The Aphrodite Beach Resort is surrounded by beautiful gardens and palm trees. The complex consists of four buildings which are called Aphrodite, Apolon, Ermis and Athina. The hotel is situated on the beach of Gouves, 18 kilometers from the center of Heraklion, Crete's capital. The 330 air conditioned rooms have a light modern decor with balconies or terraces. All feature cable television, hair dryers and refrigerators. Guests can take a dip in the seawater swimming pool, relax in the sauna, or bronze on the sun drench terraces with a drink at the poolside bar. Families will appreciate the babysitting faciltites, supervised child care and activities, children's pool, playground and arcade room. Conference rooms are available, as is a fitness center. The hotel's restaurant offers traditional Greek and international cuisine in an extensive buffet setting. The restaurant has low level lighting, air conditioning, and can seat up to 500 people. Guests can enjoy drinks in the bar's relaxed atmosphere and modern furnishings. The traditional Cretan village of Gouves is three kilometers away; 23 kilometers away is the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 18 kilometers away. The hotel is a short taxi ride from the airport, costing approximately 18 EUR. Alternatively, buses run frequently and cost about 2 EUR. All Inclusive plan Rate includes the following: Room accommodations; buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner; local alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks including soft drinks, coffee and tea, draught beer, wine, ouzo, raki, brandy, gin, rum and vodka long drinks from 10 AM to midnight; resort fitness and recreation facilities including basketball, table tennis, volleyball and mini golf; children's mini club and entertainment programme. Not included: Premium brand drinks and champagne; water skiing, pedal boats, wind surfing, banana rides, catamaran sailing and diving; tennis, bowling and billiards; weekly folklore show with live music and barbecue; sauna, massage, fitness room; phone and Internet charges; sun beds and umbrellas at the beach; baby cots.