Knossos Royal

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

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Knossos Suite Sharing Pool | Water view
Imperial Villa - Phaedra
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Limenas, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Place, Convention Centre Creta Maris
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Hersonissos
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Imperial Villa - Evropi

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Royal Maisonette

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite Sharing Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Knossos Maisnonette Sharing Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Royal Suite Sharing Pool - Seafront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Bungalow Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Bungalow Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room Sharing Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Bungalow Sea Front Sharing Pool

Highlights

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

Imperial Villa - Phaedra

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

Family Room Garden View

Highlights

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

Double Bungalow Sharing Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Knossos Suite Sharing Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Hersonissos

A luxury stay in Hersonissos awaits you at 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 2 bars/lounges. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. 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 a nightclub, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. 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 - 0.3 km
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 10 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aldemar Main Restauraunt - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Aldemar Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saradari - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Big Blue - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aldemar Main Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Knossos Royal

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at 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. Bring your whole family to Knossos Royal for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, mini golf and a complimentary children's club.

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 children's pool, outdoor tennis courts and a fitness centre. 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
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
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 pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free 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-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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
  • Games
  • Gym
  • 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
  • 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No 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
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

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: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy.

Property Registration Number 1039K015A0172500

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Knossos Royal?

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

Is parking available at Knossos Royal?

Yep, Knossos Royal has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Knossos Royal?

Yep, 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 Knossos Royal?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments.

Does Knossos Royal have a pool?

Knossos Royal has 2 outdoor swimming pools 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 Knossos Royal have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Knossos Royal?

Knossos Royal features 2 outdoor pools, a nightclub and 5 restaurants.

What makes Knossos Royal a romantic place to stay?

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

Is Knossos Royal family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and free supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Knossos Royal is a hit with families.

Does 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 Knossos Royal?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Knossos Royal?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Knossos Royal?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Knossos Royal?

There is a golf course next to Knossos Royal.