Our opinion: The ideal place for those seeking a luxurious holiday atmosphere with excellent five star facilities and attentive service.
The mythical realm of King Minos, blessed by the Gods of the sun and the sea, is today as proud as a fortress and as welcoming as an embrace. It is also home to a sumptuous palace that makes an ideal destination for any type of holiday. At the Knossos Royal, time moves at a different pace; in elegant and comfortable rooms with incomparable views, in the azure sea and crystal-clear pools, at superb sports facilities and matchless restaurants, the pleasure and relaxation never end. This lovely hotel is located in the area of Anissaras which is approximately two and a half kilometres from Hersonissos. This hotel is a member of Green Globe.
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Special offers
Save up to £450 per couple - a discount of up to £225 per person. Book by 31st March 2012 for stays between 1st May 2012 and 31st October 2012. The earlier you book, the higher the savings.
Amenities
- Traditional Greek Ouzo bar
- Panorama piano bar
- Pool bar
- Seaside beach bar
- Wine bar
- Internet corner
- Wireless internet access in common areas
- Two shopping arcades
- Mini market
- Hairdresser
- Conference centre
- Currency exchange
- Laundry service / dry cleaning service
- Luggage service and room
- Beach towels available with a deposit
- Car, motorbike and bicycle hire
- Complimentary hotel shuttle to Hersonissos (once a day) & complimentary hotel mini buggies inside the hotel village (serving arrivals and departures). Please note some amenities are payable locally.
Leisure Activities
- Two outdoor pools (one freshwater)
- Heated indoor pool
- Deck chairs and umbrellas by pool and beach
- Water slide
- Waterfall
- Beach with life guard
- Video games room
- Open air amphitheatre
- Mini golf (free of charge)
- Table tennis (free of charge)
- Tennis court (free in daylight hours)
- Tennis school
- Fitness centre
- Water sports centre
- Diving school (PADI)
- Gym (free of charge)
- Sauna (payable locally)
- Squash court (payable locally)
- Special athletic tournaments (basketball, mini football, beach volleyball etc)
- 7 red clay tennis courts (located next to the hotel) with Club House, floodlights, sports equipment shop and professional coaching.
Free Yoga Lessons Between 11/07 - 31/07/12 Aldemar hotels are offering guests free yoga lessons, these will take place at the Aldemar Royal Mare but are open to all guests staying in Aldemar properties in Crete.
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For Children
- Children's pool
- Highchairs
- Children's menu, early meals available (18.00hrs)
- Babysitting on request
- Children's Aldy mini club (4 to 7yrs & 8-12 yrs) with animation and entertainment team as well as Maxi junior club
- Children's show time
- Entertainment activities
- Adventure playground/children's house
- Video shows
- Baby phones
- Baby cot
- Play pen
- Push chairs.
Accommodation
Double bedded rooms in bungalows (with extra bed or sofa), bath/shower, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, internet connection (free of charge), fridge, safe box, air conditioning (mid May through to October) and a balcony or terrace with inland view. Other room types available on a bed and breakfast basis include: Junior suites 2/4 with side sea view and shared pool. One bedroom suites with side sea view and shared pool. Maisonettes 2/4 with side sea view and shared pool. Other room types available at a supplement: Double bedded rooms with mountain or sea view. Twin sea front rooms and Family rooms available. Single rooms with inland or sea view are also available.
Entertainment
- Evening programmes and shows by our animation team at the open air amphitheatre (weather permitting)
- Giant outdoor chess board
- Large screen TV and DVD room
- Games room
- Bridge room
- Billards
- Theme nights (upon reservation)
- Night club and dancing
- Daily entertainment options (live music programme, disco night, beach party etc)
- Work out programmes with fitness instructors
- Dance competitions
- Traditional Greek dance lessons
- Cooking lessons
- Quiz
- Bingo.
Cuisine
'Panorama' main restaurant serving breakfast, dinner and buffet style theme nights including Italian, Greek and Mediterranean (for guests on Half Board basis). International and local delicatessen on special exclusive corners of the main restaurant. 'Fontana Amorossa' gourmet restaurant and taverna 'Artemis' with daily music & fine French and Greek cuisine. Every Saturday is lobster night. Self service restaurant and pizzeria. Dress code: smart casual. Separate children's restaurant.
Additional Information
- Facts and Figures
- Accommodation Type: Hotel
- Accommodation Code: 22719
- Rooms: 346 bedrooms and 40 villas
- Floors: 2
- Official Rating: Deluxe
- Special Features
- Family Rooms
- Wedding Offers
- Honeymoon Offers
Olympic Gold
£29 per person. Private taxi, local champagne and fruit in room, VIP ticket wallet and luggage labels and resort information. (Subject to availability) Read More
Olympic Gold Plus
£59 per person. Private taxi, access to UK airport lounge, local wine and fruit in room, VIP ticket wallet and luggage labels and resort information. (Subject to availability) Read More
Free Taxi Transfer
Taxi transfers included (unless otherwise specified)
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All Inclusive
Meals Breakfast: served in the main restaurant, early continental breakfast 07.00-07.30 (to be ordered in advance), American style buffet 07.30-10.00, late continental breakfast served at the snack bar 10.00-11.00. Lunch: served in the main restaurant 12.30-14.30 or snack bar 12.30-16.00. Dinner: served in the main restaurant 18.30-21.15 buffet style. Taverna Artemis open 19.00-21.30 and theme buffet open 19.00-21.00 upon reservation, once per stay. Drinks: Drinks during meals include water, local wine, beer, soft drinks and juice. Manitari Bar open 11.00-17.30, Snack Bar 10.30-18.00, Pool Bar 10.30-18.00, Main Bar 18.00-00.00, Kafenio 17.30-22.30 and Night Club 22.30-01.00 (Apr, May & Oct) serving filter coffee, espresso, cappucino, water, soft drinks, tea, wine, draught beer, tropical cocktails, fruit juice, metaxa, ouzo, raki, international branded alcoholic drinks and brandies. Drinks may vary between bars. Snacks: Light snack buffet at the snack bar 11.00-17.00 serving a variety of hot & cold snack and ice cream. Late night snacks at the Snack Bar 22.00-00.00 serving salads, hot appetizers, a selection of desserts, ice cream and fresh fruit. Entertainment & Activities: Open disco (Jun-Sept) 22.30-00.00 occasionally at the Main Bar, beach party (Jun-Sept) every second week, animation and sports activities. For Children: Lunch buffet at the snack bar 12.30-14.30.
Special Bonuses
Summer Special Bonuses (for stays between April and October)
- FREE welcome gift for all arrivals
- FREE cakes, pies, sandwiches, water, juices and one ice cream from 10:30-12:30 & 15:30-17:30 for the children at the mini club area
- FREE use of gym & tennis court (during daytime)
- WEDDING COUPLES & HONEYMOONERS receive room upgrade (subject to availability), FREE sparkling wine, flowers, fruits in room upon arrival and a candlelit dinner.
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