Curated luxury hotels in Kato Gouves

Set on a beach in Stalís, this 5-star hotel offers 3 freshwater pools and a poolside bar with a sun terrace. Leisure facilities include a Turkish bath, sauna and a fitness centre.

Fitted with private balconies or terraces, all spacious rooms at Cactus Royal Spa & Resort Adults Only include large windows and elegant furniture. Each comes with individually controlled air conditioning and satellite TV.

Guests can join an aerobic class or have a relaxing massage. Water sports are available at the beach and there is a separate swimming pool for children. For a quiet afternoon, there is a TV room with fireplace.

The Cactus Royal Spa & Resort Adults Only hotel is located between Agios Nikolaos and the capital Heraklion. It is 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and private parking is possible on site.

With a stay at Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion – a 9-minute walk from Venetian Walls and 15 minutes by foot from Morosini Fountain. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Heraklion Loggia and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

With a stay at Aquila Atlantis Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, steps from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Heraklion Port. This family-friendly hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Venetian Walls.

When you stay at Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort in Hersonissos, you'll be next to a golf course – a 1-minute drive from Stalis Beach and 6 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This beach hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Malia Beach.

With a stay at Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa - Adults Only in Hersonissos, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. This beach hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Malia Beach.

Located in Hersonissos, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Palace of Malia and 5 minutes from Malia Beach. This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stalis Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium.

When you stay at High Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Malia Beach.

When you stay at I Resort Beach Hotel & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Malia Beach.

When you stay at High Beach White in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This beach hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Malia Beach.

When you stay at The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Stalis Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Malia Beach.

With a stay at Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, within a 5-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This luxury hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Italian Archaeological School.

A stay at Dom Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Heraklion, within a 15-minute walk of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This luxury hotel is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Heraklion Loggia.

The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa is situated within 240,000 m² of land and features swimming pools and spa. It offers elegant rooms with verandas and villas with private pools.

Units feature well-equipped, stylish kitchens with fridge. All accommodation is air-conditioned and includes a sitting area with satellite TV. Villas feature a beautiful garden with patio furniture.

Wellness options include the hotel spa with a hammam and sauna, and a fully equipped fitness centre.

The seasonal Royal a la carte Restaurant offers dishes with Cretan ingredients. The Royal View Café & Bar serves coffee, cocktails and snacks in a relaxing environment. A la carte breakfastbreakfast is daily served.

An indoor playroom cater for younger guests. Free Wi-Fi access is offered throughout the hotel.

The beaches of Malia are just a 2-minute drive. Heraklion International Airport is a 20-minute drive.

When you stay at Cactus Royal Resort & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Stalis Beach and 5 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Malia Beach.

With a stay at GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, just a 4-minute walk from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 10 minutes by foot from Heraklion Port. This luxury hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Museum of Ancient Greek Technology.

With a stay at Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion, within a 5-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This luxury hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dermatas Gate.

With a stay at Vasia Resort & Spa in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Sissi Mini Golf. This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Stalis Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Port of Hersonissos.

When you stay at Enorme Ammos Beach in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This beach hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Malia Beach.

Lato Boutique Hotel is in the heart of Heraklion, within a 5-minute walk of Agios Titos Church and Heraklion Loggia. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Koules Fortress and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Historical Museum of Crete.

A stay at Metropole Urban Hotel places you in the heart of Heraklion, within a 5-minute walk of Morosini Fountain and Heraklion Loggia. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Venetian Walls and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Natural History Museum of Crete.