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

  • 4-star hotel exclusively for guests aged 16 and over.
  • Located directly on the coast of Kato Gouves near the beach.
  • Certified with the Green Key label for sustainable operational practices.
  • Boutique resort with 70 rooms and stylish boho design.
  • Sports facilities including yoga sessions and outdoor fitness area.

Location

This adults-only hotel is located directly on the coast of Kato Gouves in a quiet position, just a few steps from the sandy/pebble beach. Shopping and entertainment options, as well as taverns and cafés, are in the immediate vicinity; 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 lively city of Heraklion, with numerous shopping and nightlife options, is about 21 km away. Heraklion Airport is approx. 18 km away.

Facilities

The modern adults-only hotel (guests 16+) by Enorme Hotels impresses with its stylish boho design and relaxed atmosphere. The compact complex has 70 rooms and welcomes guests in a lobby with a 24-hour reception. Furthermore, the hotel offers a main restaurant, a beach bar (10:00 AM – 1:00 AM), a sushi bar (12:00 PM – 5:30 PM), a shisha bar, and a TV room. In the outdoor area, there is a swimming pool with a sun terrace. Comfortable loungers, gazebos, and sun umbrellas are included at the pool. Loungers and sun umbrellas are available at the beach for a fee. Pool towels are included.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex and 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/WC with hairdryer and toiletries. Additionally, the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, 32" LCD TV, telephone, safe, coffee/tea station (daily refill), 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: more spacious with a sofa bed for the 3rd person (DA) or with 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 for an extra charge with sea view (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 AM – 10:30 AM and dinner from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM in a varied buffet style.
Additionally, a continental breakfast for early and late risers is available from 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Once per stay, dinner can be taken at the à la carte restaurant (6:30 PM – 10:00 PM, by reservation).
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are prepared upon request.
Drinks and snacks at the bar as well as dishes at 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 available for a fee.

Entertainment

Weekly entertainment by a DJ or live music.

Hotel services

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 cards

All major credit cards are accepted.

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, 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 for guests aged 16 and over.
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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
No wheelchair-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 catalog on page 25.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 122.

Climate Resilience Tax

For stays starting from January 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience tax, which must 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 as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season 1.4.–31.10.
Local category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
Local category 3 Stars: 5 Euro
Local category 4 Stars: 10 Euro
Local category 5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays in the low season 1.11.–31.3.
Local category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 Stars: 3 Euro
Local category 5 Stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.08.2026 01:33