Condo Hotel Despina Apartments "by Checkin"
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
Gouves, Gouves, 70014, Greece – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 48 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Hospitality beyond words, spotless, close to everything. And the owners: every day we had to choose our favorite brother but at the end we still can’t decide since they are all great. Κυρία Despina like our mother abroad and Eleni: the most kind, professional, dedicated housekeeper we’ve ever met. We really hope that more people won’t discover this hidden gem so we can keep it for ourselves.
SloveniaExcellent location, kind staff, nice pool. Great value for money. Highly recommended.
HungaryAri's freddo espressos and Consta's white disaranno sours
United KingdomEverything about Despina from accommodation to staff was excellent.
United KingdomThe Staff are all really friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Excellent location with a fantastic restaurant Mylos just up the road with several other nice restaurants on the way and at the beach which is soo close. Snacks and drinks at poolside which is a complete luxury. With a milkshake to please all.
United KingdomLoved the location, extremely friendly welcome, staff all friendly. Great open plan bar. Lovely pool. Relaxed informal atmosphere. The room was very basic, it had everything you would expect for simple accommodation, the whole hotel exceeded our expectations for the price...very good value for money.
United KingdomFamily run, incredibly friendly and happy to help. It’s a cheap and very cheerful place to stay. It has air conditioning, comfy beds, a clean bathroom and sheets, a pool and new poolside facilities (toilets and shower etc) - we weren’t disappointed, we came a few years and stayed at the same place - highly recommended.
United Kingdomnice and handy for the bars beaches fishing boating water sports bar was busy at night but not noisy the room was nice with a view of the sea even though a block away supermarkets next door and a large one 100mts sell bread pastries etc
United KingdomAbsolutely superb staff and accommodation, spotless. Definitely booking for next year
United KingdomEverything but especially the staff. The brothers and Goldie were all very friendly and made us feel most welcome
United Kingdom
Despina Apartments "by Checkin"
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Petrak
Slovenia
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Zsolt
Hungary
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Bryan
United Kingdom
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Mark
United Kingdom
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Dania
United Kingdom
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Isobel
United Kingdom
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Natalie
United Kingdom
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Janet
United Kingdom
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Michael
United Kingdom
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Gary
United Kingdom
Featuring a pool with sun terrace and a snack bar, Despina Apartments "by Checkin" lies just 350 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 Apartments "by Checkin" 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
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See what guests loved the most:
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Petrak
Slovenia“Hospitality beyond words, spotless, close to everything. And the owners: every day we had to choose our favorite brother but at the end we still can’t decide since they are all great. Κυρία Despina like our mother abroad and Eleni: the most kind, professional, dedicated housekeeper we’ve ever met. We really hope that more people won’t discover this hidden gem so we can keep it for ourselves.” Read more
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Zsolt
Hungary“Excellent location, kind staff, nice pool. Great value for money. Highly recommended.”
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Bryan
United Kingdom“Ari's freddo espressos and Consta's white disaranno sours”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“Everything about Despina from accommodation to staff was excellent.”
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Dania
United Kingdom
“The Staff are all really friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Excellent location with a fantastic restaurant Mylos just up the road with several other nice restaurants on the way and at the beach which is soo close. Snacks and drinks at poolside which is a complete luxury. With a milkshake to please all.” Read more
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Isobel
United Kingdom
“Loved the location, extremely friendly welcome, staff all friendly. Great open plan bar. Lovely pool. Relaxed informal atmosphere. The room was very basic, it had everything you would expect for simple accommodation, the whole hotel exceeded our expectations for the price...very good value for money.” Read more
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Natalie
United Kingdom
“Family run, incredibly friendly and happy to help. It’s a cheap and very cheerful place to stay. It has air conditioning, comfy beds, a clean bathroom and sheets, a pool and new poolside facilities (toilets and shower etc) - we weren’t disappointed, we came a few years and stayed at the same place - highly recommended.” Read more
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Janet
United Kingdom
“nice and handy for the bars beaches fishing boating water sports bar was busy at night but not noisy the room was nice with a view of the sea even though a block away supermarkets next door and a large one 100mts sell bread pastries etc”
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Michael
United Kingdom
“Absolutely superb staff and accommodation, spotless. Definitely booking for next year ”
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Gary
United Kingdom
“Everything but especially the staff. The brothers and Goldie were all very friendly and made us feel most welcome”
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About Despina Apartments "by Checkin"
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Our properties offer a friendly guest oriented approach and each one having its own concept. We place our guests at the center of our service philosophy and we offer the opportunity to enjoy traditional Greek hospitality. All of our properties meet Cleanliness Hygiene and Safety Protocols and have the the philosophy to provide a pleasant stay. Whether visiting for business or for pleasure, we will provide an experience absolutely customized to your needs! Hotel staff will be your local guide, must visit places will be advised in order to make your visit worth. Discover our network with more than 100 Hotels and Villas around Greece and enjoy your Checkin hotel experience.
Languages Spoken
German, Greek, English, French
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Dinosauria Park1.8 miles
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Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos2 miles
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Labyrinth Park3.4 miles
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The Crete Golf Club3.5 miles
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Acqua Plus4.1 miles
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Watercity4.1 miles
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Aquaworld Aquarium4.1 miles
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Lixnostatis Folk Museum5.6 miles
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Malia Strip8.8 miles
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The Minoan Palace of Knossos9.1 miles
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Nikos Kazantzakis Museum9.2 miles
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum10.2 miles
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Koules10.3 miles
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Heraklion Venetian Harbour10.3 miles
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Venetian Walls10.4 miles
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Historical Μuseum of Crete10.6 miles
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Natural History Museum of Crete10.8 miles
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Pankritio Stadium12 miles
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Aposelemis Beach2,450 feet
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Marina Beach4,400 feet
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Heraklion International Airport8.1 miles
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Sitia Public Airport44.8 miles
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Amenities of Despina Apartments "by Checkin"
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Parking
- Street parking
Parking options available
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
- Dining area
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Common Areas
- Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool bar
- Infinity pool
- Shallow end
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Beach
- Pool table Additional charge
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the 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
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Miscellaneous
- Wheelchair accessible
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning Additional charge
- Facilities for disabled guests
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Safe Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- German
- Greek
- English
- French
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
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.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
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Crib by request
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€ 5 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Despina Apartments "by Checkin" 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.
FAQs about Despina Apartments "by Checkin"
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Despina Apartments "by Checkin" may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Despina Apartments "by Checkin" can accommodate this group size:
- 2 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Check-in at Despina Apartments "by Checkin" is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Despina Apartments "by Checkin" is 1.6 miles from the center of Gouves.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Despina Apartments "by Checkin" (subject to availability):
- Street parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Despina Apartments "by Checkin" by:
- Taxi 15min
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Despina Apartments "by Checkin" offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Beach
- Nightclub/DJ
- Live sports events (broadcast)
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Despina Apartments "by Checkin" on this page.
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The nearest beach is 500 feet from Despina Apartments "by Checkin".
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Despina Apartments "by Checkin" has the following number of bedrooms:
- 1 bedrooms
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
