Solimar Ruby hotel is situated in Malia, Heraklion-Crete. It is located along the northern coast of Crete, 32km east of the Heraklion international airport, just 30min away by car. The centralised position of the hotel along with the infrastructure of the island, provide an excellent opportunity to arrange trips and walks to the nearby towns or villages. Malia center and public transportation is a few steps away of the hotel along with, taverns, café, bars, jewelers and souvenir shops.The breathtaking scenery, overviewing the unique coast of Cretan Sea, and the short distance of 600m to the famous sandy beach, make the hotel location ideal. During the winterr of 2011-2012 the hotel will be renovated and converted into a smart family hotel. Facilities Among the facilities of the hotels are: Reception with lobby, TV lounge, Luggage room, Laundry service (on extra charge), WiFi connection (extra charge), a main restaurant, a snack bar, a swimming pool with a shallow end for children and a sun terrace where sunbeds and umbrellas are offered for free (on the beach at extra charge).