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Hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas under blue sky and palm trees.
Modern hotel room with sea view and pool access.
Open restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs overlooking the sea and blue sky.
Beach with sand, lounge chairs, and umbrellas by calm sea under clear sky.
Beach loungers with sun sails and cushions offer relaxation by the sea at a vacation spot.
Two people relax in an infinity pool overlooking the sea and clear sky.
Modern hotel buffet area with lighting, white tiles, and a variety of dishes.
Two chefs in black uniforms preparing food in a professional kitchen.
Modern hotel complex with lit pools at dusk and city view in the background.
Several set tables in front of a hotel pool area.
Open terrace with wicker furniture and sea view at dusk.
Modern hotel outdoor area with pool, comfortable seating, and covered dining space.
Lit outdoor restaurant terrace with wooden tables and pergola under trees at dusk.
Covered terrace with wooden furniture and sea view under clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with wooden pergolas and lounge chairs under a blue sky.
Modern outdoor area with sand, palm trees, and wooden loungers in a hotel setting under clear skies.
Beach with multiple white umbrellas and lounge chairs by the calm sea at sunset.
View of a coastal hotel with pools and a long sandy beach by the sea.
Evening beachfront promenade with illuminated pool and restaurant view by the sea.
Hotel with multiple pools, sun terrace, and green lawn in the foreground.
A restaurant with pool view where two people sit at a table, surrounded by stone walls and golden chandeliers.
Modern outdoor area with tables and decorative lamps next to a pool and plants.
Elegant hotel lobby with deep blue sofas and wooden coffee tables under bright ceiling lights.
Cozy reading nook with purple sofa, wooden bookshelf filled with books, and floor lamp in hotel room.
Modern seating area with glass dining table, black chairs, and decorative wall art in a hotel.
Buffet area with set tables and modern pendant lights in a bright room.
Modern hotel kitchen with island, open shelves, and large pendant lights above the workspace.
Two waitresses prepare an outdoor restaurant area with a stone wall.
Elegant hotel dining room with wooden accents and modern chairs by large windows.
Modern hotel reception with green front desk, historic wall art, and guests.
Bright hotel room with wooden floor, armchairs, rug, and sheer white curtains.
Modern hotel lounge with purple sofas, wooden tables, and a bookshelf in warm lighting.
Modern outdoor area with palm trees and seating at sunset.
Brightly lit gym with various exercise machines on a brown floor.
Four people practice yoga on a terrace overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Two people playing tennis on an outdoor court in front of a stone wall.
Hotel guests practice yoga on a terrace with pool and sunshade.
Indoor hotel pool with waterfalls and a person in a white bathrobe.
Brightly lit indoor pool in a modern hotel with cozy lounge seating areas.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall and bright ambiance in a hotel area.
Modern hotel room with large terrace, double bed, and warm beige and blue tones.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees on a sunny day.
Modern hotel complex with blue pool, lounge chairs, and wooden elements under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, turquoise accents, and garden view.
Modern outdoor pool with white edge and green garden area surrounded by trees and plants.
Modern hotel pool area with white loungers, umbrella, and chairs under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, turquoise accents, TV, and pool view.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrella in a garden with palm trees.
Clear pool with stainless steel railing, surrounded by palm trees and green plants.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

The Island *****
Tour operator category

HER326
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The design hotel is separated from a beautiful sandy beach and several smaller nearby bathing bays only by the coastal road. In the immediate vicinity, there are numerous shopping and entertainment venues, shops, bars, and taverns. The town center of Gouves is only approx. 1.8 km away, and Heraklion is approx. 17 km from the hotel.
Beach with multiple white umbrellas and lounge chairs by the calm sea at sunset.
View of a coastal hotel with pools and a long sandy beach by the sea.
Evening beachfront promenade with illuminated pool and restaurant view by the sea.
Hotel with multiple pools, sun terrace, and green lawn in the foreground.

Amenities

A restaurant with pool view where two people sit at a table, surrounded by stone walls and golden chandeliers.
Modern outdoor area with tables and decorative lamps next to a pool and plants.
Elegant hotel lobby with deep blue sofas and wooden coffee tables under bright ceiling lights.
Cozy reading nook with purple sofa, wooden bookshelf filled with books, and floor lamp in hotel room.
Modern seating area with glass dining table, black chairs, and decorative wall art in a hotel.
Buffet area with set tables and modern pendant lights in a bright room.
Modern hotel kitchen with island, open shelves, and large pendant lights above the workspace.
Two waitresses prepare an outdoor restaurant area with a stone wall.
Modern outdoor area with tables and decorative lamps next to a pool and plants.
Elegant hotel dining room with wooden accents and modern chairs by large windows.
Modern hotel reception with green front desk, historic wall art, and guests.
Bright hotel room with wooden floor, armchairs, rug, and sheer white curtains.
Modern hotel lounge with purple sofas, wooden tables, and a bookshelf in warm lighting.
Modern outdoor area with palm trees and seating at sunset.
The modern, stylish adults-only complex (bookable from 16 years of age) with a total of 298 rooms is particularly suitable for couples and solo travelers. The hotel is spacious and consists of several single-story residential buildings. Exceptional design and tastefully arranged details characterize this property. The complex features a 24-hour reception in the lobby and a small library. Furthermore, the hotel offers a main restaurant with four terraces, a total of four bars, two à-la-carte lunch restaurants (for a fee), an à-la-carte evening restaurant (for a fee), a mini-market, and a spa area with an indoor pool. In the outdoor area, slightly elevated, there are three freshwater swimming pools with a sun terrace, offering magnificent views over the beach and the sea, as well as an additional outdoor whirlpool. Stylish seating areas in the outdoor space invite you to linger. Sun loungers and parasols are provided free of charge at the pools and on the beach; bath towels are included. The hotel includes a beach bar (open depending on weather conditions). Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.

Accommodation

Double Room Casual

The rooms feature a bath/WC or open bathroom with a separate WC, hairdryer, slippers, bath towels, air conditioning, LCD satellite TV, safe, telephone, mini-fridge (one bottle of water included daily), tea/coffee maker, as well as a balcony or terrace and garden view (D).
Optionally bookable as a Super Saver Room (SSZ), as a Double Room Type A with separate living/sleeping area (DA), for single use (DE), or for an extra charge with a sea view (DM/DMI).

Modern hotel room with large terrace, double bed, and warm beige and blue tones.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees on a sunny day.
Modern hotel room with sea view and pool access.
Modern hotel complex with blue pool, lounge chairs, and wooden elements under clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with wooden pergolas and lounge chairs under a blue sky.

Double Room Casual Swim Up

Schauinsland-Reisen-Original:
Featuring the same amenities as the double rooms, these include a terrace with parasol, sun loungers, and direct access to the large "Relax Pool" (SWD).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.

Double Room Casual Sharing Pool

In addition to the double room amenities, these feature a private terrace with garden view, sun loungers, parasols, bath towels, and direct access to a shared pool used by two to three parties (SH2).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.

Bright hotel room with double bed, turquoise accents, and garden view.
Modern outdoor pool with white edge and green garden area surrounded by trees and plants.
Modern hotel pool area with white loungers, umbrella, and chairs under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, turquoise accents, TV, and pool view.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrella in a garden with palm trees.
Clear pool with stainless steel railing, surrounded by palm trees and green plants.

Double Room Casual Private Pool

In addition to the double room amenities, these feature a private terrace with garden view, sun loungers, parasols, bath towels, and a private pool (PPZ).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board

Breakfast (7:30-11 a.m.) and dinner (6:30-9:30 p.m.) in rich buffet form.
For dinner, we kindly ask for appropriate clothing (smart casual, long or short trousers, no swimwear).

Sports included

Table tennis, tennis, volleyball and basketball, gymnastics, indoor pool, yoga, and Pilates.
Brightly lit gym with various exercise machines on a brown floor.
Four people practice yoga on a terrace overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Two people playing tennis on an outdoor court in front of a stone wall.
Hotel guests practice yoga on a terrace with pool and sunshade.

Sports for a fee

Billiards.

Wellness

Indoor hotel pool with waterfalls and a person in a white bathrobe.
Brightly lit indoor pool in a modern hotel with cozy lounge seating areas.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall and bright ambiance in a hotel area.
Spa area with indoor pool, whirlpool, steam bath, massages, and sauna (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Soft animation program with daytime and evening program.

Note

Adults-only, bookable from 16 years of age!
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The hotel is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
There are no handicap-accessible rooms.
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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.

Sustainability

With our "Reisen mit Zukunft" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet corresponding criteria and have been verified through independent certification processes. This product line offers our guests additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key (valid until 31.12.2026)

Note

Hotel contact:
The Island
Gouves
Phone: 0030-2897042025
E-mail: theisland@theislandhotel.eu
In the "Young Stars" 2025/26 catalog on page 27.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 129.

Destination information

For stays from 01/01/2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, 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 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room from 01/01/2025.
For stays in high season 01/04 - 31/10:
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 low season 01/11 - 31/03:
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

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 18:54