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Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool | View from room

Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

7.8

Good

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Spa

Breakfast included

Parking included

Price available on 26/4/2024

Explore the area

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

Marina Beach12 min walk
Gouves Beach13 min walk
Cretaquarium5 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)10 min drive

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Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Visit our Hersonissos travel guide

What's nearby

Marina Beach - 12 min walk
Gouves Beach - 13 min walk
Dinosauria Park - 18 min walk
Cretaquarium - 5 min drive
Crete Golf Club - 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

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

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 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aelius Hotel & Spa on 26 Apr 2024 start from NZ$166.13, 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).