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Stylish property on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive in Malevizi, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This upscale property is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Palace of Knossos and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ammoudara Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 259 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a waterslide. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean property include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.

This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Main Restaurant Minos, one of the property's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive

Melinas Merkouri 1, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island 71414

Renovations & Closures

The property is closed during the winter season.

Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
  • Limited gourmet or à la carte dining

Activities and facilities/equipment
All land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included in your stay.

Land activities

  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities

Not included

  • Premium food items
  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Room service
  • Childcare
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Activities and services offered by independent operators
  • Offsite tours

  • Buffet-style meals included
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • A la carte or gourmet dining is limited
  • Local non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks included
  • Surcharge for premium or imported non-alcoholic beverages
  • Premium food items not included
  • Tennis included
  • Volleyball included
  • Childcare not included
  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Surcharge for bottled wine
  • Surcharge for bottled liquor
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Activities/services from independent operators not included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • All land sports and fitness activities and facilities are included
  • Room service not included

Hotel Amenities

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the property's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Mediterranean property also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

  • Daily
  • Waterslide
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Elevator
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shopping on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 259
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1981
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Russian
  • Greek

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive offers 259 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Main Restaurant Minos - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Beach Tavern Pasiphae - This poolside theme restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Nearby Things to Do

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a waterslide, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Basketball on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

Aegeo Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

One child stays free

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property registry number - 1039K014A0009000

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 7.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort Malevizi
  • Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort All Inclusive
  • Dessole Dolphin Bay Malevizi
  • Dessole Dolphin Bay All Inclusive Malevizi
  • Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort All Inclusive Malevizi
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  • Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive Malevizi

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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