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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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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk
Reception hall
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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
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
  • Pet friendly
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 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 grocery/convenience store. Adventurous travelers may like the Pilates and fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a sports massage, or a facial at the onsite 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and laundry services
  • An elevator, games, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 170 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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

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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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–7:00 PM.

Is Aelius Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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