Sol By Melia Marina Beach Crete - Gouves (Crete)

4-star all-inclusive beachfront resort in Gouves, Crete, set right on the sandy beach with two seawater swimming pools and an indoor pool.

Dining & All-Inclusive

Sol By Melia Marina Beach Crete operates a main restaurant that offers Greek, Mediterranean, and International dishes with themed dinner nights. Guests also get at least one meal at the on-site Isla a la carte restaurant, set right on the sea, serving local Cretan mezze and Mediterranean flavors. The all-inclusive package covers local alcohol, wine, beer, soft drinks, and ice cream, with self-service machines in the restaurant and snack bar.

Pools & Beach

The hotel has two outdoor seawater swimming pools, one indoor pool, and a separate children's splash pool with water slides. On the sandy beach directly across the road, guests find free sun loungers and umbrellas provided by the hotel. A swim-up bar pool offers self-service ice cream and drinks, and the lifeguards enforce a no-reserving-sunbeds rule to keep loungers available.

Activities & Entertainment

Sports facilities include two tennis courts, a fitness center, beach volleyball and soccer courts, plus a mini golf course and table tennis. The animation team runs daily activities such as water polo, archery, darts, and aqua aerobics. Evening entertainment takes place in the amphitheatre, with fire shows, acrobatic performances, and themed comedy shows for families.

Kids & Family

A dedicated kids club provides supervised activities for children, including games, crafts, and a mini disco with French and English songs. The children's splash pool has water slides and interactive play structures, while a separate playground offers swings and climbing equipment. Board games, an arcade room, and a mini football tournament are available for older children and teens.

Rooms & Location

The hotel has 396 rooms and bungalows, each with a private balcony or terrace offering sea, pool, or garden views, plus air conditioning and a satellite TV. An on-site minimarket sells souvenirs, snacks, and pool inflatables, reducing the need to leave the resort. The property is 15 km from Heraklion International Airport and 19 km from Heraklion city, with direct bus access to nearby attractions like Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos and Star Beach Water Park.

• All-Inclusive: Local alcohol, beverages, and meals included throughout the day
• Dining: Main buffet restaurant plus Isla a la carte restaurant with Cretan and Mediterranean dishes
• Pools: Two seawater pools, one indoor pool, and a splash pool for children
• Kids: Interactive kids club, mini disco, and water slides at the splash park
• Location: 15 km from Heraklion airport, 19 km from Heraklion city, on a sandy beach
• Wellness: Spa with signature Greek massages, sauna, steam room, and hot tub

Licence number: 1057521