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  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Featuring a pool with sun terrace and a snack bar, Despina Apts by Estia lies just 328 feet from the sandy beach of Gouves in Crete. Its self-catering units enjoy free Wi-Fi and open out to a balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea, the pool, or the garden. Simply decorated with dark-wooden furnishings and white-washed walls, the studios and apartments of Despina have a kitchenette with dining area. Each unit is equipped with a fridge and cooking hobs. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Air conditioning is available upon request with surcharge. Guests can relax at the sun loungers by the pool and enjoy a drink or a light snack at the poolside bar. Billiards and a children’s playground are also available on site. Car and bicycle rental services are provided. Despina Apts by Estia is located 9.3 mi from Nikos Kazantakis International Airport and 12 mi from Heraklion Town and Port. The famous archaeological site of Knossos is at 12 mi. Free public parking can be found nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Gouves
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The family is extremely welcoming and you feel at home straight away. There is a lovely and relaxing pool area and the location, in my opinion, is the best in resort. There are many returning guests, which says it all!
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The area, the hotel itself and the owners were amazing.
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly owners and staff could not do enough for us

Managed by Estia Hospitality

Company review score: 9.3Based on 6,285 reviews from 131 properties
131 managed properties

Company info

Estia Hospitality provides unique accommodation services

Languages Spoken

German,Greek,English,French

Area info

Amenities of Despina Apts by Estia
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • View
Transportation
  • Car rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safe
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Despina Apts by Estia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 1039K122K2840801

FAQs about Despina Apts by Estia

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Despina Apts by Estia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Despina Apts by Estia on this page.

  • Despina Apts by Estia has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Despina Apts by Estia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Despina Apts by Estia is 1.6 miles from the center of Gouves. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Despina Apts by Estia is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Despina Apts by Estia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Despina Apts by Estia (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 3 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.