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! Getting to the hotel: 23 km from Heraklion International Airport - Please note: Rates are not valid for the Russian and Ukraine market. Please note: 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. 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, Room Service (extra charge) 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. Please note: Tennis Club and Thalasso Centre are located in the premises of sister & neighbor Hotel Aldemar Royal Mare (600 meters walking distance from Knossos Royal) For the kids: Children's Childrens buffet, 2 swimming pools (sea 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 all rooms and 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 once per day (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). Added value: All guests are invited, once a week, to participate in Master Class Show Cooking and taste the different Greek plates that our Chef is making.