Aelius Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (16 reviews)
N. Kazantzaki Street, Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014 , Hersonissos , GR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Proposal/romance packages available
Parasailing nearby
Free beach shuttle
Books
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Free WiFi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
The room is always clean, indicating a positive sentiment.
Service
8.48
People are very friendly and kind, showing excellent service.
Location
7.52
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7.97
It was comfortable for us, suggesting good room quality.
Amenities
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.46
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.51
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.98
Overall a positive experience based on friendly service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:07

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Experience
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the full-service spa. Plus, enjoy 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center for ultimate relaxation.

Deluxe Dining Options
Savor local and international cuisine at Erontas Main Restaurant or opt for room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar, and start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Convenient Location and Services
Benefit from complimentary beach shuttle service and all-inclusive rates. With a computer station, concierge services, and 24-hour front desk, your every need is catered to.

Book your stay now at Aelius Hotel & Spa for a premium experience near Gouves Beach!

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 11

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 5

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.48
Location: 7.52
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 7.98
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YOSHIAKI
10
great service and people
Pros:

People are very friendly and kind, the room is always clean, it was comfortable for us.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
S
Samia family
8
Pros:

Bien

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Nathalie family
8
Pros:

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.

2024-04-19 via Nuitee
G
Graeme partner
10
Pros:

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

2023-09-19 via Nuitee
M
Marjut family
8
Pros:

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.

2019-07-31 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Ottimo
Pros:

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.

2019-06-19 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Private pool but dated room
Pros:

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.

2019-06-12 via Nuitee
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Vincenzo
8
7/10
Pros:

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

2018-08-11 via Nuitee
I
Ian
2
Terrible
Pros:

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

2018-08-10 via Nuitee
P
Paula
8
Summer Vacation 2018
Pros:

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!

2018-08-01 via Nuitee
H
Henrik
8
Dejligt Hotel venligt personale
Pros:

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

2018-07-24 via Nuitee
L
Lars
6
Zimmerservice und Essen leider durchgefallen.
Pros:

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.

2018-06-24 via Nuitee
C
Cora
6
Netter Service
Pros:

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.

2018-05-22 via Nuitee
H
Harry
8
Nice place for all inclusive type stay
Pros:

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.

2014-09-20 via Nuitee
D
David
2
Very bad experience
Pros:

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..

2014-09-16 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Schönes Hotel in abgelegener Umgebung
Pros:

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

2013-11-06 via Nuitee