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Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Family-friendly property on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Billiards
Poolside bar
Bar (on property)
Sports facility
Unwind at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive, an upscale haven near Heraklion Port. Enjoy a beachfront breakfast buffet and poolside bars with sun loungers and beach volleyball nearby. Treat yourself to Aegeo Spa’s body treatments or simply lounge by the 2 outdoor pools with a waterslide, then explore local shopping on site.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Melinas Merkouri 1, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71414

What's nearby

  • Historical Museum of Crete - 7 min drive
  • Heraklion Town Hall - 8 min drive
  • Heraklion Port - 9 min drive
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 9 min drive
  • Ammoudara Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Πετούσης - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Havana Beach Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Heaven Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Uncle George tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ορθοπεταλιές - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive

Upscale all-inclusive property near Heraklion Port
At Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, 2 poolside bars and a terrace. With a beachfront location, sunloungers and beach volleyball, this property is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment and hydrotherapy at Aegeo Spa, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy lunch and dinner, along with local and international cuisine and a poolside location at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy on-site activities, such as basketball and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on-site and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, babysitting (surcharge) and massage treatment rooms
  • A gift shop, a lift and a TV in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, a billiards/pool table and a banquet hall
Room features
All 259 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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

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

  • 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

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 at the property
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 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.

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
Property Registration Number 1039K014A0009000

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the 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

Property is also known as

Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort Malevizi
Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort All Inclusive
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. The swimming pool will be closed during the winter.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include tennis, volleyball and more.

Where is Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive located?

Nestled on the beach, this Malevizi property is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ammoudara Beach, Pantanassa and Pankritio Stadium. Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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