There is a beautiful legend about the island of Rhodes, according to which at the time when Zeus was distributing the most beautiful places on earth to the Olympian gods, the sun god Helios did not get anything. He began to complain. And while he spoke, a beautiful island rose up from the sea, all covered with flowers, which became the patrimony of the sun god. No wonder Rhodes is officially recognized as the sunniest place in Europe.
One of the largest islands of the Dodecanese archipelago, stretching from north to south for 78 km, with a maximum land width of about 38 km, Rhodes is a major tourist center, as well as a center for sailing. On its territory there are many hotels from 2 * to 5 *. One of the most popular destinations recommended for future guests of the island by operators is 4 * Ocean Blue (ex Medblue Kremasti), Ialysos / Ixia.
The coasts of Ixia and Ialyssos are the natural ending of a fertile valley that stretches from the foot of Mount Filerimos to the sea. These resorts are considered the best on the entire island of Rhodes. For active tourists, windsurfing, kitesurfing, horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, cycling, soccer, tennis and basketball are offered here. All of the above is just a small part of the pleasures that await the guests of the island here.
Acquaintance
The luxury hotel The Ocean Blue (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * is suitable for tourists who love the classic style and appreciate a decent level of service on vacation. A beautiful beach will delight even the most demanding of visitors. The Ocean Blue Hotel (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * offers its guests a service of exceptionally high quality, a wide range of modern amenities and a wide variety of entertainment on the beach surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens.
Location
The Ocean Blue (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * (the photo in the article represents the general view of the establishment and room decoration) is located in Kremasti (Rhodes island), 12 km from the city of the same name, on Playa Bavaro (beach in Ialysos Bay), 35 min drive (4 km) from Punta Cana (international airport), 50 km from Marmaris. Nearby is Plaza Bavaro (a shopping center), as well as the largest casino on the coast.
Ocean Blue Hotel is located at Rhodes, Grees, 85100 Ialysos. Call tel .: (+30) 22410 94264.
Beach
The hotel is located on the first beach line. The beach (sand and pebble) is the property of the hotel. There is a gentle approach to the sea. Entrance to the grounds, sun loungers, umbrellas, sunbeds, towels and awnings are free.
What do vacationers like here?
- Special breakfast options: traditional English and Irish.
- Free private parking is available on site.
Why choose this accommodation option?
- Low cost.
- Manage your online reservation.
- 117 authentic guest reviews.
- The presence of Russian-speaking staff.
- Security.
The Ocean Blue (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 *: hotel description
The hotel is open from May to October. The object was built in 1997, part of Garden's Wing was opened to guests in 2007. Date of last repair: 2006. Total area: 20 thousand square meters. m
The hotel is located in four buildings: the main (4-storey building with elevator) and three Garden's Wing facilities. At guests' disposal: a swimming pool (seasonal outdoor), a playground for children, a hot tub, a restaurant, a bar and a spa. The hotel provides guests with free private parking, a gift shop. Vacationers can play tennis on site. Car and bicycle rental services are also available.
The hotel rooms are air-conditioned and have a TV. Certain rooms include views of the sea or pool. Extras include a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Description of rooms
The Ocean Blue Hotel (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * offers guests comfortable, cozy rooms equipped with all the necessary amenities, which have a carefree relaxing holiday.
The hotel has 170 rooms:
- Standard room. The rooms are in the main building. Equipped with: beds (2 single or 1 double on request), a rollaway bed is additionally provided. Maximum number of guests: 3 people Area: 23–25 square meters m
- Superior room sharing pool. Rooms are located in Garden's Wing and in the main building on the ground floor. Equipped with beds (2 single beds, a double bed is available on request, a rollaway bed is additionally provided). There is access to the pool (shared), maximum number of guests: 3 people. Area: 23–25 square meters m. There are conditions for combining rooms.
- Rooms (qty: 4) for disabled guests.
- Junior suite. Cozy elegant rooms, area: 53 sq. M. m. max. accommodation - 5 people
- Junior suite deluxe. Comfortable comfortable rooms, area: 52 sq. M. m. max. accommodation - 5 people
- Privilege junior suite. The rooms are flat. 52 sq. m has a separate living room with a sofa. Max. accommodation: 4 people
- Honeymoon suite. The rooms are spacious duplex. Area: 122 sq. M. There is a separate living room with a sofa. The first floor offers a magnificent terrace with ocean views.
Guests of the last two categories of rooms at the Ocean Blue Hotel (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * have the opportunity to use the VIP-service system with additional service.
Room features
- Telephone.
- TV (satellite or cable).
- Access to Russian TV channels.
- Minibar (free).
- Set for coffee or tea.
- Safe (free).
- Hair dryer.
- Iron.
- Air conditioning.
Room Service
Rooms are cleaned daily. In addition, guests are provided with:
- trouser press;
- shoe shine;
- ironing service;
- dry cleaning services;
- laundry service.
Bars and Restaurants
The numerous bars and restaurants of The Ocean Blue Hotel (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * offer vacationers a wide range of delicious dishes and a variety of exotic drinks:
- El Carey & La Tortuga serves a variety of international dishes.
- La Cana Beach Restaurant serves refreshing drinks and light snacks.
- La casa Restaurant serves a large selection of Dominican dishes.
- Margarita offers a variety of Mexican dishes.
- At I Mascherati di Venezia, guests can enjoy delicious Italian dishes.
- The Route 66 Restaurant offers a selection of American culinary products.
- La brasa offers grilled Caribbean dishes.
- Bucanero grill serves seafood to those who wish.
- El bodegon offers a rich variety of Spanish dishes, as well as an extensive list of Spanish wines.
The bars of The Ocean Blue Hotel (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * (qty: 10) will delight guests not only with a cozy atmosphere, but also with a variety of cocktails, wines, soft drinks, desserts and snacks.
Pools
To ensure a comfortable stay for residents, the Ocean Blue Hotel (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * has beautiful swimming pools with umbrellas and comfortable sun loungers. Pools are equipped with everything necessary for rest and relaxation.
Services
The hotel provides guests with:
- Internet cafe;
- doctor's services;
- the shops.
- minimarket.
- business center.
In addition, provided:
- Wi-Fi (paid).
- Conference hall.
- Lounge / lounge with TV.
- Transfer (paid) from and to the airport.
- Air conditioning.
- Gift shop.
- Heating.
- Car rental.
- Family rooms.
- Elevator.
- VIP services.
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Transfer from / to the airport.
- Non-smoking accommodation.
- Press delivery.
- Room service drinks and food.
- Safe.
The staff says:
- In Greek
- In Italian.
- In English.
- German.
- In French.
- In Russian.
At the front desk
The hotel provides for the use of:
- concierge services;
- luggage storage;
- ticketing services;
- tour desk;
- currency exchange.
In addition, it is produced:
- accelerated registration of arrivals and departures;
- The reception is open around the clock.
For fun
For a good rest and entertainment, the hotel offers guests:
- Animation
- a disco;
- casino;
- billiards;
- various sports, etc.
For children
Presents for children:
- mini club;
- platforms;
- pool;
- the menu in the restaurant;
- table and chairs in the restaurant;
- babysitting services;
- Animations
- mini disco;
- cots.
For sports
- Golf.
- Sports and exercise rooms.
- Tennis (table).
- Basketball.
- Aerobics.
- Diving lessons.
- Water sports (non-motorized and motorized).
- Volleyball (beach).
For beauty and health
- Cosmetic procedures.
- Turkish bath, hammam.
- Barbershop.
- Fitness Centre.
- Massage.
- Jacuzzi.
- Sauna.
- SPA-center.
Good to know
- Check-in: from 11 o’clock.
- Departure: up to 10 hours.
- Accepted cards: Diners Club, Visa, American Express, MasterCard.
- The cost of a room in this hotel: from 11 095 rubles. per night.
- Children under 13 years old enjoy a 50% discount on food. Children under 2 years old are provided free of charge.
Compliments from the institution
The hotel makes pleasant gifts (“compliments”) to regular guests and newlyweds. Usually they are in a fruit basket and unusual room decoration. Future guests can inform about their status at the time of booking.
Impressions of vacationers
Ocean Blue (ex Medblue Kremasti) 4 * reviews characterize it as a hotel in which the price / quality ratio is optimally balanced. Guests like the rooms here, which are considered to be very clean with a comfortable bed.
Many are pleased with the location of the hotel - the airport, public transport and the sea are nearby, many places of interest to tourists are conveniently accessible.
At the hotel, car rental is possible at a very reasonable price, there is no parking problem. Rent a car costs 40 euros (2736.40 rubles) per day, tourists are divided, in addition, 15 euros (1026.15 rubles) costs gasoline.
Nearby are shops and a supermarket where you can buy groceries, as well as purchase inexpensive souvenirs. Tourists share water, food, fruits and various little things, you can buy in the supermarket, which is located at the gas station - My market, the cost of water in which (1.5 l): 0.24 euros (16.41 rubles). In the Anastasia store located right behind the supermarket, water (1.5 L) costs 1 euro (68.41 rubles).
Many liked the breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Food, the authors of reviews share, there are no frills, but varied, they will not get tired in 12 days. Breakfast usually consists of omelet, fried eggs, sausages, bacon, cottage cheese with various jams, cereal, cheese, one type of sausage. For lunches and dinners it is proposed: a side dish (most often, pasta, less often rice and potatoes), meat of up to 3 types, fresh salads. Of alcoholic beverages - only beer in the afternoon, wine can be purchased in the evening at the bar.
Animators in the afternoon offer guests to do darts, archery, water aerobics, yoga. The authors of the reviews recommend that future hotel guests do not be lazy, but participate in all the activities offered, otherwise Ocean Blue will be boring. At 21.00 a standard animation for children is held, after which the music begins to play and everyone is left to his own devices.
Guests loved the hotel’s pools, which were said to have “clear and blue” water.
As for excursions, vacationers recommend not to buy them from the guide, since his prices are 2 times higher than the present value. The authors of the reviews recommend taking a bus to the city and buying excursions from street vendors in the port of Mondraki on the waterfront. For excursions, it is recommended to visit Tsambika, Fiat Panda, Butterfly Alley, Seven Springs, as well as the old city of Rhodes, where buses run every 15 minutes, the last return flight at 00.20. According to reviews, it is very beautiful in the evenings, a lot of souvenir shops, and the residents are all kind and happy.
The hotel staff is called very attentive and friendly.
Ocean Blue, as vacationers unanimously believe, is an excellent hotel for relaxation, fully justifying its value.