Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort offers the practical advantage of combining your ceremony and reception with guest accommodations on-site, eliminating transportation logistics.
Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Kato Gouves, 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.
About Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort
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.
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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.
Aaditya Pillai · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- €60 to €150 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- HER, 45 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, relaxedAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- HER · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Heraklion International Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000-25,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€8,000-25,000+ for 50-100 guests (2-3 night stay, ceremony, reception)
- Ceremony fee
- €500-1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €35-65 a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€35-65 (all-inclusive dining, dependent on menu tier)
- Room rate
- €60-150 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€60-150 per room (varies by category and season)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2897 043300
Answered by the venue in local hours.
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.
Questions about the venue
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.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.