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Modern hotel pool with loungers and wooden pergola overlooking the sea and coast.
Terrace with loungers, wooden chair, and view of sea and hotel pool.
Modern hotel room with large bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern pool area with palm trees and white buildings under clear sky.
Open dining area with wooden table furniture and sea view at sunset.
Modern, bright dining hall with buffet and seating areas in a hotel.
Modern outdoor pool with seat cushions in front of a holiday home terrace in daylight.
Modern hotel lobby with wooden accents, gray sofas, and large windows.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden counter, bar stools, and bright, open design.
Large pool with palm island and white loungers under blue sky at hotel resort.
Modern hotel building with clean lines by the sea at sunset.
Modern hotel pool with wooden structure and sea view at sunset.
Open hotel terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea and garden.
Bright, modern dining area with tables, chairs, and buffet setup for hotel guests.
Modern sauna with wooden benches and warm, golden lighting.
Elegant spa room with subdued lighting, towels, and a calm atmosphere for relaxation.
Modern spa relaxation room with wooden floor and adjustable warm lighting.
A calm treatment room with two massage tables and warm lighting for relaxation.
Modern hotel room with bed, desk, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and mountain view through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern pool area with white buildings and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and access to a pool.
A modern hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with sofa, bed, desk, and TV.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and comfortable seating.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and sea view through large windows.
Luxury terrace with lounge furniture and infinity pool overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with sea view, double bed, sofa, and desk.
Modern outdoor area with pool, lounge furniture, and a sea view under clear sky.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Sissi

Enorme Santanna Island (ex Sissi Bay) *****
Tour operator category

HER381
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Highlights

  • 5-star hotel in Sissi with views of the Cretan Sea.
  • Premium All Inclusive featuring three à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Three outdoor freshwater swimming pools with two pool bars.
  • Rooms equipped with Nespresso machine and daily capsule replenishment.
  • Spa area with complimentary access to the hammam.

Location

The Enorme Santanna Island lives up to its name, as it is truly an island of tranquility. The hotel is located in the town of Sissi, only approx. 300 meters from the nearest beach, and offers a spectacular view of the Cretan Sea. The tranquil town center with several restaurants and bars is just approx. 200 m away. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 40 km. A bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
Modern hotel building with clean lines by the sea at sunset.
Modern hotel pool with wooden structure and sea view at sunset.

Facilities

Open hotel terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea and garden.
Bright, modern dining area with tables, chairs, and buffet setup for hotel guests.
Newly built in the summer of 2024 and expanded in the summer of 2025 to include the former Sissi Bay hotel (this part has been renovated), the hotel is an ideal retreat for those seeking relaxation. The modern layout, featuring nature-inspired design and attentive service, creates a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to a total of 300 rooms, the hotel features an entrance area with a 24-hour reception, luggage room, elevator, main restaurant, à la carte restaurants, lobby bar, pool/snack bar, as well as a sushi bar and a mini-market. In the beautiful outdoor area of the complex, there are a total of 3 freshwater swimming pools with 2 pool bars, sun terraces, and comfortable sun loungers. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available at the beach for a fee (via a local provider); a complimentary shuttle transfer to the beach is also provided. Furthermore, there is also a free parking area. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel premises.

Accommodation

Double Room

The modern rooms feature a rain shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, vanity mirror, bathrobes, slippers, scale, bath towels, air conditioning, safe for rent, 43" LCD satellite TV, telephone, mini-fridge, coffee/tea station (daily refill), Nespresso machine (2 capsules per day included), a bottle of mineral water daily, and a balcony or terrace (D/DI/DA).
Optionally bookable for single occupancy (DE). Optionally bookable with sea view (DMU).

Modern hotel room with bed, desk, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and mountain view through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern pool area with white buildings and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and access to a pool.

Double Room Swim Up

With the same facilities as the double rooms, these feature direct pool access (SWD).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Double Room Superior

The modern and spacious Superior double rooms feature rain shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, vanity mirror, bathrobes, slippers, scale, bath towels, air conditioning, safe for rent, 43" LCD satellite TV, telephone, mini-fridge, coffee/tea station (daily refill), Nespresso machine (2 capsules per day included), a bottle of mineral water daily, a seating area, and a balcony or terrace (DSU/DSI).

A modern hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with sofa, bed, desk, and TV.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and comfortable seating.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and sea view through large windows.
Luxury terrace with lounge furniture and infinity pool overlooking the sea under a clear sky.

Double Room Superior Swim Up

With the same facilities as the Superior double rooms, these feature direct pool access (DWP/YU2). Optionally bookable with sea view for an additional charge (2MW/MH2).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Double Room Superior Private Pool

With the same facilities as the Superior double rooms, these feature a private pool (U2P).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Modern hotel room with sea view, double bed, sofa, and desk.
Modern outdoor area with pool, lounge furniture, and a sea view under clear sky.

Meals

All Inclusive

Bright restaurant with buffet and terrace overlooking the water.

All Inclusive Premium

Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m.), and dinner (6:30-9:30 p.m.) at the "Sunset" restaurant in buffet style.
A continental early-bird breakfast (5:00-7:30 a.m.) is available upon request. Alternatively, breakfast can be taken as a late-riser breakfast (10:30-11:00 a.m.).
A late-night buffet is available from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
The Sunset Buffet Restaurant with its inviting atmosphere is open daily and offers a rich selection of dishes with international specialties and colorful theme nights.
The "Brunch&Co" is located on the first floor with a sea view and offers a blend of delicious favorites and healthy options from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including fresh salads, avocado toast, smoothie bowls, and plant-based options. From creamy Eggs Benedict to healthy muesli and refreshing juices, every dish is prepared with care.
From 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., a variety of sweet and savory snacks as well as a colorful selection of drinks are available at the pool bar.
In the evening, the three à la carte restaurants open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; prior reservation is required. Choices include Cretan cuisine at "Veggera Cretan Cuisine", Italian specialties at "Trattoria Bella", and Asian fusion cuisine at "Umika Asian Fusion".
From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., coffee delicacies from around the world are available at "Roasta Coffee House".
Distributed throughout the day, the mysterious pop-up crêperie opens for approx. 6 hours a day, appearing surprisingly at the pool when you least expect it. Like a ghost that appears exactly when you want something sweet, the Nutteleria serves freshly prepared crêpes.
In the evening from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., meet at the Aperol Spot, a lively bar under a spacious orange pavilion, where the atmosphere is always right for enjoying a perfect aperitivo before dinner.
The extensive drink menu includes water, soft drinks, juices, iced tea, and coffee variations, as well as local beer and wines, sparkling wine, aperitifs, liqueurs, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey. Additionally, diverse cocktail variations and mocktails provide refreshing variety at the different bars.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are offered with all meals.

Not included in All Inclusive

Some premium spirits, champagne, and cocktails are not included in the All Inclusive package.

Sports included

Open-air fitness corner and fitness room. Regular yoga and fitness sessions in the morning.

Wellness

The spa and wellness center offers a sauna, steam bath, relaxation area, massage cabins, as well as various treatments for a fee.
The hammam can be used free of charge.
Modern sauna with wooden benches and warm, golden lighting.
Elegant spa room with subdued lighting, towels, and a calm atmosphere for relaxation.
Modern spa relaxation room with wooden floor and adjustable warm lighting.
A calm treatment room with two massage tables and warm lighting for relaxation.

Entertainment

(Live) music events such as "Jazz Wet Night" or "Piano Evenings" take place several times a week. Additionally, there is entertainment with DJ sets.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel premises.
Parking is free of charge.
Shower and changing rooms for early arrivals or late departures are also available.
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Room cleaning is performed daily.
Towels and bed linen are changed 3 times per week.
A laundry service is available for a fee.
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12-hour room service (11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.).

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the hotel.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Enorme Santanna Island
Tel: 0030 2810 227000
E-mail: sales@enormehotels.com
In the "Young Stars" 2025/26 catalog on page 12.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog, Summer 2026, on page 171.

Information on climate resilience tax

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a local tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season April 1 - October 31:
Land category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
Land category 3 stars: 5 Euros
Land category 4 stars: 10 Euros
Land category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays in the low season November 1 - March 31:
Land category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
Land category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
Land category 4 stars: 3 Euros
Land category 5 stars: 4 Euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:51