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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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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Reception hall
Couples treatment room(s), Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is £111
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Room options

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 226 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Double Room | Bathroom | Deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

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View from room

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Marina Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gouves Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dinosauria Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cretaquarium - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Crete Golf Club - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Road Trip - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sportbar Gouves Park Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Corner Γουβες - ‬8 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 Pilates and fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, reflexology or a sports massage 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and evening entertainment
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services and tour/ticket information
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

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

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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
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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

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 - 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

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

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.

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

As of 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aelius Hotel & Spa on 2 May 2025 start from £111.17, 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 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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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

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

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie

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

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

Marjut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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!