Name: Astir Beach Hotel
Address: Heraklion, GR

Astir Beach Hotel, HeraklionAstir Beach Hotel in Heraklion, Greece has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 15 hotels we score in Heraklion. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.0.Astir Beach Hotel is a four-star property situated on the north coast of Crete in Gouves. It sits directly on the beach and features a private beach area alongside a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The hotel provides 181 air-conditioned rooms, many of which include balconies or patios. Facilities include a spa, sauna, gym, tennis court, and a restaurant serving a daily breakfast buffet. This hotel suits travellers looking for seaside access and diverse leisure amenities like billiards and a massage room. While the location is convenient for the coast, the number of sunbeds available around the pool area can be limited during busy periods.What stands out

Direct beach access

On-site spa and gym

Free private parking

Includes breakfast buffet

Watch out for

Limited pool sunbeds

Pool bar is not all inclusive

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