Limenas Hersonissou, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Crete 70014 Greece, Hersonissos, Greece | (937) 315-4602
Beautiful common areas and grounds create a peaceful, relaxing vibe
Attractive rooms have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and outdoor spaces
Upgraded room options include sitting and dining rooms and private pools
Two huge outdoor pools with lots of loungers, and beach access
Beautiful, huge spa with a sauna, fitness room, and hydrotherapy
Five restaurants provide plenty of choice for dining
Half-board and full-board options, plus an a la carte dining package
Kids’ club has a playground and pool with fountains
Facilities include a tennis club, driving range, and beach volleyball
On-site shopping offers jewelry, gifts, and a mini-mart
Complex is extensive, meaning a long walk between some areas
Evening entertainment is limited and underwhelming (pro for some)
Surrounding area offers little nightlife or dining
Free Wi-Fi has a data cap; charge for unlimited access
This 435-room, upscale beach resort offers a restful atmosphere and solid list of on-site features for both couples and families. Well-designed common spaces are modern and comfortable, but the expansive grounds mean it can be a long walk to some. Rooms have attractive decor and beachy blue accents, plus amenities such as kettles, mini-fridges, and furnished outdoor spaces. Upgrades offer further niceties such as minibars, sitting rooms, or private pools. Guests can keep occupied with poolside or beachfront lounging, treatments in the beautiful spa, and a mini-club to engage little ones. However, some guests complain that evening entertainment is too low-key and the surrounding area doesn’t offer alternatives. Guests looking for a livelier neighborhood should check out Creta Maris Beach Resort, a large family-friendly hotel located a five-minute walk from an area with buzzing nightlife.
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Scene
Relaxing environment with beautiful interior spaces and lovely grounds
Couples and families alike enjoy this relaxing beach resort for its many leisure opportunities, packaged in a lovely environment of beautiful interior spaces and trim grounds overlooking the sea. The lobby is a grand and beautiful space with a high, vaulted ceiling featuring delicate scrollwork amidst exposed beams. Pops of red in colored glass and a huge, unique chandelier brighten the room. Beyond the lobby, buildings are clustered in small groups with tall palm trees and manicured hedges lining streets that stretch from the lobby to the beach. Pools, water features, and small gardens with pretty flowers are peppered throughout. The grounds are expansive but narrow, which can mean a long walk from rooms to certain areas. The hotel does provide transport, if needed, but it is an inconvenience for some. While common areas and grounds are geared toward relaxation, some guests note that there are no areas designated as quiet or adult-only and noise from children can be disrupting.
Location
Little to do nearby, easy access to a local tour bus and transport to Heraklion
The hotel is on the northern coast of Crete, east of Heraklion in an area full of hotels. A five-minute walk from the lobby will bring guests to a road with a restaurant, a gift shop, and a car rental. Three more minutes down the road there is a small supermarket. There is a bus to Heraklion that stops in front of the hotel, or a five-minute walk along the beach will bring guests to a stop for an on-and-off bus trip that brings tourists to popular spots in the area. It is a nine-minute drive to Limenas Chersonisou, a bustling village with boat tours, plenty of shopping and dining, and family entertainment. Heraklion's historic sites and museums, along with big-city dining and shopping, are a 30-minute drive away. Heraklion Airport is 23 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Lovely rooms with free safes, mini-fridges, and free toiletries; upgrades include private pools
Comfortable rooms are nicely decorated and well-appointed, with an overall airy and beachy feel. They have a contemporary design that includes white walls with pretty teal accent walls, light-wood furnishings, and teal or seafoam-green details peppered through the room in the bedspreads, curtains, drawers, and seating. Starting at just over 300 square feet, standard rooms offer a double bed or two twins, plus a sofa bed for a third person. All rooms have a mini-fridge, kettle, free digital safe, and satellite flat-screen TV. Also standard are furnished balconies or terraces, some of which have views of the sea.
Marble bathrooms have shower/tub combos with partial glass walls, bidets, bathrobes, and slippers. Free toiletries include soap, shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner, plus a sewing kit. Upgraded rooms -- either a suite or VIP room -- add options such as a sitting room, dining room, and a private or shared pool. These guests also have access to extras such as a free breakfast at El Greco restaurant, minibar, coffeemaker, fresh flowers in the room, newspaper delivery, and fresh fruit and water daily.
Features
Multiple restaurants and pools, a large spa, kids’ club, and plenty of activities
Aldemar Royal Mare Thalasso Resort offers quality facilities that appeal to both families and couples. The two main pools are large, surrounded by tiled patios and grass with rows of free sunbeds and umbrellas. A long strip of shingled beach has a somewhat rocky sea bottom, and cabanas are available on a shelf above the sand. A beautiful, full-service spa offers hydrotherapy treatments and massages, plus it has indoor pools, a sauna, and a nice fitness area with a decent range of equipment. The facilities are free with a spa program, but others pay a fee. Kids have access to a spacious playground, shaded kids’ pool with fountains, or activities at the mini-club. A wide range of adult activities include a tennis club, on-site shopping, and a driving range. Guests find that the evening entertainment falls flat with music and dancing or a show being the only options. Wi-Fi if free but has a data limit, or guests can purchase unlimited access.
The main restaurant is an appealing space with the feel of an outdoor cafe thanks to green patio chairs with tie-on cushions, potted trees, and sky-blue ceiling sections mottled with white. Food is well-presented and guests generally appreciate the quality and variety on offer for half- and full-board plans. There are also a la carte options to choose from, including Asian, traditional Greek, and seafood restaurants.
