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Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Poolside bar
Sports facility
Bar (on property)
Billiards

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

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Melinas Merkouri 1, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71414
  • Pankritio Stadium
    6 min drive
  • General University Hospital of Heraklion
    10 min drive
  • Ammoudara Beach
    11 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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About this property

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive

Stylish property on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 2 restaurants.
Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive offers 259 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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.
During your stay at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive, you'll be within walking distance of Ammoudara Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine with pool views at Main Restaurant Minos, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, hydrotherapy or facials at Aegeo Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a steam room and a sauna
  • 9 minutes by car from Heraklion Port and 12 minutes from Palace of Knossos
Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. 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.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Mediterranean property also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Malevizi property.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Main Restaurant Minos – This poolside buffet restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Beach Tavern Pasiphae – This poolside theme restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.

All-inclusive details

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

Food and beverages

Buffet 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.

Land activities

Tennis
Volleyball

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Tavern Pasiphae
  • Main Restaurant Minos

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during the winter season.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 1039K014A0009000

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

YI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very basic hotel. Good for families not couples.
Room is very basic. Hard and uncomfortable bed. Only 1 pillow on each side. Pool and facilities are actually not bad but it was very chaotic with tons of children running around. Buffet offered very unauthentic cheap food so we did not really eat there despite paying for all inclusive. The dining hours are very fixed. Anything with decent quality, such as a frappe, costs premium surcharge. Service was just OK. Positive: 1. free and abundant parking onsite (very useful since we rented a car to explore the island) 2. It is on the beach. Not the nicest beach on Crete, but still a good beach with a few tavernas and walking distance to a few more places on the street side. Chairs are full during the day but emptied out during dinner time. Overall it was a great place to lay our heads but I did not feel like I was in Crete. It’s great for families though, not so much for romantic couple trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is charming and most of the staff are wonderful. Lots of food, drinks and fun things to do. However, I had a scary experience with one of their staff members
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a pleasant trip for me! Staff was friendly overall, free sodas, coffee and water. The included drinks were always clear on the menu. The meals were always good and the pools were clean. Having the beach access was a plus as well! My room was surprisingly big and had a large balcony which was so nice to relax in. Shower pressure was great! There were quite a few mixed drinks included, plus a local beer and wine. Other mixed drinks were extra, but I stuck with the included ones as that was enough variety for me! Thank you for the great stay, which I could have been there longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel to stay at. Lots of entertainment- bbq night was excellent. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would say more 3* than 4* because of bathrooms- shower curtains and no individual toiletries just a soap pump on the wall are more 3* than 4. The reason I wouldnt stay here again is that friom the beach the view of the nearby power station and the smoke it was producing wasnt the best Greek view we have had. .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort is very nice. Very clean, the bungalows are charming, clean, comfortable and quiet, the beach is very nice. You will really enjoy your stay as long as you DO NOT EAT HERE. The food is abominable and there are only a handful of drinks included in the "all inclusive" program. Walk a few hundred meters outside the gate and there are lots of nice, reasonably priced restaurants and tourist shops. We particularly liked uncle George's tavern for dinner but whatever you do, do NOT eat at the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value
very reasonably priced so good value. food was good for buffet style eating. food was exceptional at the tavern. right on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
I stayed here for one night. It was very cheap and nice for what I got. The food was all great, drinks were decent, and the beach and pool area was very nice. Would recommend for a night or too, but probbably not for more than a week as there is not enough to do.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel..did not get a double bed
Hotel overall good for family’s room no tissues or earbuds etc...tidiness very poor.food was almost the same everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Irene , Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel, Awful Wi-Fi
Stayed there 16-26 of September, 2017 with family.The hotel left an excellent impression. The beach is very good, the food was great. The premises were in very good condition. The location is very good- you can get to Heraklion by bus in 15 minutes. The only one drawback was Wi-Fi. Auwul! Shows full signal and I couldn't even get to Skype. It was important to me and my family and made me to spend extra money on communications.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Ideal for families. Good beach, nice pool and water slides were a bonus!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

RP, York

Liked: Staff & service
Nice all inclusive resort.
Great staff, good food, nice pool and grounds. Rooms are a little worn and could use a facelift but were comfortable and nothing was wrong, just a bit worn (e.g. Bathroom caulking was wearing). One real downside as I was traveling with teens was the wifi was pretty poor, which disappointed them, but maybe not a bad thing on a vacation. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Poor
Rooms are small, beds aren't comfortable and no proper duvets given, just a sheets. I understand that it's hot but 4stars hotels do provide a good bedding. Not in this case. Shower was extremely small And water flooded the whole bathroom when takin it. Shower curtains were all yellow from dirt and smelled bad. Food was disappointing, rice always undercooked, same as fish and potatoes. Not coincidently as same story repeated itself every day. So I could say that there was loads of food but not much quality to it. The only good food you'd get was in a pool tavern, where you could get fresh scewers and kebab every day. Animation team is quite weak as there wasn't much entertainment prepared, especially for rainy days. We've been to many all inclusive resorts and from experience I could say that preparation is minimalistic. What saved our trip is great slides by the pool and that hotel is located right by the sea, where we've spent most of our time. At the bars there's only very few spirits to chose from, if wanted something different there's €5 charge for each spirit, which was new and unusual to us. Oh yeah, coffee is free from the machines which usually had a problems(no milk, overheating, overpooring..) , if wanted proper espresso there's €2 charge. And finally majorly advertised sauna, hot tub And massages! It's not inclusive in the hotel price, massages are something like €180, but as been told we will make you discount and do it for 130 :))) no thank you :))
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Elulu, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay overall
Enjoyed the stay overall. Very good location next to the beautiful beach.

8/10 Good

Kerri, Blantyre, Malawi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for families
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time here. My husband and I relaxed, whilst our daughter loved the water slides, swimming pools and beach. I would on highly recommend it for family holidays, but probably not a first choice for those who do not have kids in tow. The staff were highly efficient and friendly on the whole. The staff at the mini club were very friendly and involved and always making sure the children were entertained and happy. We arrived at the hotel before check in time, but were checked in with a smile and allowed to use all facilities until our room was ready. Yes, the food is repetitive like at all resorts of this type, but perfectly adequate and of. A good standard. Our only compliant in the main restaurant is that cutlery an plates are whipped away extremely quickly if you pause while eating... Our room probably had the best view in the whole hotel and was comfortable. It was in the email hotel block, so unable to comment on garden rooms. Unfortunately it was noisy when there was a disco at the wine bar ( not every night luckily). For those looking for an authentic Greek cultural holiday,this hotel is probably not for you. But if you want to relax while your kids have fun, this is a great choice on the beach, within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants and right on the bus route to Heraklion town.

8/10 Good

Ali, Izmir, Turkey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Carefree stay
Other than the watery cold drinks, ww didn't have any trouble at all. I want to thank Mr. Vasillakis, the hotel manager for his effort for our comfort.

8/10 Good

MALA, izmir, Turkey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with nice facilities.
We really enjoyed our time at the hotel.The hotel manager, Mr. Vasillakis is great man. The only dissappointing thing about the hotel is the quality of the all cold drinks. They are all noname tasteless products.

8/10 Good

Dogbum, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth the money.
We booked two weeks in mid august 2015 for two adults and a five year old child for £1530 so I can't complain. It's a four star, which if you are familiar with how a hotel gets its stars it's right for this hotel. Entertainment (animation) staff are excellent, the restaurant staff and room staff are also good. Cleanliness of the hotel is fantastic and the manager keeps a keen eye on this. The accommodation is up ok but despite reports of it being recently renovated is still out of date and not all that good. I did have a family room booked but opted to be in the main block as i heard it was newer. We did also view the family rooms but decided not take one despite paying for one as they were even more out of date. Food is ok but not but ranks as average. I have worse and better at his class of hotel. Over all we all we enjoyed our stay. We hung out at the slide pool most days as the beach as annexed early on by the Russian guests who quickly laid claim the the area around the main swimming pool. The staff are what makes this hotel and I would recommend it for a families as a great place to go. The local area is boring but a bus ride away is Heraklion and recommended day trip is to Santorini. Enjoy

10/10 Excellent

Julia, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, close to beach
Food was excellent, staff was very friendly, good for family with children , very clean, beach towels supplied, 2 minutes to the beach ! We will definitely recommend the hotel to friends.

6/10 Okay

jonathan, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
my personal review
1. bed was not made up each night, a first for me from any hotel ive ever stayed in worldwide! 2. small towels where forgotten by housekeeping one night. 3. staff not friendly and do not speak English. 4. everybody including staff where all Russian. was this a Russian owned hotel. 5. breakfast and dinner menu extremely limited. 6. poor quality watered down beverages 7. horrible beach not maintained along with stones in water making it very painful getting in and out of the sea. 8. poor value for money hotel. will not be back. if your Russian then I guess its for you.

8/10 Good

Jean-Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personnel au top, complexe très bien entretenu et très propre. Chambre un peu vieillissante mais correcte, terrasse assez spacieuse. Hôtel à 7 km du centre d'heraklion, accolé à une belle plage privée avec transats. Repas : petit dej très correct, beaucoup de choix (sucré / salé), déjeuner et dîner : pas mal de choix mais souvent la même chose. Transport en commun toutes les 20 mn pour aller au centre d'heraklion. Pour visiter les autres villes, voiture obligatoire, pour visiter les autres îles, prévoir des excursions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

nabila

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
J'ai passer un agréable séjour,sans regret...
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

NASKOS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Φιλικό και ευγενικό περιβάλλον. Πέρασα όμορφα.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mauro, Rho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022