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Aldemar Knossos Royal

5.0 star property
Hersonissos beachfront hotel with 5 restaurants and spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Front of property - evening/night
Double Bungalow Garden View | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free area shuttle
  • 2 indoor and 7 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom

Room options

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Double Bungalow Garden View | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bungalow Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Bungalow Sea View | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bungalow Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Sharing Pool | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Sharing Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Garden View | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Bungalow Sharing Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Limenas, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014

What's nearby

  • Sarandaris Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 21 min drive
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Argo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Enomy Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palazzo di mare - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saradari - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SIMA Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Aldemar Knossos Royal

At Aldemar Knossos Royal, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball, and sun loungers, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park. There's plenty of fun with the 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, and body treatments. Dining choices include 5 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a nightclub, a free kid's club, and a poolside bar.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Aldemar Knossos Royal are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Land activities

Access to golf course
Use of golf cart
Rental of golf equipment
Golf green fees

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 413 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Offsite

  • Free area shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Mini golf
  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis lessons
  • Beach volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Evening entertainment
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • Nightclub
  • 7 outdoor tennis courts
  • Waterslide
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Fontana Amorosa - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Artemis - Onsite restaurant.
Onsite venue #4 - This restaurant is located on the beach.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property uses solar energy.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 1039K015A0172500

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

Does Aldemar Knossos Royal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aldemar Knossos Royal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Aldemar Knossos Royal?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Aldemar Knossos Royal?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Aldemar Knossos Royal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aldemar Knossos Royal?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Aldemar Knossos Royal and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as volleyball, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Aldemar Knossos Royal also has 2 bars, a nightclub, and a waterslide, as well as a Turkish bath, spa services, and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Aldemar Knossos Royal?
Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining.
Does Aldemar Knossos Royal have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Aldemar Knossos Royal like?
Aldemar Knossos Royal is located a short 3-minute walk from Sarandaris Beach.

Aldemar Knossos Royal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Vanessa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael Rubinstein, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Second stay
We had a lovely stay. The main dining room and food call for improvement, other then that it’s a great resort
Ohad, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location-Amenities !!!! Superb Excellent breakfast !!!
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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!
David, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

This is a 2 star resort not a five star as advertised
14-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Good hotel with private beach
Lovely staff, comfy beds, dark rooms. We had a lovely time. It just needs a bit of a refresh.
Joanna, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mohamed, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent hotel
We went as a family of three and we loved the hotel. The complex was beautifully laid out and the gardens were all very well maintained. The hotel is on a slope so almost every view has a seaview. Our room had a rustic charm but was cleaned daily and well maintained. We had a room with it's own private pool and a stones throw away from the beach. The pools are all salt water and are very clean. They have their own prviate beach which was very convenient.The staff could not be faulted and were very friendly and always happy to help with a sense of urgency. The food in the evenings was delicious and varied so expect your waistline to be affected. We never go back to the same hotel twice but in this case this would be the exception. I would highly recommend this hotel to both families and couples.
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8/10 Very Good

Melanie, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel digne d’un 5*. Tout est mis en place pour que vous passiez de bonnes vacances
8-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Toller Familienurlaub
Sehr freundliches Personal! Das Buffet ist sehr vielfältig, abwechslungsreich, sehr lecker! Wir hatten ein Familienzimmer, zwei grosse Zimmer mit Verbindungstür, zwei Badezimmer. Sehr komfortabel für zwei Erwachsene und zwei Jungs. Wegen COVID war das Hotel nur zur Hälfte belegt. Das Baden im Meer am hoteleigenen Strand ist nicht so angenehm, weil der Boden felsig ist.
10-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Très bon hotel et chambre spacieuse. Mériterait toutefois un petit coup de neuf. Les chambres n’ont pas été faites 2x pendant la semaine, nous avons dû le demander mais ils sont venus rapidement. La nourriture était très bonne et variée. En sachant que l’hotel fermage ses portes une semaine après.
Doudou, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Неделя на Крите
При заезде быстро получили номер с хорошим расположением, рядом с пляжем с частичным видом на море. Зашли в номер 1052, в холодильнике обнаружили грязное полотенце, а в сейфе 5 пустых пачек от сигарет Парламент. Спасибо Альбине из гостевой службы, она быстро организовала уборку. Отель в общем на твёрдую четвёрку. Питание разнообразное, но много поваров молодёжи, приготовление пищи у которых оставляет желать лучшего, так всю неделю наблюдали за приготовлением яичницы, которая у повара то прилипала, то пригорала. Не понравился заход в море, без тапочек не обойтись. Зато рядом прекрасная лагуна, ходили каждый вечер туда купаться!
Elena, 8-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

ce n'est pas un 5 étoiles
arrivée tardive 1h du matin et pas de clim dans la chambre (défectueuse) il faisait quand même 27°, frigo pas dégivré la porte ne se fermée pas donc pas moyen de mettre de l'eau au frais et lit d'appoint cassé. Bien-sur tout a été changé le lendemain mais faut sans cesse réclamer, jusqu'au serviettes dans la chambre que la femme de ménage oubliait de remettre. Pour le buffet , j’avais pris demi-pension et je regrette profondément pas bon du tout, une usine à bouffe, limite écoeurant nous avons finalement arrêté d'y aller au bout du 2ème jour et nous nous rendions au restaurant de l’hôtel que je payer. Bref pas digne d'un 5 étoile mis à par la piscine avec une belle vue sur la mer.
coco, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Ein Eldorado für Kinder! Pools, Rutschen, Spiele, Mini-Disco etc. Stretching-, Yoga- und Pilates-Lektionen tun gut. :-)
Sabina Patrizia, 7-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Beoordeling hotel
Hotel kamers zijn netjes, beetje verouderd wat betreft interieur. Zitje buiten is groot genoeg voor 2 a 3 personen. Onze kamer lag dicht bij de zee, dus zeer aangenaam. Ontbijt was prima. We zijn in het najaar geweest dus niet meer zo druk. Personeel is zeer behulpzaam en aardig. Het hele complex werd zeer goed schoongemaakt.
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8/10 Very Good

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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel mit atemberaubenden Meeresblick
Unser Aufenthalt in Aldemar Knossos Royal wurde mit vielfältigen und sehr unterhaltsamen Hotelangeboten und Ausstattungen sehr belohnt. Das Hotel passt sich an den Umweltstandard an und das schätzen wir sehr. Das Service Personal sei es an der Rezeption, Room Cleaning oder Restaurant ist sehr gastfreundlich, hilfsbereit, unaufdringlich und kompetent.
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8/10 Very Good

Excellent séjour
Hello, J'ai séjourné du 29 aout au 4 septembre 2016 dans cet hôtel, le bilan en est excellent: Appréciation générale de l'hôtel : 4.5/5 : L'hôtel présente de nombreuses piscines, avec une plage privée, de nombreux restaurants excellents, plusieurs activés (aquatiques, sportives, fitness), un coiffeur, un mini super marché, et même un photographe pour une séance shooting (la photo demeure toutefois chers à l'unité) Tout est fait pour vous détendre! Personnel : 5/5 : Le personnel est très accueillant, souriant et chaleureux. Buffet de l'hôtel : 2.5/5 : Petite faiblesse de l'hôtel à mon goût : Vous trouverez tout ce ce que vous voulez en terme de plats, mais gustativement, ce n'est pas à la hauteur d'un hôtel 5 etoiles, sans parler de l'eau qui est infecte et qui nous oblige à payer des bouteilles d'eau à 2€ l'unité En revanche, les restaurants dans l'hôtel sont excellents ps : Dommage que le petit déjeuner qui se termine à 10h30, il faudrait le rallonger d'une heure pour ceux qui veulent dormir en le matin en vacances Chambres 4/5 : Les chambres sont bien aménagés et propres Activités : 4/5 : Les animateurs sont au top. Ils proposent des activités très sympa (beach voley, water voley, football, cours de yoga, fitness, etc). Vous trouverez également des activités sportives (jet ski, bouées, plongée, etc) Voila, un hôtel à faire sans hésitation
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