General description:
In the vicinity of a private sandy beach is located the hotel Radisson Blu Beach Resort. At the beach are sun loungers and sun umbrellas free of charge available. The tourist centre is about 9 km away. The town Malia is around 15 km away (Sissi around 3 km, Milatos around 900 m). The nearest shopping facilities are located approx. 45 km from the hotel, a supermarket can be reached after around 9 km. It is 800 m from the hotel to the nearest bars and restaurants. For evening dancing you will find a nightclub in a distance of approx. 20 km. Further entertainment facilities such as a cinema are approx. 45 km away. The following attractions can be reached from the hotel: Elounda (approx. 38 km away), Agios Nikolaos (approx. 33 km away), Archeological Site Malia (approx. 9 km away), Creta Aquarium (approx. 25 km away) and Heraklion (approx. 45 km away). For mobility during your holiday, there are a taxi rank as well as a bus stop in a distance of around 5 m, a car rental company and a motorcycle rental. For medical treatment in emergencies there is a hospital around 25 km away. The airport (CHQ) is approx. 193 km away. Another airport (HER) is located approx. 45 km away.
Hygiene and safety measures
In order to protect the health of the guests, the following hygiene and protective measures are taken in the hotel: Compliance of the WHO recommendations and local laws, trained and equipped staff with hygiene and protection measures, safe access with sanitary controls to suppliers and employees, staff replacement policy, adapted capacities and flows in common areas to ensure social distancing, hand sanitizer available in all areas, intense cleaning and disinfection protocols for all areas, in-house medical services, luggage transportation by the staff (incl. luggage disinfection), protective screens at the reception, non-Contact check-out , non-contact in-house information, disinfection carpets at main door, elevator occupancy control measures, restaurant space adapted to ensure social distancing, minimum 2m distance between tables at restaurants, new additional adapted outdoor dining areas, controlled access restaurant (reservation only), controlled access bar (reservation only), digital menus, buffet alternatives (Show-Cooking), intensification control in chlorination levels and disinfection protocols for pools, minimum 2m between sun beds, additional adapted chill-out/ relaxation areas, additional space for families at pools, hand sanitizer available for guests, guest infection policy, temperature control measures for guests, clean and sanitized rooms, intensification of disinfection / cleaning protocols, daily room disinfection, 24h time between check-out and check-in, housekeeping staff equipped with self-protecting gear, new air treatments (air filters), individual amenities, daily change of towels, ensured social distancing at Kids Club, hygiene protocols and control access at Kids Club (reservation only), adapted activities at Kids Club, reduced groups, controlled access at Spa and wellness (reservation only), enhanced hygiene protocols ensured at Spa and Wellness, adapted Spa and Wellness relax areas as well as adapted Spa / Wellness treatments.
Amenities:
Partially renovated in 2020, the 3-storey beach hotel consists of a main building and 18 adjoining buildings, and has 318 rooms in total. It offers its guests a 24h reception (check-in from 15:00, check-out until 11:00), a lobby with bar, 4 lifts, air conditioning, a safe (for free), a mini market, various other shops, a free parking area and a money changing facility. For the meals, there are 5 restaurants (air-conditioned) and a snack bar. In a total 5 bars, you can relax in good company. WiFi is available for free. Room cleaning and concierge service are free of charge. Room service, laundry / ironing service and medical service (from 09:00 - 10:00) are available for a fee.
Pool:
In the outdoor area of the modern hotel you will find 5 fresh water pools with a children´s pool integrated into the main pool (open from April to November). Here, there are sun umbrellas and sun loungers for free available. At the pool bar you can get refreshing beverages (open from 10:00 - 00:00).
Meals:
Breakfast (from 07:30 - 11:00) from the buffet. Half board: breakfast as well as lunch or dinner (children`s menus also available). Full board: breakfast. Breakfast only in selected restaurants. All inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch and dinner only in selected restaurants or bars. Children`s menus are also available. Soft drinks (10:00 - 23:00), coffee and tea (10:00 - 23:00), cakes and pastries (12:00 - 18:00), small snacks (12:00 - 18:00), beer (10:00 - 23:00), wine (10:00 - 23:00), cocktails (10:00 - 23:00), national alcoholic drinks (10:00 - 23:00), selected imported spirits (10:00 - 23:00, limited and in special bars and restaurants), late riser’s breakfast (10:30 - 11:00), one meal in the a la carte restaurant, free internet, free minibar in your room (limited) and free use of safe (with deposit). Earlier check in and later check out possible (according to occupancy / availability).
Sport and Leisure:
Sports and entertainment: Tennis (for free), table tennis (for free), football, basketball, fitness, volleyball, aerobics, yoga and pilates. Approx. 20 km away from the hotel watersports activities are available (partly from local providers). A golf course is located approx. 20 km from the hotel. Bicycle rental, bicycle storage room (for free) and guided bike tours (for a fee). Spa area, sauna, steam bath, hamam and massages available for a fee. Whirlpool available (where applicable for a fee). Entertainment for adults: activity programme with evening shows and live music. In the outside area of the hotel there is a play area for children. Child supervision: activity programme for children (from 4 - 12 years), mini club for children (from 4 - 12 years) and babysitting (for a fee).
Additional information:
Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities. Some services depend on the local climatic conditions and the season. Languages spoken: English, French, Russian and Greek. Accepted methods of payment: American Express, Euro / MasterCard and Visa. It is especially popular with honeymooners. Some services and facilities might be closed or offered with restrictions due to COVID19 Prevention measurement. Changes can be applied without previous notice.
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