General description:
The hotel TUI BLUE Insula Alba Resort & Spa (adults only), especially popular with honeymooners, is around 22 km from HERAKLION (CHERSONISOS around 7 km). The nearest beach is around 100 m from the hotel. The tourist centre is only about 100 m away. The nearest shopping facilities are located approx. 500 m from the hotel, a supermarket can be reached after around 50 m. It is only 100 m from the hotel to the nearest bars and restaurants. Also the nearest disco is around 100 m away. For mobility during your holiday, there are a taxi rank (around 100 m away), a bus stop (approx. 1 km away), a car rental company and a motorcycle rental. For medical treatment in emergencies there is a hospital around 27 km away. The airport (HER) is approx. 22 km away. Another airport (CHQ) is located approx. 165 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, elevator occupancy control measures, ample room service options, room service included (Half Board), restaurant space adapted to ensure social distancing, minimum 2m distance between tables at restaurants, controlled access restaurant (reservation only), controlled access bar (limited entry), buffet alternatives (Show-Cooking), disposable kitchenware, individual/closed bottles only, intensification control in chlorination levels and disinfection protocols for pools, minimum 2m between sun beds, clean and sanitized rooms, intensification of disinfection / cleaning protocols, 3x per week room disinfection, new air treatments (air filters), individual amenities, daily change of towels, enhanced hygiene protocols ensured at Spa and Wellness, adapted Spa and Wellness relax areas as well as adapted Spa / Wellness treatments.
Amenities:
It offers its guests a reception (check-in from 03:00, check-out until 11:00), a lobby, a lift, air conditioning, a safe (for free), coiffeur, a sky bar (open from 17:00 - 23:00) and a free parking area. For the meals, there are three restaurants. You will be warmly welcomed in both the hotel’s bars. WiFi is available for free. For guests dependent on a wheelchair the hotel has a barrier-free access and a wheelchair accessible lift. Room cleaning and concierge service are free of charge. Room service, laundry service and medical service are available for a fee.
Pool:
In the outdoor area of the hotel you will find one fresh water pool. Here, there are sun umbrellas and sun loungers for free available. Refreshing beverages can be consumed directly at the pool bar (open from 10:00 - 01:00).
Meals:
Breakfast (from 07:30 - 10:00) from the buffet. Half board: breakfast and dinner. All inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch and dinner only in selected restaurants or bars. Water at certain times. Soft drinks (10:00 - 00:00), coffee and tea (10:00 - 00:00), small snacks (12:00 - 15:00), beer (10:00 - 00:00), wine (10:00 - 00:00), cocktails (10:00 - 00:00), national alcoholic drinks (10:00 - 00:00), selected imported spirits (10:00 - 00:00, in special bars and restaurants)), late riser’s breakfast (10:00 - 11:00), midnight snacks (22:00 - 23:00), Welcome Drink, one meal per stay in the a la carte restaurant, free internet 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 (where applicable, for a fee, approx. 1 km away), darts (for free), table tennis (for free), fitness, aerobics, yoga and pilates. Approx. 500 m away from the hotel watersports activities are available (partly from local providers). A golf course is approx. 7 km from the hotel. Bicycle rental. Spa area, sauna and massages available for a fee. Entertainment for adults: activity programme with evening shows and live music.
Additional information:
Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities. Some services depend on the local climatic conditions and the season. No alcoholic beverages in this hotel. Languages spoken: English, German and French. Accepted methods of payment: Euro / MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club. Some services and facilities might be closed or offered with restrictions due to COVID19 Prevention measurement. Changes can be applied without previous notice.
