Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Magda ****

HER395
WLAN
Pool
Family
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Location

The hotel is quietly located approx. 200 m from the center of Gouves. The public sandy beach is approx. 100 m away and separated only by a small coastal road. Shopping and entertainment facilities are nearby. A bus stop is approx. 300 m from the hotel. Heraklion Airport is approx. 14 km away.

Facilities

This beautiful, family-run hotel was renovated in 2023/2024 and features 173 rooms spread across 9 buildings, each with 1 or 2 floors. It offers a reception (24h) with a lobby, a restaurant, a snack bar, “Mama Magda” (pizza, waffles, sandwiches, and more), an internet corner, Wi-Fi (included in rooms and public areas), a children's playground, and a kids' club house (with entertainment). The outdoor area includes 4 outdoor pools (2 on the ground floor, 1 on the ground floor with a whirlpool, and 1 on the roof), a children's pool, an indoor pool (April, May, and October, heated on cool days), a garden, sun terrace, and sunbathing lawns. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available by the pool free of charge. Further facilities include an amphitheater with a bar (open during some evening shows) and an Athletics Center of 4000 m².
Bright hotel lobby with modern round reception desk and comfortable beige seating areas.
Modern white buffet area with lighting and serving stations in a bright room.
Modern outdoor pool on a hotel terrace with lounge chairs and palm tree views.
Two rows of lounge chairs with white cushions on green artificial grass between modern hotel buildings under a clear sky.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and TV, modern and simply decorated.
Simple bathroom with rectangular mirror, white sink, and folded towels on the countertop.

Double Room

All rooms are comfortably furnished and feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, HD satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, air conditioning, mini-fridge (included), safe for rent, coffee/tea making facilities (refilled daily and included), and a balcony or terrace (D). A complimentary bottle of water upon arrival.

Single Room

With the same amenities as double rooms, these rooms are smaller and feature a single bed (DE).

Small hotel room with single bed, desk, chairs, and TV in neutral tones.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and bathtub with glass partition.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, TV, and balcony with outdoor view.
Modern bathroom with round sink, large shower, and toilet in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony with greenery view.

Double Room Superior

With the same amenities as double rooms, these rooms feature a shower/WC and were renovated in 2024 (DSU).

Double Room Deluxe

The Deluxe Rooms, with the same amenities and size as the double rooms, are more modern. They feature a bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, a full-length mirror, a 49” HD Smart TV, and a larger terrace/balcony (DD2).

Modern hotel room with gray sofa, wooden furniture, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel room with large bed, white walls, and minimalist design.
Modern balcony with lounge furniture overlooking palm trees and a hotel building

Double Room Premium Outdoor Jacuzzi

Newly built for summer 2024, the Premium Rooms are located on the first floor and, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, feature a separate WC and a spacious balcony with a jacuzzi (G2J).
"The Double Rooms Premium Outdoor Jacuzzi are not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and behave with caution."

Double Room Premium Swim Up

Also newly built for summer 2024, these rooms are located on the ground floor and, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, feature a separate WC, a spacious terrace, and direct access to the shared pool (SWD).
"The Double Rooms Premium Swim Up are not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and behave with caution."

Modern outdoor pool area with palm trees and lounge furniture next to a hotel building.
Modern outdoor pool with sun loungers, palm trees, and lounge seating in daylight

Double Room Premium Private Pool

Also newly built for summer 2024, these rooms are located on the ground floor and, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, feature a separate WC, a spacious terrace, and a private pool (U2P).
"The Double Rooms Premium Private Pool are not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and behave with caution."

Family Room

More spacious than double rooms with the same amenities (open plan, DF2).

Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and air conditioning.
Bright bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and sink with towels.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, wall-mounted TV, small desk with chair, and open wardrobe.
Modern bathroom with two sinks, large mirror, and walk-in shower with herringbone-patterned tiles.
Balcony with wicker chairs and table overlooking a hotel room with bed.
Modern hotel room with two queen beds, sofa, and large window with palm tree views

Family Room Deluxe

More spacious than Double Rooms Deluxe with the same amenities (open plan, ADF/F2U).

Family Room Superior

More spacious than Double Rooms Superior with the same amenities (open plan, F2U).

Modern hotel room with two single beds, seating area, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with two beds, sofa, curtains, and a small wooden table.

Meals

All Inclusive

All meals served buffet-style.

Large, bright dining room with white chairs and tables, crystal chandelier on the ceiling.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Continental breakfast 6:30-7:00 AM, breakfast 7:00-9:45 AM, lunch 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner 7:00-9:30 PM. Extensive local and international buffet with live cooking and themed evenings 3 times a week.
Ice cream 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Snacks from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Cake and pastries 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Snack/Pizzeria "Mama Magda" with pizza, waffles, sandwiches (open 6 days a week from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM). Aperitif snacks 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM, peanuts or popcorn or chips 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Local and international drinks are included at the main bar from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (soft drinks, sparkling water, juices, filter coffee, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, tea, beer, white, rosé, and red wine, whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, raki, ouzo, brandy, fruit liqueurs, and various cocktails).
For breakfast: water, filter coffee, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, tea, juices, and fresh fruit juices.
For lunch and dinner: sparkling water, soft drinks, juices, draft beer, and wine.
All alcoholic beverages listed above may be locally produced and can also be served as long drinks.

Not included in All Inclusive

Premium branded drinks, Black Label, and champagne.

Sports included

Athletics Center 4000 m², tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, mini-golf, mini-football, badminton, table tennis, and a fully equipped fitness room.
Archery and darts are offered by the animation team.

Sports for a fee

Billiards and various water sports on the beach, such as water skiing and pedal boats (each through local providers).

Children's program

Children's playground with colorful playhouse and slides in an outdoor hotel area
Mini club for children (4-12 years, during school holidays 6 times a week from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM), Teenagers club (13-17 years, July and August, 6 times a week from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM), children's pool, as well as a kids' club house (with entertainment only) and a children's playground, baby cot (on request and included).

Wellness

Wellness area with various treatments & massages outdoors, sauna and jacuzzi indoors (each for a fee). Jacuzzi in the outdoor pool (included).
Round whirlpool bath with waterfalls and stainless steel bottles in modern room.
Modern indoor pool with wooden paneling and large glass window in an elegant hotel.
Bright, modern massage room with wooden structure and curtains.

Entertainment

Folklore show once a week,
Varied daytime and evening entertainment.
Beach games, pool games, cooking classes, dance shows, dance classes, musical shows, karaoke, and themed evenings.

Hotel service

Laundry service, doctor and room service are available on request (for a fee), free parking, bath towels (for a deposit and fee), luggage room.

Hotel features

  • Near the beach
  • Children's pool
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Family-friendly
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Animation
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

“Reisen mit Zukunft” (Travel for the Future) provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Information

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Magda Hotel:
Tel:+30-28970-42307 or -42308
Fax:+30-28970-42294
info@magdahotel.gr
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Note on contribution for climate resilience

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government is levying a climate resilience contribution, payable by the guest locally, 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 starting from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 1.4.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars 2 Euros
National category 3 stars 5 Euros
National category 4 stars 10 Euros
National category 5 stars 15 Euros
For stays in low season 1.11.-31.3.
National category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars 3 Euros
National category 5 stars 4 Euros

Country category

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 21:37