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Modern hotel pool with white buildings and sun loungers in a sunny setting.
Modern hotel pool surrounded by loungers and whitewashed buildings under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling beams, and a desk.
Modern hotel garden with cozy seating areas and white stone paths.
Comfortable seating and umbrellas by the pool at a tropical hotel.
Cozy hotel terrace with wicker chairs and decorative wall featuring geometric patterns.
Modern swimming pool with blue tiles, loungers, and umbrellas in a hotel's outdoor area.
Cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs overlooking calm sea at dusk.
Cozy outdoor lounge with tables, armchairs, and drinks in warm evening lighting.
Terrace with chairs and a table with drinks at sunset by the sea.
Modern outdoor seating with comfortable chairs and tables by the sea at dusk.
Hotel pool area with sun loungers, trees, and white building in the background.
Outdoor lounge area with cozy seating and a view of a hotel pool.
Bright breakfast room with buffet stations and wooden-beamed ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern bright hotel reception with wooden counter, decorative walls, and seating area.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden ceiling, round tables, and warm lighting design.
Outdoor restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs under a shaded net at sunset.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture overlooking the sea at sunset.
Evening beach lounge with cushions and string lights by the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, rustic wall decor, and cozy workspace.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden accents, and stylish lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, mirror, desk, and natural lighting.
Modern hotel room with sofa, chair, desk, and wood decor.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Enorme Maya Beach Resort ****
Tour operator category

HER596
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Highlights

  • 4-star hotel exclusively for adults aged 16 and over.
  • Direct coastal location in Kato Gouves near the beach.
  • Certified with the Green Key label for sustainable hotel operations.
  • Boho-design with 70 rooms and a swimming pool.
  • Sports facilities including an outdoor fitness area and yoga sessions.

Location

This adults-only hotel is located directly on the coast of Kato Gouves in a quiet area, just a few steps from the sandy/pebble beach. Shopping and entertainment options, as well as taverns and cafés, are in the immediate vicinity, and the town center of Gouves can be reached after approx. 500 m. A bus stop with connections to the surrounding areas is also nearby. The vibrant city of Heraklion, with numerous shopping and nightlife opportunities, is approximately 21 km away. Heraklion Airport is approx. 18 km away.

Facilities

The modern adults-only hotel (from 16 years) by Enorme Hotels impresses with its stylish boho design and relaxed atmosphere. The manageable complex has 70 rooms and welcomes its guests in a lobby with a 24-hour reception. Furthermore, the hotel offers a main restaurant, a beach bar (10 a.m. – 1 a.m.), a sushi bar (12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.), a shisha bar, and a TV room. In the outdoor area, there is a swimming pool with a sun terrace, comfortable sun loungers, and gazebos. Pool towels are included.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex as well as in the rooms.
Modern bright hotel reception with wooden counter, decorative walls, and seating area.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden ceiling, round tables, and warm lighting design.
Outdoor restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs under a shaded net at sunset.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture overlooking the sea at sunset.
Evening beach lounge with cushions and string lights by the sea.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, rustic wall decor, and cozy workspace.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden accents, and stylish lighting.

Double room

The minimalist-designed double rooms feature a spacious sleeping area and a bathroom with a shower/WC, hairdryer, and toiletries. The rooms are also equipped with air conditioning, 32" LCD TV, telephone, safe, coffee/tea station (daily replenishment), Nespresso machine (two capsules included), mini-fridge, and a balcony or terrace. Upon arrival, a bottle of water is provided in the room (D/DI).
Optionally available for an extra charge are more spacious rooms with a sofa bed for the 3rd person (DA) or with a sea view (DM).
Also optionally available for single occupancy (DE).

Junior suite

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are more spacious and feature a living area with sleeping options for two additional people (JS2/JSI).
Optionally available with a sea view for an extra charge (J2M/JMI).

Modern hotel room with double bed, mirror, desk, and natural lighting.
Modern hotel room with sofa, chair, desk, and wood decor.

Meals

Half board

Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and dinner from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in varied buffet style.
Additionally, a continental breakfast for early or late risers is available from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dinner can be taken in the à-la-carte restaurant once per stay (6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., by prior reservation).
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes are prepared upon request.
Drinks and snacks at the bar as well as dishes in the sushi bar are available for an extra charge.

Bright hotel lobby with buffet area and visible wooden beams on the ceiling.

Sports included

Bocce, darts, table tennis, yoga sessions, and an outdoor fitness area.

Wellness

Massages and various treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Weekly entertainment provided once by a DJ or live music.

Hotel service

Laundry service (for a fee).
Room service available 12 hours a day (for a fee).
Free parking around the hotel premises, subject to availability.

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious decisions. 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, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined 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

Bookable from 16 years.
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The hotel is not suitable for customers with reduced mobility.
No accessible rooms are offered.
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Pets are not allowed.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Enorme Maya Beach Resort
Gouves
Heraklion/Crete/Greece
Phone: 0030 2810 227000
Email: sales@enormehotels.com
In the "Young Stars" 2025/26 catalogue on page 25.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalogue on page 122.

Information on Climate Resilience Fee

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

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:36