Diogenis Blue Palace - Gouves (Crete)
35.334764, 25.315984Overview
4-star seaside hotel on the sandy beach of Gouves
Private Beach and Pools
Hotel Diogenis Blue Palace occupies a seafront position directly on the sandy beach of Gouves, where guests have exclusive access to a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. The property also offers an outdoor swimming pool and a separate children's pool, both surrounded by a sunbathing terrace. Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided around the pools and at the beach.
Dining and Entertainment
The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of Cretan and Mediterranean dishes, with the in-house chef organizing cultural nights and cooking shows. Evening entertainment includes live music, karaoke nights, and themed dinners, providing engaging options after sunset. All meals and local drinks are included in the all-inclusive meal plan, and the pool-side bar offers snacks, coffees, and drinks.
Family Accommodations
Diogenis Blue Palace Crete provides family apartments designed for larger groups, alongside air-conditioned rooms equipped with an LCD TV, telephone, and mini fridge. Daily housekeeping keeps rooms clean, and the children's pool offers a safe splash zone for younger guests. The multilingual front-desk staff operate 24/7 to assist families with any requests.
Location and Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits in Kato Gouves, with Heraklion and the airport less than 15 km away, while Hersonissos is 8 km distant. Guests can reach Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos in 5 km, and Star Beach Water Park is also nearby. Car hire and airport shuttle services are available from the hotel reception.
All-Inclusive Package
The flexible all-inclusive option covers all meals and local drinks, including wine, beer, ouzo, and raki, served at the restaurant and pool bar. Packed lunches are available for guests who plan day trips, and the hotel offers a vending machine for additional convenience. Free WiFi is accessible in the lobby area, and safety deposit boxes are provided.
- Beach: Exclusive private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas
- Dining: Cretan and Mediterranean dishes with cultural nights and cooking shows
- Entertainment: Live music, karaoke nights, and themed dinners
- Rooms: Family apartments and air-conditioned rooms with mini fridge
- Location: Sandy beachfront, 8 km from Hersonissos, 5 km from Cretaquarium
License number: 1039K014A2511500
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:8 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds2 Single beds
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Essential information about Diogenis Blue Palace
| 💵 Lowest room price | 50 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.6 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 10.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Nikos Kazantzakis, HER |
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