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Kaissa Beach in Kato Gouves

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Greece, Kato Gouves, Gouves Beach Road
● Center: 2.8 km
🌞 Beach - 1 min
➊ 1 line

Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews Fresh and varied breakfast with exceptional seafood on some days Clean and well-maintained swimming pool with daily cleaning Quiet location just before the season offering peaceful surroundings Spacious rooms with balconies and sea views appreciated by guests Good prices for drinks and meals in the restaurant and bar Close proximity to the beach, only 50 meters away Rooms are somewhat dated with limited or non-working air conditioning Towels and bedding changed infrequently, sometimes only once a week Food variety is limited and repetitive, especially on all-inclusive plans Maintenance issues reported, such as broken showers, leaking fridges, and unpleasant smells in some rooms Noise disturbances from local animals including a rooster and barking dog Pool bar and some facilities not always open or fully operational All-inclusive drink options are limited to local beverages only
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Description

Kaissa Beach is a 3-star hotel constructed in 1993 and renovated in 2004, situated directly on the seafront of Kato Gouves, Crete. It features 38 rooms spread across seven two-story buildings, offering a range of room types including Standard, Classic, Apartments, Studios, and Cottages, many with balconies and sea views. The hotel is designed for guests seeking a calm holiday by the sea, with a public sandy and pebbly beach just 50 meters away. Facilities include a restaurant serving fresh seafood and buffet meals, a snack bar, an outdoor swimming pool maintained daily, and free Wi-Fi. Families will find child-friendly amenities such as a playground, high chairs in the restaurant, and cots on request. Kaissa Beach offers currency exchange, parking, and an internet café for a fee. Pets are not allowed, and payment by Visa and Mastercard is accepted. The atmosphere is relaxed, though some rooms show signs of aging and limited air conditioning, reflecting the hotel's modest accommodation style.

Location

Kaissa Beach is located on Gouves Beach Road in Kato Gouves, approximately 12 km from Heraklion International Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis Airport). The hotel lies 600 meters from the nearest bus stop, facilitating access to local transport. The public sandy and pebbly beach is only 50 meters from the hotel, positioned on the first line to the sea. Nearby dining options include Dionissis Greek Taverna at 51 meters, Milena Restaurant at 208 meters, and Filoxenia Restaurant at 223 meters. Guests can enjoy easy access to local shops, supermarkets, bars, and tavernas within a 5-minute walk, making it convenient for exploring the area or relaxing by the sea.

Tips

  • Book a room with a balcony or sea view to enhance your stay with scenic surroundings.
  • Expect limited air conditioning in some rooms and consider bringing a fan if traveling in hot months.
  • If you plan to rely on all-inclusive drinks, be aware that options are limited to local beverages like beer, raki, and ouzo.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Please contact the hotel for details on their child and extra bed policies.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa
  • Check in time: 13:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • ATM
  • Shopping on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator/lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ticket assistance
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Chapel
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Reception desk
  • Electric car charging
Rooms
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Room service
  • Trouser press
  • Indoor Fireplace
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Locker
  • Safe (in room)
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
Services and amenities
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Shoe shine
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Diet menu (on request)
  • Breakfast
  • Common kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Vending machine
  • Poolside bar
  • Packed Lunches
  • Bottled water
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
  • In-room internet
Transfer
  • Airport transportation
  • Car rental
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Free bicycle rental
  • Library
  • Bike rental
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Billiards
  • Bowling
  • Casino
  • Karaoke
  • Mini golf
  • Nightclub
  • Fishing
  • Ping-Pong
Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking nearby
Pool and beach
  • Water park
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa tub
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
  • Private beach
  • Beach/pool towels
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Rooftop pool
Business
  • Business center
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Conference Hall
Sports
  • Horse riding
  • Squash
  • Darts
  • Cycling
  • Gym
Beauty and wellness
  • Solarium
  • Massage
  • Beauty services
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Hammam
Winter sports
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes available
  • Ski facilities rental
  • Ski-in/ski-out
  • Ski school

The hotel is located on first line from the shore.

From the beach 1 min. The beach is public, sand and peeble.

Street view

Video: Stefano's smoke volcano at kaissa beach apartments

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05.05.2026 greg
We stayed a week at Kaissa Beach, we were pleasantly surprised the hotel has recently been refurbished and looks better in person than the photos. Very helpful friendly staff, we stayed half board, breakfast was fresh and varied, evening meal average buffet style, but still nice. The pool was clean and well maintained- they cleaned it during our stay too. We were upgraded to a room with a balcony. The rooms were a little dated, no (working)aircon that i could see, but clean enough. Our towels were only changed once in the week. Overall an enjoyable stay and I would recommend. Just to add, we paid for a meal the first day and the quality and freshness was exceptional (great seafood, fresh salad).
16.04.2021 adelaide
Our first time in Crete and we stayed at Kaissa Beach . Very nice for kids ,helpful and friendly staff ,plenty oft space for sunbathing round the pool , and good prices for cocktails at nicht .Definitely coming back .Big thanks to everyone for avery happy holiday in Gouves .See you soon .
27.03.2021 Jane
Excellent service and excellent value for money. Food is very good and plenty of it. Staff are all very and helpful. We love it.
08.08.2019 Hazel
We were lead to believe that the annex was besides the hotel not a 10 minute walk and the garden view was an overgrown rubbish tip with a lemon tree in,shower was broken but was fixed when asked to repair, the fridge was dripping all over the floor and was frozen solid and the towels, bedclothes were changed every four days, rooms weren't mopped or swept during our stay and the kettle was also dangerous as water was pouring out of the bottom . There was also a poor selection of food that was very repetitive as the only fruit for breakfast and dinner was watermelon. There was a few plus sides such as the irish lady and her son behind the bar were full of useful information even though all of the staff were very polite and helpful
17.06.2019 Kamila
I want this review to be as accurate as possible from our experience . We have stayed a week AI, before start of the season. Hotel was only half full first four days and the fullish last 3 days.
The good points : very quiet just before season, lovely restaurant staff, great view from room, spacious rooms with balconies, dining with the view, close to the beach, small hotel/ apartments.
The bad points:
Towels changed only once a week , bedding not changed at all, cleaning staff really horrible, food absolutely the same every day (although hot meals are not bad at all). I can't imagine how this place manages during the season , all staff runs between tables and behind the bar being rushed by management. Bar/ restaurant seems like a entirely separate entity to the hotel and it's open to the public/full paying non guests of the hotel. Very limited AI , pool bar was still closed , we have been promised daily that it will open the next day. AI drinks include beer, raki ,ouzo and brandy, local soft drinks. No gin or vodka or anything else like that. AI starts 10 am finishes 10 pm.
Rooms are very dated, we had to move from our first room as sink and toilet both had a leak and bathroom tiles been coming of the wall. Hotel is old and you can see that not a lot has been spend on maintenance.
There is no option of double bed. There are always two single beds put together. Bathrooms are dated but clean. Some rooms have unpleasant smell.
There is a local cockerel waking up just after 4 am every day, neighborhood dog that barks most of the day and night but when it's quiet you can hear waves and crickets.
All together you getting what you have paid for. A lot of people has moved to different local hotels after a night in Kaissa. It's a good place if you planning to explore the island but not so good if you are a "stay at the hotel" type.
Restaurant/bar area has resident dog "Charlie" , and hotel has resident black and white cat,both are friendly.
17.09.2018 Simon
Staff here are lovely and really helpful, but food quality and variety really lets it down. As a hotel/apartment complex that offers an all inclusive service, the variety of food and particularly drinks is too limited. Offering only local beer, wine, ouzo and soft drinks on the all inclusive service is embarrassing and frankly unacceptable. Jet2 need to re-think using this place on their all inclusive list. Well below par
20.05.2018 Ino
Visited some friends who were staying atvthese apartments. They were delighted with the refurbishment of the rooms and facilities from last year. Everything looked fresh and new. Had dinner with them there at the lovely restaurant on the sea front. The staff were amazing, very friendly and attentive. Food and drink were well-priced. Would highly recommend this place.
17.05.2018 Violet
I've just returned from the most peaceful relaxing & refreshing 7 days at these apartments. The location is right on the seafront. The sunsets are amazing. 5 minutes walking to lovely shops, supermarkets, bars, tavernas & nightlife if you wish to boogie. The apartments provide facilities for cooking. Hower I took advantage of the food on offer at breakfast & dinner. I was quite happy with the choices.
The patios have shrubbery round them & it's really pleasant to sit out & enjoy a drink in the evening.
The swimming pool is maintained daily and the area for enjoying the sunshine is very relaxing.
From the housekeeping to the front of house staff, especially Mr Serbia, were welcoming, hospitable & if there was a problem... No Problem.
For a relaxing no fuss happy holiday. I would definetely return here.
23.10.2017 Elzbieta
We had a great time on Crete.The hotel staff was good especially the waiter Michailis?Close to the beach however the hotel is old .
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POIs near hotel

attraction
Агенство экскурсий "Иван Сусанин" (5 km)

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Restaurant «Dionissis Greek Taverna» (1 min)
Unnamed Road,
restaurant
Milena Restaurant (3 min)
restaurant
Restaurant «Filoxenia» (3 min)

Frequently asked questions about Kaissa Beach

How far is Kaissa Beach from the nearest airport?

The hotel is 12 km from Heraklion International Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis Airport).

Is there a beach directly accessible from the hotel?

Yes, there is a public sandy and pebbly beach just 50 meters from the hotel on the first line.

What child-friendly facilities does Kaissa Beach offer?

The hotel provides a children's playground, high chairs in the restaurant, and cots available on request.

Are pets allowed at Kaissa Beach?

No, pets are not allowed at the hotel.

What types of rooms are available at Kaissa Beach?

Room types include Run of House, Economy room, Standard rooms with various views and balconies, Classic rooms, Apartments, Studios, Cottages, and several family room options.

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