Goúrnai Hotell

Hotel information

Among the hotel's facilities is a roof garden. A pool with a sandy beach is located at about 800 m including free sun beds and umbrellas. At about 900 m there is a wide range of water sports such as diving lessons, water ski, parasailing, windsurfing, jet ski, banana, playground, table tennis. During your stay you have the opportunity to enjoy a Greek night – BBQ with live music and dance by the pool or on the roof garden (with extra charge). Party by the pool. In addition to the listed facilities and services the hotel offers a shower possibility on departure day (for late departure), excursions, a first aid laundry service (outside the hotel) and a taxi service. Pets are not allowed. The hotel accepts: amex, Visa Card, Master Card.

Room information

The hotel offers spacious rooms in simple or superior types such as single, double and triple rooms. For more details about each type of room please read the room descriptions upon checking availability.

Food & beverage

Restaurant and bar: An attractive, comfortable and completely air conditioned room with quality service and reasonable prices. The restaurant can be also accessed from the main road and is preferred by many passers-by. The restaurant offers a wide range of tasty dishes and can satisfy even the most demanding guests. In the hotel restaurant the guests can try the local cuisine, all dishes prepared with the well-known Cretan art and local olive oil. The halfboard guest can enjoy a breakfast buffet and a served dinner. The guests can start their day with a coffee on the nice veranda by the pool and go on ordering a snack or other Speciality for lunch and later on coffee and cake. They can finish their day enjoying a drink. Near the restaurant there is also a nice bar air-conditioned with a satellite TV and a video, which is the meeting point for our guests.

Area information

Crete, the biggest island of Greece and the crossroad between three continents. An island with important history, invaluable archaeological findings and birth place of the most ancient European civilizations. Crete is divided in 4 districts, each one with his own history. The district of Heraklion is in the middle of the island with a lot of sights, such as the ancient city of Knossos, the museum of Heraklion with archaeological treasures, cosmopolitan villages but also villages for quiet and enjoyable vacations, where you can admire nature in its greatness.

Travel information

Distances: From the center of Gournes:0m From Chersonisos:11 km From sandy beach:800m From Heraklion Airport: 14 km From Exhibition center: 500 m From Heraklion City:15 km From the national road: 1200 m From Agios Nikolaos:52 km From Kokkini Hani:2 km

Quick description

Located just off 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.

Quick description

This family run apart-hotel is situated in the lively Gournes, 17 km east of Heraklion. It offers self-catering, soundproofed apartments, and a pool area with free sun beds and bar. The beach and many restaurants are less than a kilometre away. While the resort’s main shopping street is within easy reach. Thalassokosmos, the Crete Aquarium is 1 km away. Each Villa Maria apartment enjoys sea or pool views from its private balcony. Some of them have fans, while others are air conditioned. Gournes has a regular bus service both east and west, for easy access to Heraklion or Hersonissos. The Villa Maria is 12 km from Heraklion Airport. Parking at the hotel is free.