The Sissi Bay Hotel & Spa enjoys an invidious position directly on the shoreline overlooking in a tranquil location only 300m from a sandy/ pebble beach offering views across the beach to the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean . Guests can walk into the centre only 2mins away offering an array of eateries, shops and bars along the harbour. A bus service runs from Sissi to the bustling resort of Malia only 7km away, once a day. The Sissi Bay Hotel & Spa offers guests a variety of amenities and services in a warm friendly relaxed environment. With everyone in the family catered for the Sissi Bay offers you the ideal opportunity to turn your next holiday dreams into great holiday memories to treasure for years to come.   Getting to the hotel: The distance from Heraklion airport is approximately 41 miles - transfer time approximately 50 minutes by private transfer.   Local tips: There are endless historical and fun sightseeing trips on hand including Milatos Cave, Spinalonga and Knossos Palace. FACILITIES:Food, drinks and entertainment: main meals are served international buffet style with cuisines from around the world and local dishes featured. Lighter meals/snacks are served from both poolside cafe/bars. Drinks are served throughout the day from the cafe/bars adjacent to the pools. Day time activities such as aqua gym, water polo, beach volley etc from middle June to middle September. Folklore evening with live music, traditional dressed dancers with BBQ is at extra charge 10-14 euros per person, depending on board basis of the guest .     Sport, games and activities: four outdoor sea water swimming pools, open air Jacuzzi, panoramic view from the pool of the sea, spacious sun terraces with ample sun loungers and parasols, gardens with grass parasols, volleyball court, giant chess, Full service Spa (at extra charge) with treatment/therapy rooms, massage, gym, hamman, sauna, indoor pool. Further sporting amenities/activities are available for rental/hire nearby (not hotel owened) including cycling, canoeing, surfing, snorkelling, sailing, banana boats, golf, jet skiing and diving.   For the kids: kids outdoor swimming pool, playground, waterslide, mini club (open from middle June till middle September), clown fountain, table tennis, semi basketball court.  Additional: 24 hour reception, full service housekeeping 6 days per week, baby sitting (at extra charge), safety deposit box (reception), air conditioning (at extra charge), currency exchange, wake up call, medical assistance, 24hr emergency service, tv lounge, internet corner, wifi (free of charge at the pool bars), free private parking, high chairs, laundry service/dry cleaning (at extra charge), tour desk, pool tables (at extra charge), spa & massage services (at extra charge), late check out at extra charge (depending on availability), upgrade to room with private pool is possible locally (depending on availability).