Main Street, Kokkíni Khánion, Hersonissos, Crete, 715 00
What's nearby
Dinosauria Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Crete Golf Club - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
Star Beach Water Park - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
Heraklion Port - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
Palace of Knossos - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Road Trip - 2 min drive
Taverna Ambrosia - 15 min walk
Sportbar Gouves Park Resort - 4 min drive
Ξερολιθιά & Ελιά - 15 min walk
Senso - 12 min walk
About this property
Erato Hotel
Erato Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Star Beach Water Park. After having fun at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English, French, German, Greek
At a glance
Hotel size
31 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Housekeeping services are available 6 days per week, excluding Sundays.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1981
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Library
Television in common areas
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (surcharge)
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This bar specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Wired internet access is available in public areas for EUR 2 for 30 minutes (rates may vary)
Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 2 per day
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 7.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from April to October
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 1039Κ013A0019700
Also known as
Erato Chersonissos
Erato Hotel Chersonissos
Erato Hotel Gouves
Erato Hotel
Erato Gouves
Erato Hotel Hotel
Erato Hotel Hersonissos
Erato Hotel Hotel Hersonissos
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Erato Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Erato Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Erato Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Erato Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Erato Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like parasailing, scuba diving, and water skiing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Erato Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining and Greek cuisine.
Does Erato Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Erato Hotel like?
Erato Hotel is located a short 12-minute walk from Dinosauria Park.
Erato Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Oct 16, 2022
Very charming property and staff
Casey
Casey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 14, 2022
Friendly staff
Despina
Despina, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 9, 2019
Late Arrival Overnight Stay
Hotel ok for a quick overnight. A little tired though the staff are superb. Nice breakfast too
Barry
Barry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 29, 2016
Nice clean friendly hotel, good home cooked food
Pre booked this hotel for one night after coming off Ferry from Santorini.
Weather was terrible, ferry was late and even though we didn't get to hotel till 11pm, they kept back some Chicken Stew and potatoes for us (we had paid for the evening meal and would totally recommend taking this option).
Room was clean, air con, small tv, bathroom clean, shower was good, bed was a little hard for my liking however if you have been to Greece you know this is the norm.
Great price per night and could not fault the friendliness or customer service.
Thanks again.
Thomas
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2014
Erato hotel
We used Erato Hotel as a stop gap bfore going on to our booking in makry giolas, the hotel staff were very good and helped us locate a nice hire car. Very accomodating place with lots of lovely eateries not far on foot
James
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2014
Lovely hotel
I had a lovely time here with my boyfriend. The staff were wonderful and the food was incredible! Everything was always clean and it was a lovely hotel suitable for families. There is a bit of a walk to the beach but worth it if your looking for something a bit out the way. The bus stop to the airport and town is right outside and it's in walking distance to Crete Aquarium and Dinosauria. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. And if your stuck for things to do while your there the staff know the island well. They can advise you where to go and you can hire a car off them for a good price.
Sasha
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2012
Lots of stairs but no lift.
On arrival at about 00:30 we found a note pinned to the door giving us a number to ring to be let in. Staff seemed unaware that we were travelling on a flight due in at 23:00 (and which was 30 minutes late). Our first room was disappointing, at the top of five flights of stairs and was very noisy with only one tatty bedside lamp. The only TV channels were Greek or German.
There is no lift, so wheel-chair access would be out of the question. All rooms could only be accessed via stairs making it difficult even for some older people. Staff were helpful in re-locating us to a slightly more accessible room the next morning and retuning the TV to a single English channel (BBC News).
Some staff were very helpful and friendly, indeed anxious to please.
A noisy air-conditioning unit made sleeping difficult as the choice was either quiet but hot, or noisy but cool.
Food was adequate and a good choice. Breakfast was Greek/Continental. Hospitality was geared towards German guests who were in the large majority. No problem with that but it made socialising difficult as neither of us speak much German and there seemed to be no other anglophone guests.
The only car parking is on-street, which could sometimes be some distance from the hotel. The nearest beach with taverna was some 15-20 minutes walk away.
Bill
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 22, 2011
Good value for a sleep over
We used this hotel for a sleep over after late arrival. For that it provides good value.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
ilias
ilias, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2017
Verified traveler
6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
May 12, 2016
pas terrible
hotel absolument pas insonorisé, lorsque les gens passent dans les couloirs vous avez l'impression qu'ils sont dans votre chambre..!!
CLAUDE
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 4, 2014
Hôtel accueillant, à 10 mn des plages
Très bon séjour, nous avons beaucoup utilisé le bus (arrêt à proximité), confortable, accessible, pratique et facile.
L'hôtel permet la location de voiture dans des conditions aisées.
lili
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 17, 2014
Ruhiges, kleines Hotel
Wir haben dort 3 wunderschöne Wochen verbracht.
Die Freundlichkeit der ganzen Familie - Vater, Mutter, Söhne und Enkelkinder - und vor allem von Maria, der Angestellten, und auch dem anderen Personal, ist kaum zu toppen.
Alle sind stets gut gelaunt und hilfsbereit.
Sonntags wird 2 Stunden (incl. Getränken) gegrillt (gegen Aufpreis), Donnerstags
gibt es einen Bouzouki-Abend (gegen Aufpreis), bei dem alle Gäste beim Tanzen und allerhand Späßchen mit einbezogen werden.
Das fördert natürlich auch die Kontakte zu anderen Gästen.
Außerdem kann man im bzw. über das Hotel preiswerte Autos leihen. Bei Wochenbuchung kann man sogar aufteilen
in 1 x 3 und 1 x 4 Tage. Das fanden wir sehr angenehm, da man dann mal eine Pause zwischendurch machen kann.
Bushaltestellen liegen fast vor der Haustür. Man kann in alle Richtungen fahren bzw. in Heraklion (ca. 15 km entfernt) umsteigen).
Karin
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2013
4 Nächte im Erato !!
Einfaches, sauberes, inhaber-/familiengeführtes Hotel mit 3 Sternen.
Sehr günstiges Upgrade auf Halbpension war vor Ort überhaupt kein Problem.
Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal mit guten Deutschkenntnissen.
Ich habe am Essen (vorwiegend griechische Küche) nichts auszusetzen - doch die Geschmäcker sind verschieden.
Nigel
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 28, 2012
intéressant non loin de l'aéroport des plages
accueillant, sympathique . séjour agréable
den
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 24, 2012
Idéal pour une étape ou un point de départ pour vi
L'accueil familial, convivial, la cuisine copieuse et excellente, la terrasse, la piscine, le balcon et l'insonorisation dans les chambres sont un plus incontestable, la localisation près de l'aéroport et de la voie rapide en sont un autre.
Nous y étions mi-octobre, en fin de saison, il y avait peu de monde dans l’hôtel et sur la route qui passe devant....c'était un très bon séjour et un excellent point de départ pour rayonner dans l'île.
andrée
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 28, 2012
HOTEL NEGATIVO !!!!
I servizi di pulizia dell'hotel erano molto scarsi praticamente inesistenti, non pulivano le camere, non cambiano lenzuola e asciugamani, non pulivano bicchieri e bagni...in 12 giorni di permanenza non hanno MAI PULITO! il personale maleducato ....l'hotel ha tre stelle ma dovrebbe averne una ....vi sconsiglio di andarci!!!
erica
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 29, 2010
Hotel Erato di Gournes a Creta
Consigliamo a Expedia di togliere l'albergo dall'elenco degli hotel di Creta o di declassarlo a 2 stelle, soprattutto per l'atteggiamento del personale verso il cliente, per la qualità del cibo e le condizioni dei servizi igienici poco agibili.