Erato Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (39 reviews)
Main Street , Kokkíni Khánion , gr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Clean rooms
Good food
Cons:
Noise from the road
Weak WiFi signal
Far from attractions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Clean and tidy as mentioned in reviews, but some guests noted issues with room cleanliness.
Service
8.48
Exceptional service from the staff, as highlighted in multiple reviews.
Location
8.02
Convenient but some guests found it a bit far from attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Spacious and comfortable rooms mentioned multiple times.
Amenities
8
Amenities are standard but appreciated, including the pool.
Value for Money
8.46
Good value for the services offered considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Mixed reviews on food quality, but overall enjoyed the Greek dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.18
Positive experiences overall, with emphasis on services and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:26

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Enjoy the warm sunshine at the hotel's own outdoor swimming pool, perfect for a relaxing dip after a day of exploring the island.

Charming Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in delicious meals at the wood-and-stone restaurant, and unwind with a drink at the informal bar in the evenings.

Convenient Location
Located just 800 meters from the beach and close to local attractions, including an international exhibition center and Greece's biggest aquarium, Hotel Erato in Gournes Pediados offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Experience the beauty of Crete at Hotel Erato and book your stay today for an unforgettable island getaway.

Important information:

Kindly note breakfast is served from 07:45 until 09:30 and dinner from 18:45 till 21:00.

Housekeeping service is offered from Monday to Saturday.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sat, Nov 1, 2025 until Tue, Mar 31, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 7 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 39 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.48
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Marie-teclaire • solo_traveller • gb
10
The people are very welcoming very good reception very polite
Pros:

Very clean and tidy. I also love the antiques decoration in the dining area.

Cons:

N/A

2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • nz
10
Excellent hotel with exceptional service
Pros:

Wonderful hotel, exceptional staff who were very kind and helpful when I arrived confused and exhausted. Beautiful rooms and delicious Greek food. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Dimitris • solo_traveller • gr
10
2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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matteo • couple • it
8
Pros:

La stanza sempre pulita e in ordine cibo buono e sono molto accoglienti

Cons:

La posizione e un po' lontano da tutti consiglio un auto ho una moto

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Viktorija • couple • lv
7
Pros:

Overall, the hotel was fine - clean, spacious room and friendly staff.

Cons:

The whole area looks a bit tired. Also, I didn’t like being “threatened” with a note in the bathroom stating that “towels lying on the floor won’t be replaced". This is not about being environmentally conscious anymore - I want my towel to be changed if it becomes dirty for some reason. Breakfast was not enjoyable at all, but I understand this is a matter of taste.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • fr
9
Pros:

J'ai eu droit à un surclassement, et donc un logement bien plus grand! Très confortable,propre,spacieux et salle de bains moderne ! Tout le personnel est super accueillant et gentil. Il font buffet aussi le soir, ce qui m'a bien dépanner! Le petit déjeuner et bien fournis et bon! Le seul petit hic que je pourrais noté c'est que mon logement étais assez bruyant, car la route juste à côté, et j'ai le sommeil léger en plus! Mais sinon tout le reste étais bien!

Cons:

Un petit peu bruyant à cause de la route juste à côté.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Andre • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Personnel charmant

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • es
5
Pros:

que nos ofrecieron la cena incluso cuando estaban cerrando el servicio de cenas

Cons:

La cantidad de mosquitos que había dentro de la habitación.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
Šárka Hradilová • solo_traveller • cz
8
Pros:

Lokalita blízko akvária.
Bazén.
Blízko zastávky busu.
Polopenze.
Meloun u každého jídla.

Cons:

Dostala jsem zdarma upgrade z standardního pokoje na junior suite. Pokoj byl velký, ale mimo areál hotelu, po schodech bez výtahu a cesta tam večer byla strašidelná. Kdybych měla na výběr, asi dám přednost pokoji přímo v hotelu. Ale jinak to bylo fajn. Spíš mě tohle zaskočilo.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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nikojak81 • couple • it
8
Comodo per un arrivo/partenza da Heraklion.
Pros:

Ottima la posizione a pochi km dall'aeroporto di Heraklion (Candia). Hanno anche una piccola piscina da poter utilizzare come relax (10:00 - 18:00). siNel prezzo della camera era inclusa un trattamento in mezza pensione con serata greca in terrazza purtroppo ci è stato detto che la serata era stata annullata (perchè invece di 100 ospiti ce n'erano solo 50) al nostro arrivo. Volendo organizzano anche dei transfer per l'aereoporto. Comodo la vicinanza ad alcune spiagge molto belle.

Cons:

A parte l'annullamento della serata greca senza preavviso, non c'è altro che non mi sia piaciuto. Il segnale wifi al primo piano era un pò debole.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Maria Ausilia • couple • it
8
2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Corinna • family_with_children • ch
8
2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • family_with_children • de
8
Sehr schöner Familienurlaub
Pros:

Die Bushaltestelle für Fahrten in Richtung Heraklion bzw. Malia, Agos Nikolaus liegt genau am Hotel. Auch beide Strände sind fußläufig erreichbar, ebenso der Ort mit Restaurants, Shopping etc. Das Vierbettzimmer ist sehr geräumig mit einem extra Schlafzimmer. Das gesamte Personal war sehr freundlich, besonders Maria hat sich um alles gekümmert. Wir haben uns alle sehr wohl gefühlt. Zu unserem Erstaunen war der Cappuchino aus der Maschine wirklich 1a, er schmeckte.

Cons:

Weder das Waschbecken noch die im Zimmer vorhandene Küchenspüle hatten einen Verschluss, so dass man seine benutzten Gläser im Zimmer unter fließendem Wasser abwaschen musste, so kann man aber kein Wasser sparen. Beim Frühstück wäre eine Abwechselung beim Joghurt/Quark schön.

2025-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Danièle • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Merci à l'équipe de l'hôtel pour son accueil, sa gentillesse avec le sourire Vevea ! La propreté est irréprochable
Seulement de passage pour 1 nuit dans une literie très confortable et au matin, un petit déjeuner très varié ! J'ai découvert la confiture d'olives avec grand plaisir !i!

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
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GILBERT • couple • fr
8
2025-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Iveta • review category business travellers • sk
9
Superb
Pros:

Very nice, friendly and helpful receptionists and all hotel staff, especially Maria and Maria. Rich breakfast and delicious dinner, buffet-style, I really like the food. Clean and quiet room. Bus stop, bakery and small grocery nearby.

Cons:

I wouldn't allow smoking on balconies. The neighbor was a heavy smoker and when we ventilated the room, it was full of smoke.

2025-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family with young children • gb
10
Would highly recommend if you want to stay in the Heraklion area and enjoy greek hospitality
Pros:

We really enjoyed the food provided at the hotel and the atmosphere. The family running the hotel are extremely friendly and were very accommodating.

2024-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Orkan • review category business travellers • tr
7
Good
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner were good.Coffee was good and machine was realy fast.All the stuffs were so kind.

Cons:

We stayed two weeks and beds should be better i think.
Dance nights were so loud for us.

2024-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Mihaela • solo traveller • gb
10
It was good value for money, great staff, hotel close to bus station, great location
Pros:

Room was nice, had everything you need, comfy beds, great service, nice breakfast

Cons:

Unfortunately my room was across the street from a church and it was a holiday and they ring the bells very loud every hour and I found it very hard to sleep so if you have a sensitive sleep keep that in mind

2024-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Adela • family with young children • gb
6
It was okay but won’t come back here
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

The breakfast was very simple and plain, not much to chose from. The hotel is quite old, but you get what you pay.

2024-06-28 • via Nuitee