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Ourania Apartments

Hotel with spa, near Dinosauria Park

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas
View from room
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Fridge, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer
Balcony view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Room options

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014

What's nearby

  • Dinosauria Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gouves Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Crete Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Sarandaris Beach - 20 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Road Trip - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sportbar Gouves Park Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Corner Γουβες - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Ourania Apartments

Ourania Apartments puts you within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials. A bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 57 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9 AM–1 PM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1992
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Reception hall
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 90
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Ice maker

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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 to 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March to 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 35 per vehicle
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Safes in guest rooms can be used for EUR 10 per week

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to November
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Ourania Apartments Gouves
Ourania Apartments
Ourania Gouves
Ourania
Ourania Apartments & Hotel Gouves, Crete
Ourania Apartments Hotel
Ourania Apartments Hersonissos
Ourania Apartments Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Does Ourania Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ourania Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ourania Apartments?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 8 PM.
Are pets allowed at Ourania Apartments?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 1 total. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Ourania Apartments?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Ourania Apartments.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ourania Apartments?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 35 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ourania Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Ourania Apartments and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and scuba-diving. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and spa services. Ourania Apartments also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Does Ourania Apartments have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, cookware and a toaster.
Does Ourania Apartments have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Ourania Apartments like?
Ourania Apartments is a short 19-minute walk from Marina Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos.

Ourania Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great apartment and location. Very close to the beach and plenty of restaurants. 10 min. walking to the bus stop to go to Heraklion or airport. Recommend to stay.
Lia, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

5 nights with friends
We loved our stay at Ourania Apartments. Service was great, staff were super friendly and helpful. The apartments we stayed in were slightly older but still fine. We had a lovely big balcony which was amazing. I think there are also newer apartments in the same complex which look much more modern which would be ideal for our next stay. The apartments are only a short walk from the beach and restaurants so location was perfect! Couldnt have been happier in terms of value for money - couldnt believe how little we paid for 5 nights! I would recommend!
Chelsea, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly personnel!!!!! Great value for money!!!!!
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Would recommend to a friend!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ourania Apartments. The complex is very picturesque with a beautiful pool, the staff are lovely and extremely hospitable, the location is perfect (being less than 5 minuets from the beach and wonderful restaurants), and we especially loved the wild cats that roamed the area. The apartments themselves, although are very basic and fairly bare, are kept very clean and bedsheets and towels are replaced regularly, and have all the basic necessities for comfortable living. There is no real faulting Ourania — although I would say for future guests — be wary of hidden fees for things that seemed to be advertised as included but in fact come at a cost i.e air conditioning, safe, etc.
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Second stay. Would book again. Quiet. Good location. Close to sea, bakery, restaurants and supermarkets.
AN, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff, spotlessly clean, fab pool and close to all amenities 2nd visit and plan to return soo soon
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel 3 minutes walk from nice beach the staff were realy friendly Pool was clean
Katrina, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very nice spascious apartments friendly staff room cleaning every other day, comfortable beds... A/c under request...
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great family spot. Big rooms for Europe
It was perfect for a family of 5. The price was right. The staff was always there when we needed anything. Plus they had security at night, but you didn’t feel as if you needed it.
Charles, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!
We had at wonderful stay at the Ourania apartments with our young family, the staff were very helpful and the apartments were immaculate, i would highly recommend these apartments and I look forward to returning in the future,thank you Kostas and your lovely staff!
Ruth, 10-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Room was a bit on the small size in the living area with only 2 ring elec hob for cooking (studio appts very cramped) but an ideal base when only really using room for sleeping. Rest of complex was good inc bar/catering, staff excellent and reasonable choice of bars and eating places within 15 mins walk (as was the beach). Pool area was big enough for us when going out of season
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Charming hamlet
The hotel consists of an enclosed compound with about two dozen individual apartments arranged around a few courtyards and laneways. It really feels like a charming, immaculately kept hamlet. It is also great value, but be aware that air conditioning is an extra 6 Euros per day. WiFi is free at the pool and bar, but that also costs extra to have in your room. The complex does not have a private beach front. You stroll about 5 minutes along a country lane to get to a small but charming beach with beautiful surf. It feels like the Greek version of visiting my grand mother's place. It also felt "authentically" Greek, at least relative to the image of a charming Greek village in my mind's eye.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay
Love the Ourania apartments, staff fantastic and friendly.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely apartment close to the beach.
Apartment good for a short stay. Nearby tavernas, Island bar the best. The area of Gouves not great, you need a car. Buses go past but if they are full you have to wait 30 mins+ for the chance of another that also maybe full.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Airport convenient, found excellent Traverna near b
arrived late from Spili to reduce the time to drive for early morning flight to Athens
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very Nice
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Ourania Apartments. The apartments are set well back from the main road from Heraklion and close to beaches, small shops. supermarkets, restaurants, car hire etc. Well kept gardens. Nice to find a kettle and toaster at the apartments. Requested not to use tap water in the kettle etc so required to buy bottled water but very cheap at local supermarkets. No hairdryer, cloth, tea towel or washing up liquid in the apartment but soap in the bathroom. Milos restaurant is very good (only complaint - portions too big). Bus stop 13 on main road in walking distance - easy to travel to and from airport, to Heraklion town, to Hersonissos and bus available from Heraklion Bus Garage to visit ancient Minoan ruins at Knossos. Breakfast available at the bar cafe and salads till early afternoon (both very good). Timing of our stay was nearing the end of the season and the local shops were very quiet/some had closed down already but still 'all happening' in Hersonissos and Heraklion shopping areas. Would recommend staying at Ourania Apartments.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant Apartments. Nicely laid out.
Gardens, swimming pool area, bar area and rooms kept very clean. Bed linen and towels changed very frequently. Roads around are rough but not far to bus stop, sea front and shops and tavernas. Everyone very friendly. Car parking. Free WiFi. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice hotel near the beach, pity the room is drab
Suites are nicely set out, in a villa-like arrangement, and the pool area is nice. Sadly, there is no internet in the room, and though it has a kitchenette and sitting area, the layout is uninspiring and there are nearly no decorative touches, giving the place a drab feel. No shower curtain so the whole bathroom gets wet when you shower, a pet peeve of mine. Still, the price was excellent and it technically is a suite with kitchenette, so if you don't need internet in the room it could be a great deal.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We got what was expected.air conditioning and safe were xtra
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good clean hotel
Good value hotel 10 mins from the beach and from bars and restaurants in Kato Gouves. Friendly staff, pool bar with good access to wifi. Always clean and pleasant and quiet by the pool.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Quiet and friendly
Quiet apartments, decent size with separate bedroom. Small balcony on the 1st floor which would have been nicer if bigger but great sunset views facing west. Free wifi by the pool and in the bar and friendly staff. Pool was quite cold (well it was beginning of May) but clean and not very busy that time of year. Cost for late checkout was quite pricey but very convenient.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable clean friendly Ourania
Found the Apartments without too much difficulty. Very pleasant and welcoming on arrival. Bright and clean.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place at a great price!
My mom and I spent 12 nights at Ourania during our recent (and first-ever) trip to Crete. It was wonderful. The staff were helpful and friendly, our room was clean and the property looked great. It was close to the bus stop to Heraklion and Chersonissos, and the beach, without being in the center of all the noise. If you like slower-paced, relaxing hotels, this one's for you.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent out of season base for exploring
Well run and designed apartment hotel, near to supermarkets and restaurants (no evening meals at the hotel itself). Set back off the beach and close to the main highway with bus stop, a good place to use as a touring base. 20 mins from the airport - planes do come in overhead but they are landing, so not too noisy. A reasonable library of paperbacks (mainly English, some German). I was there in May and there was plenty of space and peace, not sure how noisy it would be in high season. See their website for information, which was accurate. They will email driving directions if you need them.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

peace and quiet
Gem of a place, peaceful, friendly, clean, well worth a visit.
Verified Hotels.com guest review