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

  • Sustainable 3-star hotel with Green Key certification until the end of 2026.
  • Approx. 10 minutes walk to the sea with small sandy coves.
  • Modernized double rooms with balcony or terrace since the 2021 renovation.
  • Junior suites in the annex building with separate bedroom and kitchenette.
  • Table tennis and darts as inclusive sports offers.

Location

This family-run small 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 connections to Heraklion and Hersonissos is located 30 m from 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, a reception, restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi (included in all public areas), freshwater pool (10 a.m.–6 p.m., with sun loungers and parasols included), poolside terrace, children's playground, and roof 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 occupancy and do not have a balcony or terrace (E).

Junior suite

With the same facilities as the double rooms, these also include Wi-Fi access (included), are more spacious, located in an annex, and consist of a combined living/bedroom with a kitchenette and seating area (small oven, coffee machine, kettle, and dishes) as well as a separate bedroom (JS2). Optionally bookable for an extra charge as a slightly 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 by local providers.

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 (for an extra charge).

Credit cards

Visa, Maestro, Diners, and Mastercard are accepted.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" helps you make informed choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established 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 should be expected during the day.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Erato
Telephone: 0030/2810761277
Email: book.erato@shotels.gr

Note on climate resilience tax

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and, from January 1, 2025, ranges from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to October 31):
1-2 Stars 2 euros
3 Stars 5 euros
4 Stars 10 euros
5 Stars 15 euros
For stays in the low season (November 1 to March 31):
1-2 Stars 0.50 euros
3 Stars 1.50 euros
4 Stars 3 euros
5 Stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 10:53