Fringed by the magnificent White Mountains of western Crete, GK Beach Hotel is one of the most appealing properties in the Simpson portfolio. Separated from the beach only by lush tropical gardens and a generous lawn, our beautiful hotel boasts a superb 2-bedroom family penthouse, and 23 light and airy suites, some of which can be interconnected. The idyllic scenery, beautiful rooms and delightful sea views create a relaxed pace of life at GK Beach Hotel. Start the day with a leisurely breakfast on the poolside terrace overlooking the beach where soft, deep sand is shaded by tamarind trees and slopes gently into shallow water. The well-stocked bar and beachfront taverna serve lunch and snacks until late afternoon, so guests have everything they need to relax and unwind. Ideal for families, a complementary range of activities for children aged 5 to 11 is available in the peak weeks of the summer holidays. The location is also ideal for walkers and explorers, with the historic Venetian harbor of Chania just a 25-minute drive away, while a 20-minute stroll will take you to the charming local shops and restaurants in Kalyves. Simpson Travel’s knowledgeable concierge service can arrange anything from a special celebration to a personalised itinerary for a full day of island exploration, and day trips and excursions are available directly from the hotel.
Smoking - not allowed
Taverna restaurant serving hot dishes and snacks. Last orders 8.30pm, 6 days per week, with earlier closing and reduced menu one day per week.
Poolside bar is open until 9pm in May and October, and until 10pm from June to September Poolside bar and taverna will give priority to GK guests at all times
WiFi available around pool area
Beach Life programme of complimentary children's activities available 4 July to 29 August 2023.. Extra: AIR CONDITIONING Free of charge , BREAKFAST Free of charge , ELECTRICITY Free of charge , LINEN AND TOWELS Free of charge , PRIVATE CAR PARK Free of charge , COMMUNAL POOL Free of charge , WASHING MACHINE Consumption (upon request). Extra: EXTRA ON REQUEST
Nappies and Babywipesto be ordered at least 7 days prior to departure for delivery to your room before you arrive.
Pets - not allowed
GPS co-ordinates: 35.461721, 24.159936 Parking at the property: There is a parking area directly behind the accomodation Transfers: You will be met by a member of the Simpson Travel team upon arrival. Should this not be the case please go to the Pool Bar and you will be directed to your room. Keys: You will be met by a member of the Simpson Travel team upon arrival. Should this not be the case please go to the Pool Bar and you will be directed to your room. GK Operations Manager Harvey Smith: (00 30) 694 361 3849 From Chania Step 1 After you have collected your car from the airport, exit the airport and continue along a straight road for about 500m until you reach a junction, where you turn left signposted to Chania (Hania, Chania and Xania are different spellings of the same place). Continue along this road until you reach a roundabout. Turn right here and follow the signpost to Chania (3km). Continue along the main road, and after you pass through Pithari you will come to a roundabout, take the second exit sign posted for “Souda”. Follow this road as it drops down to Souda Bay, passing Souda Bay Cemetery on your left (12km). Step 2 Continue on the flat for a further kilometre, through the outskirts of Souda until you reach a set of traffic lights and a large SYNKA supermarket on the right. Turn right at the lights and after approximately 200 metres there is a signpost marked “Rethimnon 56, Iraklion 136”. Signal left and turn into the wide road, with a BP garage on your right. Continue along a dual carriageway for 800m and go under the bridge. Immediately turn left, following the sign for “Rethymnon” This slip road takes you on to the main E90 highway (approximately 20 minutes travelling time so far). Step 3 Join the highway and continue your journey. You will pass the turnings for Souda and then for Aptera/Stilos. The next junction will be for Kalami/KALYVES (23km). Turn left at this junction, being careful of the fast traffic coming from the opposite direction. Step 4 After 400m you will pass through the tiny hamlet of Kalami. Carry on down the hill for a further 1.8km where you will come to a significant left-hand bend. Follow the road for a further 400m after the bend and take the first left hand turn. On this turning there is a sign to GK Eatery/Simpson Travel. Follow this road for 300m. GK Beach Hotel is on your left-hand side just before the beach and the car parking is the last driveway on the left before the sea. Welcome to GK Beach Hotel From Heraklion Step 1 After you have collected your car from Heraklion Airport, you will leave the departure area and make your way to the traffic lights. At this crossroads the terminal building should be behind you. Continue straight and turn right before the bridge, following the green sign showing “RETHYMNO 80”. This will take you onto the National Highway. Follow the National Highway West bound, skirting Heraklion. Step 2 Follow the signs for Rethymnon continuing on the National Highway. You will pass various junctions including Agia Pelagia, Bali, and Panormo. Rethymnon will be the next town. You will pass Rethymnon on the RHS and you will know you have passed Rethymnon when you drive through the UNDERPASS on the National Highway. This is the only one on the entire highway. Once through the underpass, take note of your kilometre reading and continue along the National Highway following signs for Chania. Step 3 Before reaching Chania and 36 kms after the underpass, you will see a sign for Kalyves on the RIGHT-hand side. DO NOT take this junction. Travel approximately 4.9 kms to the next and SECOND junction for Kalyves and take this turning towards the sea and back down the hill. Step 4 After 400m you will pass through the tiny hamlet of Kalami. Carry on down the hill for a further 1.8km where you will come to a significant left-hand bend. Follow the road for a further 400m after the bend and take the first left hand turn. On this turning there is a sign to GK Eatery/Simpson Travel. Follow this road for 300m. GK Beach Hotel is on your left-hand side just before the beach and the car parking is the last driveway on the left before the sea. Welcome to GK Beach Hotel
