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Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort ****

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Location

Your hotel complex is located in the small village of Gouves, about 8 km from Chersonissos, just a few minutes' walk (approx. 300 m) from several pebble/sand coves. In the immediate vicinity, you will find various bars and restaurants. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 15 km.
View of a resort with multiple pools and waterslides near the sea under a clear blue sky.
Empty sandy beach with rows of lounge chairs and closed umbrellas by the sea

Facilities

Luxurious hotel pool with palm trees and sun umbrellas on a sunny day.
Empty covered outdoor area with tables and chairs at a restaurant or hotel.
Modern buffet area with diverse dishes and bright ambiance in the hotel restaurant.
Covered restaurant terrace with wooden floor and set tables at dusk.
Modern buffet with baked goods and diverse dishes in a well-lit room.
Hotel entrance area at dusk with illuminated palm trees and modern architecture.
This modern holiday complex features 450 rooms spread across 3 floors, a beautiful reception area with a 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi (included), elevators (not in all buildings), Dionysos main buffet restaurant (Greek and international cuisine), Camino Pizzeria, Zorbas Gyros and Texas Burger (12 PM-6 PM), an Asian à la carte restaurant, a Greek Meze restaurant, and a lounge bar with an outdoor terrace. The garden area offers 5 freshwater pools (one heated in April, May, and October) with separate children's pools, a small water park (for children up to 6 years old), a Splash Water Park (for children aged 6-12 years), a water park with 6 slides, several pool bars, an amphitheater, and a mini-market (for a fee). Sun loungers and umbrellas are included on the sun terrace. Beach towels are available free of charge.

Accommodation

Double Room

The rooms are modernly equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, Wi-Fi (included), safe (included), telephone, satellite TV, minibar (refilled every 2 days with non-alcoholic beverages), individually adjustable air conditioning/heating (included), and a balcony or terrace (D/DA).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking city and sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, air conditioning, and a balcony with sea view.

Family Suite

The comfortably furnished family suites have a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, minibar, satellite TV, a separate bedroom with air conditioning, additional amenities in the bathroom, and a balcony or terrace (2FS).

Family Suite Swim Up

Optionally, family suites can also be booked at an additional cost with a terrace, sun loungers, and direct access to the sharing pool (S2O). Children can only be booked in the Family Suite with access to the sharing pool (S2O) from the age of 5.
The sharing pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and clear blue sky
Bright hotel room with double bed and pool view through a glass sliding door.
Clean hotel room with two single beds, air conditioning, and access to a balcony with a sea view.

Meals

All Inclusive Plus

All meals are served buffet-style.
A smart casual dress code is required for dinner in the restaurants.
Vegetarian and special diet menus are available upon request.

All Inclusive

Modern buffet with illuminated serving stations and large windows in a hotel restaurant.

All Inclusive Plus

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) is an American buffet at the Dionysos main restaurant. Late continental breakfast (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM). Lunch (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) is a rich buffet at the Dionysos main restaurant.
Snacks such as gyros, burgers, and fresh oven-baked pizza are available from 12 PM to 6 PM.
Dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) is a buffet with show cooking and weekly themed nights at the Dionysos main restaurant. Once per stay, you can dine at the Asian à la carte restaurant or the Greek Meze restaurant (reservations required, bottled mineral water included, other drinks at an extra charge).
From 10 AM to 11 PM, soft drinks from local brands, coffee (filter coffee, espresso, cappuccino), tea, local draft beer, house wine (red, white, and rosé), imported spirits (Raki, Brandy, Ouzo, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Whiskey, Vodka), long drinks, and selected cocktails are included at the open bar. All orders after 11 PM and premium spirits are available at an additional charge.

Sports included

Gym (10 AM - 6 PM), table tennis and padel (rackets/floodlights for a fee), volleyball, darts, and mini-football.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, as well as various water sports on the beach such as surfing, pedal boats, or sailing, offered by local providers.

Children's program

Kids' club (4-12 years old), playground, 2 children's pools (10 AM - 6 PM), children's animation and mini disco 7 times a week, mini soccer, high chairs in the restaurant, and baby cots included.
Water park with slides and large water buckets pouring water into the pool.
Colorful outdoor water park with water slides in a vacation resort setting.
Green and yellow covered football goal on artificial turf near buildings
Children's play area in a hotel with colorful furniture and a mural

Wellness

Modern wellness area with round whirlpool and relaxing lights
Spa center (10 AM - 6 PM) offering massages, beauty and facial treatments, manicures and pedicures, mud wraps, anti-aging treatments, sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and soap therapy (upon request and each at an extra charge).

Entertainment

Daytime activities (daily: aerobics, water aerobics, stretching, yoga, Zumba, darts, table tennis, dancing & pool games), evening entertainment (6 nights a week from 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM: disco nights, quizzes, bingo & shows).

Hotel service

Daily room cleaning, bed linen and towel change 3 times a week.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Kids' club/Mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

Not suitable for wheelchair users.
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Due to the proximity to the airport, visual and auditory disturbances cannot be ruled out.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The transfer time from Heraklion Airport is approximately 15 minutes.
Hotel contact:
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort
Phone: 0030-2897043300
Fax: 0030-2897043264
Email: info@gouvespark.gr
In the catalogue "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 130.

Note regarding climate resilience fee

For stays from 1/1/2018 onwards, the Greek government is levying a climate resilience fee, which is to be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of 1/1/2025, ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room.
For stays during high season 1/4 - 31/10
Category 1-2 Stars 2 Euros
Category 3 Stars 5 Euros
Category 4 Stars 10 Euros
Category 5 Stars 15 Euros
For stays during low season 1/11 - 31/3
Category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euros
Category 3 Stars 1.50 Euros
Category 4 Stars 3 Euros
Category 5 Stars 4 Euros

Country category

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