The luxurious five-star resort of Aldemar Knossos Royal is ideal for family holidays. Built in Minoan style, surrounded by flowering gardens, a complex of blue and white bungalows, located in the area of Anissaras, on the north coast of Crete. Just 2 km from the hotel, the popular resort of Hersonissos is located, with a variety of shops, restaurants and bars, as well as an active nightlife. The hotel’s rooms are characterized by absolute elegance and high comfort, have high-quality furniture, luxurious linens, exclusive bathroom amenities and modern technical equipment. All rooms have spacious furnished balconies or verandas, offering a wonderful view of the hotel’s flowering gardens or a magnificent view of the sea and the beach. Equipped with 2 outdoor swimming pools with sea water exclusively for rooms with frontal sea view. At the hotel’s restaurants, guests can enjoy a variety of first-class cooking, international and national Greek cuisine. Themed evenings are regularly held where guests can discover the new tastes of Greek and Italian cuisine. The hotel offers many opportunities for outdoor activities - a large selection of water activities, water polo, beach volleyball, water sports center, diving, two tennis courts, a squash court and a fitness center. Well-maintained private sandy beach under the control of certified lifeguards, has comfortable sun loungers and umbrellas, showers and changing rooms, a toilet and a gazebo on the beach for an additional fee. For children, the hotel provides two outdoor swimming pools, one of which with sea water, a water slide of 45 meters in length, children's playgrounds, clubs for children and teenagers with a rich program of recreational and educational activities. Guests of Aldemar Knossos Royal can visit the health and beauty center “Royal Mare Thalasso”, which has been awarded with the World Travel Awards each year since 2006, located in the neighboring Aldemar Royal Mare hotel. Aldemar Knossos Royal offers a modern conference room, with modern equipment and impeccable service for various events - parties, informal receptions or business meetings.
MAIN RESTAURANT
Early Breakfast: 07.00-07.30 (Continental)
Breakfast: 07.30-10.00 (American Buffet)
Lunch: 12.30-14.45 (Buffet: Salads, dressings, hot & cold appetizers, main courses, selection of desserts, ice-cream and fresh fruit; drinks: water, local wine, beer, soft drinks, juice (served))
Dinner: 18.30-21.15 (Buffet: Salads, dressings, hot & cold appetizers, main courses, show cooking, selection of desserts, ice-cream and variety of fresh seasonal fruits; drinks: water, local wine, beer, soft drinks, juice; 2 theme buffets weekly)
SNACK BAR
Operating hours: 10.00-17.30 (Self-service)
Late breakfast: 10.00-11.15 (Continental)
Lunch: 12.30-15.30 (Buffet: Salads, dressings, hot dishes, selection of desserts, ice-cream and fresh fruit; drinks: water, local wine, beer, soft drinks, juice)
Coffee time: 11.15-12.30/16.30-17.30 (Self-service; Filter coffee, espresso and cappuccino, instant coffee, Greek coffee, water, soft drinks, tea, fruit juice, selection of pastries and cakes)
Snacks: 15.30-16.30 (Snacks and Ice cream)
BEACH RESTAURANT
Lunch: 12.00-17.30 (Buffet: Salads, dressings, hot & cold appetizers, main course, selection of desserts, ice-cream and fresh fruit; drinks: water, local wine, beer, soft drinks, juice (served) upon reservation, once per stay for minimum 4 days stay)
TAVERNA ARTEMIS
Dinner: 19.00-23.30 (Set menu; drinks: mineral water, local wine, Greek beer, soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea (table service); upon reservation, once per stay / for minimum 4 days stay)
CANDLELIGHT DINNER (upon reservation, once per stay for minimum 4 days stay) 15/05-30/09
MAIN BAR
Operating hours: 18.00-00.00 (Filter coffee, espresso and cappuccino, instant coffee, water, soft drinks, tea, glass of wine, draught beer, fruit juice, Metaxa, ouzo, raki, international alcoholic drinks; Not included: Premium Brands, Champagne and Cognac)
OPEN DISCO: 22.30-00.00 (June – Sept)
MANITARI BAR
Operating hours: 10.30-17.30 / 10.30-23.30 (15/06-15/09) (Drinks: Filter coffee, espresso and cappuccino, instant coffee, water, soft drinks, tea, glass of wine, draught beer, fruit juice, Metaxas, ouzo, raki international alcoholic drinks. Selection of ice-cream and granite (2 flavors; not included: Premium Brands, Champagne and Cognac)
Coffee time: 11.15-12.30 / 16.30-17.30 (Self-service; Filter coffee, espresso and cappuccino, instant coffee, Greek coffee, water, soft drinks, tea, fruit juice, selection of pastries and cakes)
Snacks: 15.30-16.30
POOL BAR
Operating hours: 10.30-17.30 ( Filter coffee, espresso and cappuccino, instant coffee, water, soft drinks, tea, glass of wine, draught beer, fruit juice, Metaxa, ouzo, raki, international alcoholic drinks. Selection of ice-cream & granite beverages (2 flavours); Not included: Premium Brands, Champagne and Cognac)
Coffee time: 11.15-12.30 / 16.30-17.30 (Self-service; Filter coffee, espresso and cappuccino, instant coffee, Greek coffee, water, soft drinks, tea, fruit juice, selection of pastries and cakes)
KAFENIO
Operating hours: 17.30-22.30 (15/05-30/09; Ouzo, raki, wine, beer, water, soft drinks, tea, Greek coffee, Metaxa, international & local spirits)
BEACH PARTY: 21.00-00.00 (June-September)
SPECIAL EVENTS ARE ON EXTRA CHARGE
NOTES
Some departments or services may operate periodically, depending on weather conditions.
Juices are not fresh.
Local alcoholic drinks: raki, ouzo, brandy. International alcoholic drinks and spirits (except champagne): liquor, gin, vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey.
All drinks are listed in each department’s catalogue.
Every guest is entitled to 2 drinks each time.
For safety reasons, drinks around the pools and beach, must be served in plastic containers.
Underage children (under 18 y.o.) are not allowed to consume alcohol.
Smoking is prohibited in all internal areas of the hotel (restaurants, bars, public spaces).
Dress code: Smart casual (no shorts, sleeveless t-shirts, etc.) in all restaurants – bars during dinner (As an exception, bermuda trousers are allowed)
Wearing an all-inclusive bracelet is obligatory in order to be served. The bracelet must be returned to the reception on departure day. Lost bracelets have to be immediately reported to the reception, in order to receive news (at extra) charge.
Family Room Garden View
Family bungalows have a separate bedroom with two single beds and one combined bedroom living room with 2 sofa beds. The marble bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit). Furnished balcony or veranda overlooking the garden.
Family Suite Sharing Pool
Family suites located in the Villa complex. They have a separate bedroom with two single beds and one combined bedroom-living room with 2 sofas-beds. The marble bathroom is equipped with a bath with jacuzzi, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and VIP toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit, body lotion, cotton buds for the ears, hair conditioner). Furnished balcony or veranda overlooking the garden. They have a separate pool for this category of rooms with sea water and a private section on the beach.
in addition: an assortment of snacks (canape), an assortment of sweets (daily) and breakfast in the restaurant of the Villas.
Family Maisonette Sharing Pool
Family duplex maisonettes located in the Villa complex. On the upper level there is a separate bedroom with two single beds, a marble bathroom with a jacuzzi bath and separate WC. On the lower level there is a combined bedroom-living room with 2 sofas, beds and a marble bathroom with shower and WC. Bathrooms have a hairdryer, magnifying mirror and VIP toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit, body lotion, cotton swabs for the ears, hair conditioner). Furnished balcony or veranda. They have a separate sea water pool for this type of room and a private section on the beach with a private gazebo.
in addition: an assortment of snacks (canape), an assortment of sweets (daily) and breakfast in the restaurant of the Villas.
Bungalow Garden View
Standard bungalows with twin beds and a sofa bed. The marble bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit. Furnished balcony or veranda overlooking the garden.
Bungalow Sea View
Standard bungalows with twin beds. The marble bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit. Furnished balcony or veranda overlooking the sea.
Bungalow Sea View for Single Use
Standard bungalows with twin beds. The marble bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit. Furnished balcony or veranda overlooking the sea.
Bungalow Garden View for Single Use
Standard bungalows with two single beds and a sofa bed. The marble bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit. Furnished balcony or veranda overlooking the garden.
Bungalow VIP Sea Front
Vip bungalow rooms, located on the first or second floor. They have two single beds and a sofa bed. The marble bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, hair conditioner, cotton swabs for the ears, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit. Furnished balcony or veranda with frontal sea view. They have a separate pool for this category of rooms with sea water.
Bungalow VIP Sea Front for single use
Vip bungalow rooms, located on the first or second floor. They have two single beds and a sofa bed. The marble bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, hairdryer, magnifying mirror and toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, hair conditioner, cotton swabs for the ears, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit. Furnished balcony or veranda with frontal sea view. They have a separate pool for this category of rooms with sea water.