The Royal Mare Hotel is located right on a sandy beach in Limenas, Hersonissou on the island paradise of Crete. Beautifully situated near cooling water and verdant gardens, this 5 Star retreat offers a total of 341 guestrooms along with the world's finest thalassotherapy centre, fine dining with Cretan and international cuisine, along with traditional Cretan hospitality. This hotel has its own private sandy beach set on Cretes north coast just two km from the charming village of Hersonissou. Getting to the hotel: Heraklion International Airport is 23 km from the Royal Mare Hotel. Local Tips: Famous attractions include the archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos, Gortys. However, many other places, such as the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc), are also of interest. HotelFood, drink and entertainment: Bed and Breakfast accommodation with an option for Half Board and Full Board. A La Carte is also avaliable at the restaurant at an extra charge. There are several dining choices with the Candia gourmet Restaurant for international cuisine, Symposio Restaurant with terraces overlooking the sea, the cool seaside restaurant Albatros serving lunch, and the Taverna 'El Greco' as a traditional place for dinner. Bars including poolside and restaurant bar (Sushi!). Music (live and DJ) and dance evenings during the week. Guests are kindly requested to ensure that they are appropriately dressed in all restaurants and bars (shorts and bathing costumes are not permitted).