Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only, Greek Islands: Info, Photos, Reviews

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Platanias beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

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January 2025

February 2025

Junior Suite, Beachfront (Sharing Pool -AD) | View from room

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Airport transfer

Bar

Gym

24/7 front desk

Non-smoking

Spa

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
On the beach
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
2 outdoor pools
Breakfast available
Fitness centre
Sauna
Pool bar
Room service
Massage/treatment rooms
Airport shuttle

Feel at home

Private bathroom
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Lift

Room options

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1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Junior Suite, Sea Facing ( AD)

Highlights

Garden

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Garden View (Sharing Pool - AD)

Highlights

Garden

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony

Garden

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

25 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite (AD)

Highlights

Garden

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

44 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Beachfront (Sharing Pool -AD)

Highlights

Garden

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

35 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Sea View (Sharing Pool - AD)

Highlights

Garden

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

25 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony

Garden

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

25 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Pool Access, Beachfront ( AD)

Highlights

Garden

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

35 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pool

Spa

Free parking

Free WiFi

About the area

Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete Island, 73006

What's nearby

Orthodox Academy of Crete - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Platanias Beach - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
Agia Marina Beach - 22 min drive - 16.0 km
Afrata Beach - 23 min drive - 7.0 km
Balos Beach - 86 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 46 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬5 min walk
‪Al Fresco - ‬12 min walk
‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Mythos - ‬8 min drive
‪Almyrikia - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only

At Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only, you can spend time at the beach getting a beach massage, plus activities such as scuba-diving, parasailing and windsurfing are nearby. 2 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. Main Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a poolside bar, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks and select beverages included

Lessons/classes/games

Yoga

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

At a glance

Hotel size

- 75 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in and check-out are available
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 16
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum guest age is 16
- Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

- Children (16 years old and younger) are not allowed
- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle*

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

What to do

On the beach
Shopping
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba-diving nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2003
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

Plasma television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding

What to enjoy

In-room massage
Garden

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Main Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Azzuro Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 29 February, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March to 31 October, EUR 7.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Cashless transactions are available.

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Property Registration Number 1042Κ014A0019301

Also known as

Grand Bay Beach

Grand Bay Beach Platanias

Giannoulis Grand Bay Beach Resort-Adults Hotel Platanias

Grand Bay Beach Resort Platanias

Grand Beach Bay Resort

Giannoulis Grand Bay Beach Resort-Adults Hotel

Giannoulis Grand Bay Beach Resort-Adults Platanias

Giannoulis Grand Bay Beach Resort-Adults

Grand Bay Beach Resort Adults Only

Giannoulis Grand ResortAdults

Giannoulis – Platanias

Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort Adults Only

Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only also has a sauna and a fitness centre, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining.

Does Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

Does Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a garden.

What's the area around Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only like?

Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only is a short 14-minute walk from Gonia Monastery and 15 minutes' walk from Orthodox Academy of Crete.

Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Exceptional

7 Sep 2023

This was our First trip to Crete, this resort was on the quite side, so if you looking to unwind and relax , this is the place. The meals were pretty good and the desserts amazing. The staff were pretty friendly although I find the bar staff at the pool could be a bit more friendlier.

Richard, 8-night romance trip

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8/10 Very good

2 Nov 2022

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10/10 Exceptional

12 Oct 2021

Relaxing holiday

Paul, 7-night trip

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

31 Jul 2021

Great hotel!

We very much enjoyed our stay in this hotel. Very nice hotel. Beautiful comfortable rooms with an excellent service. Make sure to make reservation the sea view.

Ofek, 3-night trip

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8/10 Very good

7 Oct 2020

great location for driving to western beaches.

This is a medium size hotel on a rocky strip of beach in a small beach town. Nice atmosphere but if crowded there is not much space between rooms, chairs on the patio or beach. Pools spaced throughout property is a nice touch. Best part was the location- good driving distance to many great western beaches. Food is okay. Servers working hard during trying times. Several restaurants nearby but not all opened back up after Covid. 3.5 stars. 4 for location.

Carolyn, 6-night trip

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6/10 Good

31 Oct 2019

You couldnt fault the staff, they were so friendly and helpful. We were aware until 4 days prior to departure that the hotel was closing. It was very quite, rooms pleasant but dated. We enjoyed our stay overall but it didnt meet expectations of a 4 star hotel

4-night romance trip

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6/10 Good

15 May 2019

Basic place noting luxurious, perfect to stay a night, clean and gentle, but not a week resort.

1-night romance trip

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8/10 Very good

11 May 2019

Lovely, quiet location and staff are very helpful. Is kept really clean and has all the facilities you need on for a relaxing holiday.

Sarah, 7-night romance trip

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10/10 Exceptional

7 May 2019

The property is right on the ocean and we had ocean view room. Spectacular! Esp compared to other hotels in the town or Kolymbari. The food was amazing!

4-night trip with friends

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10/10 Exceptional

31 Oct 2017

Great experiance

Very friendly staff made us feel very welcome. The food choice was good and the deserts were great. Overall, we have enjoyed the stay. There were also live music and entertainments almost every evening.

Darius, 7-night trip

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8/10 Very good

14 Sep 2017

Adults Only hotel right on the beach.

We had a ten night stay which was extremely relaxing and quiet. The hotel was excellently placed with a 20 second walk to the beach. The staff were very polite, helpful and efficient. Some of the rooms were allocated lie out beds next to a pool otherwise it was first come first served. The lie outs on the beach were rented out at 2.50 euros per day. We left feeling calm and relaxed with a healthy tan thrown in.

K from Surbiton, 10-night romance trip

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8/10 Very good

18 Sep 2016

Best hotel / beach access in the area

This hotel is a lovely place to spend time and has bus pick ups outside which the local tour operators come to directly so you can survive without a car. Everyone was friendly and the week passed by seemingly too quickly.

Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

14 Sep 2016

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2/10 Poor

6 Sep 2016

Awful hotel and management

Awful hotel and management. I have sent the hotel management 2 emails about the issues we encountered during our stay and they do not even bother to reply. Our main issue was we booked and paid in advance for a Beachfront Junior Suite with Sharing Pool but were given a small dark room at the back of the hotel. We were told that there were already guests in the Beachfront room we had booked and that we had to take the other room. The hotel staff were quite rude about it even though they admitted that it was the hotel's fault (although the reason for the mistake kept changing so we were not being told the truth). After I called Hotels.com for help the hotel "found" another available room for us which was bigger but still located at the back of the hotel and it also had no sea view. The hotel manager told us several times that we would receive a refund for the room mistake which was clearly a lie as the hotel has not given us any refund to this date and they do not answer my emails. This hotel has the worst customer service that I have encountered in many years.

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4/10 Fair

22 Aug 2016

Just ok

The hotel itself is really a 3 star rather than a 4. The staff are excellent and could not be more accomadating. The breakfast buffet is awful. Basic and bland just like the rooms. The location of the hotel was great being near the Habour which has nice restaurants.

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10/10 Exceptional

17 Aug 2016

Wonderfull vacation

We were 4 couples and stayed 3 nights at the hotel. On our check-in, we were welcomed by Alex and the staff and we must say that Alex was very kind and warm and gave us the best service everrr!!! The hotel was on the beach, surrounded by great restaurants in peacefull nighburhood. The hotel's main pool and the shared pool are infinity pools, magnificent view, delicious breakfast and freindly staff. Thank you for great vacation, Alex you are the best!

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10/10 Exceptional

19 Jul 2016

Fantastic resort in a very peaceful Environment

The resort is about 30min drive from Chania main town or 20min from Platanias (party place). 45min taxi from airport. If you are looking for a chill stay away from all the main crowd this place is for you. Waking up each morning to the sound of the waves and direct access to pool and beach was such a nice relaxing experience. The staff was very helpful upon arrival (7am) and offered us free breakfast and guided us to chill and wait by the pool while the room was getting ready. It's not a party hotel to meet people, the age of guests are most around 60+.

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6/10 Good

24 May 2016

Promised so much, delivered so little

I think the full season started the week after we arrived. Not being totally negative- ,the staff were friendly & helpful,the housekeeping first class with fresh linen every day. .. but it's a bit like trying to hold superbowl in a playpark. the Hotel was just not 4star. No armbands for all-inclusive but then asked our room number everytime. No organisation for-- mealtime seating, where to swim, where the gym or spa were .The free Wifi dropped out every 5 minutes. the swimming pools not heated Outside walkways just wooden slats, some rotten & muddy. There was also dogs in the area, & spoiled the beach a little with their mess. The food plentiful if you like processed but not good Greek food. Little variety and either bland or totally overspiced.... and the first time ever I've seen duck including the entire webbed foot! Again, for a 4 star hotel a little more effort. The soft boiled eggs at breakfast were good though. Lots of local drinks. Very good strong cocktails but the beer and the soft drinks all had a chemical taste that was unpleasant and the local bottled wine tasted corked. There were items totally out of the Hotels control, the beach and surrounding area very run down and scruffy. The bus service to Chania, reported as every 30 minutes from outside the hotel was a 15 minute hike to the far end of town and then up to an hours wait, if you're lucky and the bus is not full. The trip to Chania, however, around 60 minutes, is well worth the journey.

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10/10 Exceptional

3 May 2016

Lovely quiet relaxing holiday

Had a wonderful stay at this hotel. We had a junior suite on the ground floor with direct access to the pool. The room was very spacious , clean and comfortable. When we arrived we had a complimentary bottle of wine and a fruit bowl in our room. Directly outside our room was a balcony with table and chairs with stairs leading down to the edge of the pool. We had our own sunbeds so there was no need to rush down early to get a sunbed. At the end of the pool there is a bar that you can swim up to and the sea is just on the other side of the pool so while you lie by the pool you can hear the waves crashing on the beach. The beach is pebbly but there are sunbeds if you want to lay there. There is very little to do in the immediate area but if you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday this is a lovely hotel to go to. There is a monastery that you can visit and a handful of shops so if the weather isn't great and you can't really sunbathe then you may need to travel a little further to find other things to do. The meals were lovely with lots of choice. We were all inclusive and you can have beer, wine, local spirits, cocktails and soft drinks. The staff were really friendly and helpful and we had a really lovely time.

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10/10 Exceptional

26 Apr 2016

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10/10 Exceptional

3 Oct 2015

Great low-key break

Stayed here for 5 nights on a short break. Booked a junior suite with shared pool, and the room was great. Comfy bed, a patio with sun loungers overlooking the pool and beach. The all inclusive buffet was better than I was expecting and the staff were friendly and helpful. There isn't much else going on in Kolymvari so if you want night life etc perhaps better try somewhere else. But if you're after a relaxing break then this offers great value and a nice, small hotel atmosphere.

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10/10 Exceptional

29 Sep 2015

Fantastic views

Superb views. Was allocated incorrect room but was sorted out next day and given free upgrade to ultra all inclusive. Food was great but could have been warmer. Overall had a fantastic stay and would not essitate returning

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8/10 Very good

31 Aug 2015

Clean hotel with friendly, helpful staff

Overall this hotel was more than adequate. We spent very little time there - checked in after midnight, spent the entire next day off prem at Elafonisi, and checked out super early the next morning - so can't really comment too much on stuff to do at the resort. Bed was comfy, and the room was clean. The staff was really cool and had kept some food ready for us the night we showed up late and prepared a breakfast for us the morning we had to leave early. The weather was really windy, and so the bay/beach outside the hotel was really rough, not really swim-able. not sure if it's like this the whole year, but aside from the bay it was an hour by bus minimum to the next beach. Just FYI in case you're traveling to Crete for beaches. Also the neighborhood outside the resort was a little run down. If you go, definitely hit Elafonisi; I have never seen water that clear. It was literally like a swimming pool.

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10/10 Exceptional

12 Aug 2015

Hotel rating is real 4 star

Private beach, nice stuff. Very sloooow WIFI, needs improvement badly. Beside that everything OK!

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10/10 Exceptional

10 Aug 2015

Relaxing

very relaxed, amazing staff, enough to do if you didn't want to stay by the pool. Food was ok but lots of Greek food which was lovely, loads of choice.

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Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only

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Getting around

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About this property

Giannoulis – Grand Bay Beach Resort - Adults Only

All-inclusive

Food and beverages

Lessons/classes/games

Entertainment

Languages

At a glance

Hotel size

Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

Required at check-in

Children

Pets

Internet

Parking

Transfers

Other information

Property amenities

Food and drink

What to do

Services

Facilities

Accessibility

Room amenities

Be entertained

Home comfort

Sleep well

What to enjoy

Freshen up

Stay connected

More

Special features

Spa

Dining

Awards and affiliations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

Optional extras