Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Astir Beach ****

HER206
WLAN
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
Map

Location

The friendly Astir Beach Hotel is separated from a narrow sandy beach in Gouves only by the little-used beach promenade. Heraklion Airport is approx. 15 km away. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel, there are several tavernas, bars and cafés. The center of the lively holiday resort is approx. 800 m away.
Beach with rows of blue lounge chairs and white umbrellas under clear sky
View of a hotel resort with multiple pools, sun loungers, beach, and sea in the background.

Facilities

Modern bar with wooden stools and illuminated counter in a stylish hotel restaurant.
Modern hotel reception area with red desk and large window.
Modern buffet station with salad bar and cooking area in a hotel restaurant.
The family-friendly Astir Beach hotel with its 180 rooms has a main building with a cozy reception hall with a 24-hour reception, lobby, TV corner, Wi-Fi in public areas (included), a mini-market (10 am-9 pm), restaurant and a pool/snack bar (for a fee). In the garden area, there are two freshwater swimming pools, one of which has an integrated children's pool. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included on the sun terrace with an outdoor shower, and are available at the beach for a fee. Bath towels are available for a deposit. Free parking is available directly in front of the hotel.

Accommodation

Double Room

The comfortable rooms are equipped with twin beds and a single bed, bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, individually controlled air conditioning (included), Wi-Fi (included), telephone, rental safe, satellite TV with music channels, a small refrigerator, coffee/tea station and a balcony or terrace (D).
Alternatively, with a side sea view (DMS) can also be booked for an additional charge.
(also bookable as single room for single occupancy under HERA95, DE).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, yellow bedcovers, and a sea view.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, desk, chairs, and balcony view.

Single Room

These rooms are slightly smaller (approx. 20 m²) than the double rooms, with otherwise identical facilities, and have a single bed (E).

Board

Half Board / All Inclusive

All meals are served buffet-style.
Continental early bird breakfast (5-7:15 am, on request), extended breakfast buffet (7:15-9:30 am) in the main restaurant and late continental breakfast (9:30-10 am).
Dinner (7 pm-9:30 pm) in the main restaurant.
Appropriate attire is requested in the main restaurant.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch and dinner served buffet-style.
Continental early bird breakfast (5-7:15 am, on request), extended breakfast buffet (7:15-9:30 am) in the main restaurant and late continental breakfast (9:30-10 am).
In addition, morning snacks (11 am-12:30 pm), a selection of sandwiches, salads and ice cream (11 am-6 pm), and afternoon snacks (3 pm-6 pm) are included. Also coffee and tea, cake and pastries at the lobby bar (2 pm-6 pm).
Water, local soft drinks, house wine, and local draft beer are included with lunch (12:30 pm-2 pm) and dinner (7 pm-9:30 pm).
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea are available from 10 am to 11 pm at the lobby bar.
Appropriate attire is requested in the main restaurant.

Sports Included

Mini golf, darts, and table tennis.

Sports for a Fee

Gym, billiards. Water sports on the beach offered by third-party providers (for a fee).

Children's Program

Colorful covered playground with slides and play equipment on a hotel terrace.
Colorful covered outdoor area with seating and a slide near a hotel wall.
Playground and a children's pool integrated into the swimming pool.
Multilingual kids' club (ages 4-12) 6 times a week.
Cribs and high chairs (free of charge, on request), babysitting (for a fee, on request).

Wellness

1x 15-minute massage per stay included.
Spa center with sauna, hammam, and whirlpool (each for a fee). Massages and various treatments available for a fee.
Modern wellness room with pedicure and manicure tables under soothing blue lighting.
A stylish steam room with mosaic tiles, soft lighting, and towels.
Cozy massage room with blue lighting and comfortable bed in a wellness hotel.
Cozy massage room with two beds, candlelight, and relaxing atmosphere.
Modern spa room with two massage tables and blue ambient lighting.
Woman relaxing in a wooden sauna surrounded by light wood panels.

Hotel Service

Daily room cleaning, towel change 3 times a week, bed linen change 2 times a week.
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Free parking at the hotel.

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Near the beach
  • Direct beach location
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kids club/Mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Family-friendly

Note

Barrier-free rooms available on request.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Note on Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government is levying a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 01.04.-31.10.
Country category 1-2 stars 2 Euros
Country category 3 stars 5 Euros
Country category 4 stars 10 Euros
Country category 5 stars 15 Euros
For stays in low season 01.11.-31.3.
Country category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euros
Country category 3 stars 1.50 Euros
Country category 4 stars 3 Euros
Country category 5 stars 4 Euros

Seasonal Note

Also bookable under HERA95

Country category

4 Sterne