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Knossos Royal

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Port of Hersonissos

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sarandaris Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Convention Centre Creta Maris with a stay here. Port of Hersonissos and St. Paraskevi Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sarandaris Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Port of Hersonissos - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Big Blue - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mitsis Laguna Main Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Romantic Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fontana Amorosa - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Knossos Royal

5-star beachfront hotel near Port of Hersonissos
Some rates at Knossos Royal are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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 like umbrellas and sun loungers. 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/café and a 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 center. 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
  • Meeting 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 center
  • 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Knossos Royal offers 413 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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.

Property 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 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

  • Onsite 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

How close is Knossos Royal to the airport?

Knossos Royal is 14.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Knossos Royal?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Knossos Royal on Sep 28, 2025 start from $290.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Knossos Royal have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Knossos Royal.

How close is Knossos Royal to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Knossos Royal offer free breakfast?

Knossos Royal offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Knossos Royal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Knossos Royal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Knossos Royal?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Knossos Royal have a pool?

Knossos Royal features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Knossos Royal have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 5 restaurants on site.

Does Knossos Royal have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Knossos Royal to downtown Hersonissos?

Knossos Royal is 0.5 mi away from Anissaras.