Aelius Hotel & Spa

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December 2024

January 2025

Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

All-inclusive

Bar

24/7 front desk

Room service

Spa

Gym

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N. Kazantzaki Street, Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014

Marina Beach
12 min walk
Gouves Beach
13 min walk
Dinosauria Park
18 min walk
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
10 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite

37 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

21 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

23 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Family Room

37 sq m
Sleeps 5
4 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

21 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

All-inclusive

Spa

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

This hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Change of towels is available on request.

Aelius Hotel & Spa offers 170 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

During your stay at Aelius Hotel & Spa, you'll be within walking distance of Marina Beach. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at Erontas Main Restaurant, a buffet restaurant that serves local and international cuisine
Take a swim in the indoor and 2 outdoor pools
Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, body scrubs, or facials at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
14 minutes by car from Heraklion Port and 11 minutes from Star Beach Water Park
Free local-area and beach shuttle service
Dogs welcome for free

Some rates at Aelius Hotel & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Aelius Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Aelius Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hersonissos hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Erontas Main Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Agiazi - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Kritamos Cretan Theme - This theme restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Aelius Hotel & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Premium soft drinks included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Kids club

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Pilates

Water fitness

Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Free local area shuttle
Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available

Restaurants on site

Erontas Main Restaurant
Agiazi
Kritamos Cretan Theme

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Fitness classes
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Pilates classes
Playground
Sauna
Steam room
Table tennis
Yoga classes

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Free area shuttle
Free cots/infant beds
Corner/local shop
Indoor pool
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Playground
Fridge
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Pushchair

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Corner/local shop
Library
Lockers available

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station
A meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - sports
Massage/treatment rooms
Outdoor treatment areas
Reflexology
Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

At least 80% of food locally sourced
Beach towels
Books
Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Games
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Romance packages available
TV in lobby
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Memory-foam mattress
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Bath or shower
Deep-soaking bath
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

32-inch plasma TV
TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Fridge

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
Safe
Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs are allowed
Weight limit: 11 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 7.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: EUR 34 per room (one-way)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts major credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Aelius Hotel & Spa offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lavris

Lavris Chersonissos

Lavris Hotels

Lavris Hotels Chersonissos

Lavris Hotels Hotel Gouves

Lavris Hotels Hotel

Lavris Hotels Gouves

Lavris Hotel And Bungalows

Lavris Hotel Gouves

Lavris Hotel Bungalows Gouves, Crete

Aelius Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great food, especially the dessert tarts. Snack bar and bar excellent. Would highly recommend the room with private pool

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Private pool but dated room

Booked a room with a private pool, nice pool however the room was disappointing - nothing serious enough to complain about but quite dated decor and very cramped shower over a bath. That being said the staff were brilliant. The location is very quiet, a walk down to the beach through other hotels and back streets (though the hotel offer a complimentary bus service) leads you to the beachfront where there are some small cafes and a few tourist shops.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Paula

1 Aug 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer Vacation 2018

Our family vacation at Lavris Hotel & Spa was very nice! Hotel is located near the city centre and beach! We really appreciated the complimentary beach service they offered us. We did not have to worry about parking. The hotel offers a gym , a spa and there were various pools for us to use. We also enjoyed the 15 minute massage that was offered to all of us during our stay. The staff was very friendly and accommodating! The only thing we found was that the bathroom was a bit small and we found the bathrobes to be a bit rundown!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jenny

19 Jun 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, exceptional service

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Not Provided

26 Oct 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Harry, USA

20 Sept 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for all inclusive type stay

If your looking for all inclusive type of stay near, but not on, the beach, go for it. A lot of the guests were week long residents using mostly the hotel facilities and the nearby beach for entertainment. A lot of activities are planned for guests during the day and evenings. Not at all impressed by the local shops and other nearby hotels. It's the normal Greek chaos when it comes to the street and community organization. We used it for and overnight stay prior to leaving Crete from Herakleon; very easy to the airport.

2/10 Terrible

David, Isrtael

16 Sept 2014

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad experience

Although we reserved a room with Expedia( we had a flight the morning after and the hotel is 10 minutes away from the airport ) there was no reservation for us at the hotel. The staff was not professional and not really helpful . At the end they agreed to give us a room. The room was old and needed refreshment long ago , air condition was noisy and the rest of the room was really not a place you want to stay in. The same goes for the lobby and other parts of the hotel .The location of the hotel is also not great and the sea is not next door... You better stay away from this place..

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Travelled with family

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

L'hôtel est calme et le personnel très accueillant. Le buffet est très fourni et correct. Par contre les desserts ne sont pas au rdv. Dommage.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marjut

Travelled with family

31 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice and compact hotel. Room was simple but functional and clean. Staff was very friendly. We had all incluse and food was ok but the drinks (soft drinks) were quite diluted. Also spa's staff was professional and the treatments were fantastic. We took massages, facial and body treatments. There were a shop in the same building as the hotel. This shop had very reasonably prices (1,5 l bottled water 0,5 e). Hotel has a free minibus which takes to the nearest beach. Beach was ok. Umbrella with two chairs were 6 e. Would go again to this hotel.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo

L'hotel era molto carino, era ben curato e pulito, aveva due grandi piscine all'esterno. Il personale era molto professionale ed attento alle esigenze degli ospiti. Il buffet della cucina era di ottime qualità e varietà. Nelle vicinanze ci sono delle belle spiagge di sabbia chiara, attrezzate con ombrelloni e lettini. Lo consiglio a tutti.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Oct 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

11 Aug 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

7/10

Buona struttura, abbastanza pulita, gentilissimi coloro che lavoravano alla reception, unica pecca mortorio da pessima animazione

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ian

10 Aug 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Frygteligt - værelset stank af råd og hotellet ville ikke hjælpe - Hotels desværre heller ikke kundebevidste, øv en dårlig oplevelse

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Toni

1 Aug 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Henrik, Herfølge, Danmark

24 Jul 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt Hotel venligt personale

Dejligt Hotel hvor vi valgte all inclusive, Hotellet har venligt personale og der er 2 pool områder samt indendørs pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Lars, Dillenburg

24 Jun 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Zimmerservice und Essen leider durchgefallen.

Der Empfang beim Check In war freundlichem. Man bekam alles erklärt und der Weg zum Zimmer wurde erklärt. Wenngleich bei der Ankunft auch schon auf die optional buchbaren Zusatzleistungen, wie Massage, Mietwagen, etc. angepriesen wurde. Auf dem Zimmer befand sich als Willkommensgruß eine kleine Karaffe Raki, und etwas süßes Honiggebäck. Die Zimmer waren einfach Möbliert Safe und Kühlschrank und TV vorhanden. Leider keine Sitzgelegenheiten im Zimmer ausser auf dem Bett. Es gab einen Balkon mit zwei Kunststofstühlen und einem Tisch. Das Bad war einfach spartanisch ausgestattet. Badewanne mit Duschabtrennung. Aus dem Gulli am Boden kam schnell der Schaum vom Duschen herausgequollen. Die Reinigung der Zimmer ließ zu wünschen übrig. Gläser wurden nicht gespült, das Geschirr vom Willkommensgruß stand noch dritten Tag auf dem Balkon. Nachdem wir es selbst in dem Flur abgestellt haben, stand es dort nochmals mehrere Tage. Auch vor anderen Zimmer konnten wir das gleiche Geschirr finden, also kein Einzelfall. Flecken auf dem Balkon Tisch wurden nicht abgewischt. Die Bettwäsche wurde nach 3-4 Nächten gewechselt. Das Essen war enttäuschend. Das Frühstücksbuffet war langweilig, da jeden Tag der selbe Continental Standard. Griechische Produkte suchte man vergebens. Abendessen haben wir nur einmal benutzt, obwohl wir HP hatten. Alle Gerichte waren das Typische Buffetessen, was es überall gibt. Geschmacklich aber langweilig. Griechische Gerichte suchte man vergebens.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Cora

22 May 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Netter Service

Das Hotel ist auf der Insel gut gelegen. Mit einem Auto kann man viele Sehenswürdigkeiten erreichen. Das Badezimmer war schon in die Jahre gekommen. Die versprochene Badewanne war weder Wanne noch Dusche. Eine Steckdose sucht man dort vergebens. Das Bett war auch nicht wie auf den schönen Fotos und sehr unbequem. Der private Pool ist insofern privat, dass einem die alleinige Benutzung vorbehalten ist. Sonst konnten die Bauarbeiter der gegenüberliegenden Baustelle so wie neugierig Hotel Gäste ungeniert den Pool einsehen. Direkt angrenzend ist ein Wasser Park von einem Party Hotel, dementsprechend ist es bis spät nachts laut. Das Personal war sehr nett und stehst freundlich.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6 Nov 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Schönes Hotel in abgelegener Umgebung

ein Hotel gut für 2 - 3 Tage aber keinesfalls länger!

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About this property

Aelius Hotel & Spa

All-inclusive details

Gratuities and taxes

Food and beverages

Activities and facilities/equipment

Land activities

Lessons/classes/games

Entertainment

Awards and affiliations

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and public transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Aelius Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

Very good

7.8/10

8.0/10

9.0/10

7.8/10

7.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Graeme

10/10 Excellent

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