The Island - Adults Only

5.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior detail
Garden
Room (Cool) | Beach/ocean view
Design Double Room, Pool Access, Sea Facing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Vlihadas str., Kato Gouves, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Place, Crete Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hersonissos
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room (Casual)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Room,Sharing Pool (Pool Casual)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Room (Casual)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Single Room (Sole)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Cool)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Room (Cool with shared Infinity pool)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Signature Double or Twin Room (Casual)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Double Room, Pool Access, Sea Facing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Gallery Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Hersonissos

A luxury stay in Hersonissos awaits you at The Island - Adults Only. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Marina Beach and Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 4 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at The Bathhouse can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with hydrotherapy and mani/pedis. The buffet restaurant, The Kitchen, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Yachting is the hotel's own bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site indoor swimming pool and gym. Business amenities include meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a Turkish bath/hammam. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Hersonissos hotel, attractions include Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Marina Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Crete Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atlantis Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Limanaki - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Island - Adults Only

Adults-only beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At The Island - Adults Only, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub and a steam room. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Hersonissos hotel.

  • 298 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
The Island - Adults Only offers 298 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The Bathhouse has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Kitchen
  • The Stone Lunchrestaurant
  • The Taverna
  • The Veranda BarRestaurant
  • Yachting

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Communal pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Island Chersonissos
Island Hotel Chersonissos
Island Hotel Gouves
Island Gouves
The Island Adults Only
The Island - Adults Only Hotel
The Island - Adults Only Hersonissos
The Island - Adults Only Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Island - Adults Only?

The Island - Adults Only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Island - Adults Only?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Island - Adults Only on 11 Oct 2025 start from NZ$249.12, 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 parking available at The Island - Adults Only?

Yep, The Island - Adults Only has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Island - Adults Only?

Yep, The Island - Adults Only is a short 16-minute walk from Marina Beach.

Is there a spa on site at The Island - Adults Only?

Yep, The Bathhouse is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does The Island - Adults Only have a pool?

The Island - Adults Only has 3 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars.

What luxury perks are available at The Island - Adults Only?

The Island - Adults Only features 2 poolside bars, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

What makes The Island - Adults Only a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Island - Adults Only.

Is The Island - Adults Only family-friendly?

No, The Island - Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Does The Island - Adults Only serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Island - Adults Only?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Island - Adults Only?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 4 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Island - Adults Only?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Island - Adults Only?

No, pets are not allowed.