The resort village of Gouves is located in the very center of the north coast of Crete. Among tourists, this southern village is famous for its convenient beaches, luxurious nature and, of course, comfortable hotels. One of the best hotels in Gouves is rightfully considered the Magda Hotel 4 *.
Location Features
This hotel is located right on the picturesque coast of Crete, in the suburbs of Gouves. The distance to Chersonesos from it is only 6 km. The nearest airport to the hotel is in Heraklion (about 14 km). The distance to the center of Gouves village from the hotel is about 3 km.
To the beach too long guests of this hotel do not have to go. The coastline is located only 80 m from its buildings.
What is a hotel
The cozy hotel Magda Hotel 4 * (Greece, Gouves, Crete, Heraklion) takes tourists in a small neat building of a modern building. The walls of the hotel are decorated in pastel pink and blue shades, and it looks, according to many vacationers, quite impressive. This hotel was built a long time ago - in 1993. In 2007, a serious reconstruction was carried out here. Therefore, the facades of the hotel and its interiors look quite neat and presentable.
The courtyard of the hotel is covered with pink and red paving tiles and well landscaped. The territory of the hotel is small, but at the same time, according to the majority of vacationers, cozy and comfortable. Most French tourists stay at this hotel. There are usually very few vacationers from Slavic countries, including Russia. The hotel staff does not speak Russian. But at the same time, employees are trying to learn it. Many even already know a few phrases. Especially the canteen and bar workers have learned our language well. In any case, ordering a drink or a dish to a domestic guest in this hotel is not difficult.
Hotel Rooms
In total, this hotel offers its residents 125 comfortable rooms. If desired, in the Magda Hotel 4 * hotel (Gouves, Crete) you can rent rooms of the category Single, Double, Family Rooms, Triple. The hotel rooms are equipped, according to most tourists, very good.
In the apartments rented at the hotel, guests can use:
- TV
- air conditioning;
- a safe;
- telephone
- a refrigerator.
All rooms have a radio. Hotel residents have the opportunity to take water treatments in individual showers. Here, as in other hotels in Greece, a hairdryer and towels are provided. Bathrooms in many of the hotel rooms are marbled. In the evenings, most guests have the opportunity to relax on fairly spacious balconies.
Reviews about the number of rooms
The advantages of the Magda Hotel 4 * hotel (Greece, Gouves), according to many of its guests, there are many. The advantages of the hotel, for example, its residents include a very beautiful stylish decoration of rooms. The furniture in the hotel rooms is comfortable and almost new. Televisions and air conditioning in the rooms are working properly. The maids in this hotel clean the rooms regularly, so they look very clean and tidy.
Some rooms in the hotel have a very small area. Others are quite spacious. Moreover, both room options can be designed for two people. Therefore, when ordering a tour or booking, you should specify how much room will be provided at the hotel upon arrival.
The views from the balconies rented out in the complex of rooms, judging by the reviews of tourists, are not very attractive. Even surcharges for beautiful landscapes outside the window are not provided in this hotel.
Showers in the hotel, according to many guests, look really very nice. However, the complex, unfortunately, does not provide for a traditional set of toiletries. Tourists should book gel, shampoo and soap when booking rooms at the Magda Hotel. For the use of the refrigerator and safe in the rooms from the residents take 2 euros per day.
Hotel Infrastructure
Of course, guests of the Magda Hotel 4 * complex (Greece, Gouves, Crete, Heraklion) can use all sorts of amenities directly on its territory. In order for residents to feel comfortable in the hotel, here are provided:
- barbecue area;
- parking;
- luggage storage;
- two small pools.
Guests of the hotel can make all kinds of purchases in mini-markets operating on its territory. Also in the hotel Magda Hotel 4 * there is also a small souvenir shop. Of course, this hotel also has its own business center. Here, if necessary, guests, for example, can make a photocopy of documents or send a fax. This four-star hotel also has dry cleaning laundry. If necessary, vacationers staying at the hotel can use Wi-Fi.
Sports and Entertainment
Those guests who are accustomed to stay in shape on vacation at the hotel can:
- Play tennis, badminton, ping pong and mini golf;
- visit the fitness center;
- go to the gym;
- shoot from the bow;
- play darts, volleyball or basketball;
- ride a catamaran or water ski.
The hotel also has its own sauna. Many hotel guests periodically go fishing. In addition, residents of this complex have the opportunity to go windsurfing. Judging by the reviews of tourists, spending time at the hotel can be quite fun. The hotel periodically arranges interesting animation events. Also, many residents of the complex visit the TV lounge.
Services for children
Of course, they took care in this four-star hotel, including small guests. For children, the hotel provides:
- playground;
- pool;
- kids club.
If necessary, parents can temporarily leave the child with a nanny. The hotel restaurant, among other things, has high chairs. If necessary, the cot can be rented by contacting the reception staff.
Magda Hotel 4 *: hotel infrastructure reviews
The service provided by the hotel is generally praised by tourists. The pools in this hotel are small, but quite clean and comfortable (there are two of them in the hotel). Actually, the territory of the complex itself is fenced with a rather high fence. Therefore, the wind in the courtyard of the hotel almost never happens. The gym in this hotel is equipped, according to many tourists, very well. The same goes for saunas.
Regarding the animation at the hotel, vacationers have developed, unfortunately, not a very good opinion. Some time ago, a very good organizer, Andreas, who understood Russian, worked at the hotel. But this employee, unfortunately, quit. Therefore, there are no particularly interesting events for domestic vacationers at the hotel (at least for 2016). For a fee, this hotel also features barbecue evenings and special Greek animations.
The hotel has earned some complaints about the part of tourists due to the fact that guests are allowed to smoke on the territory here. Ashtrays and urns are everywhere in the courtyard. However, the absence of a ban on smoking in the courtyards for hotels in Greece is quite traditional. Therefore, those who absolutely can not tolerate tobacco smoke, it is better to choose some other country for relaxation. In any case, no one smokes in the rooms at the Magda Hotel 4 * (Greece), observing the rules.
Reviews about the staff of this hotel, its guests are basically only good. Arriving at the hotel tourists at the reception are greeted with a smile. The hotel rooms are populated quickly. If you have to wait for some reason, then beginners may even be offered a complimentary breakfast as compensation.
Dining at the hotel
Rooms at the hotel can be rented with breakfast, half board or all-inclusive. The latter option is recommended by most tourists. The food at the Magda Hotel 4 * is really good and delicious. Dishes in the hotel restaurant are changed every day. At the same time, food is always served fresh and warmed up. The restaurant's menu provides many desserts, pastries and fruits. The meat and poultry in the first and second courses are always natural, juicy and mouth-watering.
In addition to the restaurant, the hotel has two bars - a regular and a snack. Here you can order all kinds of drinks and snacks to them. The hotel also has a coffee machine. True, the drink in it, according to many vacationers, is poured not too tasty.
Holidays by the sea
The presence of a well-equipped picturesque beach, most of the guests consider almost the main advantage of the hotel Magda Hotel 4 * (Gouves). To go to the sea from the hotel, its residents need no more than 2-3 minutes. The hotel is built right on the beach. The sand on the hotel beach is very shallow and soft. Therefore, you can walk here even without shale. It is very convenient to sunbathe on this beach not only on a sun lounger, but simply on a rug.
The entrance to the sea in this place of the coast is very gentle and convenient, and the water itself is crystal clear. Since strong winds blow quite often in Gouves, bathing here can sometimes be disturbed by excitement. But this is perhaps the only drawback of the hotel's beach. In addition, on the coastline in this place there is also a small enclosed harbor. Here the excitement almost never happens.
Magda Hotel 4 * (Crete): reviews of the infrastructure on the beach and in the village
Tourists and the promenade running along the beach in this place are very praise. Like the coastline itself, it looks very beautiful and picturesque. If you wish, you can go to a cafe on the promenade and order breakfast, lunch or dinner at a low cost. Work on the hotel beach and shops of various specializations.
Unfortunately, there are not too many cafes and entertainment establishments in the village itself. However, if you walk along the sea to the end of the fence of the Aphrodite Hotel and turn right, you can get onto the street with all kinds of cafes and shops. But nevertheless, in most cases, for those who want to make some interesting purchases in Greece or have fun, experienced tourists are advised to go to Khersones.
Excursions
Convenient hotel Magda Hotel 4 * (Crete), tourists consider, among other things, and for the fact that there is a guide manager. If necessary, in the hotel’s tour desk you can get advice on nearby attractions or even book a mini-tour.
The most popular attraction, located near the Magda Hotel 4 *, among tourists is the village Aquarium. You can reach it on foot in just half an hour. The place is really very unusual. According to most vacationers, the Gouves Aquarium is not like any other. Sharks living in this center make a special impression on tourists.