The Royal Mare Village, an Aldemar Deluxe Hotel, is situated on the north coast of Crete, 2 Km from Hersonissos, 23 km east of Heraklion Airport and 25 Km from the City of Heraklion, on its own Golden Beach. Next to the turquoise-blue waters of the Cretan Sea, you are welcomed to a hospitable paradise of comfort and luxury surrounded by vast stretches of water complexes and exotic Gardens. Our 24-hour service invites you to an absolute escape from daily routine, and the Royal Mare Thalasso, one of the 10 best thalasso / Spa Centers in the world offers you the unique opportunity to experience relaxation, beauty treatment and well-being like never before. Our chefs, who embrace tradition, and the products of the fertile Cretan soil, create authentic Greek specialties, Mediterranean dishes and gastronomically dietetic delights just for you. A world of activity suited to every taste and ability, with Squash, Tennis, Sailing, Beach Volleyball, Water-skiing, Aerobics and underwater exploration awaits you.

The Hotel consists of 353 Rooms ( 97 of which have direct access to the Thalasso / Spa Centre and 10 of which are tailored for guests with special needs ) and 37 Deluxe Suites, all housed in Building Complexes, Sea view, Pool-front, Garden view, VIP sharing pool. Amenities: Sofa-bed, Hair dryer, Electronic Safe, Magnifying mirror, Direct dial telephone, King-size bed/twin beds, Furnished balcony or veranda, Refrigerator (mini-bar upon request), Colour satellite television with music channels, Marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, Air-conditioning 24 hours/day (mid-June to mid-September, minimum).

First-aid, Lifeguard. Currency Exchange, 24 hour Room Service, Guest Relations Services, Taxi Service ( upon request ), Beach Towels ( with deposit ), 24-hour Hotel Security Service, Luggage Service / Luggage Room, Limousine Transfer* Organized Excursions *, Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service*, Daily Bus Service to & from Heraklion & Agios Nikolaos*,Transfer to & from your Room ( upon arrival & departure ), Transfer to & from the Knossos Royal Village Conference Centre, Horseback Riding Centre* ( 22 km from the Hotel)Daily Hotel-Bus Service ( once a day ) to & from Hersonissos ( Free of charge ) * = EXTRA CHARGE.

BREAKFAST (American style buffet) is served in The main Restaurant - Symposio from 07:00 - 10:00 ... DINNER: Buffet service in the main restaurant with a choice of three dishes. There are also three special buffet theme nights a week. Please note : Drinks are not included. Missed meals cannot be replaced. For guests following a special dietary meal programme, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the Harmonia Restaurant. Dress Code: Guests are kindly asked to dress appropriately in all restaurants and the night club during evening. (No shorts or bathing suits please)... The full list of restaurants and Bars are as follows: Minos Main Bar ( 18:00-01:30 ), Delfinia Pool Bar ( 10:00-22:00 ),Calypso Pool Bar ( 10:00-18:00 ), Apollo Night Club ( 21:00-01:30 ), Dionyssos Wine Bar ( 18:00-01:00 ), Children’s Restaurant ( 18:30 –20:00 ),Allegro Self-service Restaurant ( 10:00-18:00 ),Albatros Beach Bar & Restaurant ( 10:00-18:00 ), Candia Gourmet Restaurant (08:00-11:00 &19:00-01:00 ),Symposio Main Restaurant ( 07:00-10:00 & 18:30-21:15 ), El Greco Traditional Greek Restaurant ( 08:00-11:00 & 19:00-01:00 ), Harmonia Gourmet Dietetic Restaurant ( 08:00-10:00 & 12:00-15:00 & 19:00-22:00 ).

There are 14 fresh-water swimming pools on the hotel grounds: 1 indoor heated pool, 1 outdoor children’s pool, 2 large outdoor pools and 1 open-air Jacuzzi, 9 outdoor pools for the VIP rooms and suites, 1 outdoor, private pool for the Presidential suite. Free Of Charge: Sandy Beach, Bridge Room, Games Room , Fitness Centre, 2 Table Tennis, Mini-golf Course, Archery Facilities: Outdoor Showers, Beach / Pool Umbrellas, Beach / Pool Lounge Chairs, 4 Tennis Courts ( Quartz-sand ), Open-air Jacuzzi ( Fresh Water ), Large-screen TV & Video Room, Indoor Heated Pool ( Fresh Water ), Two large Outdoor Pools ( Fresh Water ), Evening Programmes and Shows 1 or 2 times a week by the Animation Team. Work-out Programmes with Fitness Instructors (Aerobics, Aquafit, Gym Work-outs, Body firming). Some facilities are available at extra charges such as the Sauna, Squash, Billiards, Turkish Bath, Jacuzzi Watersports Centre (diving, canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing, pedal boats, parasailing, banana rides, ringos, Thalasso programmes at the Royal Mare Thalasso Spa centre.

Children’s Playground, High-chairs (Restaurants), 1 Outdoor Children’s Pool, Multi-lingual Animation Staff, Children’s Restaurant with Special Menu, Babysitting ( upon request / extra charge ), Baby Cots ( upon request / free of charge ), Recreation & Activities Programs at the Mini-club, Mini Club ( 4-12 years old, 7 days a week, 10:00-12:30 & 13:30-18:00 ).

Meeting room with a capacity of 80 pax. Conference facilities at the neighbouring Aldemar Knossos Royal Village Conference Centre with a capacity of 900 pax.

Kiosk, Boutiques, Hair Salon, Mini-market, Jewellery Shop, Traditional Arts Shop.

Complimentary package for all guests upon arrival: Wine, fruits, flowers, mineral water, slippers and bathrooms amenities. For guests staying in the VIP bungalow, fresh fruits and mineral water is offered every day as well as afternoon maid service. Guests with Half Board are offered 1 Greek Night & 1 Italian Night complimentary.