Description
If you are seeking the ultimate in holiday luxury in the Aegean, call off the search. The Sea Side Resort and Spa resembles a 21st century take on ancient Greece, with minimalist clean lines in natural materials. The adults-only hotel is wrapped around the headland like a figurehead on the prow of a ship, with views out over the sea which will take your breath away.
There are cool, turquoise pools for relaxation at the upper level with panoramic views. Yet another is in the spa where massage and beauty treatments are available and equipment to maintain your fitness regime. Exercise and yoga classes also take place in the Asana fitness centre and, if you're feeling competitive, tennis, basketball and padel courts are on the agenda.
Indulge in the vast variety of cuisine with the likes of Minoan Cretan Taverna, UMI Restaurant and Oceano Restaurant. The main restaurant includes a stunning, large veranda overlooking the bay of Mononaftis. Here buffets are spread for the three meals of the day. Local cuisine and international dishes are served, with entertaining cookery demonstrations scheduled in too. With three bars to choose from, two poolside, you'll be able to ring the changes for morning coffee, afternoon tea and evening cocktails before selecting your favourite spot. Among the best that Crete has to offer, the hotel is in a quiet area 25km west of Heraklion city centre and just 80 metres from the beach of Mononaftis.
Please Note: Per every 7 nights of stay, guests are entitled to one free dinner in each one of the a la carte restaurants. Drinks are not included.
Olympic Rating: 5 Star
Official Rating: 5 Star
Accommodation
Prime Room Land view sleep up to 3 persons features air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, free safety deposit box, private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, coffee making facilities and a furnished balcony or terrace.
Prime Room Side Sea view sleep up to 3 persons features the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Prime Room Partial Sea view sleep up to 3 persons features the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Prime Room Sea view view sleep up to 3 persons features the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Single Room Inland view features the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Lifestyle Suite Mountain View sleep up to 3 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Lifestyle Suite Sea view sleep up to 3 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Loft Suites sleep up to 4 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Casa Swim Up Land view room sleep up to 3 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Casa Swim Up Side Sea view room sleep up to 3 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Casa Swim Up Sunset view room sleep up to 3 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Casa Swim Up Sea view room sleep up to 3 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Cape Suites sleep up to 3 persons with the same amenities shown above as per the Prime Room Land view.
Suites On The Rocks sleep up to 3 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Summer Suites with Private Pool sleep up to 4 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
Loft Suites With Private Pool sleep up to 4 persons with the same amenities as per the Prime Room Land view.
All Inclusive
Meals: Early continental breakfast (05:00-07:30), buffet breakfast (07:30-10:30), Late Breakfast (10:30-11:00) and lunch (12:30-14:30) available from the Veranda main restaurant. Dinner (18:30-21:30) consists of seven different theme nights at the Veranda Main restaurant. Buffet includes theme cuisine (according to night), different salads, cold and hot starters, live cooking, fruits, icre-cream and pastries. The a la carte restaurant is the Minoan Crete restaurant (19:00-20:00). Snacks available from the Pool Bar Pelagos and Thalassa (11:00-17:00).
Drinks: 'Pelagos' pool bar (10:00-18:00), 'Thalassa' pool bar (11:00-00:00) and 'Panorama' main bar (18:00-00:00) serve a range of local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Drinks available in 'All Inclusive' are available from 10:00-00:00 and must be consumed in the designated areas only.