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Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort ****

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Location

Your hotel complex is located in the small village of Gouves, about 8 km from Chersonissos, just a few minutes' walk (approx. 300 m) from several pebble/sand coves. In the vicinity, you will find various bars and restaurants. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 15 km.
View of a resort with multiple pools, water slides, and sea view in the background.
Empty sandy beach with rows of closed umbrellas and lounge chairs in clear weather

Facilities

Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees under clear blue sky.
Covered outdoor area with tables and chairs in a hotel restaurant at night.
Modern buffet with a variety of dishes in a stylish hotel restaurant.
Covered terrace with multiple tables and chairs at dusk in a hotel
Modern, clean buffet restaurant with wooden shelves and shiny marble floor
Illuminated hotel entrance with palm trees and modern design at dusk.
This modern holiday complex has 450 rooms spread across 3 floors, a beautiful reception area with a 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi (included), elevator (not in all buildings), Dionysos main buffet restaurant (Greek and international cuisine), Camino Pizzeria, Zorbas Gyros and Texas Burger (12 PM - 6 PM), Asian à la carte restaurant, Greek Meze restaurant, and a lounge bar with an outdoor terrace. In the garden area, there are 5 freshwater pools (one heated in April, May, and October) with separate children's pools, a small water park (for children up to 6 years old), a Splash Water Park (for children aged 6-12), a water park with 6 slides, several pool bars, an amphitheater, and a mini-market (for a fee). Sun loungers and umbrellas are included on the sun terrace. Beach towels are available free of charge.

Accommodation

Double Room

The rooms are modernly equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, Wi-Fi (included), safe (included), telephone, satellite TV, minibar (refilled every 2 days with non-alcoholic drinks), individually adjustable air conditioning/heating (included), and a balcony or terrace (D/DA).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and balcony overlooking the city.
Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea
Modern hotel room with two single beds, wooden furniture, and air conditioning.

Family Suite

The comfortably furnished family suites have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, minibar, satellite TV, a separate bedroom with air conditioning, additional amenities in the bathroom, and a balcony or terrace (2FS).

Family Suite Swim Up

Alternatively, family suites can also be booked at an additional charge with a terrace, sun loungers, and direct access to the shared pool (S2O). Children can only be booked in the accommodation Family Suite with access to the shared pool (S2O) from the age of 5.
The shared pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Modern hotel with large outdoor pool and lounge chairs under a blue sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed overlooking a pool and terrace.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, air conditioning, TV, and terrace with sea view.

Board

All Inclusive Plus

All meals are served buffet-style.
A smart casual dress code is required for dinner in the restaurants.
Vegetarian and special diet menus are available upon request.

All Inclusive

Modern hotel dining area with buffet stations and abundant natural light through large windows.

All Inclusive Plus

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) is an American buffet at the Dionysos main restaurant. Late continental breakfast (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM). Lunch (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) is a rich buffet at the Dionysos main restaurant.
Snacks such as gyros, burgers, and fresh oven-baked pizza are available from 12 PM to 6 PM.
Dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) is a buffet with show cooking and weekly theme nights at the Dionysos main restaurant. Once per stay, dinner can be taken at the Asian à la carte restaurant or the Greek Meze restaurant (reservation required, bottled mineral water included, other drinks at an extra charge).
From 10 AM to 11 PM, local brand soft drinks, coffee (filter coffee, espresso, cappuccino), tea, local draught beer, house wine (red, white, and rosé), imported spirits (Raki, Brandy, Ouzo, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Whiskey, Vodka), long drinks, and selected cocktails are included at the open bar. All orders after 11 PM and premium spirits are subject to an additional charge.

Included Sports

Gym (10 AM - 6 PM), table tennis and padel (rackets/floodlights for a fee), volleyball, darts, and mini-football.

Sports for a Fee

Billiards, as well as various water sports on the beach such as surfing, pedal boats, or sailing offered by local providers.

Children's Program

Kids' club (4-12 years old), playground, 2 children's pools (10 AM - 6 PM), children's entertainment 7 times a week and mini disco, mini soccer, high chairs in the restaurant, and baby cots included.
Water park with large water slides and a giant bucket dumping water over the pool.
Colorful water playground with slides in a pool, surrounded by lounge chairs and mountains in the background.
Modern covered basketball hoop on green sports field with blue sky
Children play and craft at small tables in a colorful, open lounge with a wooden ceiling.

Wellness

Modern wellness area with round jacuzzi, large windows, and wooden chairs
Spa Center (10 AM - 6 PM) with massages, beauty and facial treatments, manicures and pedicures, mud wraps, anti-aging treatments, sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and soap therapy (available on request and for a fee).

Hotel Service

Daily room cleaning, linen and towel change 3 times a week.

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • 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 are actively investing 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-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Not suitable for wheelchair users.
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Due to the proximity to the airport, visual and acoustic disturbances cannot be ruled out.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The transfer time from Heraklion Airport is approximately 15 minutes.
Hotel Contact:
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort
Phone: 0030-2897043300
Fax: 0030-2897043264
Email: info@gouvespark.gr

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by guests locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of 01.01.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room, tiered.
For stays during high season 01.04.-31.10.
Country Category 1-2 Stars 2 Euros
Country Category 3 Stars 5 Euros
Country Category 4 Stars 10 Euros
Country Category 5 Stars 15 Euros
For stays during low season 01.11.-31.03.
Country Category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euros
Country Category 3 Stars 1.50 Euros
Country Category 4 Stars 3 Euros
Country Category 5 Stars 4 Euros

Country category

5 Sterne