Aelius Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Standard Double Room, Private Pool | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Place, Gouves Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Dinosauria Park
‪19 min walk‬
Place, Cretaquarium
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

Resort view
226 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Family Room

Garden view
377 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
4 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Premium Double Room

Good

Garden view
237 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Garden view
269 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Free WiFi

Junior Suite

Very good

Garden view
391 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

Exceptional

Garden view
226 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Garden view
258 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Free WiFi

Executive Double or Twin Room

Garden view
269 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Best Value Room - Room type assigned on arrival

Resort view
226 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Close to airport.You'll find Marina Beach and Gouves Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Hersonissos hotel. Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos and Dinosauria Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

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
Cretaquarium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Αθιβολή • Athivoli - ‬13 min walk
‪Noi Noi - ‬13 min walk
‪Burger Corner - ‬6 min walk
Zorbas Taverna Restaurant Beach Bar
‪Taverna Bar George - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Aelius Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

Some rates at Aelius Hotel & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Aelius Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Aelius Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hersonissos hotel.

170 guestrooms or units

2 levels

11 buildings

2 dining venues

Buffet breakfast (free)

Deli

Towels for the beach

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Pool or billiards table

Library

Convenience store

Terrace

Garden

Gift shop

Television in lobby

Bellhop

Elevator

Smoking in designated areas

Lockers available

Bar or lounge

1 conference room

Bar by the pool

Aelius Hotel & Spa offers 170 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Similar properties

Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
All inclusive
Spa
Kids pool

$232 nightly

Jul 10 - Jul 11

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Grocery/convenience store
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Stroller

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip 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

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
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 washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

32-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Memory foam mattress
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee

Air conditioning
Desk
Energy-saving switches used
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe

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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: EUR 37 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses some 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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

How close is Aelius Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Aelius Hotel & Spa is 8.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aelius Hotel & Spa on Jul 14, 2026 start from $211, 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.

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Aelius Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 37 per room, one-way.

How close is Aelius Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Marina Beach and 13-minute walk from Gouves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Aelius Hotel & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Aelius Hotel & Spa features 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, a poolside location, and pool views.

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, facials, and massages.

How close is Aelius Hotel & Spa to downtown Hersonissos?

Aelius Hotel & Spa is 4.9 mi away from Hersonissos.

Aelius Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Sep 19, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIAKI

Sep 2, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Samia

Aug 21, 2025

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

Bien

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Apr 19, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Marjut

Jul 31, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 19, 2019

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jun 12, 2019

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

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Aug 11, 2018

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

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Aug 10, 2018

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

8/10 Good

Paula

Aug 1, 2018

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

8/10 Good

Henrik

Jul 24, 2018

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

6/10 Okay

Lars

Jun 24, 2018

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

6/10 Okay

Cora

May 22, 2018

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

8/10 Good

Harry

Sep 20, 2014

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

2/10 Terrible

David

Sep 16, 2014

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nov 6, 2013

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

8/10 Good

Shane

Apr 7, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Oct 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 4, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 16, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 16, 2018

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

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Aug 1, 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

Jun 19, 2018

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

Lovely hotel, exceptional service

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

Verified

6/10 Okay

Not Provided

Oct 26, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Aelius Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

8.0/10

8.2/10

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8.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Graeme

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIAKI

great service and people

YOSHIAKI

8/10 Good

Samia