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In Crete, Meliá has two hotels with a pool: Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá and SOL Marina Beach Crete. Both combine outdoor swimming areas with access to the island’s northern coastline, providing couples and families with places to relax between beach days and exploring Crete.
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Choosing one of the hotels with a pool in Crete makes it easy to alternate between swimming at the hotel, spending time by the sea and discovering an island shaped by beaches, mountains and centuries of history.
Meliá’s two options are on Crete’s northern coast, in the wider Heraklion region. Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá is in Stalis, while SOL Marina Beach Crete is in Gouves. Both offer outdoor pools and coastal settings, but with different profiles for couples and families.
Meliá has two hotels with swimming pools in Crete, both on the island’s northern coast.
| Hotel | Category | Profile | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá | 5 stars | All inclusive · Spa · Romantic | Outdoor pools · children’s pool · gardens · beachfront setting |
| SOL Marina Beach Crete | 4 stars | All inclusive · Family | Outdoor pools · children’s pools · water slides · beachfront setting |
The two properties provide different approaches to a pool hotel in Crete: a relaxing resort environment in Stalis or a more family-focused stay with aquatic facilities in Gouves.
At Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá, guests can enjoy outdoor swimming pools surrounded by gardens and sunbathing areas. There is also a separate children’s pool, allowing families to include swimming in their stay while adults have space to relax outdoors.
SOL Marina Beach Crete has several outdoor swimming areas designed around its family profile. Its facilities include pools for adults and children as well as water slides, adding a more active option for younger guests.
At both hotels, the pool experience complements rather than replaces the coastline. Guests can move between the swimming areas and the beach, making water a natural part of the day throughout their stay in Crete.
Both Meliá hotels are located on the northern coast of Crete, east of Heraklion. Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá is in Stalis, a coastal resort between Hersonissos and Malia, while SOL Marina Beach Crete is in Gouves.
Their locations provide access to beaches as well as opportunities to explore the wider Heraklion region. Crete’s appeal extends well beyond its coastline: the island has a rich Minoan heritage, with the Palace of Knossos near Heraklion among its major archaeological landmarks.
A stay here can therefore combine pool and beach time with villages, archaeological sites and the landscapes of Greece’s largest island.
Heraklion International Airport is the most convenient main airport for both Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá and SOL Marina Beach Crete. From Heraklion, the hotels can be reached by road along Crete’s northern coast.
Late spring, summer and early autumn are particularly suited to outdoor swimming and beach time. July and August are generally hotter and busier, while late spring and early autumn can combine warm conditions with more comfortable temperatures for sightseeing.
Check seasonal pool schedules and local weather conditions before travelling.
When comparing hotels, consider whether you want a quieter resort atmosphere or more family-oriented aquatic facilities alongside access to the beach.
The most suitable option depends on the type of pool experience you are looking for rather than there being one best choice for everyone.Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá combines outdoor pools with gardens and a children’s pool, while SOL Marina Beach Crete has a stronger family focus, with several swimming areas and water slides. Both provide access to the coast alongside their hotel pools.
Yes. Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá has an indoor pool within its wellness facilities that is heated during specified periods of the hotel season.This is separate from the outdoor-pool experience that is the focus of this page. Heating schedules and access conditions can change, so check the current hotel information if this facility is important for your stay.
Yes. Both hotels offer swimming facilities for younger guests. Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá has a separate children’s pool, while SOL Marina Beach Crete has family-oriented aquatic facilities that include children’s pools and water slides.Parents should check the age, height and supervision requirements that apply to individual pools and slides before use.
Yes. Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá and SOL Marina Beach Crete both offer beachfront settings on Crete’s northern coast.This allows guests to combine the hotels’ swimming pools with time beside the sea, while using Stalis or Gouves as a base for exploring other parts of the island.
For travellers prioritising outdoor pools and beaches, late spring through early autumn generally provides suitable conditions. Summer brings the hottest weather, while late spring and early autumn can offer warm days with more comfortable temperatures for exploring.The best period ultimately depends on whether your priority is swimming, sightseeing or a combination of both, so check local weather and seasonal hotel facilities before travelling.For travellers comparing hotels with a pool in Crete, Hotel Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá and SOL Marina Beach Crete combine outdoor swimming areas with beachfront locations, providing two different bases for enjoying Crete’s coastline, family activities and Minoan heritage.
11/01/26
4/5
“All staff were excellent. Food very good. Children loved the facilities. However the room was a bit small and I was plagued with mosquitos, but nobody else was affected!”See hotel
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4.5/5
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10/28/26
5/5
“Sehr freundliches Personal, kooperative Manager, gutes Abendprogramm, professioneller Animateur und DJ. Bravo”See hotel
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5/5
“Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Das Personal war besonders freundlich und die fantastische Aussicht aufs Meer, könnte nicht besser sein.”See hotel
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