AVAILABLE MAY TO OCTOBER - The Despo Hotel is 600 metres from Gouves sandy beach. Gouves is a smaller and quieter resort, and a popular choice for holidays in Crete, with a pretty old town and a sandy beach. The seafront area has a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants and the town, small boutiques and souvenir shops. The nightlife in the resort is low key and relaxed.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for a quieter location providing a great base for exploring Northern Crete.
Location and Resort
The hotel is about 2 miles from the centre of Gouves village, and built in a traditional rustic style. The hotel has mature well kept gardens with the Dikti Mountains as a backdrop. The beach offers a watersport centre with all the usual activities. The hotel operates a shuttle to the beach during the day.
Swimming Pools
The property has a swimming pool and a children`s pool.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has 2 restaurants, one being a la carte. There is a pool snack and a lobby bar/cafe. The hotel operates an All Inclusive option which includes Full Board in Main Restaurant Buffet style, Full American Breakfast, Lunch accompanied by soft drinks, local beer and local wine, Dinner accompanied by soft drinks, local beer, local wine. Snacks between 3pm and 6pm including Ice cream, and snack of the day, drinks in main bar between 11am and 11pm including local alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, local beer, local wine, soft drinks, filter coffee, tea.
Accommodation
All have balcony/terrace bathroom/shower WC air conditioning * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Hotel Location
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