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The Island Hotel

4.5 of 5
Vlihadas Street | Kato Gouves, Gouves, Crete 70014, Greece (Formerly Pantheon Palace Beach Hotel)
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The Island Hotel
Ranked #2 of 41 hotels in Gouves
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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caerphilly
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Great hotel from the first minute we walked in we made us very welcome. The staff were with out doubt the most friendly we have met in any holiday hotel. The food was very good and fresh plus a good choice.. The bedroom very good and cleaned every day.. One tip if you can upgrade to a sea view we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We arrived on the 2nd of may for a week. This was our second time at this hotel. We were then first guests of the season and it was perfect as it was very quiet. The service of the hotel was amazing though out the hotel from the reception to the cleaners to the staff in the dinning room you... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This is a lovely time to visit this well reviewed hotel. We were invited by the management to partake in the Blessing of the Hotel for the coming holiday season. This was a service taken by the local Greek priest in which all the staff took part, and what was so nice was that all of the participants were individually... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

just returned from the island hotel crete, its our second visit and we will be going back again later in the year, its a fantastic hotel the staff are friendly and can"t do enough for you special mention for eva on reception and marina in the restaurant, we did not eat in the restaurant many nights as we liked to... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I don't know where to start the whole experience was so pleasant from start to finish, we first got there and met the extremely welcoming staff who were for the week where continuously welcoming, friendly and always willing to do what ever they could to help! Then on to the room which was a modern but luxurious space which was... More

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Braintree, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Just come back from a week at the Island Hotel. Delighted to find that everything that the previous reviews said was actually true. it is run as a family hotel would be. Cannot speak more highly of the staff to mention a few, Marina ,Nicole, Popi, Irene. Hotel spotless, gardens well maintained, pool immaculate, and good food. Outside, a shallow... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We first stayed at the Island in May 2012 and were delighted to find it was exactly what we wanted: relaxed, quiet and away from it all. This year we went from 2nd to 9th May and were the first guests at the hotel. The rooms are quite spacious and modern, and cleaned every day. We had a standard room... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

In July 2009, we were the first guests of the reopened The Island hotel! I can say that it was our best vacation although, at that time, we couldn't find any review or even a picture of the hotel. We went to Crete blind. It was our luck. All the staff was amazing. The manager of the hotel offered us... More

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South West, England
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Wonderful hotel in Crete. Very centrally located on the island. Rooms spread around a very clean, quiet and well maintained complex. Food was very good, much better than expected for buffet style eating. Main pool areas were immaculate and the evening entertainment was varied and served its purpose. Access to beach was very easy, nice beach, small and used by... More

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1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

We have already reviewed this hotel when we visited in May 2012, and this one is late, the hotel is a real delight, quiet & peaceful, perfect for a relaxing break. Hence why we re-visited again, and plan on going again this year. Yes, it is in a quiet area, but this is what we love about it, also no... More

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TheIslandHotelCrete, Manager at The Island Hotel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear Guests, Many thanks for writing your review. A review which shows us that our efforts are being appreciated and that these efforts do result in a very pleasant Holiday for our guests, which is what we are aiming for. Thank you More

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Additional Information about The Island Hotel

Also Known As:
Pantheon Palace Beach Gouves
Hotel Pantheon Palace Beach
The Island Hotel Crete/Gouves
Address: Vlihadas Street | Kato Gouves, Gouves, Crete 70014, Greece (Formerly Pantheon Palace Beach Hotel)
Region: Greece > Crete > Heraklion Prefecture > Gouves
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Gouves
#2 Romantic Hotels in Gouves
#2 Luxury Hotels in Gouves
#8 Family Hotels in Gouves
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
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