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Aldemar Knossos Royal

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Aldemar Knossos Royal

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Double Bungalow Garden View
5 restaurants, breakfast served
Bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Overview of Aldemar Knossos Royal

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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Limenas, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Popular LocationSarandaris Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Hersonissos4 min drive
  • Popular LocationConvention Centre Creta Maris5 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)21 min drive

Room options

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Double Bungalow Garden View

Double Bungalow Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Bungalow Sea View

Double Bungalow Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Sharing Pool

Family Room Sharing Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Double Room, Beachfront | Beach/ocean view

Premium Double Room, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Garden View

Family Room Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Bungalow Sharing Pool

Double Bungalow Sharing Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Hersonissos

A luxury stay in Hersonissos awaits you at Aldemar Knossos Royal. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of Sarandaris Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Convention Centre Creta Maris. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 5 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Royal Mare Thalasso can include massages and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna. With 2 lounge bars and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the 7 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor tennis courts. Plus you'll find an indoor swimming pool, a nightclub and free WiFi in public areas. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Hersonissos hotel include Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Sarandaris Beach - 3 min walk
  • Port of Hersonissos - 4 min drive
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 5 min drive
  • Star Beach Water Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Saradari - 5 min walk
  • Aldemar Main Restauraunt - 6 min walk
  • Enomy Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Aldemar Main Bar - 2 min walk
  • Ammos - 4 min drive

About this property

Aldemar Knossos Royal

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Some rates at Aldemar Knossos Royal are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. At Aldemar Knossos Royal, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a free kid's club, a children's pool and outdoor tennis courts. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Hersonissos hotel.

  • 413 guestrooms or units
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Aldemar Knossos Royal offers 413 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a bath, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Royal Mare Thalasso. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Artemis
  • Fontana Amorosa
  • Manitari Bar

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 7 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Aldemar Knossos Royal Hotel Heraklion
Aldemar Knossos Royal Heraklion
Aldemar Knossos Royal Hotel Hersonissos
Aldemar Knossos Royal Hotel
Aldemar Knossos Royal Hersonissos
Aldemar Knossos Royal
Aldemar Knossos Royal Village Hotel Chersonisos
Aldemar Knossos Royal Village Hersonissos
Knossos Royal Village
Aldemar Knossos Royal Crete, Greece
Aldemar Knossos Royal Hotel
Aldemar Knossos Royal Hersonissos
Aldemar Knossos Royal Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

Aldemar Knossos Royal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

Yep, Aldemar Knossos Royal has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Aldemar Knossos Royal?

Yep, Aldemar Knossos Royal is a short 3-minute walk from Sarandaris Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

Yep, Royal Mare Thalasso is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Aldemar Knossos Royal have a pool?

Take your pick from 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Aldemar Knossos Royal have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

Aldemar Knossos Royal features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a nightclub.

What makes Aldemar Knossos Royal a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aldemar Knossos Royal.

Does Aldemar Knossos Royal serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

No, Aldemar Knossos Royal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 5 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Aldemar Knossos Royal?

There is a golf course next to Aldemar Knossos Royal.

Aldemar Knossos Royal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Rubinstein

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ohad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay
We had a lovely stay. The main dining room and food call for improvement, other then that it’s a great resort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location-Amenities !!!! Superb Excellent breakfast !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

David, Calgary

Disliked: Staff & service
The property is dated but relatively well maintained. The problem with this place is that one can get breakfast, or 3 meal plan but apparently there is an exclusive plan as well. What does this mean? It means that while you can preety much have any drink at breakfast (water (sparkling), any juice, coffee, hot chocolate etc) if you sign of for the 3 meal plan any form of drink for lunch or supper is charged to your room! Utterry ridlcuous and a scam. It is in fact against the law ot deny anyone a glass of water if they ask for one at any restaurant in Canada, but apparently not so in Greece. Furthermore, one is hounded by staff for our room number at every meal and then the pressure to purchase a drink. They even go so far as to put boards around the water, juice, coffee that they setup for breakfast so that you can't access those. We fell into this trap for teh frist meal and were gobsmacked y the fact that water is deemed to lie outside of the three meal subscription. And watch your bill! we were charged for drinks we did not take. I refused to pay, I asked the duty manager to show me the chits bearing my signature confirming that I had taken a drink (that the servers hounded one for) and of course he could not. Slimy behaviour, some of the servers are dishonest. I discussed this with numerous other customers and many intended to complain. Don;t get me wrong, if I wanted a beer or a glass of wine, I would expect to pay; water, juice, coffee on a 3 meal plan? No!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a 2 star resort not a five star as advertised
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joanna, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel with private beach
Lovely staff, comfy beds, dark rooms. We had a lovely time. It just needs a bit of a refresh.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed, Egypt

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic holiday destination, friendly staff, nice welcoming, and great food. As a beach resort, rooms come with ants/insects included, require spraying all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A decent hotel and location
Not sure who rated it 5'star but from my experience this hotel falls way short of 5 star, more 3 heading towards 4.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Bournemouth, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
Great hotel, location, food, service, staff and facilities. My only real criticism is the rooms, restaurants and bars are getting a little tired and could do with a refurbishment sometime soon. Don't get me wrong, it's still a really good resort, it's just that I Didn't expect it to be quite so tired looking compared to the website photos and expected a little better for the price I paid; I'd still highly recommend the resort though
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017