Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Magda ****
Tour operator category

HER395
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Highlights

  • 4,000 m² Athletic Center with various sports facilities.
  • Sandy beach approx. 100 m from the hotel.
  • Rooms with private whirlpool or private pool available.
  • 4-star hotel with 4 outdoor pools and indoor pool.
  • All Inclusive with live cooking and theme nights.

Location

The hotel is located in a quiet area, 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 options are located 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 distributed across 9 buildings, each with 1 or 2 floors. It offers a 24-hour reception with lobby, a restaurant, a snack bar, "Mama Magda" (pizza, waffles, sandwiches, and more), internet corner, Wi-Fi (included in rooms and public areas), a children's playground, and a kids' clubhouse (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, and an indoor pool (April, May, and October, heated on cool days). There is a garden, sun terrace, and lawn areas. Sun loungers and parasols are included at the pool. Other facilities include an amphitheater with a bar (open during some evening shows) and a 4,000 m² athletic center.
Spacious hotel lobby with modern reception desk, comfortable sofas, and bright ambiance.
Bright, modern hotel kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white tiles.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs and glass railing on a hotel terrace.
Sunny hotel terrace with lounge chairs on artificial grass under a blue sky.

Accommodation

Brightly furnished hotel room with two beds, TV, and balcony with outdoor view.
Modern hotel room with light walls, sofa, and TV.
Simple bathroom featuring a rectangular sink, large mirror, and stack of clean towels.

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), rental safe, coffee/tea maker (refilled daily and included), and a balcony or terrace (D). Free bottle of water upon arrival.

Single room

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

Small hotel room with single bed, TV, table with chairs, and window with curtains.
Bright bathroom with sink, mirror, and bathtub with glass partition.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, balcony, and elegant design.
Modern bathroom with sink, glass shower, and toilet in a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with large double bed, sofa, and balcony.

Superior double room

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

Deluxe double room

The Deluxe rooms are more modern than the standard double rooms with the same amenities and size. 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, wall-mounted TV, and open wardrobe in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, minimalist design, and neutral colors.
Modern balcony with sofas and table, view of palm trees and hotel buildings under a blue sky.

Premium double room outdoor whirlpool

Newly built in the summer of 2024, these Premium rooms are located on the first floor and offer a separate WC and a spacious balcony with a whirlpool, with the same amenities as the Deluxe double rooms (G2J).
The whirlpool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We kindly ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Premium double room swim up

Also newly built in the summer of 2024, these rooms are located on the ground floor and offer a separate WC, a spacious terrace, and direct access to a sharing pool, with the same amenities as the Deluxe double rooms (SWD).
The swim-up pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We kindly ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Modern outdoor pool area with seating, palm trees, and functional lounge furniture in hotel complex.
Modern outdoor pool area with palm-surrounded loungers and a cozy seating area.

Premium double room private pool

Also newly built in the summer of 2024, these rooms are located on the ground floor and offer a separate WC, a spacious terrace, and a pool, with the same amenities as the Deluxe double rooms (U2P).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We kindly ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.

Family room

Spacious with the same amenities as the double rooms (open plan, DF2).

Modern hotel room with bed, desk, sofa, and neutral colors.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, sink, and large mirror in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room area with sofa, desk, TV, and open wardrobe.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks and walk-in shower in dark tones.
Balcony with wicker furniture in front of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with two double beds, sofa, and view of a terrace with palm trees.

Deluxe family room

Spacious with the same amenities as the Deluxe double rooms (open plan, ADF/F2U).

Superior family room

Spacious with the same amenities as the Superior double rooms (open plan, F2U).

Bright hotel room with two beds, armchair, small table, and terrace view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, gray curtains, and balcony with a view.

Premium swim up junior suite

Newly built in 2025, these junior suites feature sleeping arrangements for up to 4 people, a separate WC, and a terrace with access to the swim-up pool, with the same amenities as the double rooms (SUJ).
The swim-up pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We kindly ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Meals

All Inclusive

All meals buffet style.

Large dining room with white chairs, round tables, and a central chandelier.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Continental breakfast 6:30-7 am, breakfast 7-9:45 am, lunch 12:30-2:30 pm, and dinner 7-9:30 pm. Rich local and international buffet with live cooking and themed nights 3 times per week.
Ice cream 10 am-10 pm. Snacks 11 am-12:30 pm. Cakes and sweets 4-5 pm.
Snack/pizzeria "Mama Magda" with pizza, waffles, sandwiches (open 3-6:30 pm) 6 times per week. Aperitif snacks 6:45-8 pm, peanuts or popcorn or chips 10 am-11 pm.
Local and international drinks are included from 10 am-11 pm at the main bar (soft drinks, sparkling water, juices, filter coffee, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, tea, beer, white, rosé, and red wine, whiskey, 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 mentioned above may be locally produced and can also be served as long drinks.

Not included in All Inclusive

Premium brand drinks, Black Labels, and champagne.

Sports included

Recreation area with tennis and basketball courts plus a basketball hoop at the beach hotel.
Several people playing boules in a sunny area enclosed by wooden walls.
Two men practicing archery on a private, wood-enclosed range under clear sky.
People playing mini golf on an outdoor course with a fence and buildings in the background.
People playing volleyball on a sunny court with a net and fenced area in the background.
Two men play pickleball on a blue outdoor court next to a hotel building.
Woman playing basketball on outdoor court in sunny residential area.
Two people playing tennis on a green court under sunny weather.
4,000 m² athletic center, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, mini-golf, mini-soccer, badminton, table tennis, and a fully equipped fitness room.
Archery and darts are offered by the entertainment team.

Sports for a fee

Billiards as well as various water sports on the beach, e.g., water skiing and pedal boats (each provided by local vendors).

Children's program

Mini club for children (4-12 years, 6 days a week during school holidays 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2:30-5:30 pm), teen club (13-17 years, July and August, 6 days a week 10 am-1 pm and 3-6 pm), children's pool, as well as a kids' clubhouse (only with entertainment) and a children's playground. Baby cot (on request and included).
Colorful children's playground with slide and small play equipment in a hotel's outdoor area.

Wellness

Heated whirlpool with clear water bubbles in a bright, modern room.
Modern outdoor pool in front of a brightly lit, open living area at night.
Bright spa room with massage table, wooden walls, and white curtain surroundings.
Wellness area with various treatments & massages in the outdoor area, sauna, and indoor jacuzzi (each for a fee). Jacuzzi in the outdoor pool (included).

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 nights.

Hotel service

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

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to help you make 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, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as set 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 holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

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Magda Hotel:
Tel:+30-28970-42307 or -42308
Fax:+30-28970-42294
info@magdahotel.gr
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Destination information

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government imposes a climate resilience fee, to be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room starting Jan 1, 2025.
For stays in high season April 1 - Oct 31:
1-2 star category 2 Euro
3 star category 5 Euro
4 star category 10 Euro
5 star category 15 Euro
For stays in low season Nov 1 - March 31:
1-2 star category 0.50 Euro
3 star category 1.50 Euro
4 star category 3 Euro
5 star category 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 11.07.2026 01:38