Aquis Blue Sea Resort and Spa-All Inclusive - Crete, Heraklion, Stalis This luxurious hotel is one of our favourites but don't just take our word for it, the hotel consistently scores highly in Tripadvisor! If you're after a spot of luxury, a great beachfront location and enjoy some top-notch service, this hotel must be on your short list. Location: The Aquis Blue Sea Resort & Spa is right on the beach of Stalida, mere metres from the blue sea. It is a pretty short transfer from the airport with Heraklion International Airport 32 km away. If it's nightlife you're after, the party town of Malia is just 3km away. Accommodation: The property consists of 225 fabulously designed rooms, all fully renovated and decorated to 5 star standards. All rooms offer: air-conditioning, marble bathroom and shower, hair dryer, fridge, balcony or veranda (furnished), satellite TV, direct dial telephone, safe (free of charge). Room views can be requested but not guaranteed. Food & Drink: Staying all-inclusive is the best way to holiday; no need to stick to a tight budget to eat or drink, and as you've paid for it already! Your breakfasts, lunches and dinners are all included, along with snacks served between meal times. All meals included are served in a buffet style, with an a la carte dinner option also available. Alongside the main restaurant, the hotel also has a lounge and pool bar, a café and a theatre bar ? all fantastic spots for refreshments during your stay. Activities: There is lots to do here so you can easily burn off excess calories if you over indulge on the all-inclusive! The hotel has 2 swimming pools where you can well, swim, but also join in a water aerobics, water gym or water polo session. On dry land, you can play table tennis, billiards or work out at the gym. For children there is a dedicated swimming pool, playground and mini-club. And finally, for some proper ?me time?, visit the hotel's spa. Local charges may apply for some facilities and others may be seasonal MEALS Breakfast Buffet (Main Restaurant: 07:00-10:00) Lunch Buffet (Main Restaurant: 12:30-14:30) Dinner Buffet (Main Restaurant: 18:30-21:30, One dinner complimentary at the a la carte restaurant is included once per stay. During meals, local drinks (Draft beer? carafe wine, soft drinks, still water, tea and filter coffee) are included. Afternoon Tea & snacks 16:00-18:00 hours (tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits, finger mini sandwiches and mini rolls) Beverages & Ice cream 10:00-23:00 hours: Draft beer? carafe wine, liqueurs, soft drinks, still water. Cocktails menu: including five alcoholic and two non-alcoholic cocktails. Hot Beverages: tea and filter coffee. Ice cream: selection of different flavors ENTERTAINMENT/ANIMATION Day Time Activities Evening Shows & Entertainment: Daily animation programme. Please note the following: Welcome fruit basket, water and a bottle of wine in the room on arrival (for all room types) In room types: Junior Suite with private pool and Suite with private pool there is a filled mini bar with soft drink once on arrival Sunbeds and Umbrellas are free of charge only at the pool areas Billiards and Jacuzzi, disco (open occasionally), water sports, baby ? sitting, laundry service, doctor on call, internet corner are subject to charge PCs and laptops are available for rental mini-club 4-12 years old young club 13-18 years old (01.07-15.09) sunbeds and umbrellas are free at the pool side and subject to charge on the beach wellness Spa consists of a beauty centre- Hairdresser , Fitness room,saunas, steam bath , Jacuzzi, shower jet, different programs and facial treatments , massage, facial and body treatments - all facilities are with charge.