General description:
The hotel Sol by Melia Marina Beach Crete lies approx. 50 m from a sandy beach. At the beach, there are sun umbrellas and sun loungers free of charge available. The tourist centre is about 2 km away. The town Gouves Village is around 2 km away (Hersonissos around 9 km, Heraklion around 19 km). The nearest shopping facilities are located approx. 9 km from the hotel, a supermarket can be reached after around 2 km. It is only 100 m from the hotel to the nearest bars and restaurants. For evening dancing you will find a nightclub in a distance of approx. 9 km. The following attractions can be reached from the hotel: Creta Aquarium (approx. 2 km away), Dynosavria Park (approx. 2 km away), Theme Park - labyrinth (approx. 14 km away), amazon zoo park (approx. 39 km away) and aqua park (approx. 9 km away). For mobility during your holiday, there are a taxi rank, a bus stop (approx. 1 km away) and a car rental company. For medical treatment in emergencies there is a hospital around 25 km away. The airport (HER) is approx. 17 km away. Another airport (CHQ) is located approx. 163 km away.
Amenities:
Partially renovated in 2022, the 4-storey resort has 396 rooms, and spread over one main building and 2 adjoining buildings. It is equipped with a reception (check-in from 15:00, check-out until 11:00), a lobby with bar, a lift, an air conditioning, a mini market, various other shops, a parking area (for free) as well as a money changing facility. For the meals, there is a restaurant (air-conditioned) and a snack bar. In a total 3 bars, you can relax in good company. WiFi is available for free. For guests dependent on a wheelchair the hotel has a barrier-free access, a wheelchair accessible lift and a number of wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Room cleaning is free of charge. Room service, laundry / ironing service and medical service are available for a fee.
Pool:
In the outdoor area of the hotel you will find 2 salt water pools with a separate children´s pool (open from April to October). Here, there are sun loungers and sun umbrellas for free available. A bar at the pool offers guests refreshing beverages (open from 10:00 - 17:30).
Meals:
Breakfast (from 07:15 - 10:30) from the buffet. All inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch and dinner only in selected restaurants or bars. Soft drinks (10:00 - 00:00), coffee and tea (10:00 - 00:00), cakes and pastries (10:30 - 17:30), small snacks (10:30 - 17:30), beer (10:00 - 00:00), wine (10:00 - 00:00), cocktails (10:00 - 00:00), national alcoholic drinks (10:00 - 00:00), late riser’s breakfast (10:30 - 11:00), Welcome Drink, one meal per stay in the a la carte restaurant and free internet. Earlier check in and later check out possible (according to occupancy / availability).
Sport and Leisure:
Sports and entertainment: Tennis (for free), billiards (for a fee), darts (for free), table tennis (for free), mini golf, basketball, fitness, beach volleyball and aerobics. Approx. 50 m away from the hotel watersports activities are on offer (partly from local providers). A golf course is approx. 13 km from the hotel. Spa area, sauna, whirlpool, steam bath and massages available for a fee. Entertainment for adults: activity programme with evening shows. For the entertainment of young guests there is a children´s play area. Child supervision: mini club for children (from 4 - 12 years), babysitting (for a fee) and activity programme for children from 4 - 12 years (daily, from 20:30 - 21:00 and 15:00 - 17:00, from April to October). Gaming Room.
Additional information:
Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities. Some services depend on the local climatic conditions and the season. Languages spoken: English, German and French. Accepted methods of payment: Visa, Euro / MasterCard and American Express.
Bungalow (Garden or Pool View):
With double bed or queen size bed, baby cot (for free), tiled floor, balcony or terrace, kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), internet (for free), safe (for free) and flat screen sat TV. Towels are changed daily.
FamilyRoom:
With twin bed, baby cot (for free), tiled floor, heating (centrally controlled), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), internet (for free), safe (for free) and flat screen sat TV as well as centrally controlled air conditioning (from April to October). Bathroom with shower. Towels are changed daily.
Premium Room (SeaView):
With twin bed, fold-up bed as extra bed, tiled floor, balcony, heating (centrally controlled), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and flat screen sat TV as well as centrally controlled air conditioning (from April to October). Bathroom with shower (room size: 20 - 21 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Double Standard Room (SeaView):
With twin bed, fold-up bed as extra bed, tiled floor, balcony, heating (centrally controlled), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), internet (for free), safe (for free) and flat screen sat TV as well as centrally controlled air conditioning (from April to October). Bathroom with bathtub (room size: 20 - 21 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Superior Room (GardenView):
With twin bed, fold-up bed as extra bed, tiled floor, balcony, heating (centrally controlled), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), internet (for free), safe (for free) and flat screen sat TV as well as centrally controlled air conditioning (from April to October). Bathroom with shower (room size: 20 - 21 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Superior Room (SeaView):
With twin bed, fold-up bed as extra bed, tiled floor, balcony, heating (centrally controlled), kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), internet (for free), safe (for free) and flat screen sat TV as well as centrally controlled air conditioning (from April to October). Bathroom with shower (room size: 20 - 21 m²). Towels are changed daily.
