




Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort is located in Gouves, only 984 feet from the sandy beach. It features 3 sweet-water pools, a beauty center and air-conditioned rooms with balcony. Rooms are spacious with seating area and work desk. Each has a satellite TV, hairdryer and fridge. A safe can be provided at an extra charge.
5-Star Hotel
Crete, Greece
46 km to the centre of Crete
11 km to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Free parking
Free Wifi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Spa
Non-smoking rooms
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Located a short distance from the Cretan coastline, Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort focuses on functional living spaces and expansive leisure facilities. The property balances family-centric water features with a professional spa, making it a suitable choice for travelers seeking a self-contained resort experience near the beach.
The 30-second verdict
What Guests Loved
- With eight distinct swimming pools and an integrated water park, the property offers a variety of aquatic environments. This distribution helps manage guest flow during the busier summer months across the expansive grounds.
- The resort is positioned 300 meters from the sandy shoreline, allowing guests to transition from the property to the Mediterranean Sea within minutes. This proximity supports a flexible schedule between pool and beach activities.
Things to Consider
- While rooms are well-appointed, the use of the electronic safety deposit box is not included in the standard rate. Guests should factor this extra cost into their holiday budget for securing personal valuables.
- Gouves offers a more relaxed atmosphere compared to larger Cretan cities. Travelers looking for extensive urban shopping or vibrant club scenes will need to utilize local transit or car rentals for excursions to nearby Heraklion.
- With eight distinct swimming pools and an integrated water park, the property offers a variety of aquatic environments. This distribution helps manage guest flow during the busier summer months across the expansive grounds.
- The resort is positioned 300 meters from the sandy shoreline, allowing guests to transition from the property to the Mediterranean Sea within minutes. This proximity supports a flexible schedule between pool and beach activities.
Photos from previous guests
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Reviews from Google2 months ago
“Great hotel! Perfect for kids. Lot of pools with pretty good temperature of water. Restaurants Ala carte were delicious! Rooms are pretty simple but the ones with the pools are beautiful. Far away from city but there is bus (5 stop for 2.50€). 20-25 min from the airport which is good !”
a month ago
“Overall, the resort is beautiful, with great pools and excellent water parks. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. However, the food was disappointing – limited variety, not very tasty, and often not fresh. Restaurant reservations were unavailable even when attempting to book several days in advance. Children's entertainment was repetitive, with the same activities every evening. Room cleanliness was below expectations, with bathroom cleanliness requiring improvement. In summary, while the facilities are excellent, the food, entertainment, and housekeeping services need significant improvement.”
a month ago
“We got here late at night , so complementary sandwich and drink was allocated for you . Bags were taken to the room by staff . The room was ok and very clean . Beds and pillows were comfy and blessing of air conditioning ( which you would leave on during the day ) don’t sleep with this on due to waking up all “bunged” up . Food was very good . It is busy but if you take time to not go at absolute peak time we found it easy get food served and seate, as reviews mentioned queues and being a pain to get food . Breakfast had array of food from cooked breakfast to continental. Kids have plenty of cereal and the normal pancakes and waffles and chocolate sauce . Mid day they serve plenty of food from fresh pasta to salads . However most people went the trio restaurant which consisted of pizza( fresh stone baked pizza ) burgers and of course giros kebabs which hit the spot after a few beers . Drinks are very good . Beer was decent and shorts such as rum and dissarrano and vodka were named and not local . One gripe would be the pop / soda wasn’t very good at all! In the evening the bar as big queues but purchase a drinks tray and you’ll be fine . The gym !? It’s got some sort of gym but if you train regular this won’t do for you . Especially when we went down first day and there was 20 people waiting get in . As it opens at 10 which is mental really . So we headed to a local gym called 2bfit. There’s entertainment for kids and adults and it’s going on most of the day . Plenty of pools and the slides are good . Local bars are about 10/15 minute stroll if you wanted a change of scenery . Beach is close by and also worth trying . It’s a decent hotel , it’s not 5 star but it’s a very good hotel . I would come back again . Staff friendly , place is clean . Be mindful we stayed for ten night and the holiday tax was €150 euros . ✌🏻”
3 months ago
“Booked an all inclusive with my inlaws and we had a fantastic week away. Great selection of pools, entertainment and food/drinks. The kids loved the waterslides. Also in a good location to walk down to the nearest beach where the loungers are inexpensive to hire. Our room was clean and the facilities were all very well maintained. As well as the buffet restaurant, the quick serve burger, pizza and gyros bars were a hit! We also booked the spa facilities which are an additional cost - expensive for what they are but we enjoyed them still. Would definitely recommend this resort for families! P.s. the resort is FULL of very friendly stray cats. They'll climb onto your lap at any given opportunity.”
2 months ago
“An absolutely fabulous vacation experience!! I cannot say too many nice things about this place, so will start by stating that the room, food, pools (so many!), water slides, snacks, drinks, personell, spa, dining room, mini disco and location were all amazing and with such care taken to details to make guests stay as pleasant as humanly possibly. Its also just a few hundred meters from a great beach by the ocean ♥️ We were a party of 17 ppl, 10 adults and 7 kids aged 1-10 that went for a week in the end of May and everyone had a blast. Perfect temperature (24-27 C) and sunny all week. Will say that it is worth paying extra for a more sizable room that is poolside and closer to the main venues. Small issues: gym was small, but with some patience, sharing and ingenuity is possible to create challenging workouts. Tennis court was advertised as included but that wasnt the case, no big deal. There is something for everyone here, cannot recommend enough!”
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort from the airport?
Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort is 11 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How far is Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort from the centre of Crete?
Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort is 46 km from the centre of Crete.
How do guests rate Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort?
Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort is rated 4.2 out of 5 on Google, based on 2,725 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.4/10 from 201 guest reviews.
How many stars does Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort have?
Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort offer?
Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort offers Free parking, Free Wifi, Airport shuttle, Family rooms, Spa, Non-smoking rooms.
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Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort, Kato Gouves, Pediados, Gouves, 70014





