To the beach: 30 m
To the airport: 18 km
To the port: 30 km
To the city: 25 km
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This 5-star deluxe resort hotel is located on a private peninsula, 20 minutes from the City and the International Airport of Heraklion and next to the traditional fishing village of Aghia Pelaghia.
Our 5-star deluxe hotel is ideally, centrally situated on the island of Crete, providing easy and quick access to all Ancient Sites for excursions. The property is outstretched over this unique peninsula resembling a Cretan Village and is surrounded by a Botanical Park of 167.000 sq. m. / 1.796.920 sq. ft. with beautiful Aegean views, extensive gardens, green pathways, ponds, cascades, a small river, 3 beaches and a private zoo.
The property features 3 private greenhouses and large cultivations where organically-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers are produced and used in all our restaurants and bars. Thanks to our environmental protection plan, private zoo, beautiful park and production of various goods, the resort hotel complex has been awarded with the Hermes Awards 2002 for “Best Innovation in Terms of Environmental Protection”.
Our 5-star resort hotel complex has undergone a major renovation & reconstruction during the winter of 2006/7 and opened again its gates as of May 2007.
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Services
Dining
Amenities
Recreation
Recreational services
Cancellation policy
A microcosm of endless choices offering the most discerning travellers the choice of five different products in one resort. OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort consists of 2 main hotel buildings, 3 private neighbourhoods offering guests the choice of guestrooms, suites, bungalows, villas and maisonettes with private pools that combine a stylish blend of island charm, world-class service, comfort and convenience. At our resort nothing is left to chance, as our professionally-trained staff pampers our guests, reaching out with special touches that are the hallmark of refined Cretan hospitality.
-Superior Bungalows
-Eternal Oasis Bungalow-Suites & Maisonettes
-Ruby Red Regal Hotel
-Divine Thalassa Seafront Suites, Maisonettes & Villas
-Oh! All-Suite Hotel
The OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort offers 5- star services and quality that guarantee complete satisfaction. To make our guests feel right at home, this totally equipped resort pays attention to beauty, luxury, comfort and service, which are evident from the moment the guests arrive! Every possible amenity and service is available, as follows:
24-hours Room Service (*)
24-hours Doctor upon call (*)
Private dinning and/or barbeques (*)
Cooking lessons upon request (*)
Sommelier
Hairdresser upon request (*)
Greek dancing lessons upon request (*)
Animation Program 2 Night-shows per week (*)
Greek, Italian & Asian theme nights at the hotels’ main restaurant throughout the season
Daily Bouzouki entertainment at the hotel’s taverna
A fish barbeque at the hotel’s taverna once per week
Fully-equipped business centre with secretarial services, various meeting rooms & function areas for private events awarded by the ITMA Incentive Travel & Meetings Association with the 5th National Bronze Award 1999 (*) linked to conference & exhibition centre in the meetings & incentives
Wireless internet (WiFi) in public areas of RUBY RED, Regal Hotel and Crystal Energy Hotel Main Buildings and Pools (*)
Special meals for diabetics and kosher food upon request (*)
Nespresso machines in room upon request (*)
Humidor with cigars in room upon request (*)
Sun beds at swimming pools and at Cladissos Beach
Dry clean / laundry service and express service (*)
A choice between three types of flower bouquets (*)
Safe deposit boxes
Bridge room & TV/Video room
CD, DVD & Book library in all languages
Rent-a-car desk
A Mercedes car owned by the hotel for private transfers & excursions (*)
A mini-van owned by the hotel for private excursions (*)
Heliport
A 13 m. yacht to rent for private excursions (*)
A bay where yachts can be moored
A marina of 25 m. at the private beach of Cladissos with water & lights for yachts
Parking
Shops: mini-market, jewellery, Euphoria Rejuvenating spa shop and other shops at the OH! All-Suite Hotel lobby (*)
Fully-equipped business centre with secretarial services, various meeting rooms & function areas for private events awarded by the ITMA Incentive Travel & Meetings Association with the 5th National Bronze Award 1999 (*)
Dine in style…
Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort offers its guests a unique variety of dining areas and restaurants ideal to suit any mood and taste. Every meal can be a truly outstanding and unforgettable experience either in the many choices of restaurants we offer or even in the privacy of your room.
Precieux Restaurant & Bar
Safran Pool-Restaurant & Bar
El Greco Gourmet Restaurant
Knossos Restaurant
Zeus Main Hotel Restaurant
Mousses Pool-Restaurant
Poseidon Greek Taverna
• Air conditioning
• Children's play area
• Conference facilities
• Hairdresser/barber
• Indoor pool
• Internet services
• Laundry/Valet service
• Lounges/bars
• Nightclub
• Outdoor pool
• Parking
• Poolside snack bar
• Restaurant
• Shops and commercial services
• Thalossotherapy
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES INSIDE:
Beauty/Fitness Centre featuring Gym, Hair Salon, massage, sauna, Jacuzzi and facial/body beauty treatments, located at the Crystal Energy Hotel (*)
Capsis Euphoria Rejuvenating Spa (private in-room treatments available upon request, located at the Oh! All-Suite Hotel (*)
Private trainer at the hotel gym, in the privacy of your room, in the hotel gardens (*)
Private tennis lesson (*)
Yoga lesson & Tai massage (*)
Capsis Water Sports Centre and Water park at the sea of Cladissos including water volley & polo
Water sports centre at the beach of Aghia Pelaghia (*)
Scuba diving Centre
Water aerobics
Swimming and water-polo competitions
Windsurfing (*)
Water ski (*)
Paragliding (*)
Tennis (*)
Billiards (*)
Table tennis (*)
Outdoor chess
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE:
Horse-back-riding (23 km) (*)
Hiking (*)
Trekking (*)
Mountain and rock climbing (*)
Mountain biking (*)
Bungee-jumping (*)
Paragliding (*)
Hang-gliding (Parapente) (*)
Sailing (*)
Water Park (40 km) (*)
Aquarium (40 Km) (*)
Go-carts (55 km) (*)
18-hole Golf Course (45 km) (*)
Bowling (20 km) (*)
HOTEL ZOO:
The OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort Private Zoo is a home to many animals and birds from all over the world.
The zoo started with several species in 1995 and has been enlarged every year through the addition of new animals and birds. In 1995,the Capsis Botanical Gardens and Zoo were inspected by Mr. D. Barnes of the WWF England and were found to be in excellent condition and well-organized. He noted that”the animals are in 5-star deluxe cages and surroundings”.
The Zoo is currently home to the following animals:
Pelicans
Emus
Wild ducks
40 species of parrots and love birds
many species of small birds
white Greek pigeons
Pheasants (Eliot a. Golden)
Monkeys
HOTEL BOTANICAL PARK:
The first part of the resort's Botanical Gardens was created at the same time as the resort, 30 years ago.
Initially "just" a beautiful park with flowers, plants and trees, the Gardens have been enriched throughout the years with additional flowers, plants, trees, and animals from around the world, as well as decorative items, such as statues, marble from neoclassical Greek houses, paths, sitting areas, fountains, ponds, lakes, cascades, waterfalls, and a river. The most extensive remodelling of the Botanical Gardens took place between 1994 and 2003.
Nowadays, the Botanical Gardens cover an area of 167,000 sq. m and are composed of the following areas:
The "Taverna" waterfall
The Zeus Water Lily Pond
The columned pond
The fountain
The Turtles' Waterfall
The Cladissos River
The Cactus Garden, its 3 ponds and water plants
The Goat & Pony Farm
The Zoo
Pathways throughout the Gardens
SPA's:
An integral part of our philosophy is a thorough approach to the emotional, mental and physical well-being of each guest. The discerning visitors are destined to enjoy the benefits of a luxurious lifestyle through our distinguished therapies and healing, aimed at soothing the mind and delighting the soul. We are committed to unfolding the true spa traditions to enfold the guests with the invigorating world of distinguished spa treatments.
CAPSIS MINOAN AMUSEMENT PARK:
The Capsis Minoan Amusement Park is located on the west section of the peninsula and close to the Eternal Oasis bungalow-suites and maisonettes. Surrounded by expansive gardens and cultural richness this Aegean landmark is inviting everyone to revive the Minoan myths.
• Basketball court
• Children's pool
• Gym
• Miniature golf
• Tennis court
• Volleyball
• Water-skiing
25% of the total is payable 7 days before check-in
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Hotel Location
Crete, the birthplace of Zeus and Minoan civilization (the most ancient civilization in Europe), is home to the OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort , which is situated in the middle of the island, on the northern coast and private peninsula, west of Heraklion, and next to the traditional Cretan fishing village of Aghia Pelagia. The resort is conveniently located close to the cosmopolitan city of Heraklion, which is the capital of Crete and was the centre of the ancient Minoan Kingdom.
Accessibility:
20 airlines connect Heraklion to major European cities
20 daily flights between Heraklion and the new Athens “Eleftherios Venizelos” Airport
Ferry boats to Heraklion Port daily from the Piraeus Port of Athens.
Resort Distances:
From the city of Heraklion: 22 km
From Heraklion International Airport: 25 km
From the village of Aghia Pelagia: 100 m
From the Minoan Palace of Knossos: 28 km
Transportation to/from Heraklion:
By public bus: approximately every hour (there is a bus stop in front of the hotel)
Taxi and limousine service is available upon request
Private coach and mini bus service is available upon request
Helicopter and private jet service is available upon request
Automobile/Motorbike Rentals:
There is a car and motorbike rental office in the resort.
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