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Illuminated outdoor pool in front of hotel building at dusk with seating and plants.
Bright rustic hotel restaurant with wooden chairs and large windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Brightly lit breakfast room with arched walls, buffet, and tiled floor.
Bright, modern hotel room with seating area, dining table, and kitchenette.
Open hotel seating area with wooden tables and chairs under dim nighttime lighting.
Hotel with outdoor pool, fencing, and staircase to upper level near sunny garden.
Cozy hotel bar with wooden chairs, tables, and a light stone arch.
Bright hotel lobby area with wooden furniture, archway, and large entrance door.
Wide sandy beach with gentle waves and blue sky over the sea.
Sunny beach with waves and a rock breakwater under a blue sky.
Bright hotel lobby area with bench seating, natural stone counter, and marble flooring.
Modern hotel bar with brick counter, two wooden stools, and a wide beverage display.
Bright hotel room with bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, sink, and toilet in neutral tones.
Bright hotel room with large bed, nightstands, desk, and curtains on the window side.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, mirror, and modern decor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, TV, and small wardrobe.
Bright vacation apartment with kitchenette, dining area, and adjacent bedroom.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, dining table, kitchenette, and window with curtains.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gournes

Erato ***
Tour operator category

HER151
Family
Air conditioning
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The small, family-run hotel is located approx. 10 minutes' walk from the sea with small sandy coves. Shopping and entertainment options are 2 km away. The airport is approx. 14 km away. A bus stop with services to Heraklion and Chersonissos is located 30 m next to the hotel.
Wide sandy beach with gentle waves and blue sky over the sea.
Sunny beach with waves and a rock breakwater under a blue sky.

Facilities

Bright hotel lobby area with bench seating, natural stone counter, and marble flooring.
Bright rustic hotel restaurant with wooden chairs and large windows.
Cozy hotel bar with wooden chairs, tables, and a light stone arch.
Modern hotel bar with brick counter, two wooden stools, and a wide beverage display.
Bright rustic hotel restaurant with wooden chairs and large windows.
The traditionally furnished hotel has 45 rooms with a reception, restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi (included in all public areas), freshwater pool (10 a.m. - 6 p.m., with sun loungers and umbrellas included), seating terrace by the pool, children's playground, and a rooftop terrace.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms, renovated in 2021, feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, mini-fridge, air conditioning, rental safe, satellite TV, music, and a balcony or terrace (D).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with bed, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, sink, and toilet in neutral tones.
Bright hotel room with large bed, nightstands, desk, and curtains on the window side.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, mirror, and modern decor.

Single room

With the same facilities as the double rooms, these can be booked for single use and do not have a balcony or terrace (E).

Junior suite

Featuring the same amenities as the double rooms with the addition of Wi-Fi access (included), these are more spacious, located in an annex building, and consist of a combined living/sleeping room with a kitchenette and seating area (small oven, coffee machine, kettle, and dishes) as well as a separate bedroom (JS2). Optionally available for an extra charge as a more spacious Junior suite type B (JSB) or as a Junior suite for four people (JS4).

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, TV, and small wardrobe.
Bright vacation apartment with kitchenette, dining area, and adjacent bedroom.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, dining table, kitchenette, and window with curtains.

Meals

Half board

Breakfast (7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.) and dinner (6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.) in buffet style.

Bright hotel buffet with warm wooden furniture and tiled floors, view of outdoor terrace.

Sports included

Table tennis and darts.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach provided by local vendors.

Children's program

Baby cot (upon request, for a fee, approx. 6 € per day) and high chairs (upon request).

Entertainment

Occasional Cretan evenings with BBQ and live music (for an additional charge).

Credit card

Visa, Maestro, Diners, and Mastercard are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Bicycle rental
  • Shopping options
  • Family-friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides assistance in making conscious choices. 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, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

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

Hotelhinweis

Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Accessible rooms are not available.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The transfer time from Heraklion airport is approximately 15 minutes.
As Gouves is located approx. 13 km from the airport, occasional aircraft noise during the day is to be expected.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Erato
Phone: 0030/2810761277
E-Mail: book.erato@shotels.gr

Information on climate resilience fee

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

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:05