Glorified by myths and unusual legends, the Greek island of Crete is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of people, not only foreigners, but also Greeks. In order to ensure a decent stay for all guests, the tourist service is excellently developed here. There are a lot of resorts in Crete. We invite you to the village of Kato Gouves, to one of its wonderful Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * hotels. Reviews about him are mostly favorable. The staff of this hotel, from the manager to the gardener, tries to provide their guests with the best vacation in their life.
Location
In Crete, 18 km east of its capital, Heraklion, there are two villages of Gouves. One of them is Pano, which means Upper. It is located on the side of a mountain called Ederi, and is an example of a classic Cretan settlement. There are small taverns, several churches, ancient buildings. You can visit Pano Gouves in order to become imbued with Greek and specifically Cretan culture. The second Gouves is called Kato, which means Lower. It is located directly on the coast of the legendary Aegean Sea.
It is in Kato Gouves, in its central part, that the Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * is located. In Crete, it is sometimes difficult to say exactly where one settlement ends and another begins. The same applies to Kato Gouves. From the west (from Heraklion), it smoothly passes into the resort village of Pelekita, which, in turn, merges with the village of Gournis. From the east, Kato Guvers is closely adjacent to the village of Agia Pelagia. In a southerly direction (towards the mountain) Kato Gouves imperceptibly passes into Pano Gouves. Such a location allows tourists to take walks and get to know the culture of the Cretans.
How to get there
Organized tourists who have bought tours to Greece, at the Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * travel agencies provide flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and some other Russian cities to the island's airport, bearing the name of Nikos Kazantzakis. From it to the hotel 22.5 km. Tourists deliver modern transfers to the place. Those who travel independently in Greece, in the Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * from the airport can take a taxi. This is the fastest and least troublesome option. If in order to save money go by bus, then first you need to get to the bus station of Heraklion, and from there to Kato Gouves. From Athens you can get to Crete not only by air, but also by water on a comfortable high-speed ferry. From the port of Heraklion to the hotel it is also easier and faster to take a taxi.
Gouves Bay Hotel 3 *, description
This hotel is a classic Greek troika. His territory is small, but perfectly maintained. There is no garden for walks on it as such. Around the building, the entire space is paved with tiles. However, there are also small green corners with palm trees and other Mediterranean vegetation on the territory. A few steps from the building there is a deep adult pool and a shallow one for children. Around is equipped with a spacious relaxation area with sunbeds, on which the hotel employees spread fresh towels every day, with umbrellas, a terrace where tables are set, and tennis tables a little to the side. There is a bar nearby. There is a parking lot in front of the main entrance (on the side of the road).
The hotel consists of one building on three floors, equipped with an elevator. The reception is located in a spacious lobby. The employees speak Greek and English fluently, they know German. At the reception you can rent a car, rent a bicycle or sports equipment, a safe (two euros per day), use a fax and photocopy machine, get an excursion, exchange money, call a taxi, buy ferry tickets. The lobby has comfortable sofas and tables, Wi-Fi works well, and there is a bar. On the ground floor of the hotel there is a billiard room, a fitness room, and a sauna.
Rooms
In Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * there are 95 standard rooms. They are double (area 25 m 2 ) and triple (area 30 m 2 ), but during the peak season each of them can accommodate up to 5 people. To do this, employees install extra beds. The design of the rooms can be called classic for Greek hotels. When creating it, two primary colors were used - white and blue or blue. There is no carpet on the floor, the walls are decorated with paintings by Greek artists, blackout curtains on the windows. Equipment - beds, wardrobe with hangers, table, chairs, mini fridge, paid air conditioning, paid safe, TV. Each room has a spacious balcony with relaxing furniture. Views from the windows and from the balcony to the territory, the sea, landscapes surrounding the hotel. The hygiene room has a sink, a spacious shower, toilet, hairdryer. Hygiene products are represented by a minimal set (soap, bottle with shower gel, bottle with shampoo).
Nutrition
Tours in Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * are offered with Al. The hotel has a restaurant and two bars - in the lobby and by the pool. There are tables in the courtyard and on the outdoor terrace. It is very pleasant to spend time at dinner here. According to tourists, the quality of food in the hotel is excellent, and the cook is a professional. Every day he tries to surprise guests with something, offering delicious exclusive dishes. The breakfast menu always has eggs (boiled, omelettes), cereal, milk, yogurt, honey, jam, rolls, muffins, sausages, sausages, meat, side dishes, vegetables and fruits. The menu of lunches and dinners, according to tourists, is gorgeous. On the tables there are meat, fish, seafood, all kinds of vegetable dishes, fresh vegetables and fruits, desserts. The hotel bars offer tourists beer, wine, crayfish, ouzo, imported drinks, cocktails, juices, tea, several types of coffee. During the day, guests are offered free ice cream.
Leisure
In Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * vacationers can spend time by the pool. It is deep enough that many tourists like. Around the pool there is a large relaxation area with multiple sun loungers and parasols. Beach towels are free. Everyone is also free to use the gym with exercise equipment. Vacationers can have fun playing billiards or darts, as well as badminton and table tennis. All hotel guests have the opportunity to relax in the sauna (for a fee). There is no animation in this hotel, everyone entertains himself.
In the village of Kato Gouves there is the opportunity to take wonderful walks along the promenade. There are many restaurants, there are night clubs. A highway passes around the village, encircling Crete. Therefore, everyone who wants to independently get acquainted with the sights of the island can travel to Heraklion, Hersonissos, Malia, Chania and other famous Cretan cities by regular buses. You can also go on your own to the oceanarium and water park located in Hersonissos. Another option to have fun is to buy sightseeing tours. They are offered at the hotel and in the excursion offices of the village.
Services for children
In Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * for young tourists there is a playground with bright swings and slides, a small children's pool. The rooms have the ability to order a playpen (for infants) or a crib. That's probably all that is provided for kids.
Beach
Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * (Crete, Heraklion) is located just a couple of tens of meters from the coast of the Aegean Sea. The beach cover is pebble. Sunbeds and umbrellas are paid here (5 euros per set). The sea in Crete is unusually beautiful, but due to the fact that the main resorts, including Gouves, are not located in bays, waves and wind are frequent on the beach. For those who want to swim and sunbathe, this is not very convenient, but it is ideal for surfers. Another feature of Cretan beaches is that the water, even off the coast, warms up only by the end of June. The beach at Gouves Bai Hotel is very clean. The water in the sea is unusually clear, which makes it possible to enjoy snorkeling. True, beautiful marine life is not enough here. Sunset at sea is quite convenient, as pebble cover alternates with strips of sand.
Reviews
About Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * tourists reviews are mostly good. No wonder the rating of this hotel is 4.13-4.4 points out of 5.
Respondents note such advantages:
- excellent location (the sea is nearby, entertainment centers are very close);
- cleanliness around;
- functional appliances and plumbing in the rooms;
- unusually tasty and varied nutrition;
- wonderful staff: friendly, helpful, friendly, caring.
Disadvantages noted in some reviews:
- in rooms paid safe and air conditioning (5 euros per day);
- no free wifi in rooms;
- no animation;
- poor soundproofing in the rooms;
- paid sunbeds on the beach.
Conclusion: Gouves Bay Hotel 3 * is a good choice for those who dream of inexpensive, but comfortable and pleasant rest in Crete, and for whom the service provided by 3 star hotels is acceptable.