Despo
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Despo

Gouves Pediados, Goúvai, Kato Gouves, Crete 700 14, Greece
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The apart hotel _DESPO HOTEL is located approx. 700m m from a beach. The city centre is also just a few steps away. To reach the beach a shuttle is provided. The hotel is equipped with a 24h reception, Wi-Fi (for a fee), a shop, showers and changing rooms, parking spaces as well as a TV lounge. The hotel has Wi-Fi (for a fee), a shop, showers and changing rooms, parking spaces as well as a TV lounge. In the outdoor area you will find a garden as well as a pool (open all year). For children there is also a children's pool. Furthermore, outside you can find a sun terrace. You can store your valuables in the safe (extra fee), and your luggage in the hotel`s storage roomn. For the young hotel guests there is a playground. If you want to explore the holiday region, you can use the car rental service close to the hotel (extra fee). Smoking is permitted in the hotel. Catering Breakfast is offered from the buffet. Dinner is also served as a buffet. In the gastronomic area also vegetarian dishes are served. Distances Airport: approx. 20km m Bus stop: approx. 300m m Sports & Leisure At the hotel grounds there is the possibility to play billiards. Also table tennis is offered at the hotel. A tennis court can also be used by hotel guests.Show More
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2.9/5
Cleanliness: 2.9
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Surroundings
Airport: Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
(15.7 km)
Landmarks: Central Bar ( formerly Sports Cafe Central)
(520m)
Landmarks: Maria Yannis
(610m)
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Twin/Double Room
2

Twin/Double Room

1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
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Twin/Double Room Superior + Extra Bed

Twin/Double Room Superior + Extra Bed

1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
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Single Room
1

Single Room

1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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Guest Reviews

2.9/5
26 reviews
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  • Cleanliness2.9
  • Amenities2.9
  • Location2.9
  • Service2.9
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 17, 2024
Avoid this hotel at all costs! I was part of a larger group, with two families and some friends without children. Some of us had paid for double rooms but were given single rooms. Several of us received rooms without air conditioning, and the refrigerators didn’t work. The hotel manager said this was apparently normal and offered to rent us a fan for 20 euros per week. It’s important to know that air conditioning is not free! You have to pay 50 euros per week for it. Cold air is not included, in other words. The staff seemed exhausted and irritable, likely because many guests were complaining but getting nowhere. The food was absolutely terrible! Tough meat in brown sauce was a regular dish, and on some days, mold was found on the bread. There were cats everywhere while you ate, with guests throwing food on the floor, causing you to slip as you navigate past at least eight skinny cats. Even the cats seemed reluctant to eat the food. Drinks came from a dispenser and tasted awful. The restaurant often opened 15 minutes late and closed 15 minutes early. The outdoor environment was also disappointing. The playground was run-down, with rust on the equipment. The pools were small and seemed reserved for adults sunbathing on float mattresses—not much space for kids to splash around. The beach is a 25-minute walk away, requiring you to cross a highway with no lights or sidewalks. The same goes for the nearest shop, which also closes at 9 PM. The nearest “center” or small area with restaurants is a 30-minute walk, and again, you must cross a highway. Ironically, there is a small cross with flowers at the spot where you cross.
T‍r‍a‍c‍e‍y‍ ‍T
September 22, 2024
So just to put a few things straight because some people just moan about everything my 3rd time visiting despo this hotel very cheap to come here it's a basic 3 star hotel it's very dated but clean the food is basic but a choice for everyone the rooms are clean and yes you might have flies and mosquitos flying around but that's what happens when the weather is 33 degrees and humid the pillows could be better but it's not end of the world that your pillow is not fluffy you don't get a great choice for inclusive drinks but not end of the world the staff are lovely if people want better accommodation food etc I suggest you pay bigger prices at better hotels you only get what you pay for this hotel is a family very greek if people want entertainment they need to go to bigger better chain hotels .
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 28, 2024
Never ever again, hotel is not all inclusive so don't be fooled by what you read or see, there is nothing for kids to do apart from the pool, no snacks at pool bar, no entertainment, spirits you have to pay for wether it be theirs or branded, pay 30 euros for tax, never heard of that before, 8 euros for air con, pay for water, after 10.30 u pay for alcohol, booked our holiday in may when we got their was told someone was in our room so was put in the basement, food was disgusting what wasn't eaten on the day was served up next day and even following day, we spent a fortune eating out, so all we had paid was for a room really,lots of people complaining about the food, the 🪳 we took a photo of was shown to hotel staff and we was accused of trying to scam them, please!! only scammers was themselves, avoid, avoid,avoid,avoid 🙏
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 12, 2024
Отель на 3 звезды норм, персонал приветлив, уборка была ежедневно. Питание однообразное, картошка и макароны, мясные блюда двух видов постоянно, салаты, фрукты. В баре всегда холодное пиво и крепкие местные напитки. В целом вполне удовлетворительно. Минусы: платный кондиционер - это самый главный минус. Комаров много. Далеко от моря, пешком 20 минут. Шум от самолетов каждые 5 минут. Отсутствие кулера с питьевой водой, в баре и столовой разрешали только в стаканы. На ресепшене покупали за 3 евро 6 шт 1,5 литровых бутылок. Но вода на вкус неважная.
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j‍o‍a‍n‍n‍e‍ ‍S
August 23, 2024
I honestly don't know where to start. We arrived early morning the back of 1am. Got checked in and given our key. Went to the room and opened the door. Well the bathroom was dirty. The sink hadn't been cleaned or the taps silicone round shower tray was black and there was a crack in the shower tray. Bed sheet all marked and pillows all lumpy. So went to reception to speak to the guy and told him I wasn't happy with the room. It was very old and it was right at the back door so when back door was open which was 24/7 you didn't have access into your room unless you closed it all the time. So the guy at reception said he couldn't do anything about it and that I would have to speak to someone on reception in the morning whi h I did. To cur a long story short. I kept getting passed to different ppl about it and none seem to do anything about it. No manager on at weekend so had to wait till Monday. Finally got a room change it was a little better. But then you don't get told that you have to pay 8 euros a day for aircon. Considering i was all inclusive . Then the buffet for the meals was very basic. Hardly any variety of food. Same stuff each day. The drinks were like watered down cola flat not fizzy. Beer the same. Then they Dont tell you that you have to pay for brand makes of alcohol and after a certain time at night you have to pay for drink. Then no entertainment for kids at night. They get chased out the pool at 7pm. You never get told that they have snacks behind the bar. Throughout the day. The bar man George is very rude always grumpy. If want to go out of the hotel to cross the road you have to cross the motorway. Nothing close to hotel to do. Would never go back. Very disappointed standard's are very poor. When we were leaving we asked if there was a shower room we could use to wash and changed before catching the coach. Tey told us sorry just the toilets downstairs they have a shower when I went down the shower tray was full of sand and water not running away.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 11, 2024
C'est un petit hôtel familial, en général ± ça va bien, 15 minutes à pied à la mer, Comme nous étions trois personnes, on a eu rue des serviettes pour deux personnes et en arrivant tard premier jour à l'hôtel, on nous a pas proposé à manger à 21h30, après trois heures de vol en avion qu'ils étaient au courant de notre arrivée. Souvenir de mes autres voyages, il y a eu toujours possibilité d'avoir un peu ou quelque chose ? à manger. Dans un pays chaudes comme la Grèce, qu'on nous a demande un supplément de 8 € euros par jour pour l'air conditionné et que rien n'était marqué lors de réservation. En général, c'est d'offices de avoir certains services essentiel compris. Par contre, les personnels était gentil et aimable,
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 8, 2024
From the moment I arrived at hotel the lady from reception Katherine was very nice, approachable and she told me that the room its not ready even tho I came earlier. After 30 minutes she gave the keys of the room from ground floor, however the room was not as expected. Toilet had to be cleaned again as it was full of flies and mosquitoes, room itself look old, old curtains, wardrobe cannot be used as its connected to the wall and humid inside, everything looks old and not properly maintained, aswell curtains and walls are cracked and the cleaning of the bathroom its embarrassing how it looked like. Amenities in the room were not available ( one soap for hands) , no water bottles ( u have to pay for the water 3Euros per a pack of 6). AC was available only with extra charge 8 Euros per day, but minimum 2 days you can book which I found it extremely ridiculous and WIFI connection was barely functional and very slow. The bufet if you like to eat daily vegetables, fruits and almost the same food its ok, however they are not very open to accomodate request in case that you are traveling with kids ( “You have to eat what we prepared “, this was the answer when I asked for 2 boiled eggs, however when the eggs came they were cold, which means probably they were from the previous day. Definitely the hotel needs a full refurnish and to focus on the standard of a decent room and especially that everything looks old and you could see that might not care about how the hotel looks like, if the people dont complain and everything its on extra charge( pool table, ping pong) . Definitely I will not return here for the next time, and does not worth it those 3 stars hotel and they have pictures with renovated rooms(4 rooms) on internet. I would not suggest to go there for a long holiday or with kids.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 8, 2024
The exterior is beautiful, the gardens are ok, the pool is clean, the playground is acceptable, but the rooms need complete renovation. we were accommodated in a tiny room, we requested a triple room, they added a folding bed for the child, but terrible. I changed the room the next day, this one located in a basement, larger, with a spacious terrace, but it smelled of mold, full of insects, flies and mosquitoes. cleanliness leaves much to be desired. I bought cleaning solutions and cleaned the bathroom and the room myself, otherwise it was impossible. the food was ok, we and our child had enough to eat. but nothing impressive.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 6, 2024
ha trovato questo hotel mia sorella non volevo andare invece e' stata una scoperta dato il prezzo minimo per due settimane avevamo la formula all inclusive il cibo e le bevande erano variegate non molta qualita' hotel pulito consiglio camere superior nel nuovo edificio piscina con lettini sia per grandi che per bambini inclusa di lettino il giorno non c'e quasi nessuno io sono andato a agosto la spiaggia si puo andare a piedi circa 10 minuti ma c'e una navetta che parte alle 10 e ritorno alle 14 c'e un bar che serve ogni tipo di bevanda a bordo piscina con anche snack nel pomeriggio ci tornerei volentieri
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–24:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 73
The apart hotel _DESPO HOTEL is located approx. 700m m from a beach. The city centre is also just a few steps away. To reach the beach a shuttle is provided. The hotel is equipped with a 24h reception, Wi-Fi (for a fee), a shop, showers and changing rooms, parking spaces as well as a TV lounge. The hotel has Wi-Fi (for a fee), a shop, showers and changing rooms, parking spaces as well as a TV lounge. In the outdoor area you will find a garden as well as a pool (open all year). For children there is also a children's pool. Furthermore, outside you can find a sun terrace. You can store your valuables in the safe (extra fee), and your luggage in the hotel`s storage roomn. For the young hotel guests there is a playground. If you want to explore the holiday region, you can use the car rental service close to the hotel (extra fee). Smoking is permitted in the hotel. Catering Breakfast is offered from the buffet. Dinner is also served as a buffet. In the gastronomic area also vegetarian dishes are served. Distances Airport: approx. 20km m Bus stop: approx. 300m m Sports & Leisure At the hotel grounds there is the possibility to play billiards. Also table tennis is offered at the hotel. A tennis court can also be used by hotel guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nearby landmark for Despo?

Despo is at the prime location of Kato Gouves. The nearby landmarks include Central Bar ( formerly Sports Cafe Central), and it is 520m from your search (straight-line distance).

What are the check-in and check-out timings at Despo?

The check-in time at Despo is 14:00 and the check-out time is 12:00. You can request the property for early check-in or late check-out by directly reaching out to Despo.

How to get from the closest airport to Despo?

The closest airport is Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, and it is about 15 mins from hotel by car (15.7 km).

What are the check-in and check-out times at Despo? Is early check-in and late check-out available?

Prices at Despo are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

About This Property

Nearest AirportHeraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
Distance to Airport15.73KM
Hotel Star Rating3