Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Magda ****
Tour operator category

HER395
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Highlights

  • 4,000 m² athletic center with diverse sports facilities.
  • Sandy beach approx. 100 m from the hotel.
  • 4-star hotel with 4 outdoor pools and indoor pool.
  • Rooms with private whirlpool or own pool available to book.
  • All Inclusive with live cooking and themed evenings.

Location

The hotel is located in a quiet area, approx. 200 m from the centre 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 a lobby, a restaurant, a snack bar, "Mama Magda" (pizza, waffles, sandwiches, and more), an internet corner, Wi-Fi (included in rooms and public areas), a children's playground, and a children's clubhouse (with animation). Outside, there are 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 (heated during cool days in April, May, and October). There is also a garden, a sun terrace, and sunbathing lawns. Sun loungers and parasols are included at the pool. Other facilities include an amphitheater with a bar (open during some evening shows) and a 4000 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), as well as a balcony or terrace (D). Complimentary bottle of water upon arrival.

Single room

These are smaller than the double rooms but offer the same amenities 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

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

Deluxe double room

Deluxe rooms offer the same amenities and size as the double rooms but are more modern. They feature a bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, a full-length mirror, a 49" HD Smart TV, and a larger balcony/terrace (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 with outdoor whirlpool

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

Premium double room swim-up

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

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 with private pool

These rooms, also newly built in summer 2024, are located on the ground floor and feature the same amenities as the Deluxe double rooms, plus a separate WC, a spacious terrace, and a pool (U2P).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful behavior and special attention when using this area.

Family room

More spacious than the double rooms with the same amenities (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

More spacious than the Deluxe double rooms with the same amenities (open plan, ADF/F2U).

Superior family room

More spacious than the Superior double rooms with the same amenities (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 junior suite swim-up

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

Meals

All Inclusive

All meals in buffet form.

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 evenings 3 times a week.
Ice cream 10 AM-10 PM. Snacks from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Cakes and sweets 4-5 PM.
Snack/pizzeria "Mama Magda" with pizza, waffles, sandwiches (open 3-6:30 PM) 6 times a week. Aperitif snacks 6:45-8 PM, peanuts or popcorn or chips 10 AM-11 PM.
Local and international drinks are included between 10 AM and 11 PM at the main bar (soft drinks, sparkling water, juices, filter coffee, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, tea, beer, white, rosé, and red wine, whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, raki, ouzo, brandy, fruit liqueurs, and various cocktails).
Breakfast: water, filter coffee, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, tea, juices, and fresh fruit juices.
Lunch and dinner: sparkling water, soft drinks, juices, draft beer, and wine.
All alcoholic drinks listed above may be produced locally and 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.
4000 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 animation team.

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

Mini-club for children (4-12 years, 6 times a week during school holidays from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM and 2:30-5:30 PM), Teenagers Club (13-17 years, July and August, 6 times a week from 10 AM-1 PM and 3-6 PM), children's pool, children's clubhouse (animation only), 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 animation.
Beach games, pool games, cooking classes, dance shows, dance classes, musical shows, karaoke, and themed evenings.

Hotel service

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

Hotelhinweis

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Magda Hotel:
Tel:+30-28970-42307 or -42308
Fax:+30-28970-42294
info@magdahotel.gr
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Note on climate resilience fee

For stays starting from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room since January 1, 2025.
For stays during high season 4/1-10/31:
Land category 1-2 Stars 2 Euro
Land category 3 Stars 5 Euro
Land category 4 Stars 10 Euro
Land category 5 Stars 15 Euro
For stays during low season 11/1-3/31:
Land category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 Stars 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 Stars 3 Euro
Land category 5 Stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 18.09.2026 01:41