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About
Set right on the sandy beach in Gouves, SOL by Meliá Marina Beach Crete offers 2 seawater swimming pools and 1 indoor pool. Free WiFi is provided. Opening to a terrace or balcony, all rooms and bungalows at SOL by Meliá Marina Beach Crete boast sea, pool or garden views. Each features a satellite TV and safety deposit box. A private bathroom with free toiletries is also available. The main restaurant serves a variety of Greek, Mediterranean and International dishes. Set right on the sea, the a la carte restaurant proposes alternative local and Mediterranean tastes. Sports facilities include 2 tennis courts, a fitness center, beach volley and beach soccer. Heraklio Town is 12 mi from the hotel, while Hersonissos is just a short drive away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 9.3 mi from SOL by Meliá Marina Beach Crete.
45 Reviews
What Guests Say
- “The staff were very polite and always ready to help with anything. We had two early tours, and they opened the restaurant for us to have…”
- “Food is perfect, animators and hotel staff are top”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
Room Options
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1/4Maxi Room Garden Or Pool View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/1Xtra Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/3Standard Double Room Sea View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/2Superior Garden View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/3Standard Double Room Garden View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4Superior Sea View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Family Room Open Plan Garden View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 45 reviews
Pros +
- The staff were very polite and always ready to help with anything. We had two early tours, and they opened the restaurant for us to have an early breakfast and even provided lunch boxes. The Wi-Fi works everywhere, even on the beach. There’s no need to stress about sunbeds – there are always free ones on the beach, no need to reserve. The room and restaurant were cleaned well. The animation was fun and not intrusive, with plenty of different programs for every taste. The food is standard – nothing fancy, but you definitely won’t go hungry.
- Food is perfect, animators and hotel staff are top
- There were many activities for kids, nice swimming pools, a lot of beach chairs. There were no stones on the shore and in the sea, only sand, which was comfortable for children to play and swimming in the sea.
Cons -
- The cutlery in the restaurant is quite old, which makes it feel more like eating in a roadside canteen rather than in a restaurant. The glasses were not always perfectly clean. The beach staff don’t have proper equipment for cleaning the beach and sunbeds. Also, the restroom near the reception is in need of renovation.
- All inclusive wines are very poor quality, shame to offer
- It was very noisily because hotel is located near the airport and whole day till late night planes were flying over your head. In august there were a lot of visitors and it was impossible to find free chair next to the swimming pools. But our family generally enjoyed our vacation in this hotel.
The staff were very polite and always ready to help with anything. We had two early tours, and they opened the restaurant for us to have an early breakfast and even provided lunch boxes. The Wi-Fi works everywhere, even on the beach. There’s no need to stress about sunbeds – there are always free ones on the beach, no need to reserve. The room and restaurant were cleaned well. The animation was fun and not intrusive, with plenty of different programs for every taste. The food is standard – nothing fancy, but you definitely won’t go hungry.
The cutlery in the restaurant is quite old, which makes it feel more like eating in a roadside canteen rather than in a restaurant. The glasses were not always perfectly clean. The beach staff don’t have proper equipment for cleaning the beach and sunbeds. Also, the restroom near the reception is in need of renovation.
Food is perfect, animators and hotel staff are top
All inclusive wines are very poor quality, shame to offer
There were many activities for kids, nice swimming pools, a lot of beach chairs. There were no stones on the shore and in the sea, only sand, which was comfortable for children to play and swimming in the sea.
It was very noisily because hotel is located near the airport and whole day till late night planes were flying over your head. In august there were a lot of visitors and it was impossible to find free chair next to the swimming pools. But our family generally enjoyed our vacation in this hotel.
Our room was on the 4th floor with the view to the see and the pool. It was beautiful, and clean. It had an air conditioner and a balcony.There were 4 pools, a big one in front of the main building, a baby pool next to it, a smaller pool between the bungalows and the kids pool with slides next to it. They were open from 10 to 18.The staff was exceptional, especially the animators. Lots of program for kids and adults too (fitness, yoga, water polo, dance, aqua fitness, beer pong, etc.). Every night at 8 pm mini disco for the kids and after that more performance.The food was great, almost every dinner had a theme (mexican, italian, etc.), but everything was delicious.
The night shows were loud and ended between 23 and 24, but it was not unbearable,I expected to have food for kids especially, like nuggets, fish fingers, bolognese pasta, but it was a rare occasion. my son is really picky so most of the time he ate only fries :(
The location was great, close to the seaside.The staff was very helpful and friendly. The food was excellent, 11 out of 10
Everything was excellent, the entire hotel staff did everything to make our stay pleasant, all the people at the reception office, the cleanliness of the rooms, the great food, the water park, the pools for children and adults were really an attraction, The dining room served a rich and diverse selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner
That the great vacation is over
The hotel it beautiful and clean, the staff verry helpfull , food good and for everybody, drinks are fine but not soo good all the time, ice cream was verry tasty, pools super my dauther was super happy and us also. The beach it s ok but not the best but for us was fine ( the sea it s with wives that was super cool for us!).
The complex it s verry beatiful but if you go out side of it you don't have nothing to see!! Just 2..3 restaurants and 2 shops and some houses .
Everything was excellent, thank you to all the hotel staff who did everything to make our stay pleasant, to all the people in the reception office, to the cleanliness of the rooms, to the employees of the wonderful dining room, to all the people in the excellent kitchen, thank you very much.the water park, the pools for children and adults were a real attraction, and to all the service providers in the hotel.
Beautiful environment, big pools, nice beach nearby. The food was great, the staff was amazing, very friendly, helpful and flexible. Great for families, the kids loved the mini disco in the evening and we enjoyed chilling out in the bar. We are considering to return next year.
The pillows were a bit too thick for my taste, so I didn’t sleep that well, maybe adding a bit less thick pillow per room could make sleeping more comfortable.
The experience overall is super great. Clean rooms, nice waterpools, very delicious foods and drinks! Friendly and flexible staff. Lot of programs and places for little children. There is a supermarket inside the hotel, they have everything.
The lighting in the room was not always enough.
lots of amenitiesgood service pleasant surroundings
lack of sunloungers
I have been here two times this year... I love the place.- great staff- best restaurant ever- nice private beach
cleaning staffkitchen staffbathroom
the photos are misleading. it is not 4 stars hotel. maybe in 90‘s but not anymore.no sauna. everything is smaller than the pictures. everything is old. bad internet connection.
my room cleaner was an amazing lady and the lady who checked us in and help me stay until 2 pm please may l have her name need to send them two my personal thanks not forgotten Dimitra made my daughters birthday special on arrival. Hey also the man who carried our luggage and rescued us from lift jam thumps up?
411 door cloud be very noisy if left open but could not fault anyone there everyone was smiling and willing to help
Wide selection of foods, very welcome service. Clean.
Restaurant food selection buffet quality was super also variety not too busy for a big hotel, shown served well, drinks ok, beach ok, don’t expect clear clear water as beach is sand, facilities fine like mini golf and so on, pool ok, hotel complex not newest but ok, rooms beds ok, bathrooms renovated, nice evening entertainment ;for the beach comfortable just cross street and you are on the hotel beach woth their sunbeds and umbrellas;
nothing really to complain, as said sea water not clear but its not their fault it is sandy beach so natural, also because it is bordered by stone wallslocation not expect pubs or too much life outside the hotel complex
very good activity for kids, 3 pools and just close to the beach so perfect for fmaily with kids
towels had to go and collect every day from the spa
We were happily surprised about the food, better than expected.
Shower was very disappointing and for a family of four it felt too small.
Good location, just next to the beach; Good food variety, great pools,, comfortable room + terrace.Good entertainment for kids in the evenings, though quite repetitive, but also for adults.Overall a very positive experience for what all inclusive is, very convenient for families with toddlers.
I didn't appreciate the big crowds of people when at the restaurant,but this is typical for all inclusive, so I guess that's not for us.It was difficult to stay at the beach due to heavy winds and waves, plus the huge amount of algae, but that's something that obviously not possible to control Also was hoping for more Greek food specials.
the food was nice but warm not hot.
everyday by 10 all the sun lounge were taken and most of they day they was no one using them which was really annoying.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Indoor pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Kids facilities
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Refrigerator
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed on request. Please contact the hotel directly for additional details. Additional charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
All cots are subject to availability. When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Marina Gouvon, Kato Gouves, Gouves
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