Private beaches and rejuvenating spa treatments await at this sun-soaked resort where travelers can truly escape the everyday and embrace vacation mode
Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive offers an upscale retreat near Heraklion Port. Enjoy beachfront breakfast buffets, poolside bars, sun loungers, beach volleyball, Aegeo Spa treatments, two outdoor pools with a waterslide, and on-site shopping.
Located in Malevizi, Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural History Museum of Crete and Watercity Waterpark. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Malevizi travel guide
Melinas Merkouri 1, Malevizi, Crete, 71414
What's nearby
Ammoudara Beach
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
9 min drive - 9.1 km
Heraklion Port
10 min drive - 9.5 km
Palace of Knossos
11 min drive - 13.7 km
Knossos Archaeological Site
11 min drive - 13.7 km
Getting around
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Evropi Bar
15 min walk
Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant)
5 min walk
Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις)
8 min walk
Apollonia Beach Restaurant
14 min walk
Minos Restaurant
16 min walk
About this property
Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort
Upscale all-inclusive property near Heraklion Port
At Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, 2 poolside bars and a terrace. With a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball, this property is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub and a facial 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 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, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
2 outdoor tennis courts, babysitting (surcharge) and a lift
A banquet hall, a porter/bellboy and tour/ticket information
A gift shop, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
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
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues
Limited gourmet or à la carte dining
Activities and facilities/equipment
All land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.
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
Fitness classes
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Library
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
In-room cot
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 a private 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
More
3 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 at the property
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 to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 the information in the booking confirmation
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort Malevizi
Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort All Inclusive
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Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort All Inclusive Malevizi
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort 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 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort?
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?
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?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Activities include tennis, volleyball and more.
Where is Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort 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 and General University Hospital of Heraklion are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort Reviews
8.0
Very good
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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.
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 !
LAURENT
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Jean-Charles
12 May 2023
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Sergio
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
Maugab, Padova
14 Oct 2018
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).
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!
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.
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. .
tres bon rapport qualité prix. chambre confortable, assez grande et propre, le basic mais ca suffit pour quelques jours. Piscine, plage, toboggans tout es en bon etat, c'est vraiment l'idéal pour des vacances réussies. Nourriture tres correcte et assez variée. Reste l'usine à côté de l'hotel, a part la vue sinon c'est pas génant
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.
Personnel très chaleureux et efficace. Cet hôtel club est très propre.
L'animation reste discrête et pas trop bruyante, ce qui est appréciable.
Je conseillerai cet hôtel aux familles et pas à des jeunes venus pour s'éclater car ce n'est pas trop le genre.
Il y a un bassin de 60cm de profondeur pour les enfants, ce qui est bien pratique.
La plage est sympa.
Pas besoin de ramener les serviettes de plage, elles vous sont prêtées avec une caution.
Bien sûr, comme tous les all inclusive, on se lasse vite de la nourriture, mais cela reste très correct et il y a des restaurants sur la plage.
Séjour du 30 avril au 11 mai
Accueil impeccable
Personnel d'une très grande gentillesse et politesse
Bravo à Minas notre Barman pour sa sympathie
Bravo à l'ensemble des équipes des restaurants, toujours serviable, toujours souriant, toujours disponible et polis.
Des chambres toujours propre à notre retour.
Les buffets sont largement suffisant en choix, les entrées sont fraîches et les plats chaud reste toujours bien au chaud.
Les cocktails de la formule "all inclusive" sont sympa.
La piscine de 25 x 10 est très propre, et ne manque pas de transat, idem pour la plage, le nombre de transats y est très correct, et ils sont très qualitatif.
L'accès à la plage est direct.
Il y a des animations tous les soirs, avec une très sympathique équipe d'animateurs (trices)
La situation géographique est parfaite à mi chemin entre Mali et Bali qui sont à 40 minutes.
Et les plages du Sud comme celle de Matala à 1h10 de voiture.
Rethymnon à 1h40
La plateau de Lassithi à 1h20
Les gorges d'Imbros à 2h10
Le seul petit problème mais qui n'est pas forcément de la responsabilité de l'hôtel, (même si un petit rappel des règles de vie en communauté serait peut-être utile)c'est le manque de savoir vivre des touristes qui rentre très tard en mode "je suis seul au monde"en parlant comme en plein jour voir même pire et qui font carrément claquer les portes des chambres. Mais cela s'appelle du manque de civisme, et l'apprendre à des adultes, ce n'est pas aussi simple que ça.
Sinon, un séjour PARFAIT
Pascal et Bi
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 Apr 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice room. Peaceful and all.
At first night I found 2 silverfishes from floor. When weather got warmer there were plenty of small ants running on the table. The service and food were ecellent.