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Modern hotel pool area with clear water and white building in the background.
Hotel terrace with tables, chairs, and Mediterranean architecture under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and flat-screen TV.
Modern multi-story hotel with illuminated pool and terraces at dusk.
Entrance to Hotel Erato with stone-clad facade and open gate.
Modern hotel complex with outdoor terrace and pool set in a mountainous landscape under clear skies.
Covered outdoor seating area with black chairs and tables against a stone wall and sea view.
Terrace with table and chairs outside a hotel, with plants and sunlight.
Bright hotel lobby with paintings, bench seating, bookshelves, and glass-paneled entrance door.
Modern swimming pool with clear blue water in front of a hotel building under a blue sky.
Exterior view of a hotel with arched facade and lit windows at sunset.
A wide sandy beach with blue sky, white clouds, and gentle waves at the sea.
Sandy beach with gentle waves and blue sky, a stone pier in the background.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wall art, and TV mounted on the wall.
View through a hallway into a bright hotel room with a bed and adjacent bathroom with shower.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, bedside lamps, and a small table with chairs.
Modern hotel room with balcony, wooden furniture, and city view.
Modern hotel room with two white beds, upholstered headboard, and bedside tables.
Modern hotel room closet with sliding door, hanging space, and mirror.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and wardrobe in neutral tones.
Small dining area in a hotel room with a sea view through the window.
Bright hotel kitchen with modern furnishings, dining table, and view into the bedroom.
Modern hotel bathroom with beige tiles, white sink, shower, and toilet.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gournes

Erato ***
Tour operator category

HER151
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Highlights

  • The hotel is certified with the Green Key label.
  • The sea with sandy coves is approx. 10 minutes walk away.
  • Double rooms renovated in 2021 with balcony or terrace.
  • Bus stop with connections to Heraklion 30 m next to the hotel.
  • 3-star hotel in Gournes with freshwater pool.

Location

This family-run boutique hotel is located approx. a 10-minute walk from the sea with its 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 from the hotel.
A wide sandy beach with blue sky, white clouds, and gentle waves at the sea.
Sandy beach with gentle waves and blue sky, a stone pier in the background.

Facilities

The traditionally furnished hotel features 45 rooms, 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), pool terrace seating, children's playground, and a rooftop terrace.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, wall art, and TV mounted on the wall.
View through a hallway into a bright hotel room with a bed and adjacent bathroom with shower.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, bedside lamps, and a small table with chairs.
Modern hotel room with balcony, wooden furniture, and city view.

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).

Single room

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are available for single occupancy and do not have a balcony or terrace (E).

Modern hotel room with two white beds, upholstered headboard, and bedside tables.
Modern hotel room closet with sliding door, hanging space, and mirror.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and wardrobe in neutral tones.
Small dining area in a hotel room with a sea view through the window.
Bright hotel kitchen with modern furnishings, dining table, and view into the bedroom.
Modern hotel bathroom with beige tiles, white sink, shower, and toilet.

Junior suite

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

Meals

Half board

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

Sports included

Table tennis and darts.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach provided by local operators.

Children's program

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

Entertainment

Occasional Cretan evenings with BBQ and live music (at an extra charge).

Credit cards

Visa, Maestro, Diners, and Mastercard are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Rooms suitable for guests with disabilities are not available.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Transfer time from Heraklion airport is approximately 15 minutes.
As Gouves is located approx. 13 km from the airport, occasional aircraft noise may be expected during the day.
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Zusatzhinweis

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

Note on climate resilience levy

For stays from 01/01/2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, which is payable 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 euros to 15 euros per day and room as of 01/01/2025.
For stays during high season 01/04 - 31/10:
Category 1-2 stars 2 euros
Category 3 stars 5 euros
Category 4 stars 10 euros
Category 5 stars 15 euros
For stays during low season 01/11 - 31/03:
Category 1-2 stars 0.50 euros
Category 3 stars 1.50 euros
Category 4 stars 3 euros
Category 5 stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 18.09.2026 01:41