Niriides Palace in Gournes Gouvon

Niriides Palace sits directly on the seafront in Gournes, with a garden and a spacious terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. The property places sun loungers, beach chairs, and sun umbrellas on its lawn for guests to use. Sea views are available from the common areas and many of the rooms.

The hotel offers 12 rooms including Standard Double Rooms, Deluxe Junior Suites, and Junior Suites with Private Mini Jacuzzi Pool. The Junior Suite with Private Pool, named Amphitrite, has a spacious layout, two balconies, and a private outdoor jacuzzi. All rooms are soundproofed and include air conditioning, streaming services, tea and coffee makers, and private bathrooms with rainshowers.

Breakfast is available in the room, with fruits, wine or champagne, and a continental option for an extra fee. Guests can also access the restaurant of the neighboring hotel St. George for a buffet breakfast. The hotel provides express check-in and check-out, private check-in, and free on-site parking.

American Base Beach is a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 600 metres away. Heraklion International Airport is 10 km from the property. The nearby Ambrosia taverna, run by the owner's parents, serves Greek food and is a 10-minute walk along the seafront.

The hotel is operated by Christina and Eva, who are noted for their helpfulness and quick responses to guest requests. Daily cleaning service is provided, and rooms are restocked with water, coffee, cookies, and toiletries. Guest reviews give an average rating of 9.2 out of 10, with many mentioning the cleanliness, design, and attentive staff.

Location: Beachfront, 3 min from American Base Beach

Rooms: Junior Suite with Private Pool and outdoor jacuzzi

Dining: Breakfast in room and at nearby Ambrosia taverna

Services: Express check-in/out, free parking, daily cleaning

Nearby: Cretaquarium 600 m, airport 10 km

Guest rating: 9.2/10 from 30+ reviews