Ourania Apartments

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (51 reviews)
Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014 , Hersonissos , GR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Full-service spa
Health or beauty spa nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Well-maintained mini apartments

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Service
8.76
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9
Excellent location close to the airport and the sea, central for exploring Crete.
Room Quality
8.64
The mini apartments are very nice and well maintained.
Amenities
8.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.44
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.46
Highly recommended for families and overall a pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:19

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at our exquisite spa, offering the ultimate relaxation experience.

Recreational Delights
Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, bicycles for rent, and an arcade/game room for endless entertainment options during your stay.

Convenience and Comfort
With complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and kitchenettes in guestrooms, your stay at Ourania Apartments blends luxury with practicality.

Experience true Mediterranean hospitality and relaxation at Ourania Apartments. Book now to enjoy a perfect blend of comfort and leisure.

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.
  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to November.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8 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.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 8.76
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 8.46
M
Matteo family
10
Pros:

Ottima struttura, situata a poca distanza dalla capitale Heraklion, perfetta sé si vuole qualcosa di comodo all’aeroporto. A pochi passi dal mare, in posizione tranquilla, consente di spostarsi per Creta da una posizione geografica centrale, grazie anche alla vicinanza alla superstrada.
I mini appartamenti sono molto belli ed il contesto della struttura è veramente bello, curato immerso tra gli ulivi. Sicuramente consigliato anche per famiglie

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
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Lia family
10
Pros:

Great apartment and location. Very close to the beach and plenty of restaurants. 10 min. walking to the bus stop to go to Heraklion or airport. Recommend to stay.

2023-07-30 via Nuitee
G
Gerd friends
8
Pros:

Kleine, gepflegte Anlage, macht einen guten, ordentlichen Eindruck.
Das Badezimmer hätte eine Renovierung nötig. In der Küche hätten wir uns über eine Kanne gefreut (das ist offenbar in Griechenland kein Standard).
Achtung: Klimaanlage kostet extra (6€ am Tag)
Personal war sehr freundlich.

2023-05-14 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Autrement belle établissement
Propre et proche de la Mer

2019-10-06 via Nuitee
C
Chelsea
8
5 nights with friends
Pros:

We loved our stay at Ourania Apartments. Service was great, staff were super friendly and helpful. The apartments we stayed in were slightly older but still fine. We had a lovely big balcony which was amazing. I think there are also newer apartments in the same complex which look much more modern which would be ideal for our next stay. The apartments are only a short walk from the beach and restaurants so location was perfect! Couldnt have been happier in terms of value for money - couldnt believe how little we paid for 5 nights! I would recommend!

2019-09-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

Friendly personnel!!!!!
Great value for money!!!!!

2019-09-04 via Nuitee
L
Lourdes friends
10
Pros:

Muy bien ubicado,cerca de la playa y también de la carretera para desplazarse a diferentes puntos.Muy tranquilo y muy agradable.

2019-08-30 via Nuitee
M
Mickael
10
Très bel hôtel, bon rapport qualité/prix
Pros:

Séjour de deux semaines en Crète, dont une passée à Kato Gouves à Ourania Apts. Après un soucis rencontré à l’arrivee, nous avons été logés pour une nuit dans un autre hôtel. Malgré ce petit désagrément, le responsable nous a gentillement relogé pour la suite de notre séjour dans un appartement neuf. Très aimable et souriant, le manager a tjr été à l’écoute. De manière générale, tout s’est très bien passé. Emplacement idéal pour visiter une partie de l’ile et proche de la mer.

2019-08-30 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Would recommend to a friend!
Pros:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ourania Apartments. The complex is very picturesque with a beautiful pool, the staff are lovely and extremely hospitable, the location is perfect (being less than 5 minuets from the beach and wonderful restaurants), and we especially loved the wild cats that roamed the area. The apartments themselves, although are very basic and fairly bare, are kept very clean and bedsheets and towels are replaced regularly, and have all the basic necessities for comfortable living. There is no real faulting Ourania — although I would say for future guests — be wary of hidden fees for things that seemed to be advertised as included but in fact come at a cost i.e air conditioning, safe, etc.

2019-08-03 via Nuitee
A
AN family
10
Pros:

Second stay. Would book again. Quiet. Good location. Close to sea, bakery, restaurants and supermarkets.

2019-08-01 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

Mooi opgezet complex. Veel groen, mooie bouwstijl, straalt rust uit. Zowel aan voor als achterkant een zitje, waardoor je altijd kunt kiezen voor zon of schaduw. Appartement is vrij basic. Goed schoon. Goede service en vriendelijk personeel. Eerste dagen heel slecht geslapen door de hardheid vd bedden. Met opdekmatras werd dit beter. Het complex ligt wel wat afgelegen. Directe omgeving vh complex komt wat verwaarloosd over. Complex ligt ook direct onder landingsroute wat wel geluidsoverlast geeft. Ook het geblaf van honden (op afstand) gaat de hele nacht door.

2019-06-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff, spotlessly clean, fab pool and close to all amenities 2nd visit and plan to return soo soon

2019-05-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Pulizie frequenti e ben eseguite. Personale cordiale e disponibile. Stanze spaziose e luminose. Non è vicino alla spiaggia e gli orari della lavanderia sono un po' risicato.

2019-05-02 via Nuitee
K
Katrina
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel 3 minutes walk from nice beach the staff were realy friendly
Pool was clean

2018-10-22 via Nuitee
V
véronique
6
Pros:

C'est vrai, c'est pas cher! Mais il faut savoir qu'à 15 kms à droite de l'aéroport, vous aurez un avion au dessus de vos têtes toutes les minutes...Peut-être n'étions pas dans le meilleur appartement, il était impossible de rester sur le balconnet puisque nous avions la fenêtre de la salle de bain et...toilettes de nos voisins juste à côté et un autre balconnet à 2 mètres. La promiscuité nous a beaucoup dérangé.
Sinon, le personnel est très sympathique.

2018-10-03 via Nuitee
J
Jorge
8
Gouves en un día
Pros:

Apartments muy modernos y lindos, comodos

2018-09-28 via Nuitee
A
Anita
8
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal. Appartment ca 10 Min vom schönen Sandstrand entfernt.

2018-09-07 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Very nice spascious apartments friendly staff room cleaning every other day, comfortable beds... A/c under request...

2018-08-16 via Nuitee
C
Charles
8
Great family spot. Big rooms for Europe
Pros:

It was perfect for a family of 5. The price was right. The staff was always there when we needed anything. Plus they had security at night, but you didn’t feel as if you needed it.

2018-07-02 via Nuitee
R
Ruth
10
Excellent!
Pros:

We had at wonderful stay at the Ourania apartments with our young family, the staff were very helpful and the apartments were immaculate, i would highly recommend these apartments and I look forward to returning in the future,thank you Kostas and your lovely staff!

2018-06-18 via Nuitee