The Dolphin Bay Hotel is on the beach of Amoudara, the longest in the Heraklion area and edged with bars, shops, hotels, restaurants and cafes, as well as, local markets. The resort is approximately 4 miles from downtown Heraklion, actually; you are in the center of Heraklion, but on the marvelous, endless private sandy beach of Amoudara surrounded by the hotel's beautiful blossom gardens and relaxing walking space.The complex consists of 259 rooms and apartments distributed over the main building and bungalows and it was last fully-renovated in 2002.Right ChoiceThis hotel offers a good selection of facilities catering for leisure, relaxation and sport. Families and couples will find this the ideal place to spend a holiday in Crete. There is a good selection of watersports available on the beach and a municipal bus connects to the centre of Heraklion every 20 minutes.