Knossos Royal, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece 2025

The elegant 5-star Knossos Royal Resort nestled along the tip of a majestic cape on Crete’s northern coast offers smashing holidays to Greece with top-class amenities and fantastic services. Framed by the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the popular property promises panoramic views of the Hersonissos Peninsula, making Crete holidays a dream for nature and beach lovers alike. The seafront hotel is a modern take on an ancient Minoan Palace, boasting spectacular rooms alongside pristine pools, fine dining restaurants, and chic bars.

Invariably, scores of couples book a Knossos Royal Resort wedding, exchanging vows amid breathtaking natural scenery. However, it’s also a great hotel for family breaks, with the Knossos Royal Resort all inclusive service making it hassle-free for kids and adults to enjoy a range of delicious drinks, snacks, meals, and more. Therefore, whether you’re booking a wedding, an adults-only holiday, or a family trip, this five-star hotel is the perfect base to settle down for a scenic escape.

Location

Browse the Knossos Royal Resort map to see how exciting holidays to Hersonissos in Crete can be! Offering a mix of culture, history, and entertainment, it’s invariably, among the topmost retreats to enjoy a wide range of attractions. The unmissable ones include Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Minoan Palace of Malia, and the Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre. Hersonissos is also popular for beach breaks, with mind-blowing options like Sarandaris Beach, Analipsi Beach, and Star Beach. Sampling authentic Cretan cuisine at one of the traditional seafront tavernas is a must-do when visiting beaches here.

Distances

• Knossos Royal Resort to Heraklion International Airport (HER) – 22.9 km
• Sitia Public Airport (JSH) – 107.1 km
• George’s Chapel – 640 m
• Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre – 2.6 km
• Three Old Windmills – 3 km
• Alar Dinner-Show Theatre – 3.2 km
• Old Chersonisos Center – 4 km
• Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic Art Studio – 4 km
• Hersonissos Tourist Centre – 5.9 km
• Labyrinth Park – 7.7 km
• Lychnostatis Open Air Museum – 8.1 km
• Acqua Plus Water Park – 8.2 km
• Malia Palace Archaeological Site – 13.9 km
• Watercity Waterpark Crete – 17 km
• Heraklion Port – 26.7 km
• Knossos Palace – 29.2 km
• Νikos Kazantzakis Museum – 34.1 km
• Agios Nikolaos – 41.8 km
• Spinalonga Island – 45.9 km
• Elounda – 49.4 km
• Beaches near Knossos Royal: Anissaras Main Beach (450 m), Sarantari Beach (600 m), FKK Naturist Beach (700 m), Drapanos Beach (1.2 km), Limenas Hersonissou Beach (2.6 km), Analipsi Beach (6.1 km), Aposelemi Beach (7.3 km), Stalis Beach (7.5 km), and Limanakia Coves (14 km)
• Restaurants near Knossos Royal: Golden Dream Cocktail Bar Restaurant (550 m), Kavkaz Restaurant (1.1 km), Ya Seafood Restaurant (1.3 km), Saradari Apartments (1.7 km), Creta Maris Beach Resort (1.8 km), Hersonissos Palace (2.2 km), Palazzo Di Mare (2.4 km), Coast Café Brunch & Sushi Restaurant (3.5 km), and Blue Moon Restaurant – Wine & Bar (4.7 km)

Rooms

Raved about in several Knossos Royal Resort reviews by past guests, the accommodation units at this classy property justify its five-star status. There are a wide range of luxurious rooms, plush suites, and charming sea-view bungalows to choose from, each equipped with world-class amenities and comforts. A few accommodation units have been fitted with wheelchair-accessible features, making the stay comfortable for guests with limited mobility.

Some of the rooms at Knossos Royal Resort are seafront, while others have a private or a shared pool. However, all come equipped with the best in-suite perks, including a fridge, air conditioning, bathrobes and towels, a mini bar, a private bathroom with amenities and toiletries, a magnifying mirror, a hair dryer, a safety deposit box, slippers, coffee and tea facilities, a direct-dial telephone, a flatscreen TV with satellite channels, Wi-Fi access, and sound bar.

Room types include:

• Seafront Royal Suites with Sharing Pool (6 guests) – Sea View
• Royal Maisonette with Sharing Pool (4 guests) – Pool and Garden View
• Knossos Suites with Sharing Pool (4 guests) – Sea View
• Knossos Maisonettes with Sharing Pool (4 guests) – Sea, Pool, or Garden View
• Junior Suites with Sharing Pool (4 guests) – Sea or Garden View
• Imperial Villa Phaedra (8 guests) – Sea View
• Imperial Villa Evropi (6 guests) – Sea View
• Family Room (4 guests) – Garden View
• Family Room with Sharing Pool (4 guests) – Pool View
• Double Bungalow (2 guests) – Sea View
• Double Bungalow with Sharing Pool (3 guests) – Pool View
• Double Bungalow VIP Seafront with Sharing Pool (3 guests) – Sea View

Facilities and Amenities

The check-in at Knossos Royal is at 02:00 PM, and check-out from reserved bungalows or rooms and suites is until 12:00 PM on the day of departure. The friendly staff at the front desk can process late check-out or early/express check-in subject to policy, availability, and a surcharge. It’s imperative to inform the hotel management of any unforeseen change in timing.

For dining and drinks, there are several Knossos Royal Resort restaurants and bars that guests can explore, besides many eateries in the vicinity of the hotel. The property itself features a range of other top-class comforts, including pools, a diving centre, beach gazebos, floodlit tennis courts, a fitness centre, a kids’ club, a sauna, a mini market, and much more. Take a look at the detailed list below.

• 24-Hour Reception
• Private Beach Area
• Lift
• High-Speed Wi-Fi
• Air Conditioning
• Car Parking
• 24-Hour Security
• All Inclusive Service
• Personal Customer Service
• Airport Transfers
• Private Jet/Helicopter Service (upon request)
• Transfer within the Resort by Club Car (upon request)
• Limousine to and from the Airport
• Priority Booking for Special Events and Themed Nights
• Accessible-Friendly Rooms and Areas
• Personalized Express Check-in
• Late Checkout (subject to availability)
• Safety Deposit Boxes
• Luggage Storage
• Room Service
• Daily Housekeeping
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning
• Evening Turndown Service
• Concierge Service (porter)
• Multilingual Staff
• 6 Restaurants
• 5 Bars
• Coffee House
• Baby Menus
• Outdoor Showers and Changing Rooms
• 2 Central Outdoor Pools (seawater)
• 2 Outdoor Pools for Children
• Indoor Pool
• Pool and Beach Areas with Deck Chairs, Sun Loungers, and Parasols
• Lifeguard Service at Pools and Beach
• Pool and Beach Towel Service
• Beach Gazebos
• Kids’ Club
• Children’s Play Area
• Fitness Centre/Gym – latest exercise equipment
• Sports Facilities – waterslide, mini golf, tennis lessons, two quartz sand tennis courts, squash court, table tennis, floodlit tennis courts, etc.
• Water Sports and Diving Centre
• Water Polo and Beach Volleyball
• Animation Team (daily activities)
• Daily Entertainment
• Evening Programs
• Open-Air Amphitheatre
• Fashion Boutique
• Games Room
• Catering for Business and Private Events
• Wedding Venues
• Business Centre
• Conference Facilities
• Conference Centre (600 capacity)
• 11 Meeting Rooms
• Private Celebrations
• Themed Nights
• Special Private Dinners
• Jewellery Shop
• Mini Market
• Organised Excursions and Tours
• Baby Amenities – high chairs, pushchairs, baby monitors, cots, cribs, etc.
• Babysitting
• Child Care
• Currency Exchange
• Daily Bus Service
• Taxi Booking
• Doctor on Call
• Private Transport
• Car Rental
• Motorbike Hire
• Bicycle Rental
• Garden Areas
• TV Lounge
• Terrace
• Lobby
• Sustainable Friendly

Additional Information

• Knossos Royal is excellent for families, honeymooners, couples, singles, business tourists, and adults-only groups alike.
• Some services at the property are subject to room/booking type and availability, such as limousine transfers, priority booking for special events, etc.
• Pets aren’t allowed at Knossos Royal Resort, so it’s prudent to arrange for their care back at home while you’re away on a holiday.
• Special assistance requests for curated meals, early check-in, extra beds, tour bookings, and more are subject to availability, policy, and additional charges.
• The helpful staff at Knossos Royal can proficiently speak in Greek, Russian, Italian, English, German, and French.
• Some amenities and services at the five-star Hersonissos hotel are available at a surcharge, including car rental, beach gazebos, laundry, baby menus, babysitting, etc.
• Knossos Royal Resort accepts payment in Visa, American Express, Diners Club, and Visa. Cash is not accepted here.
• Applicable taxes and all extra charges are payable at Knossos Royal locally.

Address

Knossos Royal Resort location is Limenas Hersonissou, Anissaras, 70014, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece.