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About this property
Aelius Hotel and Spa offers newly furnished and constructed guestrooms with views to the sea, the garden or the swimming pool. The hotel has 170 bright and well furnished rooms featuring modern facilities, thus allowing a pleasant stay. Each has a TV with satellite channels, a mini fridge, and balcony. Guests can enjoy delicious Greek and International cuisine at the hotel's restaurant or a drink at the lively pool bar. Kato Gouves is a well-developed tourist resort with sandy beach coves, traditional villages and interesting archaeological sites. The village is conveniently located close to the Creta Aquarium, and the Diving Centre, only 16km east of Heraklion International Airport and 7 km from Hersonissos village.
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Most popular facilities
- 5 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julia
United Kingdom
“Clear, spread out nicely - nothing too far away, pool area was clean and no 6 o clock dash for sunbeds. Our room was modern and spacious” - Katariina
United Kingdom
“Excellent hotel, friendly and welcoming staff, great location. We had our own private pool, which was superb. Only thing I would like to improve is to have one heated pool as we went in April, the weather was lovely but the water in swimming pools...” - Gintarė
Lithuania
“The hotel is suitable for recreation with children. Delicious breakfast. The room is extremely clean, cleaned every day, beds are made. Quiet environment, swimming pools for children.The sea is nearby, you can walk, but the hotel bus also takes...” - Claire
United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly, couldn’t do enough to help us. Very clean lovely little” - Ioannis
Greece
“Very good location, close to the sea. Clean room and bathroom, comfortable bed. Good breakfast and friendly and helpful staff. Ωery close to the main road to Heraklion and the airport” - Simon
United Kingdom
“From start to finish, this hotel was excellent. The welcome and the continued service from all staff members, the food, the cleanliness of the place. Every aspect of our holiday was fantastic.” - Natalie
United Kingdom
“The staff were lovely and very helpful. We had a bit of a mix-up and they were more than accommodating to help us resolve the issue and went above and beyond to make our stay great. THANK YOU OLGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are amazing! You saved our...” - Leo
Belgium
“Very good breakfast, even better diner. The latter, varied and different every day. Good facilities and very kind staff! Off-season quality/price is great!” - Mirushka
Czech Republic
“Staff was more than friendly and helpful. Spa personnel like angels. Tasty and rich breakfast and dinner.” - Bernt
Netherlands
“convenient location to reach Heraklion airport : cs 1/4 hr drive only ( contrary to 2+ hrs drive from hotel we were staying). facility clean ; friendly staff ; great selection of food to choose from for breakfast.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Erontas Main Restaurant
- CuisineGreek • Italian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Kritamos
- CuisineGreek • Mediterranean • Seafood
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Aelius Hotel and Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 1039K014A0204900