Aelius Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4
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Property grounds
Exterior
Executive Double or Twin Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Poolside bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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N. Kazantzaki Street, Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Place, Gouves Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosauria Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cretaquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Aelius Hotel & Spa places you within a leisurely stroll of Marina Beach and Gouves Beach. This 170-room, 4-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Gouves Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marina Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dinosauria Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Cretaquarium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Corner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Noi Noi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Αθιβολή • Athivoli - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pita Pita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ammos bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Aelius Hotel & Spa

Guests of Aelius Hotel & Spa have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 34 per room one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels. Memory foam beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles. Change of towels is available on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agiazi
  • Erontas Main Restaurant
  • Kritamos Cretan Theme

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 11 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (11 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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 - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 34 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Lavris
Lavris Chersonissos
Lavris Hotels
Lavris Hotels Chersonissos
Lavris Hotels Hotel Gouves
Lavris Hotels Hotel
Lavris Hotels Gouves
Lavris Hotel And Bungalows
Lavris Hotel Gouves
Lavris Hotel Bungalows Gouves, Crete

Frequently asked questions

Are there all-inclusive rates at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Aelius Hotel & Spa has all inclusive rates that come with all meals and onsite activities included.

How much does it cost to stay at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aelius Hotel & Spa on May 2, 2026 start from $101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is a free cancellation option available at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Aelius Hotel & Spa provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Aelius Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is located in Hersonissos, a short 13-minute walk from Gouves Beach and also 18 minutes on foot from Dinosauria Park. You'll also find Marina Beach and Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, detox wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa include a casino?

No, Aelius Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Is Aelius Hotel & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 restaurants plus some guestrooms feature a private pool and a private hot tub.

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Aelius Hotel & Spa has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Aelius Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, dogs can stay for free at Aelius Hotel & Spa.

Does Aelius Hotel & Spa have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Aelius Hotel & Spa?

The closest major airport to Aelius Hotel & Spa is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 8.8 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Aelius Hotel & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Aelius Hotel & Spa comes with a furnished balcony/patio and some offer sea and garden views.

Aelius Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, especially the dessert tarts. Snack bar and bar excellent. Would highly recommend the room with private pool
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Private pool but dated room

Booked a room with a private pool, nice pool however the room was disappointing - nothing serious enough to complain about but quite dated decor and very cramped shower over a bath. That being said the staff were brilliant. The location is very quiet, a walk down to the beach through other hotels and back streets (though the hotel offer a complimentary bus service) leads you to the beachfront where there are some small cafes and a few tourist shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer Vacation 2018

Our family vacation at Lavris Hotel & Spa was very nice! Hotel is located near the city centre and beach! We really appreciated the complimentary beach service they offered us. We did not have to worry about parking. The hotel offers a gym , a spa and there were various pools for us to use. We also enjoyed the 15 minute massage that was offered to all of us during our stay. The staff was very friendly and accommodating! The only thing we found was that the bathroom was a bit small and we found the bathrobes to be a bit rundown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, exceptional service

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Harry, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for all inclusive type stay

If your looking for all inclusive type of stay near, but not on, the beach, go for it. A lot of the guests were week long residents using mostly the hotel facilities and the nearby beach for entertainment. A lot of activities are planned for guests during the day and evenings. Not at all impressed by the local shops and other nearby hotels. It's the normal Greek chaos when it comes to the street and community organization. We used it for and overnight stay prior to leaving Crete from Herakleon; very easy to the airport.

2/10 Terrible

David, Isrtael

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad experience

Although we reserved a room with Expedia( we had a flight the morning after and the hotel is 10 minutes away from the airport ) there was no reservation for us at the hotel. The staff was not professional and not really helpful . At the end they agreed to give us a room. The room was old and needed refreshment long ago , air condition was noisy and the rest of the room was really not a place you want to stay in. The same goes for the lobby and other parts of the hotel .The location of the hotel is also not great and the sea is not next door... You better stay away from this place..

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIAKI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great service and people

People are very friendly and kind, the room is always clean, it was comfortable for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est calme et le personnel très accueillant. Le buffet est très fourni et correct. Par contre les desserts ne sont pas au rdv. Dommage.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marjut

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and compact hotel. Room was simple but functional and clean. Staff was very friendly. We had all incluse and food was ok but the drinks (soft drinks) were quite diluted. Also spa's staff was professional and the treatments were fantastic. We took massages, facial and body treatments. There were a shop in the same building as the hotel. This shop had very reasonably prices (1,5 l bottled water 0,5 e). Hotel has a free minibus which takes to the nearest beach. Beach was ok. Umbrella with two chairs were 6 e. Would go again to this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo

L'hotel era molto carino, era ben curato e pulito, aveva due grandi piscine all'esterno. Il personale era molto professionale ed attento alle esigenze degli ospiti. Il buffet della cucina era di ottime qualità e varietà. Nelle vicinanze ci sono delle belle spiagge di sabbia chiara, attrezzate con ombrelloni e lettini. Lo consiglio a tutti.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

7/10

Buona struttura, abbastanza pulita, gentilissimi coloro che lavoravano alla reception, unica pecca mortorio da pessima animazione
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Frygteligt - værelset stank af råd og hotellet ville ikke hjælpe - Hotels desværre heller ikke kundebevidste, øv en dårlig oplevelse
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Henrik, Herfølge, Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt Hotel venligt personale

Dejligt Hotel hvor vi valgte all inclusive, Hotellet har venligt personale og der er 2 pool områder samt indendørs pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Lars, Dillenburg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Zimmerservice und Essen leider durchgefallen.

Der Empfang beim Check In war freundlichem. Man bekam alles erklärt und der Weg zum Zimmer wurde erklärt. Wenngleich bei der Ankunft auch schon auf die optional buchbaren Zusatzleistungen, wie Massage, Mietwagen, etc. angepriesen wurde. Auf dem Zimmer befand sich als Willkommensgruß eine kleine Karaffe Raki, und etwas süßes Honiggebäck. Die Zimmer waren einfach Möbliert Safe und Kühlschrank und TV vorhanden. Leider keine Sitzgelegenheiten im Zimmer ausser auf dem Bett. Es gab einen Balkon mit zwei Kunststofstühlen und einem Tisch. Das Bad war einfach spartanisch ausgestattet. Badewanne mit Duschabtrennung. Aus dem Gulli am Boden kam schnell der Schaum vom Duschen herausgequollen. Die Reinigung der Zimmer ließ zu wünschen übrig. Gläser wurden nicht gespült, das Geschirr vom Willkommensgruß stand noch dritten Tag auf dem Balkon. Nachdem wir es selbst in dem Flur abgestellt haben, stand es dort nochmals mehrere Tage. Auch vor anderen Zimmer konnten wir das gleiche Geschirr finden, also kein Einzelfall. Flecken auf dem Balkon Tisch wurden nicht abgewischt. Die Bettwäsche wurde nach 3-4 Nächten gewechselt. Das Essen war enttäuschend. Das Frühstücksbuffet war langweilig, da jeden Tag der selbe Continental Standard. Griechische Produkte suchte man vergebens. Abendessen haben wir nur einmal benutzt, obwohl wir HP hatten. Alle Gerichte waren das Typische Buffetessen, was es überall gibt. Geschmacklich aber langweilig. Griechische Gerichte suchte man vergebens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Cora

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Netter Service

Das Hotel ist auf der Insel gut gelegen. Mit einem Auto kann man viele Sehenswürdigkeiten erreichen. Das Badezimmer war schon in die Jahre gekommen. Die versprochene Badewanne war weder Wanne noch Dusche. Eine Steckdose sucht man dort vergebens. Das Bett war auch nicht wie auf den schönen Fotos und sehr unbequem. Der private Pool ist insofern privat, dass einem die alleinige Benutzung vorbehalten ist. Sonst konnten die Bauarbeiter der gegenüberliegenden Baustelle so wie neugierig Hotel Gäste ungeniert den Pool einsehen. Direkt angrenzend ist ein Wasser Park von einem Party Hotel, dementsprechend ist es bis spät nachts laut. Das Personal war sehr nett und stehst freundlich.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Schönes Hotel in abgelegener Umgebung

ein Hotel gut für 2 - 3 Tage aber keinesfalls länger!