Lavris Hotel and SPA

Family-run with modern amenities & excellent services, Lavris Hotels & Spa are located in an ideal place to start exploring the island of unparalleled, largely unknown contrasts. An island inhabited by fascinating people & gifted by a unique culture, the island of Crete.

Lavris Hotels are ideally located in the tourist resort of Kato Gouves, 600m from the sandy beach and only a short walk from shops, restaurants and bars. CretAquarium, the International Exhibition Center of Crete and the picturesque village of Gouves are
accessible within walking distance. The Cretan Golf Club, the bustling resort of Hersonissos and two of the largest water parks are only a short drive away from Lavris Hotels.
Heraklion city, the capital of Crete, 17 km west of Lavris Hotels Complex, offers endless opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. The Hotels are easily accessed from Heraklion International airport (14 km) and Heraklion port (17 km).

Lavris Hotel & Bungalows consists of 112 bedrooms (which have undergone a series of recent renovations, the most recent in winter 2014/2015) and all of them upgraded to a 4-star standard, offering high quality accommodation with up to date technology and comfort. Some of our rooms offer a fantastic view of the Aegean Sea, while others offer pool view or overlooking our colorful
gardens.
For all guests free of charge Coffee and tea making facilities in the rooms, beach towels, safe, Wi-Fi in all rooms and hotel public areas

Facilities

• Lounge
• Restaurant
• Pool Bar
• 2 outdoor pools
• 2 separate children pools
• 1 Indoor pool (heated in April and in October)
• Super market
• Spa services

Services

• 24 Hour reception service
• Foreign currency exchange
• Information and general assistance
• Transfers* and excursions*
• Car & Motorbike Rental
• Telephone/ Fax service*
• Wake up calls
• Wi-Fi in all rooms and hotel public areas
• Safe deposit box
• Late check out*
• Snacks
• Lunch box (available on request one day in advance until 20:00)
• Early breakfast (available on request one day in advance until 20:00)
• Car Park
• Baby sitting*
• Sauna*
• Medical service*
• 30€ Credit spa pp/per stay (in cooperation with aegeo spa)

* Extra charge applies

Leisure & Recreation

• Gym*
• Billiards*
• Table tennis*
• Aqua Gym
• Water Polo
• Board games room
• Water sports at the beach*
• Tennis court in a nearby hotel*
• Themed evenings*
• Multilingual day and evening animation program
• Mini Club 2 hours per day (4 to 12 years old)
• TV area
• Outdoor children playground

* Extra charge applies

Other Services

Reception

Upon arrival our friendly staff will give you a warm welcome by offering fruit Juice as well as
refreshing scented hand towels. A bottle of water 1lt is offered to all guests in the room upon arrival.
Guests have the opportunity to relax in our elegantly decorated reception area or in the stylish
lounge.
Furthermore, we are upgrading our customer service by placing a guest relations manager on site;
therefore, assistance is provided with anything you might need during your stay.

Other Services

The spacious car park is just opposite the hotel, available for our guests free of charge. Our super
market offers a wide variety of useful products for your stay, as well as souvenirs and local delicacies.
This year we launch a shuttle bus service, offering a free drive to the beach three times a day.
Moreover, high-speed Internet access is available on our premises at low-cost rates (20 euros per
week per device).

Entertainment

Once in a fortnight you will have the opportunity to participate in the Cretan themed night, a special
event organized for you to enjoy our local recipes and watch our amazing Cretan dancers perform on
stage.
Our friendly and multilingual animation team has something for you, all day long. Light shows, bingo,
karaoke, games and sports activities are offered on a daily basis, while our younger guests have the
opportunity to spend some time in the playground or play various games with our children animator.

Sports, Fitness and Games

Aquagym and water polo with our animation team, billiards, table tennis, gym and sauna are all
available within the complex. If what you need is professional massage just ask for it. A day full of
exciting water sports at the beach or a golf game at the desert style Cretan Golf Club will be hard to
ever forget.

Restaurant

Enjoy delicious dishes from Greek and International cuisine accompanied by a bottle of wine from our local and regional selection. Indoor or outdoor seating is available for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, enjoy our Cretan Breakfast upon reservation. We have our menu redesigned, so as to cater for different culinary desires and dietary needs. Our restaurant staff and the chef with his team will be happy to assist you with any special dietary requirements.

You may also visit our newly open a la carte restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine (which is awarded the “We Do Local” certificate, for the CRETAN CUISINE) (extra charge applies). We offer to all our guests free a la carte dinner (twice per stay).
Additionally, before lunch a complementary refreshing fruit plate is served around the pools.

Pool Bar

Open day and night, with our animation team ready to entertain you while enjoying your drink or even joining in their show. 

Lavris Hotels are situated in Kato Gouves area, only 18 km from Heraklion City. The location is ideal for those who wish to explore the magnificent island of Crete, as it provides immediate access to south, west and east of the island.

Arriving at Lavris Hotels from Heraklion Airport

• To take a taxi from Heraklion's airport to Lavris Hotels will cost you about 20 euros for a 10 minute drive.
• If you choose the bus, you will have to take it from Bus station A located near the Heraklion Port. During the summer period there is a bus route running every 30 minutes from 06.30 to 22.00 heading to Gouves area.
• You can also rent a car or motorbike from the airport and drive yourself, enjoying the picturesque surroundings from the Airport to kato Gouves area.

Arriving at Lavris Hotels from Heraklion Port

• The taxi from the Port of Heraklion to Lavris Hotels will cost you about 20 euros for a 10-15 minute drive.
• If you choose the bus, you will have to take it from Bus station A located near the Port. During the summer period there is a bus route running every 30 minutes from 06.30 to 22.00 heading to Gouves area.
• You can also arrange for a car or motorbike and drive yourself, enjoying the trip.