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Despoina Apartments by Estia

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General description:
The hotel Despina Apts Gouves is located approx. 80 m from a sandy beach. At the beach are sun loungers and sun umbrellas for a fee available. The following attractions can be reached from the hotel: Nikos Kazantzakis Museum, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Koules, Heraklion Venetian Harbour and Venetian Walls. For mobility there is a bus stop (approx. 600 m away). The airport (CHQ) is approx. 163 km away. Another airport (HER) is located approx. 17 km away.

Amenities:
The romantic hotel consists of a main building and an adjoining building, and has 16 rooms in total. It offers its guests a reception (check-in from 15:00, check-out until 11:00) and a safe (for a fee). For the meals, there is a snack bar. You can relax in good company in the hotel bar. WiFi is available for free. Laundry / ironing service is available for a fee. For the room cleaning the hotel charges a fee (where applicable).

Pool:
In the outdoor area of the hotel you will find one fresh water pool (open from May to October). Here, there are sun umbrellas and sun loungers for free available.

Sport and Leisure:
Sports and entertainment: Billiards (where applicable, for a fee). Bicycle rental. Entertainment for adults: evening shows.

Additional information:
Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities. Some services depend on the local climatic conditions and the season. Languages spoken: English, German, French and Greek.

Standard Studio:
With single bed, baby cot (where applicable, for a fee), kitchenette, balcony or terrace, kettle (where applicable, for a fee), internet (for free) and safe (for a fee) as well as individually adjustable air conditioning (extra fee). Bathroom with shower (room size: 40 m²). Towels are changed 2 times a week.

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Gouves, Greece

Address: Koto Gouves , Hersonissos, Greece

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