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Aelius Hotel & Spa

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Couples treatment rooms, Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy
Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly

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N. Kazantzaki Street, Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Marina Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Gouves Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cretaquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room | Bathroom | Deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premium Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Private Pool

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About this property

Aelius Hotel & Spa

4-star Hersonissos hotel with 2 restaurants
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 beach 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.

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.
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 features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This family-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Aelius Hotel & Spa has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 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).

Food and beverages

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

Activities and facilities/equipment

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

Land activities

Independently operated tours

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agiazi
  • Erontas Main Restaurant
  • Kritamos Cretan Theme

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 11 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
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 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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 property 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, exceptional service
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Not Provided

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

8/10 Good

Harry, USA

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

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..

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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 traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

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

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

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Henrik, Herfølge, Danmark

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

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

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 traveler

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!