Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Gournai

Located 800 metres from the beach, this peaceful and traditional hotel comes with its own outdoor swimming pool – ideal for enjoying the warm sunshine on the island of Crete.

The Hotel Erato is set in Gournes Pediados, just 15 km to the east of Heraklion. Here you can enjoy the golden sands and clear waters of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Each evening, dine in the Erato’s charming, wood-and-stone restaurant. There is also an informal bar where you can relax with a refreshing drink.

Local attractions include the island’s international exhibition centre and one of Greece’s biggest aquariums. A range of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops are found in the nearby resort centre. You can also dance the night away in Chersonissos, a 10-minute drive away.

Situated in Gournes, Evina Rooms & Suites features a garden and guestrooms with free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers ticket service. Each room includes a balcony or terrace with garden views.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms come with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.

Heraklio Town is 15 km from Evina Rooms & Suites, while Hersonissos is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 12 km from the hotel.

Situated in Gouves, less than 1 km from Gournon Beach, Vasia Royal Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a restaurant. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and some rooms at the hotel have a balcony.

You can play darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking.

American Base Beach is 1.4 km from Vasia Royal Hotel, while Gournes Beach is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 10 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Gournes, 300 metres from American Base Beach, Niriides Palace features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Located around less than 1 km from Gournes Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also a 6-minute walk away from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Gournon Beach.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at Niriides Palace also feature a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km from the accommodation, while Venetian Walls is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 10 km from Niriides Palace.

Situated in Kokkíni Khánion, a few steps from Gournes Beach, Coralli Beach Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Built in 1989, this 4-star hotel is within 200 metres of Kokkini Chani Beach and 1.2 km of Themis Beach. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Coralli Beach Hotel provides some units with sea views, and the rooms have a balcony. Guest rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk.

A continental breakfast is available each morning at Coralli Beach Hotel.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 9 km from Coralli Beach Hotel.

Located 80 metres from a beautiful sandy beach and 200 metres from Gouves’ resort centre, Magda Hotel Club boasts an outdoor pool, an outdoor sports centre offering a variety of sport activities, and a fitness room.Massage treatments and beauty services are also available.

Opening to a balcony or terrace, the rooms at Magda Hotel Club are fitted with tiled flooring, and a private bathroom with bath or shower. Each comes with free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, direct dial phone, mini fridge and tea/coffee facilities provided daily. A safe is available upon request and with extra charge.

The hotel is located 3 km from the traditional old village of Gouves and 6 km from Chersonissos and Crete Golf Club. The Crete Aquarium is 2 km away, while Dinosauria Park can also be reached in 2 km. You will also be 14 km from the airport and 16 km from Heraklion. In addition to the lovely sea front, you can also find water sports, bars and restaurants in the surrounding area.