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Aelius Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Reception hall
Exterior
Family Room
Aelius Hotel & Spa offers a quiet getaway with aromatherapy treatments at its spa. Guests can start their day at two restaurants, relax with drinks at the poolside bar, or join Pilates and fitness classes while children enjoy the playground.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Pool

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
N. Kazantzaki Street, Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014

What's nearby

  • Gouves Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marina Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dinosauria Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cretaquarium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crete Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Atlantis Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Limanaki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Knossos Family Taverna - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Aelius Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly 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 sports massage, a body scrub or reflexology 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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in reception and 1 meeting room
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:
  • Memory foam beds and free cots/infant beds
  • 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).

Food and beverages

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

Activities and facilities/equipment

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

Land activities

Independently operated tours

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

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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 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 cot
  • 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.
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (92 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 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
  • 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 and check-out are 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 for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 5 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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. 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 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 to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 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

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
A car is recommended for transport 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

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.

Is Aelius Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 5 kg 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: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

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).

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