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The Island - Adults Only

5.0 star property
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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Poolside bar
Junior Room
Room (Cool with shared Infinity pool)
4 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym

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Map
Vlihadas str., Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Marina Beach
    16 min walk
  • Cretaquarium
    8 min drive
  • Gouves Beach
    9 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Single Room (Sole)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Gallery Double or Twin Room

Gallery Double or Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Room (Casual)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Room,Sharing Pool (Pool Casual)

Room,Sharing Pool (Pool Casual)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Cool with shared Infinity pool)

Room (Cool with shared Infinity pool)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Room (Casual)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Signature Double or Twin Room (Casual)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Room

Junior Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Design Double Room, Pool Access, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio

Design Double Room, Pool Access, Sea Facing

  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cool)

Room (Cool)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Double or Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, The Island - Adults Only is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos and Marina Beach. .This beach hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Heraklion Port and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Stalis Beach.

What's nearby

  • Marina Beach - 16 min walk
  • Gouves Beach - 9 min drive
  • Port of Hersonissos - 10 min drive
  • Star Beach Water Park - 11 min drive
  • Crete Golf Club - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Corner Γουβες - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mylos Taverna - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Island - Adults Only

Adults-only beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools
The Island - Adults Only offers 298 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Bathhouse has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 298 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at The Kitchen, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 4 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Kitchen - This beachfront buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
The Stone Lunchrestaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Taverna - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Yachting - This bar is located on the beach. Open select days.
The Veranda BarRestaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 poolside bars, 4 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Kitchen
  • The Stone Lunchrestaurant
  • The Taverna
  • Yachting
  • The Veranda BarRestaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Island Chersonissos
Island Hotel Chersonissos
Island Hotel Gouves
Island Gouves
The Island Adults Only
The Island - Adults Only Hotel
The Island - Adults Only Hersonissos
The Island - Adults Only Hotel Hersonissos

The Island - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 203 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Edmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The resort is nice overall but the rooms are small and bathrooms very small. Our bathroom had mold near the ceiling. While the staff was overall nice, the manager Eva was the worst person we've met, and so was the front desk clerk Maria - no compassion for people whatsoever. We paid for a room with pool, but received one with the balcony facing a wall, and when asked for another room, their excuse was that there are full - we were there in September. Not worth the money we paid for. The manager Eva and the receptionist Maria need extensive training as how to treat people regardlesss of where their origin,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness
The GDM Island Stay for 10 nights, August 2024
Our stay in 303 Cool Room with Private Pool & Sea View The Good: HOUSEKEEPING services were impeccable, looked after by a lovely lady who interpreted our broken Greek Ianguage with guile. I encourage people to always tip them, a hard days work with generally a wage not commensurate with effort. THE BAD: The MAIN POOL music is club genre from the resident DJ, who clearly likes to increase the bass on the tracks, I often wondered if they were practicing sets before auditioning for a club residency in Ibiza (read the room, ALWAYS). The COOL ROOM WITH PRIVATE POOL is only private as there is a perspex partition separating the pool with the next room, the water within is “shared”. The tiles above the water line were yellow/green indicating a lack of cleaning, perhaps this is a seasonal task, but clearly needs to happen more often. Also, the 350 Euros per night does not correlate with the size of room, perhaps pricing needs to be adjusted. GYM: Overall the equipment is satisfactory but with no instruction manuals or QR codes to scan to use it safely. Also, bring your own water, none is offered or supplied. On the morning I discovered this I tried to acquire water from The Kitchen during breakfast service, but was informed that I could fill my water bottle but must consume it before I left or purchase bottled water, so I chose to leave the hotel and walk to the supermarket opposite The Island restaurant (unrelated business) rather than purchase it from The Island. OVERALL: 6.5/10
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shareef

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a room with a private pool overlooking the beach. The pool area itself was like a little mini beach. I was very impressed with the set up. My wife really enjoyed the spa and she received several treatments. It was very enjoyable for her. That’s where our experience differs. Our first sessions at the spa, my wife got her services done by the charming Manager. The employee I got was less than enthusiastic. It could be because my weight or ethnicity, I’m not sure. I like paying quality and so I just stopped the scrub halfway through. The front aren’t necessarily welcoming either. Maybe there’s not a lot of African-Americans that come here. Most of the dinning staff were friendly and attentive. I like the place but I would not go back. If I spend a couple thousand on a room. I don’t want workers of the establishment to make me feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALI ONUR, rutherford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good vacation spot.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jurg

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice room, pool could have been cleaner. Hydromassage pool had not enough water so not all the jets were working. TV in the room had no movie Chanel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect service ,, they make me upgrade, and late check out,, the view is amazing from all the restaurants with beautiful sunset,, the food great and the pool was very clean,, and super nice sandy beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tara, Newburyport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haeyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adults only peaceful.easy parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Sunbury

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the resort was clean, classy, well maintained and felt luxurious. It is a long way from anything but the beach, although that beach is perfect and there are plenty of bars and reataurants along the coast. Getting to any sights or cities will require an expensive taxi or a car, but the hotel is so luxurious and relaxing you many not want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
We liked the cleanliness and the staff was amazing. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aganetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at The Island. The hotel staff were attentive and courteous, going out of their way to ensure our stay was the best it could be. The beach was excellent, as were the different pool areas within the hotel, offering something for everyone. Breakfast was also very good, although we did not eat at the hotel during the evening, due to the various restaurants available close by.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley Yanina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful and welcoming staff. Great breakfast selection. Very clean and good facilities. Recommend the room with shared private pool. Some good restaurants around the hotel but nice food in the resort restaurants as well. Would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great times in Crete
Beautiful resort, the staff are friendly and make you feel welcome. We got there late after a delay from the ferry and they gave us a bottle of white wine and small dinner. The buffet breakfast is great and so have many choices that way you can satisfy your need. The room is big enough a had a semi-private pool and the beach is just across the road and you can hear the waves from out room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Rheanna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I am a world traveler. I have stayed in 5 star accomodations all over the world, including many beachfront properties. I have also stayed at 2 star hotels and everything in between. This is the worst resort I have ever been to. There is zero information on the website regarding many things I think people need to be aware of. There were 3 of us traveling and we had to have a larger room because of this. The room is at the back of the property, it takes a good 10 min up and down MANY stairs to get to the room. It was perfectly horrendous. I am disabled but not in a wheelchair, I did ask about this ahead of time and was told it was accessible. I was traveling with my elderly mother and it really was hard on her as well. JUST TO GET TO THE BEACH (which is all the way to the front of the property and THEN across the street) took so much out of us that we only went for 1/2 of one day. And other people, just from the public, were there as well. We had to fight to find a chair. No food or drink for sale except for a guy in a van that was driving up and down the street selling fruit. We stayed in the pool area the following day. I was very disappointed because I have a pool at home. I stayed here to be able to use the beach but it was so much work and effort just to get there and find a chair, much less pack food and drink for the day we just gave up. There was an included breakfast buffet, it was okay. The pool area drinks and food were both good and not overly expensive.