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Modern hotel pool with loungers, palm trees, and clear blue sky.
White buildings by the shore with blue sea and clear sky, perfect for vacation and relaxation.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, desk, and balcony view overlooking the sea horizon.
Modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs and clear blue water under a clear sky.
Shaded garden path with flowers and trees at a vacation hotel.
Open-air restaurant with set tables overlooking the sea at sunset.
Modern restaurant with open terrace and outdoor stairs on a sunny day.
Modern lounge with armchairs, lamps, and a sea view with palm trees at sunset.
Modern white hotel building with glass windows and palm trees in a sunny outdoor area.
Modern hotel with white architecture, terrace, and sunny sky in a vacation spot.
Modern hotel corridor with stairs and palm trees by the coast at sunset.
Four tall flags wave on the beach at sunset over the calm sea.
Modern hotel buildings with illuminated balconies and a clear evening sky.
Modern hotel pool with outdoor and indoor areas, lit under clear evening sky.
Modern hotel interior with wooden floors, bright chairs, and large windows with a view.
Beach bar with thatched roof and seating, overlooking the sea and blue sky.
Modern hotel terrace with seating area and pool table under white sunshades.
Bright hotel lounge with sea view through large windows and modern furnishings.
Bright, modern hotel interior with cozy seating areas and sea views through large windows.
Children's playground with slides and climbing frame on a lawn area next to a hotel building and beach.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, small dining table, and kitchenette.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking the sea under clear blue sky.
Compact hotel room with kitchenette, double bed, and wooden furniture in a bright space.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony overlooking neighboring buildings.
Modernly furnished hotel room with sofa, dining table, and balcony access with sea view.
Modern living area with sofa, colorful painting, dining table, and kitchenette in bright tones.
Modern hotel shower with wood-look tiles and glass partition next to sink.
Bright living area with sofa, dresser, and view of dining area and bedroom.
Bright, simply furnished living room with two sofas and a wooden table with chairs.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and balcony with a view.
Modern bathroom with sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.
A bright hotel room with a double bed, television, and door leading to a balcony or outdoor area.
Modern outdoor area with metal chairs and tables next to stairs and white walls.
Modern bathroom with shower cabin, sink, and green wall tiles.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gournes

Golden Bay Boutique Hotel & Bungalows ****
Tour operator category

HER330
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Location

The modern "Golden Bay Boutique Hotel & Bungalows" is located in the tranquil and quiet village of Gournes, situated directly on the fine sandy beach. A few cafés and restaurants are in the immediate vicinity (approx. 2 km away). The Cretan capital Heraklion is approx. 15 km away, and Heraklion Airport is approx. 11 km from the hotel.
Modern white hotel building with glass windows and palm trees in a sunny outdoor area.
Modern hotel with white architecture, terrace, and sunny sky in a vacation spot.
Modern hotel corridor with stairs and palm trees by the coast at sunset.
Four tall flags wave on the beach at sunset over the calm sea.
Modern hotel buildings with illuminated balconies and a clear evening sky.

Facilities

Modern hotel pool with outdoor and indoor areas, lit under clear evening sky.
Modern hotel interior with wooden floors, bright chairs, and large windows with a view.
Beach bar with thatched roof and seating, overlooking the sea and blue sky.
Modern hotel terrace with seating area and pool table under white sunshades.
Bright hotel lounge with sea view through large windows and modern furnishings.
Bright, modern hotel interior with cozy seating areas and sea views through large windows.
This chic, small hotel with a total of only 42 rooms was completely renovated in 2021 and features a lobby with a 24-hour reception, luggage room, lounge, TV lounge, Wi-Fi (included), and a bar. In the hotel's beautiful outdoor area, there is a swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols (included) as well as a pool bar. The restaurant "Taste by the Sea," located directly on the beach, offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea. Loungers and umbrellas are available at the beach for a fee. Pool towels are available for a deposit.

Accommodation

Studio

The minimalist yet comfortably furnished studios feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, kitchenette (equipped with a hot plate, mini-fridge, microwave oven, kettle, toaster, dishes, and coffee/tea-making facilities), dining table, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, rental safe, telephone, Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV, and a balcony or terrace (S12). Also available for single occupancy (S11).

Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, small dining table, and kitchenette.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking the sea under clear blue sky.
Compact hotel room with kitchenette, double bed, and wooden furniture in a bright space.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony overlooking neighboring buildings.
Modernly furnished hotel room with sofa, dining table, and balcony access with sea view.
Modern living area with sofa, colorful painting, dining table, and kitchenette in bright tones.
Modern hotel shower with wood-look tiles and glass partition next to sink.

Apartment 1 Bedroom

With the same amenities as the studios, these feature a combined living/sleeping room with 2 sofa beds and a separate bedroom, and are larger (A12).

Apartment 1 Bedroom

With the same amenities as the 1-bedroom apartments, these feature an additional sofa bed and are slightly larger (A1T).

Bright living area with sofa, dresser, and view of dining area and bedroom.
Bright, simply furnished living room with two sofas and a wooden table with chairs.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and balcony with a view.
Modern bathroom with sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.
A bright hotel room with a double bed, television, and door leading to a balcony or outdoor area.
Modern outdoor area with metal chairs and tables next to stairs and white walls.
Modern bathroom with shower cabin, sink, and green wall tiles.

Economy Studio

The economy studios are located in the semi-basement and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, kitchenette (equipped with a hot plate, mini-fridge, microwave oven, kettle, toaster, dishes, and coffee/tea-making facilities), dining table, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, rental safe, telephone, Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV, and a small terrace (ST2).

Meals

Breakfast

Buffet style (7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.).

View of terrace with tables and chairs, beach and sea at sunset.

Sports for a fee

Billiards.

Children's program

Children's playground, children's pool, baby cot (on request, free of charge), high chair (on request on-site).
Children's playground with slides and climbing frame on a lawn area next to a hotel building and beach.

Entertainment

Evening entertainment (once every two weeks Greek night).

Hotel service

Room service 6x per week, towel and bed linen change 3x per week.

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard.

Note

No pets allowed.
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Please note that stopping directly in front of the hotel is not always possible due to the location of some hotels (e.g., in pedestrian zones or narrow alleys). In this case, drivers will stop as close as possible to the accommodation. The driver is not responsible for transporting luggage to the accommodation.

Hotel contact

Hotel contact:
Golden Bay Boutique Hotel & Bungalows
Phone: +30 2810761866
Email: info@goldenbay.gr

Destination information

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from January 1, 2025, from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays in the high season April 1 - October 31:
Land category 1-2 Stars 2 Euro
Land category 3 Stars 5 Euro
Land category 4 Stars 10 Euro
Land category 5 Stars 15 Euro
For stays in the low season November 1 - March 31:
Land category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 Stars 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 Stars 3 Euro
Land category 5 Stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 15.10.2026 01:45