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Aelius Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Aelius Hotel & Spa

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool | View from room
Exterior
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Deluxe Double Room
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Overview of Aelius Hotel & Spa

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is €86
Price available on 28/4/2024

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N. Kazantzaki Street, Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Popular LocationBasilico nuovo3 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarina Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGouves Beach13 min walk
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)10 min drive
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Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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View from room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Pool

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, Aelius Hotel & Spa is near the airport and near the beach. Palace of Knossos is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hersonissos and Heraklion Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cave exploring.
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What's nearby

  • Marina Beach - 12 min walk
  • Gouves Beach - 13 min walk
  • Dinosauria Park - 18 min walk
  • Cretaquarium - 5 min drive
  • Star Beach Water Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gregory's - 2 min drive
  • Road Trip - 4 min walk
  • Sailing Cafe - 12 min walk
  • The Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • The Island Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive

About this property

Aelius Hotel & Spa

Upscale eco-certified hotel near the airport
At Aelius Hotel & Spa, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. Adventurous travellers may like the fitness classes and Pilates at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage or a body wrap at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and local and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a terrace, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A free local area shuttle, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, massage treatment rooms and multilingual staff
Room features
All 170 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services, free infant beds and travel cots
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

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–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

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
  • 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
  • Travel cot

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • 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
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 11 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 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

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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the 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
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aelius Hotel & Spa on 1 May 2024 start from €98.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aelius Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 11 lb per pet.

How much is parking at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 34 per room applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Aelius Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Marina Beach and Gouves Beach. Dinosauria Park and Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Aelius Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

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..