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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, sun loungers
Billiards
Sports facility
Poolside bar
Buffet
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
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Malevizi, Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive is in the suburbs and on the beach. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum and Historical Museum of Crete are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palace of Knossos and Paleokastro Fortress. Traveling with kids? Consider Natural History Museum of Crete and Watercity Waterpark. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Melinas Merkouri 1, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71414

What's nearby

  • Ammoudara Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Historical Museum of Crete - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Heraklion Town Hall - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Heraklion Port - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant @ Marilena Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kooba - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ammos Beach Bar Ammoudara - ‬16 min walk

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, sun loungers, and beach volleyball, this property is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body treatment, hydrotherapy, and a hot stone massage at Aegeo Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner along with local and international cuisine and a poolside location at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like volleyball and basketball. 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, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, massage treatment rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Wedding services, a gift shop, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 259 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite 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

Onsite entertainment and activities

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 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

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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 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?

Check-out 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.

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Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the hotel facilities. Food was really good, especially breakfast, and meat and desserts were delicious. Also had drinks on tap all day eg soft drinks and coffee. Staff were really helpful and efficient. Also area around the hotel was nice with several interesting shops and cafes in close proximity. Easy to get to and from Heraklion via buses 1 to Heraklion and 6 back to the hotel. Both stops very close to the hotel. Its a very interesting city. Also really close proximity to the beach, just past the bar. I'd definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce club de vacances ! 🌞 Le personnel (accueil, personnel de ménage, maintenance, service aux restaurations, maître nageur, animateurs) est vraiment top : bienveillant, disponible et toujours agréable, ce qui rend l’ambiance très chaleureuse. L’emplacement est idéal, la propreté irréprochable et côté restauration, chacun trouve facilement son bonheur avec un large choix de plats, ça reste un buffet en libre accès pension complète donc ne pas s’attendre non plus à des mets d’exceptions, petit bémol sur les boissons qui n’étaient vraiment pas à notre goût, mais « Mention spéciale » pour la soirée au restaurant avec réservation, vraiment réussie, les plats et le service sont impeccable! 🎉 Seul petit point à améliorer : un rafraîchissement des logements serait le bienvenu, surtout au niveau des salles de bain. Mais cela n’a en rien gâché notre séjour. Nous recommandons vivement et reviendrons avec plaisir !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEROME

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nelson

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-Charles

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Φιλικό και ευγενικό περιβάλλον. Πέρασα όμορφα.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jeg kunne virkelig godt lide de forskellige faciliteter og aktiviteter der er både for børn og voksne, så man ikke keder sig, eller man behøver ikke at tænke på hvad man skal lave på dagen med børnene. Det eneste jeg ikke imponeret over, var den restaurant ved stranden, hvor man skal have en reservation, den er ikke så god, som den bliver beskrevet, og servicen er heller ikke så godt. For at være ærligt snackbaren og "main" restauranten er de bedste, fordi maden er god med masser valg muligheder, og servicen er helt på toppen der. og angående personale, de er meget åbne og venlige fleste af dem. Men alt i alt er jeg rigtig glad for overnatningsstedet, så jeg vil helt klart gerne komme tilbage i fremtiden, hvis jeg skulle til Kreta igen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Detlef

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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

4/10 Poor

Gäste, Ffm

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gefallen: Strand Nicht gefallen: -Reinigung des Zimmers (1x im gesammten Aufenthalt) -Hotel ist sehr alt (gehört renoviert) -Das Essen (NICHT abwechskungsreich) -Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis passt einfach nicht. -Wenig Personal
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unser Badeurlaub ist gelungen. Wir sind mit Allem zufrieden gewesen. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon séjour. A refaire.

L'hôtel est très bien. Le personnel agréable est souriant. La propreté est impeccable. La cuisine a volonté est très varié est très bonne. Seul petit bémol l'hôtel est situé à Amoudara est un peu excentré. Il ne faut pas hésiter à loué une voiture.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erreichbarkeit mit dem Bus nicht gerade überragend. Ansonsten alles top.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sergio, Montegrotto Terme (PD) Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Resort dotato di tutti i confort, in riva al mare, con spiaggia attrezzata, piscina grande e piscina più piccola, ma con grandi idroscivoli. Camera spaziosa con frigo bar, tv plasma, cassaforte, giardinetto privato.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Maugab, Padova

Liked: Cleanliness
Bel resort,servizi molto buoni; pulizia eccellente;animatori bravi ma solo per bambini e giovani (non era previsto la sera balli tipo liscio).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Adanson Ruiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Armin, Waldsassen, Bayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Hotel in strandnähe, sauber und gepflegt Anlage und sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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

Jeannette, Bleiswyk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

prima verzorgd all inclusief hotel

Het hotel heeft een prima ligging, rechtstreeks aan het strand en teruglopend na een lange oprijlaan kom je bij de poort en dan vrijwel direct bij de winkelstraat met supermarktjes, souveniershops, autoverhuurbedrijven, restaurants , bar, pompstation en andere hotels of appartementen. Er rijdt een bus naar Heraklion en zelfs een speciale hopp on en hopp off bus voor een toeristische route langs de meeeste bezienswaardigheden in Heraklion en dan kun je de luistertoer doen met gratis koptelefoontjes. Deze kost 15 euro per persoon maar je mag overal uit of opstappen en dat 2 dagen [ geen aansluitende dagen ]. Haltes en route zijn goed aangegeven. Ook de bus is niet duur, nl. 5 euro pp voor 1 dag. Overal op en uitstappen, bij haltes. Het hotel heeft een hoofdgebouw en kamers in bungalows. De hotelkamers zijn netjes verzorgd, wel wat kleine badkamers en balkons. De kamers in de bijgebouwen zijn geschikt voor familiekamers, wel opletten want de kamerindeling is niet overal handig en soms een krappe doorgang. Er hangt een droogrekje op de balkon of op de terrasjes. [Ook veel variatie in terrasgrootte en balkongrootte en ligging bij de bungalows]. De kluisjes zijn handig met ingebouwd deurlampje. De stop in het bad en de waste in de wastafel werkte prima! De boxspring bedden zijn vrij stevig, mede door harde gestikte naad van matras. Buffet is gewoon, niet veel variatie in bruin brood. In stukjes fruit ipv heel. Drank is prima, al zou er ook rum en rummixen bij mogen. Ijs is prima.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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