Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Gouves. I hope you will like it!
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1 Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only Gouves, Greece
Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only offers 4-star accommodation in Gouves and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. 200 metres from Gouves Beach and 4.4 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, the property features a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms include a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also have sea views. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and Sushi cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play table tennis at Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only, and car hire is available. Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 20 km from the hotel, while Venetian Walls is 21 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 13 km away.
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2 Sol Marina Beach Crete Gouves, Greece
Resort. Set right on the sandy beach in Gouves, Sol Marina Beach Crete offers 2 seawater swimming pools and 1 indoor pool. Free WiFi is provided. Opening to a terrace or balcony, all rooms and bungalows at Sol Marina Beach Crete boast sea, pool or garden views. Each features a satellite TV and safety deposit box. A private bathroom with free toiletries is also available. The main restaurant serves a variety of Greek, Mediterranean and International dishes. Set right on the sea, the a la carte restaurant proposes alternative local and Mediterranean tastes. Sports facilities include 2 tennis courts, a fitness centre, beach volley and beach soccer. Heraklio Town is 19 km from the hotel, while Hersonissos is just a short drive away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 15 km from Sol Marina Beach Crete. Guest review score 8.0
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3 The Island Hotel - Adults Only - Gouves, Greece
Hotel. Facing the beachfront, The Island Hotel - Adults Only - offers 5-star accommodation in Gouves and features a shared lounge, terrace and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness centre and garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. All rooms have a wardrobe. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At The Island Hotel - Adults Only - you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play table tennis, darts, and tennis at the accommodation. Languages spoken at the reception include German, Greek, English and French. Gouves Beach is 200 metres from The Island Hotel - Adults Only -, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 4.9 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 14 km away.
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4 Diogenis Blue Palace Gouves, Greece
Hotel. The 4-star Diogenis Blue Palace is situated on the seafront in Kato Gouves. It offers a main pool, children’s pool and sunbathing terrace. A restaurant and a café are also featured on site. Sunny and bright, rooms at Diogenis Blue Palace are air conditioned and heated. Each includes an LCD TV, telephone and mini fridge. Daily housekeeping is provided. Sun beds and umbrellas are provided around the pools and at the beach. Guests can make use of the free WiFi access in Diogenis Blue Palace’s lobby. A variety of Cretan and Mediterranean dishes are served at the hotel’s restaurant. Snacks, coffees and drinks are available at the pool-side bar. Greek nights and cooking shows are organised by the chef, while karaoke nights are offered for the guests' entertainment. Hersonissos is just 8 km away, while Heraklion and the airport are less than 15 km away. The Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is reached after 5 km. Multilingual front-desk staff are available 24/7. Guest review score 7.1
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5 Sole Mare Seaside Apartments Gouves, Greece
Hotel. Located in Gouves, within 200 metres of Gouves Marina Beach and 1.9 km of Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Sole Mare Seaside Apartments provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 19 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, 20 km from Venetian Walls and 21 km from The Palace of Knossos. The hotel features family rooms. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Sole Mare Seaside Apartments offers certain rooms with city views, and each room is fitted with a patio. Lake Voulismeni is 49 km from the accommodation, while Aquaworld Aquarium is 9.4 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 13 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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6 Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live Gouves, Greece
Resort. Set amidst fragrant gardens and palm-fringed lagoons in Gouves, Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live features an Olympic-sized seawater pool, a children's pool and a spa centre with indoor pool, sauna and fitness equipment. Guests can choose among 10 top-quality restaurants and bars, while meeting/banquet facilities and jewellery and clothing boutiques are also featured on site. The rooms, suites, villas and bungalows of Grecotel Amirandes are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft colours and designer furniture. Each is equipped with air conditioning, safe, flat-screen TV and mini bar. The en-suite bathrooms come with a bathtub, free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Some units offer private pools. Amirandes Main Restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean cuisine combined with international delicacies for breakfast or dinner, while guests can also enjoy international gourmet dishes at the impressive setting of Lago Di Candia Restaurant. A variety of Italian dishes are served at the uniquely decorated Minotaur restaurant, where guests can enjoy the amazing collection of genuine Picasso ceramics adorns. A poolside, a lagoon and a beachside bar are also available on site. The Elixir Alchemy Spa centre proposes facial and body treatments with organic plants and extracts from Crete’s aromatic herbs. Guests can also stay fit using the on-site sports facilities, such as the 3 floodlit tennis courts or the 5x5 football court. A variety of activities and facilities, including playground, children's pools and a kid's club, is also available for the younger guests. Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live is located 21 km from Heraklion City and Port, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 18 km away. The famous archaeological site of Knossos Palace is at a distance of 23 km. This is a beachfront hotel.
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7 Sea View Beachfront Villa Maria Gouves, Greece
Villa. Located 17 km from Heraklio Town, Sea View Beachfront Villa Maria offers beachfront accommodation in Gouves. The property boasts views of the sea and is 7 km from Hersonissos. Free private parking is available on site. Split in 3 levels, the villa features a master bedroom with balcony and a bathroom on the third floor; 2 bedrooms with balcony and a second bathroom on the second floor; a fully equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace and plasma TV, washing machine and ironing facilities, on the first floor. It also opens out to a terrace with outdoor furnishings and garden overlooking the sea. Guests are welcome to use the spa centre, the swimming pools, the sauna, tennis court and other facilities located near the property. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing. Bali is 50 km from Sea View Beachfront Villa Maria, while Agios Nikolaos is 39 km away. The area is popular for horse riding and snorkeling. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 13 km from the property. Guest review score 9.7
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8 Sea View Beachfront Villa Peri Gouves, Greece
Villa. Set in Gouves in the Crete region, Sea View Beachfront Villa Peri has a patio. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a housekeeping service and currency exchange for guests. The villa has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. As an added convenience, the villa offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. For guests with children, Sea View Beachfront Villa Peri provides a children's playground. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Gouves Beach is 400 metres from Sea View Beachfront Villa Peri, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 5 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 14 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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9 Anfi Suites Gouves, Greece
Apartment. Situated 90 metres from Marina Beach, Anfi Suites offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. All units have a fully equipped kitchenette with coffee machine, a living room with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Gournon Beach, Gouves Beach and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 13 km from Anfi Suites. Guest review score 9.7
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10 Evdokia Suites Gouves, Greece
Apartment. Located in Kato Gouves of Heraklion, within 150 metres from the beach, Evdokia Suites offers a pol with poolbar and self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a balcony. It features a blossomed sun terrace, a children's playground and free Wi-Fi throughout. Overlooking the garden, the air-conditioned apartments of Evdokia have a seating area and a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen. A fridge, a TV and a private bathroom with shower or bath tub are available. A breakfast buffet with traditional local treats is served at the property. Snacks and drinks are available at the bar. Guests will find restaurants and cafes within 150 metres from the property. Heraklion City and Port are 17 km away, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 15 km away. The famous Cretaquarium is at a distance of 800 metres away. Free on-site parking is possible. Guest review score 9.5
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11 Sandy's Cycladic Style Apartment Gouves, Greece
Apartment. Located in Gouves, just 700 metres from Marina Beach, Sandy's Cycladic Style Apartment provides beachfront accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and snorkelling. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. A car rental service is available at the apartment. Popular points of interest near Sandy's Cycladic Style Apartment include Gournon Beach, American Base Beach and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.4
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12 Divina Seaside Apartments by Estia Gouves, Greece
Apartment. Featuring sea views, Divina Seaside Apartments by Estia in Gouves features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the apartment free of charge. All units come with a balcony with garden views, a kitchenette with a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower. Popular points of interest near Divina Seaside Apartments by Estia include Gournon Beach, Marina Beach and American Base Beach. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 13 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.3
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13 Rania Studios Gouves, Greece
Apartment. Located 200 metres from Gouves Marina Beach and 1.9 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Rania Studios features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, balcony and seating area. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 19 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The apartment has family rooms. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Units are fitted with a patio featuring an outdoor dining area. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. Venetian Walls is 20 km from the apartment, while The Palace of Knossos is 21 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 13 km from the property.
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14 Irilena "by Checkin" Gouves, Greece
Apartment. Set in Gouves, just 200 metres from American Base Beach, Irilena "by Checkin" offers beachfront accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. The property is located 500 metres from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, 17 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 18 km from Venetian Walls. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. At the apartment complex, all units are equipped with a outdoor furniture. The units are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels. The Palace of Knossos is 19 km from the apartment, while Aquaworld Aquarium is 12 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 10 km from the property.
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