Solimar Ruby - Malia (Crete)
35.28637, 25.463858
Overview
Solimar Ruby Malia hotel features a currency exchange and a lift, and lies a 19-minute walk from Malia Harbour. The hotel boasts a swimming pool, Wi-Fi in the business centre and rooms with a view of the garden.
Location
The accommodation is conveniently located only a few steps from Malia Strip, right in the middle of Malia. This 4-star hotel is also nearly a 10-minute drive from Potamos Beach in Malia. A sandy beach is just 550 metres from the property, while Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is situated 10 minutes away by car. Sport lovers will enjoy the proximity of KartLand Malia, which is just 1.1 km away.
Due to a location steps from public transportation, this traditional hotel gives quick access to other parts of Malia.
Rooms
The Solimar Ruby welcomes guests to 59 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with complimentary wireless internet and a satellite TV along with a mini refrigerator and coffee/tea makers. Also, they feature marble flooring. Providing a shower, some bathrooms come with bathrobes and slippers.
Eat & Drink
Breakfast is offered in the restaurant every morning. Chromata Restaurant is a restaurant at the Solimar Ruby Malia, which serves Greek cuisine. Guests can enjoy dining at the Greek restaurant, which comprises a spacious terrace. This accommodation also features a poolside bar where a billiards table and a TV are available. It is located by the swimming pool. There is a restaurant serving Greek food only 5 minutes' walk away.
Leisure & Business
This Malia hotel provides a sun terrace and an outdoor pool area for an extra charge. The Solimar Ruby offers access to an unique beach with sun loungers and parasols. The Solimar Ruby can arrange ping pong, pool, and darts for its guests. Other on-site facilities include a business centre along with a photocopy machine and a work desk.
Licence number: 1039K014A0208000
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Balcony
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Room size:
27 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Room size:
20 m²
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Bed options:3 Single beds
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Bathtub
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Balcony
Essential information about Solimar Ruby
| 💵 Lowest room price | 158 NZ$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 9.0 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 32.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis, HER |
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Reviews of Solimar Ruby
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missingWrote a review on 18 Septcute stafffresh fruitlittered viewsinconsistent diningnoise disruption
The staff were genuinely helpful, going out of their way to accommodate our family by arranging connecting rooms. The variety of fresh fruits at breakfast was good. Some areas were let down by littered views and an inconsistent dining experience, where not all meals matched the high standards we expected. Noise from nearby establishments disrupted our tranquility during the evenings.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Sept
Fabulous and clean hotel, perfect location. Competent and helpful staff with knowledge of the place. Excellent service, nicely furnished room with the cleanliness of all areas, hills of crete, for instance.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Sept
The service was helpful with parking nearby.
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missingWrote a review on 15 Septfriendly staffclean restaurantlimited entertainment
great atmosphere but limited entertainment options
Check-in was efficient and the staff exhibited friendliness throughout my stay. The restaurant maintained high cleanliness standards, with themed cuisine like Italian and Tex-Mex that impressed me. I particularly enjoyed the pool view from my Standard Twin Room.
Entertainment options were lacking .
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missingWrote a review on 13 Sept
The food and the choice of dishes was always very good and varied.
The standard room in the outbuilding, which is 50 m away from the actual hotel, does not meet the expectations of a 4-star hotel and is not comparable with other standard rooms in the hotel.
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missingWrote a review on 19 Augthemed cuisinepool areasun loungersentertainment optionsnoise levels
The food offered a variety of themed cuisines, like tex-mex and greek, good. The pool area was fantastic with plenty of sun loungers and a chill vibe, perfect for young travelers like us.
No entertainment options .
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missingWrote a review on 14 Augthemed cuisineclean pool
The pool area was great, and the themed cuisine nights were a good surprise! Enjoyed the clean and spacious room.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Augcute staffvariety of foodclean poolsinconsistent wifibasic room furnishings
The manager and staff were cute, we had connecting rooms for the kids. The variety of food was excellent, and I especially appreciated that snacks were prepared for us as we arrived late. The pools were clean and inviting, perfect for a family holiday.
WiFi connectivity was inconsistent.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Augcomfortable roomgreat pooldining varietylimited options
Wonderful pool area and community vibe!
The staff were attentive, going as far as to organize late-night snacks for arriving guests, which I found quite considerate. The room was very comfortable and offered a great view from the balcony. I'd suggest a bit more variety in the dining options for an more fun stay.
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missingWrote a review on 04 Aug
The beds in our Junior Suite felt pretty basic, and I had to deal with discomfort from the pillows and mattress, less than ideal for getting a good night's sleep. The air conditioning had its moments of inefficiency, which definitely distracted from relaxing evenings. Accessibility to the beach claimed to be a mere 600 meters away but was actually about 1 km, a longer trek when you just wanted to kick back at the shore. For a hotel of this rating, the food had a big inconsistency issue-some meals rocked, while others made me wonder what they were thinking. There's also a slight issue with the noise filtering in from nearby clubs. It disrupted the tranquility during late nights. Finally, Wi-Fi access was hit or miss, often leaving us disconnected when we needed it most.
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missingWrote a review on 18 Julclean dining areasthemed cuisinebed quality
great service but room comfort needs improvement
The check-in process was efficient and left a great first impression! I particularly enjoyed the wide selection of themed cuisine offered , and the cleanliness in all dining areas was consistently high. The outdoor spaces were perfect for breakfast, with both garden views and poolside seating available. It added a lovely start to each day.
Room comfort wasn't up to the mark, as I faced some issues with the bed quality.
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missingWrote a review on 06 Julclean roombeautiful viewpoor variety
The room was clean with a beautiful view, but the drinks were horrible.
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missingWrote a review on 05 Julfriendly stafftheme dinners
This was a great fit for taking strolls in Malia (Crete) with attractive and competitive value for money. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, even offering great tips on local attractions. Definitely try the themed dinners for a fun twist on your meals.
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missingWrote a review on 01 Julall-inclusive diningstunning viewsoutdoor swimming poolbeach distance
I really enjoyed my time at the hotel, especially the amazing all-inclusive dining and the stunning room views that made each morning special. The outdoor swimming pool and sun loungers provided the perfect spot to unwind after exploring. Only thing was the beach felt a bit farther than expected, but it didn't put a damper on my stay. 🌞
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missingWrote a review on 04 Mar
The rooms here are beautiful, spotless, and come with a private safe, air conditioning, and a TV.