Blue Marine Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Agios Nikolaos beachfront hotel with spa and beach bar

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 7 AM to 7 AM, pool umbrellas
View from property
Aerial view
Beach bar
Reception hall

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Gym
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, Individual Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 31 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Double Room, Sea View (Wet Terrace)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Ammoudara area, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100

What's nearby

  • Lake Voulismeni - 7 min drive
  • Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum - 8 min drive
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 8 min drive
  • Voulisma Beach - 17 min drive
  • Istro Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 51 min drive
  • Sitia (JSH) - 74 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Piazza Cafe Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Migomis - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Βάρδας - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Πολυχωροσ Περιπου - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Evanna - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Blue Marine Resort & Spa

At Blue Marine Resort & Spa, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages, and yoga, plus you'll have access to onsite windsurfing and beach volleyball. There's plenty of fun with the 3 outdoor pools and indoor pool, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and thalassotherapy. Blue Aegean, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a nightclub, and a free kid's club.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Blue Marine Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues
Gourmet or à la carte dining limited to 1 meal per stay

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Russian, Ukrainian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 202 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis lessons
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Windsurfing
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Free bicycles nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Spa tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Eyphoria has 2 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, reflexology, and thalassotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Blue Aegean - Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
BLUE DRAGON - Overlooking the ocean, this theme restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Marino Al Mare - Overlooking the ocean, this diner specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ya Mas - Overlooking the ocean, this steakhouse specializes in barbecue and serves lunch only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
CREPERIE - Onsite theme restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 90 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 AM
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: Guests booked in the "Basic Room (Flex)" category for more than 1 night may be required to switch rooms during their stay.

Also known as

Blue Marine Agios Nikolaos
Blue Marine Resort
Blue Marine Resort Agios Nikolaos
Blue Marine Resort All Inclusive
Blue Marine All Inclusive Agios Nikolaos
Blue Marine All Inclusive
Blue Marine Resort All Inclusive Agios Nikolaos
Blue Marine Resort Spa All Inclusive
Blue Marine Resort Spa
Blue Marine & Agios Nikolaos
Blue Marine Resort & Spa Hotel
Blue Marine Resort Spa All Inclusive
Blue Marine Resort & Spa Agios Nikolaos
Blue Marine Resort & Spa Hotel Agios Nikolaos

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Blue Marine Resort & Spa?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 7 AM.
Are pets allowed at Blue Marine Resort & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Marine Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Blue Marine Resort & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 90 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Marine Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Blue Marine Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like windsurfing, volleyball, and beach yoga and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, basketball, and Pilates. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the spa tub, or go for a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Blue Marine Resort & Spa also has 3 bars, a nightclub, and an indoor pool, as well as a sauna, a steam room, and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Blue Marine Resort & Spa?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and ocean views.
Does Blue Marine Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

Blue Marine Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
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6/10 Good

7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

It requires a few upgrades it looks a little tired
2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Older hotel but super clean , service five star, food ok
3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

The view is amazing. Make sure you get a Seaview room or better yet a Seaview junior suite with a jacuzzi. My fiance and I would watch the sunrise while enjoying our morning coffee in the jacuzzi. The pool area is nice, although the pool isn't heated so if it's not summer it may be chilly for some people. I didn't mind it though. The food in the ala carte restaurants was overall fantastic other than a couple disappointing dishes. The staff and service was really good. We had a few problems our first night that really worried us, but after talking to the management, they really made a huge effort to improve our experience and the rest of our stay was great. Now for the bad part. The majority of the food in the main restaurant buffet is really bad. If you want good food, the buffet will upset you. For breakfast you're safe with fruit, yogurt, toast, and the omelette bar, but most of the other hot bar items are terrible. For the dinner buffet, you're safe with the salad bar items, but the hot bar items and most of the desserts were awful. I guess maybe that's a common thing with all inclusive resorts, they put effort into the ala carte food, but skimp on the quality of the buffet foods. The complimentary wine and beer is very poor quality. Also the drinks at the bars are mostly disappointing because instead of real juice for mixers, they uses syrup concentrates. If you want better quality drinks either buy a bottle of nicer wine from the restaurant or go into town.
3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing location and good quality food
The hotel was in a pieceful location with spectacular bieqs of the sea. The location was ideal for us as we wanted a relaxing hideaway near the beach, which was A very short 2 minute walk under the coastal road in a purpose built walkway. Lifts serve every part of the hotel, restaurant and beach too (though I don't believe the main pool was accessible via a lift, so worth noting there are a few steps to that). The food was varied, fresh and very well presented. I particularly enjoyed the wonderful salads, yogurt and the ample supply of seafood and fish. The Greek night was great too. We got involved in the beachfront stretching and yoga sessions which was great. Staff were hardworking and I personally found the hotel to be exceptionally clean. The people are a mix of ages and nationalities which we liked too. There is a public bus stop in front of the hotel that can take you to Agios Nicolaos and from there to Heraklion Airport and city and well as to Plan a for a cheap trip to Spinalonga island, the deserted ex leper colony, which was fascinating and eerily beautiful. I recommend this hotel for a peaceful holiday with plenty of local day trips available by public transport too.
Rachel, 8-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Nicole, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

cheryl, 7-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Marc, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel close to the beach, staff was top notch, the head waiter went so far as to order special Ice Cream for our Daughter that can’t eat any protein or milk products. The rooms are dated but it makes up for it by the pool side with plenty of seats to spare. The drinks aren’t top shelf but if your not a big drinker then who cares. It’s a good mix of family and couples enjoying this location.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel - Warm and Friendly Staff
One of the best hotels on the coast I would highly recommend!
Zoe, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Disappointing
Although classified as a 5 star hotel the amenities and service didn't meet that standard. The room was a reasonable size but all three beds were not comfortable. The view from the balcony was superb but the furniture was tired and weather-stained. Most staff didn't engage and did not focus on the customers. There were a couple of exceptions, but I expected more. Waiting staff often tried to remove plates before we had finished. The evening entertainment was puerile. This was especially disappointing as it was not really feasible to travel the 6km to Aghios Nikolaos, in the evening, with my young daughter, and the hotel has no entertainment close to it. The quality of the all-inclusive wine and beer left a lot to be desired. Neither red nor white wine were really palatable and the beer (lager) seemed to be very light. Red wine was served chilled in the restaurant which is not the way to do it, The food was pretty good, although labeling needs to be improved. It was not obvious to my vegetarian friend what hors d'oeuvres contained meat, or meat products. The pool had a shortage of sunbeds, and many that had been reserved early in the morning seemed to be empty all day. The mail pool is reasonably sized but contains sea-water. Pool-bar service was quick but off-hand. Overall, the hotel and facilities were disappointing and fell short of five star experiences I have had elsewhere in the world.
Michael, 7-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Lovely view
We enjoyed a week at the hotel . Food was good, staff were helpful when asked but not proactive. We had issues with our booking due to the manager being sacked which was bad timing for us and there were obvious difficulties for staff although they tried their best. Room was clean but somewhat worn. Definitely no where near 5 stars, a fair assessment would be 3 stars. Entertainment in the evening was none existent on Sunday when we had been looking forward to the Greek night which had been advertised all week and then cancelled about an hour before it was due to start. Table tennis room was horrendous with graffiti and peeling paint it looked like an old bus shelter. Children's club was also very dour and I would not have liked to leave a child in there , no reflection on staff just surroundings. Beach and pool area were very nice. The loungers were reserved with towels! This should not be allowed as some were left on the same loungers overnight for days. We did enjoy our stay as we got a reasonable deal but don't pay much or you will be disappointed. Also lots of steps and steep ramps so it could be difficult for buggies , childrenand older people.
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8/10 Very Good

Improvements could be made
The hotel is kept really clean, and the bedrooms and balconies have great views. Sadly the staff (Apart from the chef who was great) although pleasant have no interaction with you at all. No pleasantries and it was not until we checked out that we were asked how our we were and if we had enjoyed our stay. Interaction is so important but the staff were like robots, doing their jobs and nothing else . Saying hello how are you costs nothing, training is needed. The size of pool for the amount of people was far too small. Didn't enjoy being sandwiched in, must be awful on high season. Food wS very good in the buffet as was the two other restaurants. Enjoyed the stay but nowhere near a five star.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel and friendly staff
Very nice hotel and clean. Nice pool area, kids area and wifi coverage through hotel. Good varied food menu and will help make items for toddlers Reasonably priced spa Nice bar on 3rd floor Slight improvement that could be made: Expand drinks menu More sun loungers needed (we went off peak yet all the sun lounger had guest reserving them with their towels from the morning, even if it says not to) Expand gym equipment improve evening shows, when it rains (currently shows get cancelled when it has rained at any point in the day)
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10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel and good location , good room view
i spent two days , it was nice and good. the beach is front of the hotel. the swimming pool is perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!
Great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel at a nice location
Excellent week in this Hotel, nice location not so remote but not too close to the hustle and bustle of A.Nikolaos. Food is good with a variety, it has a nice private beach and the room is very clean and comfortable.
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4/10 Fair

Not a 5 star !
This hotel and service was more like a 3 star ! Food was good Rooms were shabby the first room was awful and I said this us not like your pictures on the website he said this is the room you have chosen the one on the website would be 300 euros more I wanted a lovely holiday so I paid reluntantly:(.. Awful plastic chairs by the pool set in an uneven surface. Gym opens at 10am ??? This is ridiculous ! Al le carte restaurants 2 days in advance booking required and you had to choose what you wanted to eat when you booked from a set menu !!! This is ridiculous too! The buffet restaurant was is more like a canteen seating for 4 persons is too small and we were questioned when we moved to a larger table ! Quite rudely too one waiter said that "I was not considering other guests" Too many smokers around no designated smoking areas especially around the pool bar ! Entertainment was poor and during the day far too loud ! We spent most of our holiday by the beach the sea the service in this area was adequate. We hired a car for the day on the Thursday and had a wonderful time at Plaka beach we ate there both lunch and dinner and paid for this. This was the best day away from the hotel !
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8/10 Very Good

Fun
Whilst it is fun and the all inclusive is necessary being so far away from anything The rooms are basic and I can't believe a shower curtain even exists in a 5 star hotel Staff are non greek speaking and could be friendlier
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8/10 Very Good

Nice place but not 5 star
Very clean and comfortable. Food very nice in main restaurant although it was very noisy and much like a cafeteria. The al la carte was much to be desired however! Cancelled our second sitting preferring the main restaurant food. The animation team were very sweet and friendly - however the shows were extremely amateurish and we were very disappointed. You have to see one to believe it! The main bar could do with some live music as generally the place had not much to do during the evening except the shows. We enjoyed the water gym run by Kirsty - it was a lot of fun, and there seemed to be enough to keep children entertained with a kids club (although we can't vouch for it as we didn't have any kids with us! Beds were very hard - by the end of our week we were all a bit stiff! Our main complaint is the fact that sun beds are reserved by people getting up as early as 6.30am in the morning and placing their towels on them. They really need a pool guy to stop this, it was ridiculous.
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8/10 Very Good

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10/10 Exceptional

Good all inclusive resort, especially for families
Good hotel, right on the beach. Lovely pool, though salt water and a few more loungers needed but we never had a problem. Lovely salads, food and plenty of fresh fruit. Branded spirits, and bar was quiet. Staff try hard to help and meet requirements, animation team really do try hard to get participation in their activities. Great for those with children, plenty of activities and the mini club team actively went round the pool telling families what was on. We don't have kids, but they all seemed to have a great time.
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