Shotels Erato 3*

Crete, the biggest island of Greece and the crossroad between three continents. An island with important history, invaluable archaeological findings and birth place of the most ancient European civilizations. Crete is divided in 4 districts, each one with its own history. The district of Heraklion is in the middle of the island offering a lot of worth sights, such as the ancient city of Knossos and the museum of Heraklion with archaeological treasures, cosmopolitan villages but also villages for a quiet and enjoyable vacation, where someone can admire nature in its greatness.

The Hotel Erato is situated in Gournes Prediado’s, just 15 km east of Heraklion-Crete. It is built in traditional Cretan style and it is in 2013 renovated. The hotel offers not only Cretan hospitality and warmth but also very good quality of service, can provide people who seek for quietness and serenity a unique experience. The number of repeaters of the hotel and friends of the family, is the proof of the success of the host family.

Because of its general location Erato hotel gives its guests the possibility to reach all destinations very easy and quickly. Only 500 m away from the hotel is the D. E. K. K. (International Exhibition Center of Crete) situated due to which the hotel remains open during the winter time, as well as the biggest Aquarium of the Balkans. Moreover, the hotel is situated only a few meters away from the Village Center, where there are cafes, bars, tavernas, restaurants and shops. If you are looking for more fun, Chersonissos, which is a town with numerous bars and discos, is only 10 minutes drive from the hotel. There is regular bus service to Chersonissos, Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion.

Operation Period: April + October and during operation of the International Exhibition Center

Accommodation Type: With bed & breakfast, half board or full board basis

Service:Buffet style breakfast & Dinner

Voltage:220 V

Date of renovation: 2007-2008 2014

Number of rooms: 31

From the center of Gournes: 0mFrom Chersonisos: 10 km

From sandy beach: 800mFrom Heraklion Airport: 14 km

From Exhibition center: 500 m From Heraklion City: 15 km

From the national road: 1200 mFrom Agios Nikolaos:52 km

From Kokini Hani: 2 km

Economy Double or Triple room: This type of room can accommodate 2 3 persons. A new spacious room completely renovated (2013) with two single beds or one double bed (plus extra bed for 3rd person), private bathroom with shower, equipped with: telephone, radio, hair dryer and with veranda.. Extra charge: air condition, Satellite TV, safety box, mini fridge,

Comfort Double room: This type of room can accommodate 2 3 persons. A new spacious room completely renovated (2013) with two single beds or one double bed, private bathroom with shower, equipped with: telephone, radio, hair dryer, air condition, Satellite TV, safety box, mini fridge, with balcony or veranda.

Comfort Triple room: This type of room can accommodate 3 persons. A spacious room completely renovated (2013) with either one double bed and a single one or with three beds, private bathroom with shower, equipped with: telephone, radio, hair dryer, air condition, with veranda. Satellite TV, safety box and mini fridge.

Comfort Single room: This type of room can accommodate 1 person. A renovated room (2013) with a single bed and private bathroom with shower. Equipped with: telephone, radio, hair dryer, air condition, Satellite TV, safety box and mini fridge. With window or terrace.

An attractive, comfortable, air conditioned room with quality service and reasonable prices. The restaurant is also accessible by the main road and is preferred by many passers-by.

The restaurant offers a wide range of tasty dishes and can satisfy even the most demanding guests. In the hotel restaurant the guests can taste the local cuisine, all dishes prepared with the well-known Cretan art and local olive oil. The halfboard guests can enjoy a breakfast and dinner style buffet.

The guests can start their day by having a coffee at the nice veranda by the pool and go on by ordering a snack or other speciality for lunch and later on coffee and cake. They can finish their day enjoying a drink.

Near the restaurant there is also a nice air-conditioned bar with satellite TV and DVD / video, which is the meeting point for our guests.

Pool,Sandy beach at about 800 m,Sun beds and umbrellas available at the pool (free of charge),Roof garden,

Shower possibility on departure day (for late departures),Info for Car and bike rental excursions,Exchange,First aid,Laundry Service (outside the hotel),Taxi service,Pets are not allowed,Internet station/free wifi,Credit cards: VISA CARD, MASTER CARD, Maestro, Diners.

Unfortunately we don't have any detailed information about swimming pools at the hotel.

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