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Aelius Hotel and Spa

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Nikos Kazantzakis str

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Why people book this hotel

Clean rooms
12 mentions

It was really clean and nicely kept

The hotel territory is clean, big and nice

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Very quiet and peaceful

The hotel is really nice and comfortable

Friendly staff
10 mentions

Bar/restaurant staff is absolutely fantastic

Stuff was really helpful, nice and friendly

Pool
8 mentions

The room was renovated, comfy beds with a nice view over the pool

Clear, spread out nicely - nothing too far away, pool area was clean and no 6 o …

Great location
5 mentions

Its situated close to the bus station, only 5min

Location was excellent,

Breakfast available
4 mentions

The Breakfast/dinner was good

The staff were super friendly and the breakfast was really tasty

Overview

Aelius Hotel and Spa offers newly furnished and constructed guestrooms with views to the sea, the garden or the swimming pool. The hotel has 170 bright and well furnished rooms featuring modern facilities, thus allowing a pleasant stay. Each has a TV with satellite channels, a mini fridge, and balcony. Guests can enjoy delicious Greek and International cuisine at the hotel's restaurant or a drink at the lively pool bar. Kato Gouves is a well-developed tourist resort with sandy beach coves, traditional villages and interesting archaeological sites. The village is conveniently located close to the Creta Aquarium, and the Diving Centre, only 16km east of Heraklion International Airport and 7 km from Hersonissos village.

Traveller reviews

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סוקר עולמי

solo_traveller

June 13, 2026

8

Very quiet and peaceful

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Ewa Maria

couple

May 21, 2026

8

+1

It was really clean and nicely kept. Bar/restaurant staff is absolutely fantastic

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Olena

family_with_children

May 2, 2026

9

Absolutely cute and comfortable hotel

The hotel is really nice and comfortable. Stuff was really helpful, nice and friendly. Its situated close to the bus station, only 5min.walk and around 10min to the beach. There are some shop and cafes/pizzaria around, so you can by some food/snaks. The hotel territory is clean, big and nice. The Breakfast/dinner was good. Near most the same everyday, but the was enough to choose from, and everything really tasty and fresh

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Ruth

couple

April 13, 2026

8

Peaceful relaxing holiday

Location was excellent,.quiet and.relaxing. staff very helpful and friendly. Spa.and massages were excellent

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Erica

couple

April 10, 2026

10

Clean

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Alina

couple

April 2, 2026

6

okay for the price, we paid, but bit disappointing

kind stuff, felt welcome, clean facilities good price room to main pool, was loud till 11, which was fine for us but may bother others

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Alisha

couple

November 16, 2025

10

Must stay here!!

I stayed here for one night because I needed something close to the airport and the exhibitions center, and it turned out to be a great choice. The room was renovated, comfy beds with a nice view over the pool. The staff were super friendly and the breakfast was really tasty. I also rented a car through the hotel, which made getting around really easy. Overall, the location was very convenient.

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Sanni

family_with_children

September 1, 2025

8

Accommodation was nice, staff were okay but the food was salty most of the time.

It was very clean

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Julia

family_with_children

August 27, 2025

8

Great Family Holiday

Clear, spread out nicely - nothing too far away, pool area was clean and no 6 o clock dash for sunbeds. Our room was modern and spacious

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Georgia

extended_group

July 27, 2025

6

Okay experience

Rooms were nice and clean. The food was fantastic. Nice hotel and the beds were comfortable

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Philippa

extended_group

July 18, 2025

9

Really great trip, staff were very friendly and the hotel was lovely.

Really modern and great facilities

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Oleh

couple

June 16, 2025

7

Good

This was our first stay in a hotel with a private pool, so expectations were high — unfortunately, not everything lived up to them. We had booked a premium room with a private pool, but on the first day were given a standard room, also with a private pool. As compensation, the hotel offered us three free buffet dinners, which was appreciated. Surprisingly, the standard room was actually better in some ways: it had a larger terrace and a sun umbrella, which the premium room didn’t. Both rooms were very small in size — no real difference there. The “smart” light system was more annoying than useful, and there was no hand soap, which felt strange. The staff were excellent — very helpful and genuinely kind. That alone raised the overall impression. We had picked this place based in part on positive breakfast reviews, but honestly, the breakfast was just average. No proper cappuccino, and the bar menu was very limited and overpriced. The buffet dinners were also quite basic, closer to a 2-star resort level than what you’d expect at this price point. One important note: the photos on Booking.com are clearly photoshopped — check Google Maps for more realistic images. Also, rooms with private pools face the main road, so there’s traffic during the day and dust in the air — not the most relaxing setup. On the plus side: free parking was always available, and it was generally quiet at night. In summary: lovely staff saved the stay, but overall, the experience didn’t quite match the promise. Solid 4 stars — with a minus.

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Katariina

family_with_children

April 14, 2025

9

Excellent hotel, friendly and welcoming staff, great location. We had our own private pool, which was superb. Only thing I would like to improve is to have one heated pool as we went in April, the weather was lovely but the water in swimming pools still cold. Obviously that won’t be a problem in the summer.

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JAN

couple

October 26, 2024

5

I was only too glad that the weather was hot .

Leaving - Although ALL the staff were helpful and polite .

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Gloria

couple

September 12, 2024

8

We enjoyed our short stay although not much to do

Cleanliness Friendly staff

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Gintarė

family_with_children

April 15, 2024

8

The hotel is suitable for recreation with children. Delicious breakfast. The room is extremely clean, cleaned every day, beds are made. Quiet environment, swimming pools for children.The sea is nearby, you can walk, but the hotel bus also takes you to the sea. Helpful staff. Car rental nearby. There are several local shops.

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Claire

couple

November 9, 2023

8

This was a lovely place to say some of the rooms one as expected, but staff helped us deal with this

The staff were so friendly, couldn’t do enough to help us. Very clean lovely little

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Rebecca

couple

November 6, 2023

7

Nicely renovated hotel & grounds

Very calm relaxing pool area (when water aerobics not on), snacks all day long, nicely renovated rooms and nice grounds

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Christopher

family_with_children

November 1, 2023

10

Absolutely recommend this place, one of the nicest I’ve stayed in, food was fab, staff so friendly, place was so clean,

Absolutely stunning, so clean & food amazing

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Claire

couple

October 24, 2023

7

Quite and relaxing

Very clean no problem getting a bed around the pool

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink

Activities

Evening entertainment, Public Bath, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Manicure, Pedicure, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Spa facilities, Steam room, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Full body massage, Massage chair, Fitness, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Aerobics, Sauna, Fitness centre, Fishing, Games room, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Table tennis, Windsurfing, Darts, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (seasonal), Entertainment staff, Kids' club

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Bar, Restaurant

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Soundproof rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site, Heating, Safety deposit box

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Heated pool, Pool bar, Kids' pool, Swimming pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Services

Strollers, Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, 24-hour front desk, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Trouser press, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk

Family Room

This air-conditioned family room opens to a balcony. It offers a satellite TV and a mini fridge. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included. Please note that an extra bed cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Max 5 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Executive Double Room

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Premium Double Room

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views.

Max 3 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room with Private Pool

This double room features a pool with a view. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 21 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double or Twin Room

Overlooking the garden, the pool, this air-conditioned room is equipped with a mini fridge, a TV with satellite channels and a hairdryer. Connecting rooms are available on request (subject to availability).

Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Junior Suite

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this suite also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 4 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Double Room with Private Pool

Guests will have a special experience as the studio provides a pool with a view. This air-conditioned studio includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:42 AM

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Aelius Hotel and Spa - 4 Star Hotel in Gouves