Kaissa Beach in Kato Gouves
✅ 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.
Services and facilities
- 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
- Allergy-free rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Trouser press
- Indoor Fireplace
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Locker
- Safe (in room)
- Accessibility features
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Vending machine
- Poolside bar
- Packed Lunches
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- In-room internet
- Airport transportation
- Car rental
- Transfer services
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Free bicycle rental
- Library
- Bike rental
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Casino
- Karaoke
- Mini golf
- Nightclub
- Fishing
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Free parking nearby
- 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 center
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Horse riding
- Squash
- Darts
- Cycling
- Gym
- Solarium
- Massage
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- Hammam
- 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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Reviews
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.
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.
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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.










































