktails or snack on light delicious dishes, enjoy the relaxing waters of the large pool, reflect in the comfort of the lobby, sipping coffee. 67 rooms are divided into two levels of comfort – standards and improved family. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, muesli, Greek honey and yoghurts, eggs, cheeses, sausages and traditional Cretan dishes. A buffet is also available for lunch and dinner for a fee. The bar is located on the ground floor. To the nearest beach go about a kilometer.
“Green well-groomed yard, swimming pool, comfortable sun loungers under umbrellas – nothing more is needed for a relaxing holiday. Having a car will make it easier to go to the beach and sightseeing» Eugene
Blue Aegean Hotel & Suites
This 4-star hotel is located just 50 metres from the beach. To accommodate guests offer five types of rooms from standards to fashionable suites. In total, there are 67 stylishly decorated roomsin the fund. Guests are served on the system “All inclusive” – fed in the restaurant, you can have a drink and a snack in the bar. For travelers coming to stroll through the sights, half board (breakfast + dinner) is offered. The swimming pool, lawns and gardens are an oasis of relaxation and are designed with pleasure and safety in mind. For the youngest guests there is a children’s pool (depth 45 cm) and a fully equipped children’s playground. Every day guests are waiting for entertainment called “Greek Night”. In the evening, dishes are prepared on the coals, musicians and dancers arrange a show.
“We chose this complex because of its proximity to Heraklion airport (only 15 minutes drive). For us it was relevant that the territory is away from the roadway, silence is observed. The room is small but cozy. We were satisfied” Sergey
Marina Beach Hotel
Right on the beach of Gouves is the hotel «Marina Beach Hotel 4*». On the territory there are 4 swimming pools, a children’s playground, a tennis court, a fitness room. Two sports grounds for beach volleyball and football have been built on the beach. Meals are organized by two restaurants. A shared breakfast and buffet are mainly served. The beachfront restaurant serves an à la carte menu. Waiters can bring meals directly to the sun loungers. The number of rooms includes standards and family rooms,as well as a burger near the sea. In the evening, the amphitheater offers entertainment. Children are waiting for games, discos and communication with cheerful animators.
“We were attracted by the location. The beach is located almost on the territory of the hotel. It is sandy, sunbeds and umbrellas are free. The waiters either come up themselves or they can be called. In the evening, themed dinners with a national concert program are served. It is very pleasant to feel yourself in an authentic atmosphere” Elina, Ukraine
Golden Sunlight Hotel by Checkin
3-star hotels usually do not attract tourists from other countries, except, perhaps, this. It will be an excellent starting point for traveling around the island and the coast. To the beach far – 2 and a half kilometers. But relatively low prices, spacious bright rooms,breakfast and free parking. There is a swimming pool where you can relax and unwind after a busy day. All rooms are classified as superior.
“We stayed literally not overnight, so we didn’t have time to appreciate the pool. The room is clean, the furniture is new, the plumbing too. Breakfast was served continental. On my next trip to Crete, I will definitely visit the hospitable and hospitable staff again” Vadim, Belarus.
Gouves hotels fully comply with the stated standards. For guests coming to Crete for the first time, it is worth recommending Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort. It most clearly expresses the level of hospitality of all Cretan resort hotels. It is noticed that in Gouves receive guests so well that each hotel complex has regular customers.
Selection of hotels Gouves on map
