General Description
At the Aldemar Knossos Royal hotel time moves at a different pace giving you elegant and comfortable guest rooms with incomparable views of the azure sea and crystal-clear pools. Enjoy the superb sports facilities and matchless restaurants - here the pleasure and relaxation may never end. Superbly situated right on the beach, the elegant Knossos Royal comprises of stylish luxury guest rooms in two storey buildings. The hotel offers a host of facilities, excellent local and international cuisine and personalised service. This lovely hotel is located in Limenas Hersonissou on the island of Crete, 25 km from the city of Heraklion and 2 km from Hersonissos. A super choice for a luxury holiday in Crete! Added value: All guests are invited to participate in daily yoga classes, compliments of Aldemar Hotels. The classes take place at the Aldemar Royal Mare. Course are held between 11th and 31st July 2012. Getting to the hotel: 23 km from Heraklion International Airport - FACILITIES: Food, drink and entertainment at the Aldemar Knossos Royal hotel : Main Restaurant, Restaurant Fontana Amorosa, Taverna Artemis, Snack-Bar / Restaurant, Beach Restaurant & Bar, Kafeneio - Main Bar, Pool Bar, , Night Club Aquaris, Room Service and two buffet theme nights per week at the main restaurant. Guests should note that the hotel operates a strict dress code (smart casual) for evening dinner and men must wear long trousers. Sport, games and activities: Sandy beach, Waterslide (45 metres), beach and pool deck chairs & umbrellas, outdoor showers, changing rooms, WC (main pool and beach), 2 quartz sand tennis courts, 2 table-tennis, water games, water polo, mini golf, Fitness Centre, exercise programmes with trainers, dance competitions, traditional Greek dance lessons (syrtaki), quizzes, bingo, a fully equipped Tennis Club, and the Thalasso Spa Centre. Horse riding centre (22 km from the hotel) local charge, an 18-hole golf course (7 km from the hotel), local charge, and the Crete Aquarium (10 km from the hotel) local charge. For the kids: Children's Childrens buffet,, 2 swimming pools (1 sea water & 1 fresh water), playgrounds and a Mini Club for 4-12yrs with animation and entertainment. Additional: Guest Relations Service, Internet corner, free WiFi internet access in reception area, the hotel's conference centre and in some common areas, 24-hour hotel security, first aid, beach lifeguards, luggage room, car, motorbike and bicycle hire, currency exchange, laundry & dry-cleaning service (extra charge), transportation to and from Royal Mare Thalasso centre, daily bus service to and from Hersonissos (no charge), daily coach services to and from Heraklion and Aghios Nikolaos (extra charge), taxi's (on request), limousine (daily, once, extra charge), organised excursions (extra charge), Conference centre and Wedding Packages are available (extra charge). Please note that due to the hillside location of this property it is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties. Guest would be better advised to consider booking at Aldemar Royal Mare. SPECIAL OFFERS: NB Certain activities will incur a local charge including night tennis, tennis lessons, squash, billiards, diving, motorised water sports activities and spa and beauty treatments. Note that a dress code applies to evening meals in the restaurants.

Room Information
The Aldemar Knossos Royal hotel offers Double Rooms with either a garden view (some with connecting door), sea view or VIP sea front with sharing pool. There are also Family Rooms with 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom / sitting-room, and 1 bathroom with access doors from both rooms, for 2-4 persons. All have 24hr air-conditioning (mid-May to mid-September, min), twin beds, a sofa-bed, bathroom with bathtub and hair dryer, satellite TV with music channels, direct dial telephone, refrigerator (mini-bar on request / extra charge), safe box and a furnished balcony or veranda.

Building Information
Meals:Breakfast, Buffet, Restaurant, Daily: 07:00 - 10:00.Late Breakfast, Continental, Daily: 10:00 - 11:00.Lunch, Daily: 12:30 - 14:30.Dinner, Restaurant (dinner at the Taverna and the Villa Restaurant (once per stay upon reservation)), Daily: 18:30 - 21:00.Early Lunch; Childrens Menu, Buffet, Children Only.Snacks, Bar (unlimited hot Football; Volleyball; Table Tennis; Mini golf; Boccia; Darts; Organised activities and entertainment; Fitness Centre, Minimum of four sports and leisure activities.Drinks:Locally produced Alcohol; Locally produced non Alcohol; International, Bar (Bar Manitari (11:00 – 17:00), Pool Bar (11:00-17:00), Night Club (22:30-01:00) (April, May, October), Open Disco (June – Sept) in Bar).Locally produced Alcohol; Locally produced non Alcohol; International, Bar (Bar Manitari (11:00 – 17:00), Pool Bar (11:00-17:00), Night Club (22:30-01:00) (April, May, October), Open Disco (June – Sept) in Bar).Locally produced Alcohol; Locally produced non Alcohol; International, Bar (Bar Manitari (11:00 – 17:00), Pool Bar (11:00-17:00), Night Club (22:30-01:00) (April, May, October), Open Disco (June – Sept) in Bar).Locally produced Alcohol; Locally produced non Alcohol; International, Bar (Bar Manitari (11:00 – 17:00), Pool Bar (11:00-17:00), Night Club (22:30-01:00) (April, May, October), Open Disco (June – Sept) in Bar).Locally produced Alcohol; Locally produced non Alcohol; International, Soft drinks; Hot drinks; Cold drinks; Beer; Red Wine; White Wine; Rose Wine; Wine; Spirits; Juices; Liquers; Draught Beer; Vodka; Gin, Bar (18:00 – 00:00), Daily: 18:00 - 00:00.Locally produced Alcohol; Locally produced non Alcohol; International, Bar (Bar Manitari (11:00 – 17:00), Pool Bar (11:00-17:00), Night Club (22:30-01:00) (April, May, October), Open Disco (June – Sept) in Bar).

Key Collection Details
Please collect your keys from reception.

Accommodation Amenities
24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, Adjoining rooms, Air conditioning, ATM/Cash machine, Baby sitting, Bilingual staff, Boutiques/stores, Car rental desk, Check cashing policy, Cocktail lounge, Coin operated laundry, Concierge desk, Conference facilities, Currency exchange, Doctor on call, Door man, Exercise gym, Express check-in, Express check-out, Free parking, Free transportation, Game room, Gift/News stand, Hairdresser/barber, Accessible facilities, Heated pool, Housekeeping - daily, Indoor pool, Jogging track, Laundry/Valet service, Live entertainment, Nightclub, Off-Site parking, On-Site parking, Outdoor parking, Outdoor pool, Parking, Playground, Pool, Poolside snack bar, Restaurant, Room service, Safe deposit box, Sauna, Security, Shoe shine stand, Shopping mall, Storage space, Tour/sightseeing desk, Dry cleaning, Wakeup service, Multilingual staff, Wedding services, Banquet facilities, Bell staff/porter, Beauty shop/salon, Direct dial telephone, 220 AC, Accessible parking, Women's clothing, Men's clothing, Children's clothing, Shops and commercial services, Video games, Room service - full menu, Room service - limited hours, Public area air conditioned, Butler service, Complimentary in-room coffee or tea, Complimentary newspaper in lobby, Complimentary shoeshine, Evening reception, Front desk, Limousine service, Medical Facilities Service, Telephone jack adaptor available, Buffet breakfast, Communal bar area, Continental breakfast, Food and beverage outlets, Lounges/bars, Barber shop, Onsite laundry, Breakfast served in restaurant, Lunch served in restaurant, Dinner served in restaurant, Full service housekeeping, High speed internet access for laptop in public areas, Wireless internet connection in public areas, Cocktail lounge with entertainment, Motorcycle parking, Phone services, Children's play area, Children's nursery, Disco, Early check-in, Non-smoking rooms (generic), Aerobics instruction, Late check-out available, Sports trainer, Turndown service, DVDs/videos - children, Stairwells, Exhibition/convention floor, Children welcome, Free high speed internet connection, Internet services, Business center, Business services, Secured parking, Tennis court, Water sports, Child programs, Beachfront, Hair dryer, Heated guest rooms, Toilet, Private pool, Connecting rooms, Exterior corridors, High speed internet access, High speed wireless, Private bath or shower, Fire safety compliant, Welcome drink, Printing services availabl

Policy Information
CheckIn: 16:00 CheckOut: 10:00