Gouves Water Park HolidayResort
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort offers the practical advantage of combining your ceremony and reception with guest accommodations on-site, eliminating transportation logistics.
- Ceremony
- 30 seated
- Reception
- 300 seated
- Nearest airport
- HER · 30-45 minutes
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.2 /5 · 2,582
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Kato Gouves 700 14, Greece, hosting 30 to 300 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Heraklion International Airport (HER), 30-45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort in Kato Gouves 700 14, open June–September.
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort offers the practical advantage of combining your ceremony and reception with guest accommodations on-site, eliminating transportation logistics.
Located in Kato Gouves, Crete, this 4-star hotel features water park facilities, multiple dining venues, and 350+ rooms across various categories.
Couples can leverage the resort's all-inclusive infrastructure to streamline planning while guests enjoy amenities throughout their stay.
Very nice place for a family holiday, had a great time in the pool and the bar especially. Food in buffet was very nice and had very diverse options. Waterpark was very fun and all the slides had their own unique experience. Very gppd area for shopping and tourism. Staff were very friendly and always happy to help. Will defintely be returning and would recommend to all. 5 stars.
4 notes on the house.
350+ guest rooms on-site, accommodating wedding parties of varying sizes
Full-service water park with slides, pools, and recreational facilities included
Multiple restaurant and bar venues for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners
Direct beach access to Cretan shoreline for ceremony backdrops
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort.
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How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception by pool
- 8:00 PMRehearsal dinner at beachfront restaurant
- 10:00 AMCeremony at designated outdoor or indoor venue
- 1:00 PMCocktail hour and photos at beach or pool area
- 3:00 PMReception dinner and dancing at main dining venue
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest checkout
Things worth knowing.
HER · 30-45 minutes
Guests fly into Heraklion International Airport.
€8,000-25,000
Rates fluctuate seasonally; summer peaks in July-August. Multi-night guest packages reduce per-room costs. Request written quote from events department for accurate pricing.
€500-1,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€35-65 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€60-150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the resort?+
Yes. The resort has multiple indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for ceremonies and receptions, with catering services and event coordination available.
What's included in guest room rates?+
Room rates typically include water park access and meals under all-inclusive packages. Specific inclusions vary by room category and season. Contact the resort directly for current pricing.
How far is the nearest airport?+
Heraklion International Airport (HER) is approximately 25km away, with transfers taking 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Are there restrictions on wedding dates or group size?+
The resort accommodates weddings year-round. Minimum group requirements and peak season pricing should be confirmed with their events team.
Can we customize catering menus?+
The resort works with couples on menu selections. Dietary restrictions and preferences can be accommodated with advance notice.
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