SOL by Meliá Marina Beach Crete

Location: Kato Gouves, Gouves, gr

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Clubhouse
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Lift / Elevator
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Sauna
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Table tennis
• Darts
• Chapel/shrine
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Heated pool
• Evening entertainment
• Lower bathroom sink
• Salt-water pool
• Emergency cord in bathroom
• Entertainment staff
• Outdoor furniture
• Shallow end
• Beauty Services
• Badminton equipment
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Aerobics
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Shopping on site
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Billiards or pool table
• Snack bar/deli
• Access to nearby indoor pool
• Access to nearby outdoor pool
• Playground on site
• Tennis lessons on site
• Water park access (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Beach yoga on site
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Clubhouse
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Indoor/outdoor pool
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Golf cart
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water tubing nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Beach toys
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Rooms Available

• Family Room Open Plan Garden View

  This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm

• Xtra Room

  This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm

• Standard Double Room with Garden View

  This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm

• Standard Double Room with Sea View

  This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm

• Superior Room with Garden View

  This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm

• Superior Room with Sea View

  This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm

• Maxi Room with Garden or Pool View

  This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm

Guest Reviews

• Bašhęęŕ (9/5): - שירות וצוות המלון אנשים מאוד נחמדים
• tzeni (10/5): -
• Paul-Adrian (8/5): - We liked the facilities for kids, the animation team and engaging program, the food, the staff's friendliness, the nearby beach perfect for kids. We also particularly liked the fact that the pool sunbeds non-reservation rule with towels was respected by guests. Despite the hotel being almost full, there were always sunbeds available near the pools of the resort. Very good wifi in any area of the hotel, including on the beach. The comfort of the standard family room at ground floor and its lighting; the fact that in the colder/stormy weather when outside restaurant was not an option, we had to wait outside for tables availability during dinner; the mixed weather at the beginning of May; not much to do outside of the resort if you do not own/rent a car
• 762millal (8/5): Pretty ok - The hotel’s common areas and pool areas were very nice and well maintained. The staff was absolutely amazing — especially Johnny, who deserves a 10+ for his service and attitude. He really made our stay better. The food was nothing special overall, although the breakfast was good and had enough variety. The rooms were okay and clean, but the beds were very uncomfortable. One big downside was the huge crowds and long queues at every meal, which made dining quite stressful at times. Overall 8/10 experience
• ein0rasa (10/5): Wery good holiday - Everiting its was wery wery good
• 618indres (10/5): Great hotel and the team - The whole experience was amazing. The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and efficient The room amenities were nicely done, spacious, and rooms were comfortable The restaurant’s food was tasty and there were various options. The hotel offered a very pleasant stay. The animation team done a great job, our daughter every day had so much fun. The big applause for the guys who entertained the kids in mini disco. Would highly recommend this hotel.
• sarahx264 (10/5): Lovely experience - I am currently on holiday with my family. The hotel and staff are amazing. The kids club is brilliant it runs 10am until 12 and 3pm until 5pm. The food is lovely and there is plenty of choice. The hotel arranged for a birthday cake for my two children and the girls in the restaurant are lovely and always make a fuss of the children. I would also like to say thank you to the staff at kids club especially Noemi who is always very caring with the children. The hotel is brilliant if you have young children as the beach is around 2 metres from the hotel. Sunbeds are also reserved for guests staying at the hotel. The mini kids disco is also great and they also arranged a lovely birthday song for my children. Thank you x
• 578oanag (10/5): Good value for money in May - Family of 4 (kids 4 and 11), we liked best: great beach for kids, shallow clear water; good food, varies daily; very friendly staff; massages and kids spa - Eva is great with kids; good value for money for our May vacation; inside store to cover for all (small) necessities; many activities for kids and parents; low level of noise even for the rooms close to the pool; well mannered guests/well implemented rules - here we did not see sun beds reserved with a towel thrown on them before 9 am like it happens in other countries. What can be improved: screeching bed; not so comfortable pillows; we had to stay in line at the restaurant door a few times to have dinner - it was cold outside and there were not enough tables inside; the 4 stars are "Greece 4 stars", but it is clean and the staff is very welcoming; not much to do outside the resort; planes noise - it took 1-2 days to get used to it.
• 827kristiner (10/5): Very clean, friendly and nice staff, everything well organized - Very clean, friendly and nice staff, everything well organized
• 884artas (8/5): Very nice hotel - Its very nice hotel, rooms are clean, staff is friendly, food is ok
• jamesdK1423OF (10/5): Should definitely be a 5 star resort couldn't make a complaint if we tried - We had a fantastic stay at this hotel in Crete and would highly recommend it for families with children. The hotel was clean, well maintained, and the staff were friendly and always helpful throughout our stay. The best part for us was how good the entertainment team was with the children. There were activities throughout the day, mini discos in the evening, games, and plenty to keep the kids happy and engaged. The staff made a real effort to include everyone and created such a fun atmosphere. The food was great with lots of choice for both adults and children, and the pool areas were perfect for families. Overall, it made for a relaxing holiday because the children were always entertained and enjoying themselves. We would definitely return again in the future. Thank you for a brilliant family holiday! Johnny boy is the best 😁
• A5961OTcourtneyn (10/5): Honeymoon with our toddler:) - We have just today returned from our 2 week honeymoon here with our toddler who is nearly 4. She had the best time and so did we. She absolutely loved the entertainment and the kids club! She loved the full animation team but had a special connection with Noemi who put in so much effort with her and made her feel really special every time we went to the kids club or mini disco! Angela was also amazing and we're the rest of the team. The hotel was lovely and all of the staff were brilliant. Would return in a heartbeat. Sad to hear home!
• 128sadiew (10/5): Amazing holiday - This hotel is stunning its more beautiful and alot bigger in person. We booked this holiday for my husbands 40th birthday and it didnt disappoint we've enjoyed every minute of it. We even had professional photos taken which can be booked in the hotel and the sunset photos are stunning the hotel staff are so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are modern and spacious enough space for my family of 4. The pools are fab there's a lively one with the animation team wondering round and do a morning and dinner time dance. The kids splash pool is great to let your kids play as its very shallow and safe or if your looking for a more relaxed time id say the pool with the pool bar is the one for that as for loungers there's never a fight for them like some hotels there's signs saying no reserving so means plenty for everyone. The animation team put on great games and activities during the day for adults and kids aswell as wondering round having a chat with you. Then they put on a fab kids mini disco in the evening my son isn't one to dance but he cant wait to get there. Although this was a holiday to celebrate my husbands 40th birthday it was also my sons first ever holiday abroad and one person in particular made this holiday the absolute best for my son was Johnny aka Johnny bravo my son archie would daily wherever we was around the hotel he would try look for him to my son Johnny is his best friend he is definitely going to be missed but we will definitely be booking again thank you to everyone for making out holiday amazing xxx
• Alfred (4/5): - The beach has a gentle slope into the sea, fine sand, beautiful palm trees, and seawater pools The food is very greasy, the family room is very small and the ceiling is very low; the water in the indoor pool was chilly, and the entertainment was poor too; the hotel caters mainly to a French clientele, with entertainment conducted in French, and the cocktails were unpleasant. The lighting in the room is also very dim.
• G5522MNclairek (8/5): Holiday at the Start of May - We stayed here from the 28th of April until the 4th of May, weather was lovely for 3 days and not so great for 3 days. Our 4 year old daughter loved the kids club and the mini disco. Big shout out to Angela who put so much energy and enthusiasm into the mini disco making our daughter's holiday very memorable! The room was cleaned everyday. Rooms are all located very close to the pools and the beach is across the road. Food is nice and wasn't too busy at this time of year. Live singer was amazing too! Great value for money at this time of year but we would love to come back at peak season!
• rositaz161 (10/5): Great holiday - We had a great time at Crete, Marina hotel. The food is nice, hotel clean. Recommended for families with kids!
• 875gytisk (10/5): Sol Marina Beach Crete - Good location, atmosphere is amazing, all the staff are very friendly and i really liked the room with a sea view. In short, I definitely recommend this place
• S2151XCtomass (10/5): wacation - Perfect food, very good bassein and sea sunbed.
• 969eimantasb (10/5): Great expierence - Very good and frendly animators. Atmosphere also pretty nice.
• Birgit (8/5): -
• Ira (10/5): -
• Léo S. (8/5): Un emplacement pratique, un service de qualité, mais assez bruyant - Bon accueil Emplacement pratique pour rayonner dans l'île Très pratique pour aller à la plage (il suffit de traverser la rue) Il y a beaucoup de bruits : bruits réguliers des avions qui passent juste au dessus de l'hôtel, volume de la musique trop élevé dans le bar même en terrasse, bruit de la route qui passe devant l'hôtel, etc Les alentours proches de l'hôtel ne sont pas très jolis. Qualité inégale pour le buffet : le buffet a baissé en choix et en qualité tout au long de la semaine car l'hôtel fermait quelques jours plus tard.
• kevinoK3062HU (10/5): Marina beach lovely hotel - Lovely hotel. Staff very helpful. Hotel very clean. Lots of options for food and all very tasty. Animation team work very hard and children kept entertained.
• Kristi_S (10/5): Nice hotel :) - Food was very good, especially Isla restaurant which you could use free once during a week stay. Pools were nice, but littlebit cold in October (for kids). Cleaning every day. All the personal was very helpful and friendly. You have to check out from rooms at 11, but you can stay in hotel and still use pools and eat during the day Pillows were too high, especially for childen. The gym should be bigger also
• X7917VOmichellew (10/5): October half term holiday - Lovely family holiday, the all inclusive food was varied and we always found something that everyone enjoyed to eat. The entertainment staff worked really hard morning until night keeping the adults and kids entertained, especially John! Thank you!
• LouiseKA286 (10/5): Great family holiday! - We went for a family holiday to this hotel for 10 nights all inclusive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There are 3 main outside pools and an indoor pool, we particularly liked the children’s pool and the pool with the with a swim up bar. The rooms had everything required and were cleaned everyday. The hotel was very clean and tidy. Staff were very friendly. My daughter particularly enjoyed the kids club and kids disco. There was an amazing fire and light show one evening. The animation team were always around day and evening to provide activities and entertainment for adults and kids, particularly making our stay memorable were John from Kenya and the lovely Betti, thank you. The food was good and mostly varied, we always managed to find something we liked each day. The hotel is in a good location and walking distance from local shops and restaurants too. The beach is a short walk across the road. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
• garyjmac8 (10/5): Fantastic hotel - Definitely revisit. - What a brilliant hotel. Loved the location as it’s right on the beach front. Hotel is so clean and the cleaning team are constantly cleaning and maintaining the high standards. Bar staff were so friendly and the animation team are so enthusiastic with special mention to John, the DJ who went out of his way to make our kids feel welcome and took time out to speak to them, which they loved. Food was great and every day there was so many items to choose from. Overall, we would come back in a heartbeat.
• tonyfO1157JP (10/5): Great holiday - Great family holiday in Crete. Hotel is very clean and staff are lovely. The animation team are great too and always bring the mood up in the hotel. John the DJ is amazing. Always bringing the vibes.
• Travel28916055065 (10/5): Super amazing - Just got back from our trip and we had a great time. All the staff were amazing but a big thanks to Elena 🤩at reception who looked after us from beginning to end and to Manos in the restaurant for his amazing warmth we did not expect anything like that 🤩. We missed being there and will definitely return. I truly recommend this hotel to anyone. Must also say that the food was great 😊.
• 634keeleyj (8/5): Family holiday. - Just returned from a lovely week away with the family. Food was delicious and large variety, the food hall was clean and waitresses were always helpful and friendly. Great bar staff. The rooms were as expected and kept clean by the amazing cleaners. Lots of activities for all ages, our kids enjoyed the kids clubs and friendly faces as well as the mini disco every night. Big shout out to John Unga bunga, Cecile and Betti who made our kids holiday. Fantastic with the children and made them feel welcome throughout our stay. The beach is just a short walk and is absolutely beautiful, we spent many afternoons there. Only fault is how cold the pools are, especially the kids splash pool was the coldest out of the 5 pools.
• AlexandraIonita1101 (9/5): Recomand - Camera este mare si curata. Mancarea si piscinele au fost perfecte. Mult spatiu verde, yoga, activiati. Plaja are nisip fin si gasesti mereu sezlonguri, ne-a placut per total. Salteaua patului era cam moale si nu aveau bere fara alcool.
• 969chelseaf (10/5): Fab fab fab - Absolutely fantastic hotel! Great food, lovely pool areas, perfect location for beach, restaurant and bars without it being hideously busy, fab bright and spacious rooms, All round super hotel. Already looking at going next year. Speaking for an adult point of view, animation team do an amazing job. In particular John! He is the life and soul of the team. Makes sure he speaks to absolutely everyone and will try get you involved in activities but not pushy in the slightest. If I could give him 6*'s I would! Super lovely guy and you can tell his loves his job.
• 980garryp (10/5): John is the best! Great hotel. - Best hotel I’ve been to. John in the animation team makes this a SIX star hotel easy. The passion he brings is amazing. We love all the costumes for aqua gym swell.
• Road50999802695 (10/5): Lovely family holiday - Lovely family holiday. Great food, nice clean rooms. Usual typical all inclusive drinks, lacking alcohol content. Very few British, primarily Germans. John Unga Bunga was great, always had a lovely smile on his face and found time for a chat.
• jameswS4224AW (10/5): Family holiday - Great food selection, and all really tasty Drinks were a bit rubbish, seem watered down but a big selection. Rooms very basic and bathrooms very basic Pools were cold salt water pools, not heated but fine for us in the hot sun. Big up John Unga Bunga, what a legend Much love Robin Hood x
• ellasM2296OP (8/5): Great for families - Wonderful hotel. Great facilities, clean and tidy. Good variety of food, only improvement that could be made is the quality of the drinks. Entertainment team were all wonderful, made a lovely connection with a gentleman that goes by the name of John Unga Bunga. Very warm and welcoming man.
• jenniferbD2529AU (10/5): Great entertainment - especially John! - We've had a such a wonderful family holiday. Great pools, great food and fantastic entertainment group especially John - kids activities, family games, and aqua aerobics - best I've experienced. We're already planning to come back next year!
• 812_lgena (4/5): OCT 2025 - Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2 out of 5 stars) I want to be honest: our stay in this house was full of contradictions — light and shadow lay close together. At certain hours, the bathroom gave off a strangely foul odor that robbed the room of any sense of calm. The shower water followed its own course, spreading freely across the floor. The buffet hall was crowded with travelers, though it was not even high season. The food was digestible enough, yet lacked any spark of flavor or charm. The massage chamber promised relaxation but delivered little of it: the room was cold, only a thin curtain separated us from the sighs of our neighbors, and the price was far from justified. Still, the staff were kind and genuinely tried to make guests feel welcome. A special tribute goes to the gracious Cecil and Embla, the brave entertainers of the people! With cheer, warmth, and laughter, they brightened even the dullest of days. Thus remains the impression of a house that promises more than it keeps — two stars: one for the staff’s smile, and one for the sun that sometimes broke through the clouds.
• N9215IUandreiac (10/5): Amazing head manager of buffet - We were there with our whole family, 13 adults and 1 baby. Everything went great. The buffet head manager was INCREDIBLE he did everything for us, set the table for us to sit together everyday. Amazing people. There were a lot of unfriendly staff, but the happiest ones make it worth it. Embla and cecilé from the kids and entertainement staff were awsome. The rooms were clean everyday, but sea view rooms are very loud if you want peaceful sleeps.
• 276ingridap (10/5): Best hotel for families - The best hotel option for family. All the environment were created for children, such as swimming pools, mini disco and especialy kids club, where two amazing ladies took care of the children, so parents could take time for themselves. Biggest thank you for Cecile and Embla for amazing work!!! ❤️
• aleynaa149 (10/5): Very gentle and dedicated thank you lediana - I had a wonderful massage experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming, with soft music and a calming scent in the air. The therapist was professional, attentive, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the session. The pressure was perfect, and they focused on all the areas I mentioned, leaving me feeling completely refreshed and stress-free. The room was clean, quiet, and beautifully set up, adding to the overall experience. I left feeling lighter, relaxed, and rejuvenated. I would definitely recommend this massage to anyone staying at the hotel
• Tamara (8/5): - Hotel bello situato vicinissimo alla spiaggia. Cibo sempre troppo speziato. Stanze molto poco insonorizzate,abbiamo soggiornato nella standard e nella family e in particolare la family molto rumorosa,sia dal passaggio delle altre persone sia dallo scarico dei wc sopra che si sentivano come se fosse il nostro tutta la notte.
• franck (10/5): - Superbe hôtel personnel accueil au top femme de chambre et bravo au jardiniers très propre et piscine calme chambre très belle restaurant excellent Rien
• Z6912VPamyt (10/5): 10/10 - From start to finish my experience at sol marina beach has been excellent the staff cant do enough for you from the minute your walk through the doors,nothing was never to much to ask if you didnt like the menu they were happy to make small adjustments to suit what you enjoy the entertainment staff are always smiling and get everyone involved in the games and activities expecially johnathan he is so happy welcoming and all round fantastic member off staff 10/10 literally nothing to complain about bar staff were always happy with a smile on there faces very clean cleaners do an amazing job in the room to the toilets to the outside areas even to the gates as you enter the hotel will 100% returning in the future. First time experience Greece and they have not disappointed.
• stewyh2025 (10/5): Amazing stay ( john is amazing) - We have just returned from a weeks holiday from sol marina beach this place is beautiful and clean the cleaners and other staff work all day making sure the walk areas and hotel is kept clean Food- there is somethin for everyone from different meats and pizza,and other dishes Entertainment- the team are really good making sure you enjoy your holiday Rooms- the rooms are clean and tidy and are cleaned on a daily basis aslong as you put your bedding along with towels in a pile in bathroom I would like to give a massive thank you to john the entertainment team leader he is one of a kind and a true gentleman who made our stay very comfortable and spoke everyday and always made time for you he is an assist to the hotel THANK YOU JOHN 😎
• monikasJ333RZ (10/5): Excellent - Excellent General Impression From the very first moment, the hotel made a warm and welcoming impression. The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing, and it was perfectly suited for my trip. Comfort, location, and attentive service all came together here. Location & Surroundings Getting to the hotel was easy and straightforward. The location is ideal, with restaurants, shops, and attractions close by, as well as opportunities for nature walks and excursions. Room My room was modern, spotless, and well equipped with everything I needed: a comfortable bed, air conditioning, TV, minibar, and safe. The quiet setting ensured restful sleep, and the bathroom was spacious and well maintained. Service All staff members were extremely friendly, helpful, and professional. Questions were answered right away, requests were handled flexibly, and I always felt genuinely welcome. The service was attentive without ever being intrusive. A special highlight was the Kids Club and Mini Disco: Cecile, Embla, and Moritz did an amazing job! They brought so much energy and creativity, creating unforgettable moments for the children. Cecile and Embla, in particular, showed a wonderful ability to connect with the kids, making them feel comfortable and happy from the very start. Gastronomy The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of fresh options, both hot and cold. Dinner was also excellent, with high-quality dishes in a pleasant, stylish setting. The restaurant staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall dining experience. Leisure & Entertainment The leisure facilities were outstanding. The wellness area with pool and sauna was perfect for relaxation, and the gym was well equipped. In addition, the entertainment program provided fun variety, especially for families with children. Conclusion A wonderful stay in a hotel that exceeded expectations in every area. I can highly recommend it and would gladly return anytime.
• 650minac (10/5): Friendly staff and entrainment team great activities and get people and priotise everyone and language - Friendly staff activities are amazing and funny and always make you feel welcome just amazing atmosphere and just great people
• 14philippf (10/5): Great family hotel with direct beach access - The hotel compound is beautifully designed with a lot of space to relax or join some of the activities. For those who like to be more active during their stay the animation team does an excellent job. Especially Cecile, Embla and Miska do an amazing job with looking after the kids while you're enjoying a free minute. While you're kids are enjoying their time at the mini club, Moritz and John do a great job with the sporty activities. No matter your age or your athletic capabilities, both of them make you feel very welcome and you'll definitely have a good time with them.
• Mobile44291577336 (10/5): Polish family - Our stay at this hotel was absolutely wonderful! The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was very friendly and always willing to help. The food was tasty and varied, so everyone could find something they liked. A special highlight was the entertainment team – they made every day full of activities and fun. We were especially impressed by John and Moritz – definitely the best animators, full of energy, smiles, and passion. They created a fantastic atmosphere, our stay was unforgettable, and we will definitely want to come back!
• annelieseQu (10/5): Amazing hotel, fantastic kids club and entertainment and delicious food! - We have just returned from a fantastic holiday at this hotel. We would definitely recommend it others and return ourselves. The entertainment was great and all the entertainment team worked really hard. My daughter loved the kids club and mini disco in the evening. The girls in the kids club were really professional and I always felt happy leaving my daughter in their care. My daughter Juniper especially loved CECILE she was so sweet and friendly and was fantastic with the children. My daughter was really sad to say goodbye to her at the end of our holiday. The kids loved the mini disco and I'm sure we'll be singing the songs and doing the dances for months to come. We shows we watched were very entertaining and professional. The hotel itself is spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Our room was a bungalow room and we found this modern and well equipped. We really liked the pool near our room with the swim up bar. The pools were a bit chilly but that's to be expected in September. It would of been nice if the indoor pool had of been heated as the pools were too cold for my baby. We spent many days on the beach and it was great to have your own private area. We did have to get there early to get a sunbed on nice days. It was a bit windy on our last days so we couldn't go on the beach but enjoyed the pools instead. It would be nice if their was a bar on the beach to get drinks from. The food at the hotel is amazing and always so much variety. We enjoyed all our meals and especially liked the pasta station in the evening. We visited the Isla restaurant one night which included in our all inclusive package. This restaurant is beautiful and has fantastic views but sadly we were disappointed with the food and much preferred the restaurant in Marina Beach. We would definitely return to this hotel if we come to Crete again. All the staff were so friendly and helpful.
• Sebastian (10/5): - Alles Top
• Renuka (8/5): Was an enjoyable stay and I would consider going back again - There are many swimming pools to choose from and the children loved playing in the kids pool. The Bungalow we had opened up to one of the swimming pools which made it easier for our family to get to the pool. The food and drinks were delicious and always available. The entertainment at night was amazing ranging from magic, light and dance shows. The hotel is also very close to a sandy beach which was convenient. All the staff were very friendly too! Although the rooms were very clean and spacious, the probably need a makeover as things are starting to look a bit old. Especially the bathroom which is a little small for comfort. People also "book" the lounge chairs using their towels very early so it is hard to find a spot sometimes. Lucky our bungalow opened to the pool so we left our things there.
• Retiere (8/5): - Club très agréable et bien entretenu Un petit bémol sur la chambre vue coté jardin qui manque de confort et la salle d'eau avec toilettes est beaucoup trop petite
• Safiyeva (10/5): Enjoyed - The staff were very polite and always ready to help with anything. We had two early tours, and they opened the restaurant for us to have an early breakfast and even provided lunch boxes. The Wi-Fi works everywhere, even on the beach. There’s no need to stress about sunbeds – there are always free ones on the beach, no need to reserve. The room and restaurant were cleaned well. The animation was fun and not intrusive, with plenty of different programs for every taste. The food is standard – nothing fancy, but you definitely won’t go hungry. The cutlery in the restaurant is quite old, which makes it feel more like eating in a roadside canteen rather than in a restaurant. The glasses were not always perfectly clean. The beach staff don’t have proper equipment for cleaning the beach and sunbeds. Also, the restroom near the reception is in need of renovation.
• Passport57739113040 (10/5): . - We spent a week in the hotel resort full of comfort, amazing experiences, food and activities. I want to especially highlight the approach of the animators, namely - Gabi, Miška, John Unga Bunga - our daughter really liked them. Thank you for a wonderful week.
• roxanacK7547PO (10/5): Lovely holiday! - Great variety of activities, really good outgoing fun team getting people to join in without insisting too much! Good schedule, activities available for being in the pool, or for being in the shade. Evening programs very nice and family/ children friendly! The rooms are nice, staff very friendly food great with a lot of variety but still amazing taste, our only issue was the AC in the room not really working (and very hot outside). The staff provided a fan to compensate, but it was not enough..
• JennyP865 (10/5): Excellent stay, great value for money - Really great hotel. Kids loved it. Animation team fantastic, all of them but special mention to Gabi and john. Something for everyone going on all day. We had lots of fun, especially playing beer pong and waterpolo. Buffet was excellent. We've stayed in hotels all around the world, including many 5 star and this is one of the best. Our room was basic but spotless and lots of space for family of 4. Nice position overlooking top pool with swim up bar. We normally spent majority of day at main activity pool and then up here for last hour of the day. I booked this hotel through melia wonder week and couldn't fault it. Great value for money. The beach is also great and just across the road. We'll be back!
• O202YDtoddw (10/5): A well needed holiday! - We had such an incredible holiday, we spent 10 nights here in July 2025 and this was the first time abroad in nearly 3 years so we really wanted it to be good! The hotel, food, pools and amenities were all amazing and the whole family loved it. There are 3 on sight shops, 5 pools (all immaculate), tennis courts, mini golf, archery, kids club twice a day (and a mini disco every night) The whole animation team was great. Extra shout out to Cecile, Miska, Embla and Gabi for being such great entertainers for the kids (and adults), we will really miss them and the kids especially so. It was also great to hear so many languages being spoken by the Animation team, from German, Czech, French, English and Spanish. Our kids actually left speaking a little German which was amazing! We will definitely look to come back in the future!
• chloefrances14 (10/5): Phenomenal!! - Such a fantastic family holiday, facilities were all well kept and clean and the food was great for an all inclusive. A very special mention, though, to the animation team - Cecile, Embla, Gabi, Miska, Jonn and Vakaris. Both of our children were enamoured with them! Miska, Gabi, Cecile and Embla in particular who ran the kids club and were the main features of the mini disco were sensational and it really shows how much they care about the children and enjoy what they do. We are so thankful to them for ensuring our kids had the best time!
• anitapC4804LA (10/5): Great family holiday - Lovely family holiday, the hotel was everything a family can need to relax and enjoy time together. Both the Hotel and spa teams made a family birthday very special. The animations team was absolutely brilliant, the kids adored each team member and asked to go to kids club everyday. Food was nice, hot and varied in the buffet restaurant and the Greek restaurant on the beach made the last night extra special.
• ryanmY777BO (2/5): Not a massage - Poor massage Not what I was expecting Lasted less than Time it should have Spent to much time rubbing my neck and head A lot of money for a bad job Room dived by a curtain that is not shut properly Talking and whispering to colleuge
• jamesaJ3188HM (10/5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another Fantastic Stay at Sol By Melia Marina Beach Crete! - From the moment we arrived, the reception staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. Eleni couldn't do enough for us, always willing to help with a beautiful smile and passion for her job. The hotel itself is spotless, and the food is fresh with an outstanding selection to suit everyone. As vegetarians, we were delighted with the wide variety of tasty options available every day. There are plenty of activities for both adults and children. The kids’ club and animation team are an absolute 10 out of 10 – fun, engaging, and full of energy throughout the day. They work tirelessly to create an exciting and vibrant atmosphere for all guests. A huge shout-out to **Gabi and Miska**, who made our daughter’s holiday extra special. She adores them, and we were so touched that they remembered her from our visit last year! We cannot thank or recommend **Sol By Melia Marina Beach Crete** highly enough. It’s the perfect place for a family holiday, and we will certainly be returning again next year!
• Yasmina (5/5): Hôtel très grand, service moyen et atmosphère froide, trop industrielles - L’accueil n’a pas été à la hauteur : on m’a indiqué que j’aurais dû prévenir de la présence de mon bébé de 2 ans afin de préparer la chambre, mais malgré cela, aucun aménagement particulier n’a été fait et aucun lit bébé n’a été fourni. Le seul point positif et le spa ils sont super… A notre arrivée à l’hôtel, le bagagiste ne nous a pas accompagnés jusqu’au bungalow, et j’ai dû le chercher pendant 15 minutes. De plus, gel douche shampoing manquant. Les transats réservés par des serviettes dès 9h une castastrophe nous n’avons pas pu avoir les services d’animation au bord de piscine car pas de place … pas de repos !!!
• Venture24258754084 (10/5): Used spa - Used the spa today 26/07/2025 , Aegeo spa team , all pleasant and helpful, especially Ledjana & Rafaela who did my wife and I ,spa all professional from start to finish .Well worth the money ....
• Roving35013661158 (10/5): Happy holiday - We had a wonderful holiday at this hotel! The place is great – clean, well-maintained, and perfect for families. Special thanks to the animator Vakaris – very attentive, friendly, and great at engaging with both kids and adults! The animation team overall was really caring and created a warm atmosphere. All the pools are child-friendly, which made our stay with kids very comfortable. The food was tasty and varied, and our room was cleaned every day, which we really appreciated. One small surprise was the €70 pillow fee – unexpected, but it didn’t spoil the experience. The beach is close to the hotel, clean, and sandy, although there’s no bar on the beach itself. Overall, a great stay and memorable holiday!
• 103bo_enas (10/5): I like vert much - I like very much hotel, atmoshere, animation very much, espesially animator Vakaris was very kind, helpfull and friendly. Food it is very good, fish dishes could be better.
• laurarN6420BS (10/5): Great holidays in Sol Melia Marina - It was our third time in this hotel, so it tells a lot!:) Great hotel with amazing staff! Special and big thanks to our dear Eleni from the reception. She is so hardworking, competetive, helpful and friendly! An axample for everybody! After three years in this hotel she is our family friend🥰 The rest reception staff - Elena, Marina and others - are also very helpful, nice and polite. Employees in restaurant and everywhere smiling even working a lot as hotel is busy and fully booked, so a lot of people, but they are still very kind helpful and froendly. The food is various and delicous, many kinds of meat, as well as fish, sea food, tasty deserts, ice cream, fruits. Hotels animation team is amazing! 🤩 We were pleasantly surprised when met animator from our country Lithuania! Vakaris is sooo great! Very active, friendly and nice! Also our great Gabi and Miska🤩 We were so glad to meet them again in this hotel! We got friends last year! Amazing girls and also John Unga bunga - they all are amazing! Thank you guys!😍 Would love to come there again next year for 4th time! 😍 Laura, Rimvydas and Saule
• vytenep (10/5): Amazing holidays with kids! - Actually, the hotel is exceptional! I was surprised because it was better than I could imagine. The best of the best - staff - friendly and helpful! Then the food! Om em gi, very delicious! The majority of the guest are from France or Germany, so it was a pleasant stay! Need to know: - if you like pool, you will need to be early bird to save the seat; - in the beach you will find sand so no need any special shoes, just take it beach toys for kids :) - book it superior room - better view and furniture. Thank you all staff and animators for a pleasant holidays!
• Y7164GUkatiej (10/5): Fantastic Hotel - Travelling alone with 3 children I was extremely nervous but The animation team were super friendly and made lots of effort/fuss with the children. Big mention for Elmba/Elmla (sorry for wrong spelling), she was the favourite among my sons. Hotel room was clean and spacious. Food plenty of choice for adults, I would say my only suggestion would be to extend kids corner to have more basic foods for those fussy eaters. Lots going on to do, kids club and kids pool were favourites.
• fionacV2476UV (10/5): Summer 2025 💙 - Today we leave Sol Marina after an amazing two weeks here. The staff at the hotel have made our stay and I must give a shout out to Manos the restaurant manager - as a party of 10 he went above and beyond every night to make sure we had a table outside as requested - we were made to feel valued as guests. He always had a smile. The restaurant can be manic at times but I enjoyed every meal. The serve service juice, wine and beer is great. The international animation team (coloured T-shirts) WOW they work so hard from morning to night to make sure the guest experience is amazing - there is loads to do and they make it very easy to join in if you want to but no pressure if you don’t. Vakaris (known to us as TOTO ROTO) this guy has endless energy - he is always creating fun and made us laugh so much. A special mention to the beautiful Miska & Gabi - whether it was dancing, kids disco, aqua gym, activities and the stand out for us was yoga and stretching most days - these girls work so hard to make guests feel included. We got to know them over the two weeks and they are an absolute asset to this hotel. I will miss our daily yoga 🧘‍♀️ keep practicing you girls do amazing 💫 Reception staff very helpful too and resolved any queries we had. The hotel has loads of great facilities and the beach is across the road - there is a small cove about 5 mins away which is amazing for sunset/sunrise. Lots of shops/restaurants near by if you fancy taking some time out of all inclusive but the hotel literally has everything you need if you want to stay put for two weeks including shops, gym, jewellers. We wouldn’t hesitate to return to this hotel Thank you for an amazing summer holiday 2025 💙💙💙
• 577ronjas (8/5): - The hotel was overall good. We had a very good time there even though the pool area was very busy through out the day (sometimes hard to get a sunbed), but there was always space for us at the beach. I want to give a special thank you for the animators in this hotel that made this holiday unforgettable. Especially Gabi and Miska that always smiled and spread hapiness to my family.
• housey18 (10/5): Great hotel, Animation team world class! - Fantastic hotel alround especially for a family. Staff at hotel were great at reception and in the food hall especially Manos who treated us like royalty. He was so polite and happy everytime we spoke. Food is good plenty of choice but as we were there for 2 weeks the last few days did get abit stale in choices but thats just natural. Swimming pools were great and always plenty of space. The holiday was made for us by a special group of people from animation who for me are under appreciated by there management. The effort and passion they put in everyday with the kids and adults to ensure they have the best time is world class. They all deserve to be recognised and rewarded for this. Hold on to these staff and make them feel special they deserve. Vakaris (toto roto) for his energy and happines along with the wonderful Miska and Gabi who just live to entertain us all and John Unabunga who is a legend. Brilliant laugh the whole 2 weeks. Its worth visiting this hotel as a family just for these guys. I know they will go on to be stars in everything they do. Lots of love from the Scots, Lee, Fiona, Robyn and Fearne x
• Francesca (10/5): -
• dainorap2025 (10/5): Wonderful family vacation - Perfect hotel for a family rest. Delicious food, clean rooms and all other areas. Nice evening performances. Fantastic animator Vakaris paid lots of attention to our children. Thanks for him for all that.
• 653lukaszk (10/5): Really good holiday with great location and fantastic staff - The hotel was very clean, rooms were well maintained and the staff were outstanding. The entertainment team for the kids was going above and beyond to ensure kids have fun and are not bored. John Unga Bunga was fantastic and our daughter loved him.
• 388ievaj (10/5): Super - I really enjoyed the time I spent here. Food was amazing, one of the best cuisine I’ve ever tried in hotels. The atmosphere was cozy, animators were friendly and was enough activities. I’d like to mention animator Vakaris. He is very sweet, nice, friendly and active person. He always came to talk to us and gave us very good emotions. Rooms are clean and everything is fine there. There is enough place in beach, you can easily get in to the sea by clear sand.
• N1791WXmarekd (10/5): Great Holiday - Very nice hotel, very lovely food. The animation team are also very good, especially John U.B! He is very fun and hosts great activities. Highly recommended
• 716anetad (10/5): Crete holiday 2025 animation team 😘 - Jonh Unga Bunga is funny and caring person , we have a lot of fun , very friendly person! He makes good jokes and hosts good activities! Highlight of the holiday!
• Kolumban (8/5): -
• rachelbB151WX (10/5): Excellent hotel - Excellent hotel, lovely staff, we met John and Cecile on our last night and they were so friendly, helpful and made sure we had enjoyed our stay.
• U8541FZvickib (10/5): Excellent hotel - Excellent hotel, staff were so helpful and friendly especially John and Cecile. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Would def recommend. Lovely place!
• courtneypK424MY (10/5): Best Hotel for Gluten Free & Good Entertainment - This has been my first Holiday abroad as having coeliac Disease..the food has been amazing and the restaurant staff can’t be anymore helpful, they’ve done a really good job with catering for gluten free The day time and evening entertainment is really good, plenty to do and lots of good fun…special shout out to John (unga bunga)
• 169irenal (10/5): I especially thank Vakiris & John. Great and friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings. Lots of games and activities. - I especially thank Vakiris & John. Great and friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings. Lots of games and activities...
• gillianbG8392TQ (10/5): Amazing hotel - Just back from this hotel with my family and we all wish we were still there. Had a superior room with a garden view which was nice and quiet with good aircon (and we needed that since it was 34c a few days). All the members of staff made us feel really welcome from start to finish and the animation team were great. We are already planning our visit for next year.
• 957agnec (10/5): The experience is really amazing - The staff is amazing.Mikes the most amazing bartender.The hotel is worth paying attention to.The staff is very friendly.
• gaid0_c (10/5): Beautiful location - Everything was wonderful, from the diverse food, the cleanliness inside and outside the hotel, the beautifully arranged beach with free sun loungers! We also really liked the animators who were in charge of entertainment inside the hotel, doing various activities from morning to evening! John "Hunga Bunga" and Embla were our favorites, always smiling, funny and with an energy that is hard to match! We will miss them, especialy our daughter Aida. We will definitely come back here again next year!
• Mihai (8/5): - Room was old and outdated
• agnieszkasU7443ZF (10/5): Very good massage. - Very good service.It was pleasure to get relaxing massage.Thank you Albora for very good job and professional massage.
• hermionag2025 (10/5): Amazing holiday - This hotel is really lovely. Me and my family had a great time, I really recommend this hotel. The rooms are clean and have everything we needed. Everyone was sweet and nice to us. So many funny activities throughout the day for adults. Aquagym with Embla was fun and she is really nice and smilie person. Many activities for kids. The kids pools are great for teaching kids to swim, they are not deep. One pool has a water slide in it. My kids went to the kids club and Alexa and Dominica made it entertaining for them throught the day. Every day they did something different, the girls are really creative. I spent some time with my kids in the kids club and they are sweet girls. The food in the hotel is so good. I loved the pasta section, with many different types of pasta flavors. And the sweet corner with so many different cakes to choose from. The night activities were amazing. Every night a different show. Amazing disco night with many songs to dance to. John Unga Bunga is a funny person to talk to, every time we saw him he was in a good mood, which motivated us a lot. My son really enjoyed football with him. A shame was, that throught our stay, there was a red flag on the beach, so we couldn't swim at hotels beach.
• ClareDavies1978 (8/5): Top hotel and great staff! - Amazing food... spotless rooms and areas. Staff were amazing at all times! Entertainment team so friendly. Brilliant place to stay x always a sun lounger available x
• Jelena (9/5): Staff were amazing! Facilities were great a little outdated and main pool is quite small for the amount of people that c -
• Emily (10/5): - Fabulous stay thank you, loved the buffet, all the pools and areas were spotless. Had a lovely time
• Khiran (10/5): - Had an amazing holiday with the family here. Everyone is so helpful, friendly and always smiling. There are events throughout the day with entertainment and music. The food is absolutely delicious and that is coming from a picky eater. There seems to be everything for everyone, from gym, to pools, game room, mini golf and many others. I will strongly recommend
• Shivani (4/5): Disappointing -
• Jordank19933006 (10/5): Great 2 weeks - Stayed here for 2 weeks in room 1111, 10th-24th october. Fantastic room, only issue being we feel requires a few sunbeds on the terrace, as it is so big, and really a lot of wasted space, but the sun is on it all day. Also the drain in the bathroom comes up when running water in the sink. Although these didn't cause any issues to us. The Animation team are all fantsactic, big thank you to Laura , John (unga bunga) George (katastrof), and Gina, who have all been amazing, our kids have loved every minute with these people, from kids club, mini disco, and just seeing them all about, they make such a fuss! (🩷 S&F xxx) The hotel staff are so friendly, big shout to Niki at the swim up pool bar, always smiling, and also Asta in the indoor bar, always so polite and kind. The food, was very plentiful, and we always found something to eat. The restaurant staff were amazing too, always showed us to a table especially at busy times. The restaurant got busy as the ju jitsu teams started to arrive, and it was annoying at times as food was being cooked fresh for them and customers were not allowed that food. Isla restaurant was very nice, we got 2 visits. Both times were exceptional however if you don't like seafood then this is probably not for you, as you have a set menu, mostly seafood. Very pleasant experience throughout, all staff are very helpful and I have not come across a rude or unhelpful member. Only one recommendation, the gate at the start of the building was always locked, meaning we had to walk round, not a big issue but when coming back with lots of bags of shopping it would have been nice to just walk straight in. The hotel itself caters for a lot of german guests, (who albeit are sometimes a tad rude.) The final week, we interacted with the French Animation team, they were also great. Sorry I cannot remember names but thank you for including our children in the Looky disco. The photographs are the only thing that let this down, they are so expensive! We had a free photo shoot, then when the prices came, we decided we would only take 2 at €13 each as the packages are ridiculously priced at €195 for the small package upto €489 for the largest package We went out of the hotel and hired a beach buggy for 2 days from Okay car rentals , this is a must. We went right up into the mountains, drove to heronissos and visited beaches there. We visited Cretaquarium, saw the sharks, turtles, lots of fish. We took a trip on the land train also, this was a nice little family activity and not expensive. We will return to this hotel in the future, we have all had the best 2 weeks! Thank you to all the staff.
• theashexperience (10/5): Fantastic Holiday - We had such a wonderful time staying at Sol Marina Beach in August, I think it is probably the first hotel where we have not wanted to leave and would definitely go back. We arrived late at night (1am) due to an hour long delay on the tarmac at Gatwick, transfer time from Heraklion airport is about 25 minutes. Upon arrival we were checked in promptly and told there was buffet food waiting for us in the restaurant. The staff helped us with our bags to our room, we were in the bungalows and were given no. 1501 which is ground floor right next to the swim up bar no more than 10ft from the pool - great location. I agree with some of the comments that the room is a little small especially for a family of 4, but we tend to spend as little time in the room on holiday as possible. The rooms are clean and tidy with pleasant, light decor but we felt they missed a trick not having some additional storage in the desk. During our holiday we spent the majority of our time in the hotel, due to the fact we had two young children (3 & 7) and the hotel had everything they wanted to keep them entertained. Children's pool with slides was great, always space and sun loungers available. Quieter pool was great for chilling out a bit more and the larger pool really good for activities. We also used the spa which was cosy and pleasant, staff were very helpful and treatments reasonable value. Kids Club was amazing and can't speak highly enough of the entertainment team Andrea, Simmi, Mia, Savannah and John Unga-Bunga . It gave some welcome rest for us parents and their energy at the aquadiscos in the day and minidiscos in the evening was amazing - our children loved this. Also would like to mention how friendly, thoughtful and hardworking all the staff are from front desk, reception, bar staff, spa and cleaners. The hotel is kept extremely clean and presentable at all times, they really do work especially hard to make sure everyone enjoys their holiday. Food in the restaurant is a good quality, yes the same food is repeated in the second week due to the themed nights but we really didn't find this a problem. Only minor thing about the restaurant was the absence of a cooking station which seem to be prevalent in most hotels these days but since they are catering to a large number of guests here I suspect the queues would be a little unmanageable. Special thank you to Nikki on the swim up bar who is so attentive when serving drinks and great conversation. Isla by the Sea is great, you get one booking included in your stay and the food is Greek meze selection, I would recommend Monday's as this is live music night - also fantastic views of the sunset. Only thing I would mention about the bar menu is they don't have 'typical' cocktails, only variations of them so we missed our pina coladas and margaritas. Only minor thing I would say is that we didn't make the best use of the beach due to it not being nicest, the sea was a bit rough with two small children and sand not the finest but that didn't stop others. It is very spacious and plenty of sun loungers but another minor thing would be that there is no bar on the beach, which would be handy even to just get water without going back to the hotel.
• Camillanotts2020 (10/5): Wonderful holiday! - A fantastic week at Sol Melia Marina Beach, we travelled together with four families of 4. Before we arrived I emailed the hotel with queries and requests and they were very quick to respond and really helpful. All the staff in resort were really friendly, happy and helpful. The animation team were brilliant, special mention to Chicken man George and John Unga Bunga, lots of enthusiasm and energy and fun activities and mini disco! Hotel was very clean and plenty of pools to choose from, only negative was the temperature of the pools in October. If there was to be an improvement it would only be to heat the indoor pool. Food was delicious and plenty to choose from, at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks were good too, plenty of cocktails to choose from! Thanks for a fabulous week, location was great being so close to the beach. The kids loved the waves and lovely soft sandy beach.
• jamessY1877HS (8/5): First class for younger kids and great food, but some service issues - There were some surprisingly good things about this hotel and equally some disappointing parts. Resort - We went there from Oct 22-27th and though it was 22 degrees every day with the wind it could feel chilly. The beach was not the prettiest but our kids loved it, the hotel had its own part and felt quite connected to the hotel. There were two parts this hotel excels in, first its the kids offerings, (though we could only rate this for younger kids), kids club was excellent, thank you Laura and Raf (chicken man!), and the evening discos were great in their amphitheatre. We went to bed after this so can’t comment on the later entertainment but I would imagine it was good. Our kids really had a great time. The hotel feels very middle of the road and my first impression weren’t good, reception staff were quite sharp and not massively customer friendly. Facilities are ok, the gym is passable although not that well equipped. The snack bar is very average and the drinks are self use and all unbranded fizzy drinks. Pools are good albeit nothing amazing and kids pool area is nice but very much for young kids. There is an indoor pool that they don’t heat which was odd. We had a bungalow and it was very basic, no mini bar and more space than furniture, it had an entrance area that was about a third of the room and a total waste of space - very bizarre. The other part this hotel is great at is the food. It takes you by surprise as the buffet is manic, busy and not well managed but the quality of the actual food is better than some more expensive hotels we’ve stayed at. The food and the kids offerings are paramount to us and due to this I would give the hotel top ratings in relation to its price but we had two instances where the reception staff/management weren’t great, which was disappointing. Our son had an accident and wet the bed one night, we asked for new sheets (and said not to worry we’d remake the bed ourselves), and it took 45 minutes to turn up with the sheets. Then on our last day our bathroom flooded due to some drain issue, and I had to phone reception twice to get an engineer to turn up and agin this took about 30 minutes, which left us to try and stop water from getting to our belongings for what seemed an eternity. Then we didn’t even get an apology.
• Sol2414 (10/5): Great hotel, with lots to do! - We were a party of 16; 4 families with children aged 6-12. The hotel and its entertainment were perfect for our group, everyday there was something to do which suited all the children and adults alike. Big thanks to George aka ‘chicken man’ and John for all their games throughout the week, our kids thought they were both great! The food was lovely, nice restaurant area, always plenty available. The beach was so close, literally 1min walk from the hotel. The waves in the sea were a big hit with our children! The only down side would be the cold indoor pool. Having this heated would make this hotel even better! Thanks for a great stay!
• Stephan (10/5): - Wir waren mit unserer kleinen Tochter für eine Woche im Sol Marina Beach Hotel. Das Essen und der Service war sehr gut, die Angebote für Kleinkinder und Kinder sind ebenfalls sehr gut. Für Familien also absolut empfehlenswert.

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