AVAILABLE MAY TO OCTOBER - The Despo Hotel is 600 metres from Gouves sandy beach and approximately two miles from the centre of Gouves village. Gouves is a small, quiet resort and a popular choice for holidays in Crete, with a pretty old town and a sandy beach. The seafront area has a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants and the town, small boutiques and souvenir shops. There is a hotel-run shuttle bus to the beach daily and it is there you will find a water sport centre with all the usual activities. Built in a traditional rustic style, the Hotel Despo is surrounded by mature, well kept gardens and has a beautiful backdrop of the Dikti Mountains. The 73 guestrooms have a balcony or terrace and optional air conditioning facilities (with extra charge) and there is a swimming pool and a children's pool onsite. All of your wining and dining requirements are covered by the hotels all inclusive programme served from the restaurant and bars. Location The hotel is about two miles from the centre of Gouves village, and built in a traditional rustic style. The hotel has mature well kept gardens with the Dikti Mountains as a backdrop. The beach offers a watersport centre with all the usual activities. The hotel operates a shuttle to the beach during the day. Accomodation All have - balcony/terrace - bathroom/shower - WC - air conditioning with extra charge Please note: Some facilities payable locally Eating and Drinking The hotel has two restaurants, one being a la carte. There is a pool snack and a lobby bar/cafe. ALL INCLUSIVE Full Board in Main Restaurant (Buffet style) • Breakfast buffet (08:00-10:00) • Lunch (13:00-14:30)-Accompanied by Soft Drinks, local Beer, local Wine. • Dinner (19:00-21:00)-Accompanied by Soft Drinks, local Beer, local Wine. Please notice: During the dinner shorts are not allowed for men ? SNACKS : 15:00-18:00, (Ice cream, and “snack of the day”) ? DRINKS IN MAIN BAR: 11:00-22:30 Ouzo, Raki, Locally produced Brandy, Local Beer, Local Wine, Soft drinks, Filter coffee, Tea. ? Entertainment/ Sports • Children Playground • Table tennis Wi-Fi free of charge around the pool, lounge and snack bar. Sun beds and umbrellas At the pool (no reservation is allowed) Additional On Charge Services • Telephone Calls & Tele-faxes • Safe Deposit Boxes • Billiards • Late Checkout Rooms (Departure after 12:00) • Babysitting • Drinks in Bar after 22:30 • 'Brand name' & 'Premium' Drinks, Imported Beer, fresh juices, packed ice cream, espresso, cappuccino, bottled wine, canned drinks Champagne • Special evenings • Air-conditioning • Internet corner • Wi-Fi in the rooms Swimming Pools The property has a large outdoor swimming pool and a separate children's pool. The pool area is surrounded by ample terrace space that is furnished with loungers and parasols for your comfort.