Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Gouves

Magda ****

HER395
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Location

The hotel is quietly located, approx. 200 m from the center of Gouves. The public sandy beach is about 100 m away, separated only by a small coastal road. Shops and entertainment facilities are nearby. A bus stop is approx. 300 m from the hotel. Heraklion Airport is approx. 14 km away.

Facilities

This beautiful, family-run hotel was renovated in 2023/2024 and has 173 rooms spread across 9 buildings, each with 1 or 2 floors. It offers a reception (24h) with a lobby, a restaurant, a snack bar, “Mama Magda” (pizza, waffles, sandwiches, and more), an internet corner, Wi-Fi (included in rooms and public areas), a children's playground, and a kids' club house (with entertainment). The outdoor area features 4 outdoor pools (2 on the ground floor, 1 on the ground floor with a whirlpool, and 1 on the roof), a children's pool, an indoor pool (April, May, and October, heated on cool days), a garden, sun terrace, and sunbathing lawns. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available by the pool free of charge. Other facilities include an amphitheater with a bar (open during some evening shows) and a 4000 m² Athletic Center.
Bright hotel lobby with modern round reception desk and comfortable beige seating areas.
Modern white buffet area with lighting and serving stations in a bright room.
Modern outdoor pool on a hotel terrace with lounge chairs and palm tree views.
Two rows of lounge chairs with white cushions on green artificial grass between modern hotel buildings under a clear sky.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and TV, modern and simply decorated.
Simple bathroom with rectangular mirror, white sink, and folded towels on the countertop.

Double Room

All rooms are comfortably furnished and feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, HD satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, air conditioning, mini-fridge (included), safety deposit box (rental), coffee/tea making facilities (refilled daily and included), and a balcony or terrace (D). A complimentary bottle of water upon arrival.

Single Room

These rooms have the same amenities as double rooms but are smaller and feature a single bed (DE).

Small hotel room with single bed, desk, chairs, and TV in neutral tones.
Modern bathroom with sink, mirror, and bathtub with glass partition.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, TV, and balcony with outdoor view.
Modern bathroom with round sink, large shower, and toilet in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony with greenery view.

Superior Double Room

These rooms have the same amenities as double rooms, feature a shower/WC, and were renovated in 2024 (DSU).

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Rooms offer the same amenities and size as the Double Rooms but are more modern. They feature a bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, a full-length mirror, a 49” HD Smart TV, and a larger balcony or terrace (DD2).

Modern hotel room with gray sofa, wooden furniture, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel room with large bed, white walls, and minimalist design.
Modern balcony with lounge furniture overlooking palm trees and a hotel building

Premium Double Room with Outdoor Whirlpool

Newly built for Summer 2024, these Premium Rooms are located on the first floor and offer the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, plus a separate WC and a spacious balcony with a whirlpool (G2J).
“The Premium Double Rooms with Outdoor Whirlpool are not supervised by a lifeguard. Please exercise caution when using this area and supervise your children closely.”

Premium Double Room Swim Up

Also newly built for Summer 2024, these rooms are located on the ground floor and offer the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, plus a separate WC and a spacious terrace with direct access to the shared pool (SWD).
“The Premium Double Rooms Swim Up are not supervised by a lifeguard. Please exercise caution when using this area and supervise your children closely.”

Modern outdoor pool area with palm trees and lounge furniture next to a hotel building.
Modern outdoor pool with sun loungers, palm trees, and lounge seating in daylight

Premium Double Room with Private Pool

Also newly built for Summer 2024, these rooms are located on the ground floor and offer the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, plus a separate WC and a spacious terrace with a private pool (U2P).
“The Premium Double Rooms with Private Pool are not supervised by a lifeguard. Please exercise caution when using this area and supervise your children closely.”

Family Room

These rooms are more spacious than the Double Rooms, with the same amenities (open plan, DF2).

Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and air conditioning.
Bright bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and sink with towels.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, wall-mounted TV, small desk with chair, and open wardrobe.
Modern bathroom with two sinks, large mirror, and walk-in shower with herringbone-patterned tiles.
Balcony with wicker chairs and table overlooking a hotel room with bed.
Modern hotel room with two queen beds, sofa, and large window with palm tree views

Deluxe Family Room

These rooms are more spacious than the Deluxe Double Rooms, with the same amenities (open plan, ADF/F2U).

Superior Family Room

These rooms are more spacious than the Superior Double Rooms, with the same amenities (open plan, F2U).

Modern hotel room with two single beds, seating area, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with two beds, sofa, curtains, and a small wooden table.

Meals

All Inclusive

All meals are served buffet style.

Large, bright dining room with white chairs and tables, crystal chandelier on the ceiling.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Continental breakfast from 6:30 am to 7 am, breakfast from 7 am to 9:45 am, lunch from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and dinner from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. Extensive local and international buffet with live cooking and themed evenings three times a week.
Ice cream from 10 am to 10 pm. Snacks from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Cake and pastries from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Snack/Pizzeria "Mama Magda" serving pizza, waffles, and sandwiches (open from 3 pm to 6:30 pm) 6 times a week. Appetizer snacks from 6:45 pm to 8 pm, peanuts, popcorn, or chips from 10 am to 11 pm.
Local and international drinks are included from 10 am to 11 pm at the main bar (soft drinks, sparkling water, juices, filter coffee, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, tea, beer, white, rosé, and red wine, whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, raki, ouzo, brandy, fruit liqueurs, and various cocktails).
For breakfast: water, filter coffee, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, tea, juices, and fresh fruit juices.
For lunch and dinner: sparkling water, soft drinks, juices, draft beer, and wine.
All alcoholic beverages listed above may be locally produced and can also be served as long drinks.

Not included in All Inclusive

Premium brand beverages, Black Labels, and champagne.

Sports included

4000 m² Athletic Center, tennis, basketball, volleyball, boccia, mini-golf, mini-football, badminton, table tennis, and a fully equipped fitness room.
Archery and darts are offered by the entertainment team.

Sports for a fee

Billiards and various water sports on the beach such as water skiing and pedal boating (each offered by local providers).

Children's program

Children's playground with colorful playhouse and slides in an outdoor hotel area
Mini club for children (4-12 years, during school holidays 6 times a week from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm), Teenagers Club (13-17 years, July and August, 6 times a week from 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm), children's pool, as well as a kids' club house (with entertainment only) and a children's playground. Baby cots are available on request and free of charge.

Wellness

Wellness area with various treatments & massages outdoors, sauna and jacuzzi indoors (each for a fee). Outdoor pool jacuzzi (included).
Round whirlpool bath with waterfalls and stainless steel bottles in modern room.
Modern indoor pool with wooden paneling and large glass window in an elegant hotel.
Bright, modern massage room with wooden structure and curtains.

Entertainment

Folklore show once a week.
Varied daytime and evening entertainment.
Beach games, pool games, cooking classes, dance shows, dance classes, musical shows, karaoke, and themed evenings.

Hotel Service

Laundry service, doctor and room service are available on request (for a fee). Parking is free of charge. Beach towels (for a deposit and fee), luggage storage.

Hotel features

  • Close to the beach
  • Children's pool
  • Volleyball/Beach volley
  • Family friendly
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Animation
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

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Magda Hotel:
Tel:+30-28970-42307 or -42308
Fax:+30-28970-42294
info@magdahotel.gr
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Note regarding climate resilience levy

For stays from 01/01/2018 onwards, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience levy, payable by guests locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from €0.50 to €15 per day per room from 01/01/2025.
For stays in high season 01/04-31/10:
National category 1-2 stars €2
National category 3 stars €5
National category 4 stars €10
National category 5 stars €15
For stays in low season 01/11-31/03:
National category 1-2 stars €0.50
National category 3 stars €1.50
National category 4 stars €3
National category 5 stars €4

Country category

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