With a purpose to provide an unforgettable, relaxing and enjoyable holiday the Aquis Vasia Beach Resort offers a fully dedicated service to its guests including a full range of treatments in the Spa Centre. The style of architecture is full of light, freshness and colour, while interiors are the latest in modern design and comfort, all of which provide a unique and warm atmosphere.
Location & Resort
Set in the quiet picturesque fishing village of Sissi, only 100 metres from local shops, bars and restaurants the Aquis Vasia Beach Resort is perfect for those who want to be close to all resort amenities. A complimentary shuttle service is available to Bufos Beach located 900 metres away while the centre of Sissi can be found a 600 metres stroll away. With stunning views all around this property is in an ideal spot in which to sample the delights of the Cretan way of life.
Eating & Drinking
With a wealth of wining and dining facilities at the Aquis Vasia Beach Resort, including five restaurants, four bars, the snack bar and a nightclub, the biggest decision of your holiday will be which one to visit first!
The main buffet restaurant, Dionysos is located in the main building of the complex and is open daily for breakfast from 07.00–10.00, lunch 12.30–15.30, and dinner 19.00-21.00, serving delicious Greek and international specialties, hot and cold starters, main courses, desserts, a children’s menu, several theme nights a week and show cooking.
The Pelagos Taverna is an elegant a la carte restaurant, set in a romantic atmosphere with panoramic views of the Kritikon Pelagos, a perfect location to enjoy a relaxed evening with the delights of international and traditional local cuisine.
La Trattoria is the Italian a la carte restaurant located on the seafront, offering superb views of the sunset, and the Golden Dragon a la carte restaurant offers delicious Asian dishes.
The ‘1996’ gourmet restaurant located on the seafront is a fusion of international and nouvelle cuisine with panoramic views of the sea as a backdrop. The executive chef creates a mouth watering menu with exclusive specialties on a daily basis.
With its wonderful views and refined atmosphere, the restaurant offers a select dining experience, with international favourites as well as an outstanding wine list, providing guests with an unforgettable evening.
During meals, local drinks including draft beer‚ carafe wine, soft drinks, still water, tea and filter coffee are included. Guests can dine at the Golden Dragon, La Trattoria and Pelagos Taverna once per stay, a reservation is required for these restaurants. For in between meals, the poolside snack bar is open from 10.00-18.00 serving refreshing drinks, tasty snacks and various fast food throughout the day.
The lobby bar offers comfortable surroundings, and the 1996 bar has panoramic views both serving exquisite cocktails, a wide range of premium drinks and hot and cold beverages, open from 18.00-02.00. There are two bars for your relaxation and enjoyment. The Cotton Club, located in the south part of the complex serves a wide collection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and The Players Club is the ideal choice for cards players and billiards players! Both bars are open from 18.00 until 02.00, and entrance to the Players Club is for 18 years and over. Afternoon tea and snacks are available from 16.00 hours to 18.00 hours including tea, coffee, cakes, biscuits and mini sandwiches.
Ice cream and the following all inclusive drinks are available from 10.00-23.00 non alcoholic drinks including two cocktails, hot beverages, soft drinks and still water, local alcoholic drinks include vodka, gin, whisky, rum, tequila, draft beer, liqueurs, carafe wine and 5 different cocktails. A full range of meals, snacks and drinks are available from the room service menu if you choose to eat in the privacy of your room.
Activities & Entertainment
With an onsite animation team, working both day and night, there is no end of activities and entertainment at the Aquis Vasia Beach Resort.
In the daytime, join in with the organised activities including aqua aerobics, beach volley ball, treasure hunts, sandcastle competitions and painting, plus much more, and for the children there is also a mini club, ages 4-12, and an on site playground.
Evening entertainment is frequent and varied and may include evening game shows, karaoke, Greek nights, cowboys and Indians and fantastic professional cabaret shows with amazing costumes and music backing tracks.
After hours, open from 23.00 until late, is the Aquarium Club, a disco venue playing all the latest and old tunes.
The complex also has a good sized football pitch and a large screen TV showing live coverage of all major sporting events.
For those guests looking to relax and rejuvenate then head to the Spa Centre. Complete with fitness room, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, thalassotherapy pool and numerous treatments you’re sure to feel pampered after a session in here!
Pool Area
If your ideal holiday is relaxing by the pool then you’ll be spoilt for choice staying at the Aquis Vasia because this complex boats seven fresh water pools plus a large children’s pool! Surrounded by sun terraces complete with loungers and parasols, this is the place to kick back and relax whilst working on that tan.
Accommodation
All guest rooms at the Aquis Vassia are elegantly decorated and of a luxurious style, complete with handmade furniture and include a spacious bathroom with either bath or shower, individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, a mini PC, telephone, hair dryer, luxury toiletries, 100% cotton towels, mini bar, in room safety deposit box and a fully furnished balcony or terrace. Please note certain amenities may be payable locally. Double standard rooms have a queen bed or twin beds upon request and either a garden or pool view.
Superior double rooms are larger in size and have a queen bed or twin beds upon request and have either a garden, pool or sea view.
Junior suite are spacious with a queen sized bed and have a separate sitting room, which in some rooms has a sliding glass door separating the bedroom from the living room, and have either a garden or sea view.
Additional Information
Rooms – 300
**Gentlemen are kindly requested to observe the evening dress code for all restaurants. Long trousers must be worn. Shorts of any type are not acceptable**
