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Aelius Hotel & Spa

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Poolside views, open daily
Theatre show
Superior Double Room, Private Pool | Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Junior Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Palmera Beach - Adults Only

Pool
Hot tub
All-inclusive
Spa
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (130)
The price is €82
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Palmera Beach - Adults Only

About this property

Aelius Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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 area shuttle. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Change of towels is available on request
Aelius Hotel & Spa offers 170 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 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 baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site 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.
During your stay at Aelius Hotel & Spa, you'll be within walking distance of Marina Beach. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Erontas Main Restaurant, a buffet restaurant that serves local and international cuisine
  • Take a swim in the indoor and 2 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, body scrubs or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 14 minutes by car from Heraklion Port and 11 minutes from Star Beach Water Park
  • Free local-area and beach shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
Some rates at Aelius Hotel & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site 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 offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Aelius Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hersonissos hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Erontas Main Restaurant – This buffet restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Agiazi – This poolside bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Kritamos Cretan Theme – This theme restaurant specialises in local cuisine. Reservations are required. Open selected 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 on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and select beverages included
Premium soft drinks included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Children's club

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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

  • Computer station
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 ferry terminal and 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
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 11 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 7.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Aelius Hotel & Spa offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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..

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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!