Lavris Hotel in Gouves, Heraklion

Located in the area of Gouves, Aelius Hotel by Lavris Group hosts high-comfort guestrooms and suites with deluxe in-house facilities while being a 10-minute walk from the nearest beach.

Accommodation
Aelius Hotel and Spa by Lavris Group houses a total of 170 rooms and suites with modern, comfortable furnishing, pale or vividly-colored walls and tile floorings! Each room has cozy single or double beds, a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub, and a hairdryer. In addition, all units are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, a flat-screen 32-inch satellite TV, a mini fridge, a safe box, coffee & tea-making facilities, an electric kettle, a desk with a make-up mirror and a lightly -furnished balcony or outdoor terrace with views toward the inner garden, the main house pool, or the Cretan Sea!
Upper-tier rooms also have a Smart TV, sofa beds, slippers, bathrobes, free-of-charge toiletries, and a welcome package, whereas some showcase a private outdoor pool! Furthermore, Aelius is fitting for the mobility impaired since four ground-floor rooms are easy to access and feature a bathroom suitable for wheelchair users. Plus, free Wi-Fi access is given to every hotel guest.

Facilities
This four-star hotel boasts two freshwater pools on-site, as well as two separate kids’ pools, a deluxe indoor pool, and the nearby Sensus freshwater pool, all surrounded by a plethora of sun loungers and parasols. Visitors will love the Agiazi poolside snack bar, ideal for a fruit platter, a refreshing cocktail, or some delicious pizza, though if you are a coffee lover, then Lav Coffee & Market, situated right next to the hotel entrance, will be your preferred destination, providing high-quality Espresso coffee and fresh Solo Gelato ice cream!
Moreover, the in-house main restaurant Erontas serves Greek and Cretan-flavored buffets filled with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, whereas the Kritamos thematic restaurant offers a handpicked selection of the finest Mediterranean dishes paired with a bottle of premium wine! On top of that, the hotel features a relaxing lounge, a conference room, a business corner with a shared computer and a scanner, and a supermarket.
Should you visit Aelius for relaxation or entertainment, you should pay a visit to the hotel’s wellness center (hosting a sauna room) and the gym or enjoy some team-bonding time with a pool table, some table tennis, dart boards, and a tennis court right outside Aelius. Most facilities are shared with the neighboring lush Sensus hotel, and all guests benefit from free private parking.

Experiences
Unwind with the help of a massage session, including facial treatments and full-body scrubs, have a hairdressing appointment upon earlier request, or use the shuttle bus with itineraries that can take you to the beach up to four times a day! The staff can also help you with rentals for cars, bicycles and motorbikes or arrange your transfers to and from the airport.