Despo Hotel by Estia

Name: Despo Hotel by Estia
Address: Kato Gouves, Crete, greece
Telephone: +44-204-505-9777
Rating: 3.5

Gouves, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

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About Despo Hotel by Estia

location

The hotel is located some 600 m from Gouves sandy beach. Gouves is a smaller and quieter resort, with a pretty old town and a sandy beach. This establishment lies at a distance of about 3 km from the centre of Gouves village, and is built in a traditional rustic style.

facility

The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, 24-hour room service, a laundry service, a hotel doctor and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently.

rooms

Air conditioning and adjustable central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Most of rooms include a balcony or terrace as a standard feature. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. Valuables can be securely stored in a safe. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. A telephone, a TV and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer.

sport

While the adults swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, children can enjoy splashing about in their own swimming area. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. A variety of refreshing drinks await guests at the pool bar. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, table tennis and darts or, for a fee, billiards.

meals

Dining facilities include 2 restaurants, a café and a bar. All-inclusive can be booked. A delicious breakfast gives guests plenty of energy for the day. At lunch and dinner, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. The hotel also offers snacks. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Amenities at Despo Hotel by Estia

Facilities
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  Air conditioning
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  Bar(s)
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  Bicycle Hire
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  Café
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  Car Park
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  Conference Room
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  Currency Exchange
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  Games room
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  Garage
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  Hotel Safe
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  Laundry Service
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  Lifts
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  Nightclub
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  Pets
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  Playground
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  Restaurant(s)
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  Small supermarket
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  TV Room
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  Wifi
Meals
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  All inclusive
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  Evening Buffet
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  Lunch Buffet
Sport/Entertainment
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  Billiards/Snooker
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  Children's Pool
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  Darts
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  Golf
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  Number of Pools
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  Outdoor Pool(s)
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  Parasols
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  Sun loungers
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  Sun terrace
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  Table Tennis
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  Tanning Studio/Solarium
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  Tennis

Location

Around this property:

Beach

600 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

198

Very Good

237

Average

142

Poor

Terrible

Recent Reviews: 756

User:Carys L
Trip type: Couples
Worst hotel I’ve even stayed at
12 Oct 2025
I am absolutely disgusted. The standard of cleanliness is none existent. The food is disgusting. The room I was in was falling apart, cracked tiles all throughout the bathroom. Told me not to sit on the bed for the first hour I was in the room because I was waiting for someone to come fix it. No TV, No aircon (unless you paid 8€). All inclusive is absolutely shocking drinks selection. And even worse started our holiday off without a room. They said we could sleep on the sofa in reception until it was sorted (this took them until 14:30. I arrived at 04:30am) waiting 10+ hours for a room, so no access to tend to personal hygiene, no saftey for my belongs. I would never recommend this hotel to anyone.
User:Steve W
Trip type: Solo travel
Awful
06 Oct 2025
Do not go! Minimal food and not labelled! Wild cats will jump on the table. Staff are awful apart from receptionist. Nothing is clean and no effort made. Rooms are basic and extra large for air con 8 euros per day. All inclusive is a con.. bar isn't open until 11 so will have to pay for water! Also no spirits until 730pm another extra charge. Was not worth it at all! Hated the hotel. Not even a local beer and only one choice as with wine! Got told off for talking on the phone at 11pm in my room being loud. Terrible place. I watched the kitchen staff come and get shots for to young women on their own who asked me to step in. There was I light right above your head in bed I cant help but knock. No netting for mosquitos or anything thing else so room will be covered. Just do not go!
User:bob d
Trip type: Couples
despo better than expected
23 Sept 2025
after seeing a lot of negative reviews about this hotel after we had booked it we flew in with trepidation.we arrived late at night but they opened the bar so we could have a drink.the rooms were a little small and dated but perfectly functional.the food was plentiful and some of it was traditional greek which we enjoyed.the hotel bar was well stocked and plenty good enough for our needs.to sum up /if your looking for a five star for three star money forget it/if your looking for a cheap break in a nice family run hotel then yes this is good .
User:Krisztina O
Trip type: Friends getaway
Surprisingly excelent stay
22 Sept 2025
Exceptional! I don't understand the negative reviews. The hotel and rooms where clean and cleaned every morning. Clean towels left everyday. The food was more than enough and really tasty. The hotel stuff extremely lovely and always happy to help with anything.
User:diamondsforever2008
Trip type: Couples
No where near as bad as some might say
15 Sept 2025
HI Just back from staying at Despo Hotel and will write an honest review The Hotel is older style but quite quaint in it's way the pool area was clean and the Gardens are lovely , the restaurant is styled on a Taverna . All of the staff were very friendly and helpful ,the room was clean and comfortable we had a view over the country side . The meals in the restaurant were ok not cordon bleu but edible after all this is Greece not Blackpool so no Fish and Chips or Sunday Roasts , The drinks were good but no Spirits until the Evening The air conditioning charge was a bit steep as was the Government tax, the road outside was a bit challenging but 5min to the Right and 10min to the Left there was crossroads so no need to scale the barriers Overall we had a nice Holiday we didn't spend time taking pictures of drain holes or moaning and all the Guest's we spoke to said for a 3 star hotel and what was paid it was good value for money ,do not expect 5 star for 3 star prices There was no entertainment but 15 min walk there was Milos Taverna and Central bar both worth a visit