The finest style and a carefree atmosphere set the tone here. The Cretan hospitality can be felt everywhere in this family hotel. The guest experiences relaxed vacation days in an exotic paradise by the sea , surrounded by palm and olive trees.

Quiet and right on its own sandy beach, only about 2 minutes’ drive from the charming fishing village of Sissi with restaurants, bars and shops. It is about a 10-minute drive to the livelier and busier resort of Malia. Transfer time from Heraklion airport approx. 45 minutes.

• first beach location, in the middle of nature, quiet, close to sights
• “Agia Varvara beach” beach: sand, gravel, natural, beach length: approx. 110 m, bathing shoes recommended, public, deck chairs: free of charge, parasols: free of charge

• Heraklion airport Nikos Kazantzakis approx. 40 km, travel time: approx. 40 minutes (the transfer time may differ from this).
• next town Sissi village approx. 2 km, travel time: approx. 5 minutes
• Agia Varvara Beach directly
• Crete Golf Club golf course approx. 21 km

• Tourist tax / ecotax / tourist tax payable on site: cash, approx. 3 EUR per night
• Check-in time from 2 p.m.
• Check-out time until 12:00
• Hotel opening: 1991
• Last complete renovation: 2011
• Reception: Languages: German, English, Russian
• Guest care
• lift
• Gardens, sun terrace
• Pools: 2
• Children’s pool: from 3 years to 10 years, May – October, free of charge, outdoor, fresh water, deck chairs: free of charge, parasols: free of charge
• Pool: from 11 years, May – October, free of charge, outdoor, fresh water, deck chairs: free of charge, parasols: free of charge
• Bath towels: free of charge
• Souvenir shop, mini market
• amphitheater
• Internet: WLAN / WiFi, in public areas: free of charge
• Laundry service: for a fee
• Luggage service
• Payment methods: TUI Card / VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners
• pets are not allowed
• Parking: Parking lot (subject to availability), unguarded: free of charge, parking spaces, covered: free of charge, uncovered: free of charge
• Size of the hotel / facility: 28,000 square meters
• Number of buildings: 1, floors: 3, rooms: 156
• National category: 4 stars

Your accommodation offers the following catering options:

• All inclusive: breakfast, late riser breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, midnight snack, selected non-alcoholic drinks, selected national alcoholic drinks: daily, selected international alcoholic drinks: daily, selected table drinks with meals, coffee / tea in the afternoon

Description of the catering offers:

• Breakfast: daily 07:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., American, buffet
• Late riser breakfast: daily 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., included with All Inclusive
• Lunch: daily 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., buffet
• Dinner: daily 6:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., buffet
• Snacks: daily 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., included with All Inclusive, midnight snack: daily 11:30 p.m. – 00:00 a.m., included with All Inclusive

• Restaurants: 2
• Main restaurant “Melissa”: cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, gluten-free dishes: included with all inclusive, vegetarian dishes: inclusive with all inclusive, vegan dishes: inclusive with all inclusive, buffet, show cooking, reservation not necessary, free of charge, inclusive with all inclusive , April – October, daily 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. and 7:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., air-conditioned, with terrace, high chair, appropriate clothing required
• Restaurant “To Nissi – only one visit per stay”: Cuisine: international, Mediterranean, children’s menu: free of charge, à la carte, set menu, request and reservation necessary, free of charge, depending on the season; Depending on the weather, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., with terrace, appropriate clothing required
• Bars & more: 2
• Lobby bar “Meli Palace”: May – October, 5:30 pm – 1:00 am, included with all inclusive
• Pool bar outdoor “Pool Bar”: May – October; depending on the season; Depending on the weather, daily 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., free of charge, included with All Inclusive

• season / weather dependent

Free of charge

• Canoe, pedal boat

Included with all inclusive

• Canoe, pedal boat

• Golf: for a fee, third-party provider, golf course “The Crete Golf Club”, golf course designer: Bob Hunt, 18 holes: Par 71, green fee: for a fee
• hilly
• Golf courses available: from 5 years of age, for a fee, third-party providers, languages: English, rental: clubs: for a fee, third-party providers, trolleys: for a deposit, third-party providers, carts: for a fee, third-party providers, driving range: for a fee, third-party providers, golf luggage storage option: free of charge , Third party supplier, pro shop

• Tennis: tennis courts: 1

Free of charge

• Aerobics, aqua fitness, body & mind, relaxation courses, stretching
• Archery, mini football, beach volleyball, table tennis
• Cycling: helmets
• Tennis: hard court, racket rental

For a fee (partly external services)

• Fitness room: from 18 years, daily 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., cash payment
• Cycling: bicycles: third-party providers, approx. 20 EUR per day, mountain bikes: third-party providers, approx. 15 EUR per day
• Tennis: Tennis lessons: from 6 years, third-party providers, approx. 50 EUR per hour, languages: English

Included with all inclusive

• Tennis: hard court

• Saunas: 1

For a fee (partly external services)

• Wellness area / Spa “Elixir Spa”: from 18 years, May – October, daily 10:30 am – 7:00 pm, cash payment, languages: German, English, Russian, size: 315m², treatment rooms: 4, treatment rooms for couples: 1
• Finnish sauna: cash payment, approx. 5 EUR per day
• Massages: classic massage: cash, sports massage: cash, aromatic oil massage: cash, partial body massage: cash, back massage: cash
• Beauty / cosmetic center, beauty / cosmetic treatments: manicure: cash payment, pedicure: cash payment

• Animation & entertainment
• Adult entertainment: May – October; depending on the season, several times a week
• Fitness animation: May – October; depending on the season; Depending on the weather, several times a week
• Sports animation: May – October; depending on the season; Depending on the weather, several times a week
• Shows: several times a week
• Live band / music: weekly
• Karaoke
• Cooking courses: weekly, free of charge
• Darts: free of charge
• Boccia: free of charge

• Children’s pool: from 3 years to 10 years, May – October, free of charge, outdoor, fresh water, deck chairs: free of charge, parasols: free of charge

BABIES

• Bottle warmer: free of charge, request & reservation necessary
• Baby monitor: free of charge, request & reservation necessary
• Changing mat
• High chair
• Children’s buggy: free of charge

CHILDREN

• Kids menu
• Children’s club / mini club: from 4 years to 12 years, May – October, several times a week 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., free of charge, languages: German, English, Russian
• Children’s entertainment: from 4 years to 12 years, May – October, several times a week 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Children’s playroom: from 4 years to 12 years
• Children’s playground
• Mini disco: from 4 years to 12 years, depending on the season; Depending on the weather, several times a week, free of charge, languages: English

TEENS

• Youth animation: from 13 to 17 years, June – August, several times a week

Please note that when the hotel reopens – also due to requirements imposed by the respective authorities – there may be restrictions in the hotel facilities, activities, services and catering. Together with our hotel partners, we do everything we can to ensure that your stay is as pleasant as possible.

• Disinfectants effective against COVID-19 viruses are available to the guest:
  In the entire hotel (facility) including the room
• It is mandatory for guests to wear a mouth and nose cover:
  in the entire hotel (complex) and in all public areas.
• It is compulsory for hotel staff to wear a mouth and nose cover:
  in the entire hotel (complex) and in all public areas
• A mouth and nose covering will be provided by the property.

• A doctor is available on site
• Distance to the closest doctor (in meters): 6000
• Distance to the nearest hospital (in meters): 25000
• Distance to the nearest pharmacy (in meters): 2000

• Antigen or PCR test is offered (partly by third-party providers) directly in the hotel:
  Available for a fee
• Fee approx. (EUR):
  50
• Antigen or PCR test is offered (partly by third-party providers) in the closest test center:
  for a fee
• Distance to the nearest test center (in meters):
  6000

According to a recent decision by the Greek government, a tourist tax has been levied in Greece since 2018. The hoteliers will invoice the levy upon the arrival or departure of the guests. The tourist tax is based on the classification (national category) of the hotel.

For 1 * and 2 * hotels / accommodations, the tax per room and per night is approx. EUR 0.50.

For 3 * hotels / accommodations the tax per room and per night is around EUR 1.50.

For 4 * hotels / accommodations the tax per room and per night is approx. 3 EUR.

For 5 * hotels / accommodations the tax per room and per night is approx. 4 EUR.

(Status at the time of publication; subject to change.)