The hotel consists of 435 Rooms & suites (97 of which have direct access to the Thalasso Spa Centre and 10 of which bathrooms are specially tailored for guests with mobility difficulties) along offers guests an absolute escape from their daily routine. There are so many ways to relax at this beautiful community surrounded by cooling water and verdant gardens. Chill out in the comfort of the well-appointed room, enjoy the sparkling blue waters of the sea, treat yourself at the worlds finest thalassotherapy centre, discover the secrets of Cretan cuisine and embrace an enchanting summer full of traditional Cretan hospitality. Children are fully catered for here with a highchairs in the restaurants, children's restaurant with a special menu, a babysitting service (available on request and extra charge), cots (also on request but free of charge) and recreation activity programs at the kids club (4-12 years old, no fees for using the Mini Club. Only baby sitting is with charge). Further services include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, 3 bars. Room and laundry services are also provided for an added fee.\n\n##AdditionalInformation\nThere are 25 swimming pools on the hotel grounds 1 indoor heated pool ), 1 outdoor childrens pool, 2 large outdoor pools and 1 open-air Jacuzzi & another 21 private or semi-private pools for the use of the Vip Rooms & Suites. There is also a poolside bar for guests to enjoy along with a sun terrace (fees apply). Access to the sandy beach with pebbles is free of charge, 2 table tennis tables, minigolf court, outdoor showers, beach/ pool parasols, beach/ pool sun loungers, 4 tennis courts (extra charge) (quartz-sand), evening programs and shows. Work-out programs with fitness instructors are also offered (aerobics, aquafit, gym work-outs, body firming). Some facilities are available at extra charges such as the sauna & hammam squash, billiards, 7 red-clay tennis courts with tennis instructor, water sports centre (diving, canoeing, windsurfing, waterskiing, pedal boats, parasailing, banana rides, ringos) and the Thalasso & Spa Centre, which offers the unique opportunity to experience relaxation, beauty treatments and well-being like never before. Dress Code Gentlemen are kindly requested to wear long trousers during dinner. Gluten Free meals at no extra charge, only with a 2-week notification prior to arrival. Internet Wi-Fi with 50MB 200 MB free per day, per device. Internet corner at the lobby free of charge. Special AI packages available. \n\n##Directions\nFrom the International Airport of Heraklion the Royal Mare Thalasso is 25km away. From the main exit of the airport you will follow the signs to Agios Nikolaos. After 15 km you will meet a big cross road where you have to turn to the right following again the signs Kato Gouves, Old National Road. In about 10km from that point you will meet another big cross road, where special signs from the hotel are placed in order to help you to come to the hotel.\n \n\n\n##Location\nThis 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 sandy-pebble beach. Next to the turquoise-blue waters of the Cretan sea, guests are welcomed into a hospitable paradise of comfort and luxury surrounded by vast stretches of water complexes and exotic gardens. \n\n
