Location: Kato Gouves
Top Hotels in Kato Gouves
10 Top-Rated Hotels in Kato Gouves, Gouves, Crete
Discover the best hotels in Kato Gouves, Gouves, Crete including Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort, The Island Hotel, Magda Hotel Club, Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort, Sol by Melia Marina Beach Crete, Diogenis Blue Palace, St. Constantin Hotel, Blue Aegean Hotel & Suites, Enorme Maya Beach Hotel, Hara Ilios Village.
Restaurants in Kato Gouves
1. Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1208 reviews
A Luxury hotel in Crete, is a sparkling exclusive resort on the coast of east Crete. Themed around the lagoons that swirl through its centre, the luxury hotel in Crete covers a 70,000 sq m beachfront estate comprising of eight restaurants, sandy beaches, Elixir Spa with authentic Ayurveda treatments, outdoor Olympic-size seawater pool, over 60 private pools and extensive children's facilities. The sophisticated guestrooms suites and villas feature indulgent details such as private gyms, home cinema and state-of-the-art bathrooms with colour-therapy and aromatherapy Jacuzzi bathtubs. Refined and considerate service mirrors the Resort's meticulous attention to detail and utmost respect for the privacy of its guests.
Don’t bother unless you like to sleep in a nightclub
Reviewed By 464Ashattack464Very poor experience Hotel staff are dishonest Played very loud music from private functions late into the evening Our room was like being in a nightclub until midnight, despite being one of the most expensive rooms Little courtesy for guest trying to sleep Definitely would not stay again or recommend to any friends
2. The Island Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2570 reviews
The Island, the 1st Adults Only Hotel in Crete, is located at the seaside village of Kato Gouves, just 20 minutes away from Heraklion. A place of relaxation combining sea front location, amazing views of the Aegean Sea, 4 different pools to choose from, a great variety of local and foreign cuisines and professional services. This hotel has 3 outdoor pools, framed by hammocks and double daybeds, 1 indoor pool and 1 spacious outdoor hydromassage pool. The 298 rooms are tastefully decorated with neutral beige tones, silky textiles, robust furniture and velvet furnishings. All rooms feature the latest facilities such as 32” Satellite TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, safe deposit, soundproof windows, natural latex upper mattress, hairdryer, slippers and beach towels. The dining scene is made up of a buffet restaurant, an Italian place, a taverna and a laid-back eatery by the pool. You’ve got a good tally of activities in the day, and there’s easy-going entertainment come sundown.
Outstanding in every way
Reviewed By Faith SOur 3rd visit to this anazing hotel in 3 years as Covid as permitted and good to see that previous exemplary standards have been well maintained . We had a standard double room with a large balcony, beautifully cleaned and maintained throughout our stay, fresh towels and bedding every day . The site is large with beautiful gardens and always so clean. All the staff without exception are pleasant helpful and so professional. The food in the main buffet restaurant consistently excellent, i am a fussy eater and a none meat eater and ate very well every night, excellent range of food each night, super fruit, salads and pastries and always a rice and pasta dish . Breakfast also great, and the fresh cook pastries, pancakes and croissants were lovely. The private beach just across the road from the hotel is a lovely bonus. Never a problem getting a sunbed. Already booked for 2 weeks next year. Outstanding hotel
3. Magda Hotel Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 958 reviews
Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Kato Gouves does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Magda Hotel, a nice option for travelers like you. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Magda Hotel offers guests free internet access. The hotel features a concierge. Plus, Magda Hotel Crete offers a pool and free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. If you’re looking for a cafe, consider a visit to Garage Cafe Bar, which is not far from Magda Hotel. During your visit, be sure to check out Folklore Museum of Gouves (0.5 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the hotel. Magda Hotel puts the best of Kato Gouves at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
Excellent holiday
Reviewed By DebbieG433Excellent hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent and plentiful. Drinks on tap, help yourself, beer was cold and tasty. Wine was a little watery but you get used to it. Rooms were spacious and clean. 2 minutes walk to the lovely sandy beach. Entertainment lacked a little, although Greek night was excellent.
4. Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2617 reviews
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort is a 4-star family oriented hotel located in Gouves, an attractive and touristic village on the Northern coast of Crete Island. Only 300m away from the beach, 8km away from the popular nightlife of the Town of Hersonissos and 19km from the Heraklion Town, the capital of Crete, it is an ideal choice for families as well as for couples that want to combine relaxation, fun, freedom and fulfillment.
Great wee 4 night break
Reviewed By GillianJ254Booked this hotel last minute to get some sun. The pool areas did not disappoint, the slides were great fun. Room was clean but basic but had everything we needed. Restaurant was busy, would have been nice to have fresh fruit at the breakfast sitting, it was available at lunchtime. Food could have been warmer was my only criticism. Also other 4 stars you have been able to get fresh omelettes but didn’t here, they do have the space to do so. Never had an issue getting a table and always found plenty to eat at other meal sittings. Asian restaurant you get one booking, very good food. The street food was amazing from 12-6, had something each day. Cocktails were lovely but not the strongest, however it would be nice to have a proper glass instead of plastic in the evening. Entertainment very good. All in all great trip and I would return.
5. Sol by Melia Marina Beach Crete
Overall Ratings
4 based on 529 reviews
With the beach right on the front step, the 4-star All Inclusive Sol by Meliá Marina Beach Crete is positioned on the seafront promenade of Gouves, a popular holiday beach resort, an ideal base to explore the beauties of the island, enjoy the vivid nearby nightlife or simply soak up the sun on its long sandy beach. The hotel's style is a mixture of Greek architecture with local charm, simple and relaxing. Whether you are with your family or vacationing as a couple, we provide both a family friendly and an adult’s only experience with a spectrum of activities, sports and entertainment. Whatever your choice is, our friendly personnel will attend to your needs and make you feel you are on holidays!
Marina beach
Reviewed By R1253AYcherylbWe stayed for 2 weeks in May, we had a fantastic room in the main part of the hotel, with a pool/beach view. Every where was spotless and food was lovely. Aircon was centrally controlled and needed to be turned on much earlier, temperatures were hitting 30 but hotel didn't activate till 2 days before we left on the 26th and even then it was hardly noticeable. Staff were always lovely especially the bar and restaurant staff no matter how busy they were they always had time for a smile and a chat. A big shout out to Stelios in reception and Stelios at the pool bar, nothing was too much trouble, both really nice guys!! As others have mentioned the lookea animation team had no time for anyone who wasn't french, if you did not have a lookea red band, you didn't matter, the remarc team were totally different George, Jasmine, Olivia and Dorien were fantastic. The shows are the same each week, so if you stay 2 weeks then you will see the same ones again, don't attend the white party or comedy show if you are not french as no one speaks English and we had no idea what was going on but the dance and acrobat shows are worth attending, i would suggest someone who speaks English is also present on these nights. We had a fabulous 2 weeks and would definitely return.
6. Diogenis Blue Palace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 736 reviews
RENOVATED IN 2017. As of 2017, hotel Diogenis Blue Palace is now property of BRIGHT Group of Companies. After 3 months of constructions, BRIGHT has completed a renovation of facilities and rooms, upgrading the hotel to 4-stars.
Mr R
Reviewed By R555xxMost definitely not a 4 star hotel 3 star and that is at a push no snack bar throughout the day no cocktails the food also wasn’t the worst but there is big room for improvement. The swimming pool is ok but not the biggest and very limited for small children to get a sun lounger you need to put your towels on them early hours in the morning. Now to the hotel rooms the air con does not work so at night it’s absolutely red hot the bed we got was one of the worst beds I’ve ever slept on sunk in and springs bulging out of the mattress the shower was very small and bathroom also stunk, woke up with about mosquito bites each morning too. Also the public toilets need more seeing to as they are absolutely discusting…The staff apart from the manager which seems to be quite rude really make this hotel especially benny and the girls who run the kitchen/bar without them the stay would just be horrendous. Bar could also do with opening earlier than 11 the way the hotel is run is quite strange. Positive things are there is a beautiful beach across the road from the hotel which offers free sun loungers good shops and amazing restaurants around a 15 minute drive from the airport… over all I would return to Crete and Gouves but would not stay in this hotel agian.
7. St. Constantin Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1533 reviews
St.Constantin Hotel is set on the island of Crete in the peaceful area of Gouves Village,20 km from the airport and 25 km from Heraklion City Center.The atmosphere of St.Constantin Hotel will charm the visitor and the warm hospitality will embrace your every moment during your stay. St.Constantin Hotel consists of 134 rooms, which are divided in Double and Family rooms.
Lovely stay, would definitely return
Reviewed By georgief966Me and my partner have just returned from a weeks stay at this hotel and we had the most amazing time. When we first arrived it was late, around half past midnight, unfortunately, the night staff on reception didn’t quite know what he was doing but nevertheless, he got us checked into our room, sorted the hire of the safe which, is 3euro a night and that was that. We had booked a room with a swim up shared pool however, the room we were given had a private plunge pool (not the end of the world, the hotel staff seemed to think this room was superior however, it was not what a booked but we stayed anyway) The room was clean, great shower, cleaning service was every day, it was lovely. CONS - Buffet food, no matter how early you got there, was always cold. for this reason we ate out a lot. - Pool bar alcoholic drinks were really watered down. - Before arriving, I was told we could have late checkout on our last day, the person on messenger said we could have the room until 9pm for 40euro and said to pay when we arrived. When we arrived, I explained this and they said no we cannot do that, you have to come back the day before to see if your room is available. This was disappointing and a worry for me) Anyway, I did what they said and when I went back, they told me it was 40euro until 6pm or 80euro until 9pm! I told them this wasn’t what I was told, showed them the chat and they honoured my 40euro however, I only had the room until 7pm. - There were no leaflets in reception (possibly due to COVID) but I felt like there wasn’t enough information available to me - The hotel has soooo many facilities and I feel guests could benefit from maybe a map of the compound explaining where everything is and hat is available - Bus stop was about a 20 minute walk away, we were told no more than 5! PROS - Fantastically clean hotel - Albeit cold, the food was delicious - Live food cooking outside in the restaurant - Indoor pool area was lovely and quiet - Location was great, down the road there are 3 supermarkets, shipshape bars, cocktail bars and restaurants (Lamanaki’s is definitely one to try) - Bus to town was 2euro each single trip - Local beach was lovely - Staff were friendly - No need to reserve sun beds there were plenty (e did go at the beginning of the season though) - Room came with mini fridge and air con Overall we had a fantastic stay, we would definitely go back! I haven’t pointed out the negatives in this review to be difficult and make it seem like it isn’t great, because it was. These were just my experiences, everyone is different. Thank you St Constantin Hotel :)
8. Blue Aegean Hotel & Suites
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 675 reviews
The Blue Aegean Hotel & Suites is situated in the resort of Gouves, 18 Km east of the city of Heraklion, on the northeast coast of Crete, and 50 meters from beautiful sandy beach. Comprised of fifty eight beautifully appointed suites and apartments located in eight separate buildings, each named after an island of the Aegean Sea, the accommodation offers comfort and quality for your enjoyment. The hotel is designed for families as well as couples and offers a wide range of hotel facilities combined with the convenience of All-Inclusive services. We provide a rich buffet selection of traditional Greek cuisine and international dishes. Our poolside pagoda offers a range of professional massage and beauty treatments for your total holiday relaxation. Every guest receives a complimentary treatment too. We are a family run hotel who not only provide efficient service but also create a genuinely friendly atmosphere. Every guest is warmly welcomed with typical Greek hospitality.
A pleasant stay
Reviewed By JaneReidStayed for a week with my husband and another couple. Lovely staff, very welcoming. Perfect location. Couple of mins stroll to a gorgeous stretch of golden beach. Shops and Tavernas nearby. Pool clean. Loungers a bit worn and uncomfortable. Food pretty good but not very warm on several occasions. Puddings disappointing, only fruit available was kiwi, orange and apple slices. Would have loved done grapes or melon. All inclusive drinks stop at 11pm. Had a bit of a run in with Stef the barman on our first full day. We had been out in the resort since an early breakfast. Arrived back at 10:40pm and 3 of our group tried to order a round of drinks for the 4 of us. He was happy to give one drink each, was stroppy about us asking for a 2nd drink and refused a 3rd drink. Now I get that he can't have everyone stocking up on loads of drinks just before the 11pm cut off and I agree with this but bearing in mind we'd not used any of the all inclusive food or drinks in the past 12 hours I thought this was very unreasonable. . .but it really was his unprofessional, stroppy, rude manner in dealing with us that really shocked us. I think he might have had 2nd thoughts and maybe felt guilty about it because a short time later he came over and slammed another round of drinks down on our table. No smile, no apology. Anyway, the following day our husbands and to make the peace with him and apologise and he apologised too. All was fine after that, it didn't ruin our holiday but did leave a sour note. Would we go back again?? It's a really decent hotel and lovely location. I am not a fan of all inclusive though and there were hardly any UK people there. Mainly German I think, who weren't the friendliest and seemed to get preferential treatment with table service when the outdoor entertainment was on one night. We seemed to be the only people not getting offered table service for some reason? We probably wouldn't go back but others do and I can see why they have a really nice time.
9. Enorme Maya Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
The new Enorme Maya Beach comes with an adults only tag, and its close to the action location puts you within easy reach of the local restaurants, cafes and shops. The place has an exclusive location, overlooking the pretty cove of Gouves . Everything at Enorme Maya has a minimalistic and boho feel. Enorme Maya boasts a varied dining line up. From the total refurbished buffet restaurant with street food based menus to the a la cart restaurant in front of the beach. Sushi, bao buns, super bowls and delicious snacks are served all around the hotel during the day with the waiter press button. A signature cocktail will accompany to lay to one of the excellent boho hanging swings. Regular yoga and stretching sessions, outdoor massage treatments, agenda dj sets are in daily basis. Enorme Maya Beach located 18km from Heraklion Airport and just 500 m from Gouves Village. A sanctuary for those seeking a unique, new generation experience holidays.
Hotel and Wellness
Reviewed By LennyCRZI´m enjoying my stay here very much! Beautiful and peaceful environment. The hotel and wellness staff is super friendly! I had full body massage at the Hotel wellness from Gianna and the massage therapist Rania, big thank you to them!
10. Hara Ilios Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 719 reviews
Only 15 minutes away from the international airport of Iraklion the HARA ILIOS Village is located in kato Gouves.A hotel, which is built in a traditional Aegean style for those who want to relax and spend some time by the sea.Let yourself in the glamour of relaxation enjoying your drink by the pool or in your verandah, surrounded by lovely gardens with colorful flowers, olive trees and palm trees.In a distance of 150 meters and through the lane of the hotel are two beaches, which are well organized. Choose parasols for sunbathing and have a longing for snacks, food, drinks, music and water sports.
Excellent Stay - Great Staff!
Reviewed By RROE86I stayed there for 5 days: 3 to work and 2 for holiday. The room had everything I needed: a big desk and the staff were kind enough to arrange for a multi-plug for me, which I needed. The whole hotel was very clean - no complaints. Best bit of the experience was the service from the wonderful staff. Great location. Very quiet vibe, relaxed.
