Name: Gouves Park
Address: Kato Gouves Pediados, Greece, Greece, 70014
Telephone: +302897043300
Price range: from £684.87pp (7 nights includes flights and transfers)

Pool

We had a week stay at this hotel during the October half term. Though busy it did not feel crowded.

Rooms

Our room was fine.  Towels changed everyday. We had two balconies and complimentary safe box. The fridge was stocked with soft drinks and replenished.  I felt more cups would have been useful for making tea/ coffee. Balcony overlooked mini splash park.

There are 7 or 8 pools dotted about the hotel complex.  Some quiet for swimming others for fun and splashing around. A waterpark pool,  splash park and two mini splash parks for tots. There were busy periods but there were sunbeds available. 

There are several bars. The staff were always friendly and welcoming and helpful. 

The main restaurant was very good with a massive selection of food.  The a la carte restaurant was great. We had our two complimentary meals there and the food was excellent.  We paid regular prices for our wines.  
Additionally food snacks were great. Lovely hot pizza slices and gyros,  tasty ice cream and excellent coffee too.

We used the kids club and though geared more for under 5s our 8 year old enjoyed spending the odd morning there. 

We also went to the beach which was great. We took a trip on a boat for swimming booking near the beach and to the waterpark too. We had tried to book the pirate boat trip but they had closed for the season. We made our own trip to Knossos which was easy if a bit disappointing. 

Overall a great stay. Very enjoyable.

Excellent week away

Lovely place to stay! Didn’t do too much research in to all the nitty gritty reviews on TA when people pull silly nothings apart. Our room (5014) was lovely, very quiet at the bottom of the resort. The pool within metres of our room was GORGEOUS! The waterpark at the top of the resort was fun for all ages. The bars were very well stocked. Staff were more than friendly, Maria at the Poseidon’s Bar was very chatty and friendly. 

Food options were very plentiful. Breakfast options are big, same for Lunch. Most dinners were themed, but have options for all types of eaters. Definitely recommend the Asian restaurant, really tasty food! (Expect to pay for any drinks in this restaurant, apart from water). The 3 snack bars open during the middle of the day were brilliant. Highly recommend the Gyros, never had one before and can safely say went most days for one. The burger and pizza stations are also very tasty.

Usually one for the entertainment options, didn’t see too many. My one issue was the outside theatre. If you wish to see the shows, GET THERE EARLY! Entertainment in the bar was fun, the band we saw were incredible!

The beach is a 5-10 minute walk, very nice views. The aquarium is around a 20-25 minute walk. Would recommend some time there. Have reviewed that too on my page.

Get used to climbing the hills at the hotel. The entire resort is on a hill, just take your time moving up and down. Enjoy yourself, you’re on holiday!

Brilliant resort for all! Highly recommended!

Rooms is lively apart from the bed lights as it’s too low and one is broken and it twisting. Swimming pool are nice but a little cold during our visit as it’s in October half term. Chambermaid from Albania was lovely. The bar staff in the swimming pool named Victoria was very rude an moody. No customer service. Never seen her crack a smile. Fiid was very average.

Average

As I put on my cosy hoody and clean up after my messy family this morning, I am daydreaming about the wonderful holiday we've just returned from.

Here's my rather long review with some photos - excuse the mess in our room! I've tried to show the available storage in the family suite.. Mostly shelving and big wardrobes with about 10 hangers.

The hotel was clean and tidy and the staff were friendly and attentive.. First thing in the morning the cleaners were out mopping floors outside, our room was serviced daily, soft drinks in the fridge replenished at least every other day. Shout out to Manos the lifeguard who was so friendly and chatty with our kids when they were in the slides in the waterpark ❤️

The food was your classic AI buffet (daily salads, bread, cheese, meats, pizza, pasta, some themed dishes) and we all found something to eat and nobody had any stomach issues (except me being bloated from all the naughty choices I made!!). The pizza, gyros and ice cream during the day was very tasty! We didn't go to the a la carte restaurants, so can't comment on those.

Drinks were again mostly what I'd expect and I've had a lot worse before - I enjoyed the fizzy lime (closest to the likes of Sprite) and a cheeky sex on the beach or glass of rose wine here and there. Branded spirits were no extra cost if requested. I did have what felt like a goldfish bowl of limoncello spritz one evening - very tasty!

We had a swim-up family suite in the 8000 block, which I believe is only a couple of months old, and absolutely loved it. Yes, other guests can use the pool, but it was quieter than the main pool and we didn't have any faff getting sunbeds. People were generally respectful of each other's space and anyone using the pools outside of the stated 10-6 times did so quietly, mostly adults getting some lengths in before the kids emerged!

We walked to the beach to watch the sunset one evening and got a bus to Heraklion and Knossos Palace one day, but didn't venture out other than that. We chose this resort knowing it wasn't a bustling town, as we are happy relaxing on and evening. If you want that, you need to go to Hersonnisos really.

I can't comment on the entertainment, as we generally made our own and were chilling over a game of Uno most evenings.. However there was a mini disco at 8/8.30 and then other entertainment at 9/9.30 (acrobat, magic show, karaoke and the like).

I used the spa one afternoon and spent an hour in the jaccuzi and sauna, then had a wonderful full body massage (thank you Aborra!!) - such a treat!! You could use the facilities for €20,or they were included when booking a treatment (priced depending on what you wanted).

I was worried after reading some recent reviews, but we couldn't fault the place. With the building work going on, I feel like it'll be even better next season and probably out of out budget, but otherwise we would return in a heartbeat!

A relaxing family break in the sun!

This was our first visit to Crete. 
We booked this as a 4* hotel. This in all honesty is not a 4* hotel. 
We were charged the 5* tax on arrival as locally this hotel is rated as 5* so please be warned. 
On arrival we were shown to our room by a lovely gentleman on reception. 
We then dumped the cases and went for a look around.
The resort is large. 
There are a number of pools, water slides, splash park, private swim up pools etc.
There are areas of the hotel which are newer and you can tell these have been done well, but are shaded all day so too cold to swim in the new beautiful pools.
The pool by the main bar is slightly heated but is far too small for the amount of people, it gets crazy loud and rowdy here. All pools should be heated for 5*.
The other pools are beyond freezing but on hot days we just about managed.
The beach is a short walk from the back of the hotel and is lovely, clean and clear water, sandy and quiet, we had great fun here.
The food at the all inclusive buffet is plentiful but just isn't hot enough, warm at best but never hot. Plenty of choice though for kids and adults which are happy to try stuff.
Fresh salads and bread all excellent, the hot plates just aren't hot enough.
Ice cream area good.
Daytime snacks include burgers, pizza and gyros.... honestly pants! Burgers are cold, cold slice of cheese and raw onions.
The gyros are slightly better.
Pizza cold!
A visit to Heraklion by bus is simple and a short walk to the bus stop. Around 2euros each to get to Heraklion bus station. We had a lovely walk around some lovely shops here, worth a visit. 
Overall we had a good holiday, we made the best of it. 
The rooms were basic but clean. 
Beds made and changed regularly.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
On leaving the hotel Jet2 failed to notify us of a change in collection time. We missed our coach transfer and had to get a taxi, luckily we saved euros for the airport as this paid for the taxi. We just made the flight! 
Not overly impressed with Jet2 however that's a different review!
If you're expecting a 5* holiday this isn't for you! 
If you're ok with 3* plus with loud rowdy people where the atmosphere is like a sunny Butlins and lots of pools this could be ok for you. 
We wouldn't go again to this hotel but would probably try another area of Crete.

Honest review

Set in a charming little village of Gouves and boasting an unbeatable situation amidst stunning natural beauty, this beachside resort offers a fabulous lodge for a family holiday, romantic retreat or a relaxing escape for all those wishing to escape busy city life. The gorgeous sandy beach is situated within 300 metres and the vibrant area with dining options, bars and shops lies within striking distance. This splendid establishment welcomes visitors in beautifully designed public and private areas. 

The guestrooms feature soothing tones and are fitted with comfortable furniture and modern amenities. The complex counts with café and 2 bars, where guests may enjoy a drink or have snack.  Visitors may benefit of fabulous leisure facilities including spa, 3 sparkling pool, 2 paddling pools, waterpark and a floodlit court where to play tennis, volleyball and football. There is also a conference room and on-site market.

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