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Erato Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel with free WiFi

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Rooftop terrace

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Kokkíni Khánion, Hersonissos, Crete, 715 00
  • Star Beach Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Heraklion Port
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Palace of Knossos
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (Quadruple) Bedroom & Living Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (Triple) Bedroom & Living Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite (Double) Bedroom & Living Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite 1/3 Pax

  • Sleeps 3

Double/Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Double / Twin 2/3 Pax (Extra Bed Or Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 3

Triple (2Ad+1Ch)

  • Sleeps 3

Junior Suite 2/4 Pax

  • Sleeps 4

Triple

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Seaside stay .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this hotel, you'll find Port of Hersonissos and Sarandaris Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Star Beach Water Park and Crete Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Watercity Waterpark - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Crete Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Heraklion Port - 14 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Palace of Knossos - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Road Trip - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Ambrosia - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sportbar Gouves Park Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ξερολιθιά & Ελιά - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Senso - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Erato Hotel

3-star eco-certified hotel with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the eco-certified Erato Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hersonissos hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1981
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Erato Hotel offers 31 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. 24-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (EUR 2 for 30 minutes)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Housekeeping services are available 6 days per week, excluding Sundays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 7.0 per day.

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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 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.

  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: EUR 2 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 7.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1039Κ013A0019700

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.

Property is also known as

Erato Chersonissos
Erato Hotel Chersonissos
Erato Hotel Gouves
Erato Hotel
Erato Gouves
Erato Hotel Hotel
Erato Hotel Hersonissos
Erato Hotel Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Erato Hotel to the airport?

Erato Hotel is 7.3 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 Erato Hotel?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Erato Hotel on Jun 25, 2025 start from $93.49, excluding 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 Erato Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Erato Hotel.

How close is Erato Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.7 mi (24-min drive) from Sarandaris Beach and 11.4 mi (18-min drive) from Stalis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Erato Hotel offer free breakfast?

Erato Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Erato Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Erato Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Erato Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Erato Hotel have a pool?

Erato Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Erato Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Erato Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Erato Hotel to downtown Hersonissos?

Erato Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Gournai.

Erato Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Casey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Despina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Staff & service

Late Arrival Overnight Stay

Hotel ok for a quick overnight. A little tired though the staff are superb. Nice breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas, Dundee

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

Nice clean friendly hotel, good home cooked food

Pre booked this hotel for one night after coming off Ferry from Santorini. Weather was terrible, ferry was late and even though we didn't get to hotel till 11pm, they kept back some Chicken Stew and potatoes for us (we had paid for the evening meal and would totally recommend taking this option). Room was clean, air con, small tv, bathroom clean, shower was good, bed was a little hard for my liking however if you have been to Greece you know this is the norm. Great price per night and could not fault the friendliness or customer service. Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

James, Aberdeenshire

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

Erato hotel

We used Erato Hotel as a stop gap bfore going on to our booking in makry giolas, the hotel staff were very good and helped us locate a nice hire car. Very accomodating place with lots of lovely eateries not far on foot

10/10 Excellent

Sasha, London, England

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

Lovely hotel

I had a lovely time here with my boyfriend. The staff were wonderful and the food was incredible! Everything was always clean and it was a lovely hotel suitable for families. There is a bit of a walk to the beach but worth it if your looking for something a bit out the way. The bus stop to the airport and town is right outside and it's in walking distance to Crete Aquarium and Dinosauria. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. And if your stuck for things to do while your there the staff know the island well. They can advise you where to go and you can hire a car off them for a good price.

6/10 Okay

Bill, Oxfordshire, UK.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Lots of stairs but no lift.

On arrival at about 00:30 we found a note pinned to the door giving us a number to ring to be let in. Staff seemed unaware that we were travelling on a flight due in at 23:00 (and which was 30 minutes late). Our first room was disappointing, at the top of five flights of stairs and was very noisy with only one tatty bedside lamp. The only TV channels were Greek or German. There is no lift, so wheel-chair access would be out of the question. All rooms could only be accessed via stairs making it difficult even for some older people. Staff were helpful in re-locating us to a slightly more accessible room the next morning and retuning the TV to a single English channel (BBC News). Some staff were very helpful and friendly, indeed anxious to please. A noisy air-conditioning unit made sleeping difficult as the choice was either quiet but hot, or noisy but cool. Food was adequate and a good choice. Breakfast was Greek/Continental. Hospitality was geared towards German guests who were in the large majority. No problem with that but it made socialising difficult as neither of us speak much German and there seemed to be no other anglophone guests. The only car parking is on-street, which could sometimes be some distance from the hotel. The nearest beach with taverna was some 15-20 minutes walk away.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for a sleep over

We used this hotel for a sleep over after late arrival. For that it provides good value.

10/10 Excellent

ilias

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

CLAUDE, cannes

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

pas terrible

hotel absolument pas insonorisé, lorsque les gens passent dans les couloirs vous avez l'impression qu'ils sont dans votre chambre..!!

8/10 Good

lili, dinan

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

Hôtel accueillant, à 10 mn des plages

Très bon séjour, nous avons beaucoup utilisé le bus (arrêt à proximité), confortable, accessible, pratique et facile. L'hôtel permet la location de voiture dans des conditions aisées.

8/10 Good

Karin, Rösrath

Liked: Staff & service

Ruhiges, kleines Hotel

Wir haben dort 3 wunderschöne Wochen verbracht. Die Freundlichkeit der ganzen Familie - Vater, Mutter, Söhne und Enkelkinder - und vor allem von Maria, der Angestellten, und auch dem anderen Personal, ist kaum zu toppen. Alle sind stets gut gelaunt und hilfsbereit. Sonntags wird 2 Stunden (incl. Getränken) gegrillt (gegen Aufpreis), Donnerstags gibt es einen Bouzouki-Abend (gegen Aufpreis), bei dem alle Gäste beim Tanzen und allerhand Späßchen mit einbezogen werden. Das fördert natürlich auch die Kontakte zu anderen Gästen. Außerdem kann man im bzw. über das Hotel preiswerte Autos leihen. Bei Wochenbuchung kann man sogar aufteilen in 1 x 3 und 1 x 4 Tage. Das fanden wir sehr angenehm, da man dann mal eine Pause zwischendurch machen kann. Bushaltestellen liegen fast vor der Haustür. Man kann in alle Richtungen fahren bzw. in Heraklion (ca. 15 km entfernt) umsteigen).

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, Schwabenland, D

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

4 Nächte im Erato !!

Einfaches, sauberes, inhaber-/familiengeführtes Hotel mit 3 Sternen. Sehr günstiges Upgrade auf Halbpension war vor Ort überhaupt kein Problem. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal mit guten Deutschkenntnissen. Ich habe am Essen (vorwiegend griechische Küche) nichts auszusetzen - doch die Geschmäcker sind verschieden.

8/10 Good

den

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

intéressant non loin de l'aéroport des plages

accueillant, sympathique . séjour agréable

8/10 Good

andrée, france

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

Idéal pour une étape ou un point de départ pour vi

L'accueil familial, convivial, la cuisine copieuse et excellente, la terrasse, la piscine, le balcon et l'insonorisation dans les chambres sont un plus incontestable, la localisation près de l'aéroport et de la voie rapide en sont un autre. Nous y étions mi-octobre, en fin de saison, il y avait peu de monde dans l’hôtel et sur la route qui passe devant....c'était un très bon séjour et un excellent point de départ pour rayonner dans l'île.

2/10 Terrible

erica, monza

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

HOTEL NEGATIVO !!!!

I servizi di pulizia dell'hotel erano molto scarsi praticamente inesistenti, non pulivano le camere, non cambiano lenzuola e asciugamani, non pulivano bicchieri e bagni...in 12 giorni di permanenza non hanno MAI PULITO! il personale maleducato ....l'hotel ha tre stelle ma dovrebbe averne una ....vi sconsiglio di andarci!!!

4/10 Poor

Morris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel Erato di Gournes a Creta

Consigliamo a Expedia di togliere l'albergo dall'elenco degli hotel di Creta o di declassarlo a 2 stelle, soprattutto per l'atteggiamento del personale verso il cliente, per la qualità del cibo e le condizioni dei servizi igienici poco agibili.