Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Stylish property on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Standard Room
Delicatessen
Reception
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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Melinas Merkouri 1, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71414
  • Popular LocationHeraklion Port9 min drive
  • Popular LocationHeraklion Archaeological Museum9 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmmoudara Beach11 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)21 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

8.6/10 Very good

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Malevizi

An all-inclusive stay in Malevizi awaits you at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive. You'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Ammoudara Beach and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Pantanassa. Highlights at this beachfront property include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Aegeo Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and facials along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The buffet restaurant, Main Restaurant Minos, serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. With 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the property. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts and free kids' club. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a Turkish bath/hammam and a sauna. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Malevizi property include Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

What's nearby

  • Heraklion Loggia - 8 min drive
  • Koules Fortress - 9 min drive
  • Heraklion Port - 9 min drive
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 9 min drive
  • Ammoudara Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Πετούσης Αμουδαρα - 11 min walk
  • Star Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Havana Beach Bar - 15 min walk
  • Heaven Beach - 14 min walk
  • Oregano - The Grill Project - 4 min drive

About this property

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive

Stylish property on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools
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.

  • 259 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • Built in 1981
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

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.

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • 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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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

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

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 all accommodation.

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 outdoor pool opens for the season in April.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

As of 23 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive on 31 May 2024 start from NZ$304.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

The closest beach to Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive is Ammoudara Beach (1.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Yep, Aegeo Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive have a pool?

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars.

Does Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive features 2 poolside bars, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

What makes Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive.

Is Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive is a hit with families.

Does Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

No, Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

No, pets are not allowed.

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