I don't have much bad to say about this place - smartest place in the area. Still basic greek though but clean and friendly. Beaches are a little small but big enough for the area. The beaches nearer the main street of Gouves are rocky so defintely the best of the bunch. It's about a 20 min walk to the... more

We were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived here at for our holiday at the beginning of September. The room was very clean and had everything we needed. It even had a balcony overlooked the pool with a seaview which we really didn't expect for the price we paid! (Booked it on Teletext holidays last minute). The only minor issues... more

After reading the many mixed reviews about Despina and Gouves we were not sure what to expect from our Holiday. On arrival we were pleasently suprised at how modern the appartments were, admittedly the self catering facilities are not great all we had was a kettle and one small hob to cook on so eating in was not really an... more

this was the fourth (yes fourth) time we have been to these appartments since 2004. on this occasion we booked our flights through Thomas Cook & arranged the accommodation directly with Aris, one of the two brothers who operate the appartments. why have we returned to Despina on numerous occasions? there are many reasonsi ncluding the obvious weather and the... more

After reading the good reviews on this website my partner and I were looking forward to our stay at the Despina. However, upon opening the door to our apartment we were greeted by the smell of sewage. We asked whether it would be possible to move to another room but the hotel was fully booked. When we tried to escape... more

On arriving, I was a little confused as to where the actual hotel was as there are no signs - you can access the apartments by walking through the bar or via the driveway to the side. We had a room upstairs and had to drag our suitcases up the stairs as there arent any lifts, this didnt bother us... more

Just returned from a weeks stay at the Despina apartments which overall was a pleasant relaxing week. Apartments typically Greek basic but reasonably clean. Owners very friendly and helpful. Sampled the restuarants nearby and by far and away the best was just down the road from the Despina in between two shops. Run by Poppy and her husband you cannot... more

Just returned yesterday from a weeks stay at the Despina apartments and what a holiday. I was a bit worried we would be bored as the majority of those writing a review are older couples but we werent disappointed. In Gouves you can do as much or as little as you like with everything a 20 minute drive away. The... more

Recently returned from our 4th visit to Despina Apartments, and can't wait to book again for next year. The rooms are typically Cretan, ie basic, but more than adequate and spotlessly clean. It is a small family run business and a warm welcome always awaits. There are plenty of sun loungers, a lovely pool and the bar is well stocked.... more