Aelius Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4

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A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop are just a few of the amenities provided at Aelius Hotel & Spa. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as fitness classes and Pilates, at this hotel. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a facial or a body treatment at Spa, 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is £73
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Room options

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Room

Standard Double Room

  • Resort view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A family room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a stone basin sink, a balcony with a view, and a dining table with fruit and wine.

Premium Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, and a large window.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, and a minimalist design.

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Pool

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a fruit bowl and glasses, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a small desk, and a seating area.

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a fruit bowl, a large window with a view, a bathroom with a large bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Best Value Room - Room type assigned on arrival

  • Resort view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Hersonissos, Aelius Hotel & Spa is near the airport and near the beach. Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Dedalou Shopping Street and Heraklion Central Market. 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 cave exploring and ecotours. Visit our Hersonissos travel guide
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N. Kazantzaki Street, Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014

What's nearby

  • A beach with two blue lounge chairs and a beach umbrella.
    Stalis Beach
    14 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Gouves Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marina Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dinosauria Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Desmaria
    14 min walk
  • Cibus
    5 min drive
  • Zorbas Taverna Restaurant Beach Bar
    12 min walk
  • The Island Bar & Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Pella Taverna
    12 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. Indulge in aromatherapy, a facial and a body treatment at Spa, 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), concierge services and massage treatment rooms
    • Books, a front desk safe and a lift
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aelius Hotel & Spa on 24 Oct 2026 start from £73, 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 37 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aelius Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great service and people

People are very friendly and kind, the room is always clean, it was comfortable for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcome from wonderful staff. Nothing feels like too much trouble. The standard room was basic but was perfectly sufficient for our needs and cleaned every day. The hotel has a boutique style with 2 nice outdoor pools and one indoor, next to the small but sufficiently equipped gym. Unfortunately we did not have time to try out the spa treatments but the staff were also very nice in there. We were half-board and found the food to be excellent - lots of choice, very fresh and again, wonderful staff. I travelled with my teenage daughter and we were glad to see a variety of different people and age groups at the hotel, couples, groups and families. The location is also very good. It is in a quiet area within walking distance (20 mins) of the beach, some shops, tavernas and bars. There are bus stops close by to take you to busier areas such as Heraklion and Hersonissos, which we used frequently. The hotel also facilitates car rental (for the brave) as well as airport transfers, which we used on arrival and were very happy with. The one and only criticism is reserving sunbeds with towels. The hotel states that they do not allow it but it happened daily and no one acted upon it. It meant that we spent very little of our time in the hotel using their facilities. I think if you have a policy, you should stick to it. It was very frustrating to see reserved beds left for many hours unoccupied.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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..
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018