Aldemar Royal Mare
Crete, Greece
Overview
Aldemar Royal Mare is a five-star, beach-front resort located on the northern coast of Crete, a short walk from the quaint cobbles and traditional tavernas of Hersonissos. Aldemar Royal Mare is all about Thalassotherapy and has won ‘World’s Leading Thalasso Spa & Resort’ an impressive eight times. It has state-of-the-art Thalasso facilities including massage pools and aqua gyms. Water is at the centre of their wellness philosophy and the dedicated team help you achieve your wellness goals. You’ll love the water-front location of the resort plus all the fitness activities you can join in with. **Please note that the hotel is open until the 31 Oct 2019 and will re-open on 20 April for 2020 season.
When to go
Crete enjoys a Mediterranean climate all year round so tends to be warm for most of the year. January is usually the coolest month.
What we love
- The sharing table in the Sympossio restaurant – it’s always fun to share stories and tips with other guests
- The Thalion product range which is made from fresh seaweed harvested in Brittany and it full of minerals and vitamins to replenish, purify and moisturise
- The choice of daily group classes which you can join in with.
Who should go
- If you love Thalassotherapy or want to give it a try – you will not be disappointed
- Independent solo travellers who want to invest in their wellbeing or perhaps just escape for a few days to de-stress
- Couples will love how much there is to do here – you certainly won’t be bored.
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Offers
- Free spa credit €50 per room (min 5 nights stay)
- No single supplement if booked with a pre-purchased programme (except 06 June - 02 Oct 2020)
- 10% discount if booked with Thalasso programmes (min 4 nights) - contact us to make a booking
- Early bird offers:
- - 25% off for stay anytime in 2021; must be booked by 30 Sept 2020
This hotel is not fully available from 01/11/2020 until 19/04/2021. Please email or call us on +44 (0)20 3735 7555 to find our more details about availability.
Wellness
Aldemar Royal Mare has an award-winning Thalassotherapy spa. The highly professional and modern Thalasso spa with a ‘medical’ feel will leave you feeling rejuvenated in no time. Wellness goals which the spa specialise in include weight loss, improving circulation and reducing muscular and arthritic pain.For chronic back pain sufferers the spine elixir programme uses a combination of physiotherapy, Thalassotherapy and state of the art Huber LPG device which is highly proven to improve back pain through strengthening the muscles and mobilising the joints.
Facilities include jet showers, jet pools, hydro-baths, Finnish sauna, outdoor Thalasso pool, heated indoor pool with healing seawater, state-of-the-art gym, treatment rooms.
Example treatments at Aldemar Royal Mare
- Hammam
- Aromatherapy massage
- Hydro-jet bath
- Body scrub
Activities
Activities available at resort
- Pebble beach and deck chairs/umbrellas
- 4 sandy tennis courts
- 2 table tennis tables
- Mini golf
- Beach volley
- Evening entertainment including live music and shows
- Greek cookery lessons (once per week, additional charge)
- Water Sports (additional charge)
Activities available at the surrounding area
- The Crete Golf Club which has an 18-hole golf course is 7km away
- Horse riding centre is 3km away
- Crete Aquarium is a short taxi drive away
- Visit the quaint village of Hersonissos
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga
- Beach volley
- Water gym
- Dance club
- Pilates
- Water polo
Rooms
There are 384 rooms and suites at Aldemar Royal Mare. Each is decorated in traditional Cretan style and built to reflect a ‘village’ style.
Bungalow Garden View
The Garden View rooms are 29 sqm and can accommodate up to 2 people. They have double or twin beds plus a sofa bed. They have a balcony or terrace with a garden view.
Each room has a private en-suite with bath and shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV with music channels, fridge and safe.
Bungalow Sea View
The Sea View rooms are 29 sqm and can accommodate up to 2 people.They have double or twin beds plus a sofa bed. They have a balcony or terrace with a sea view.
Each room has a private en-suite with bath and shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV with music channels, fridge and safe.
VIP Bungalow Sharing Pool (upper floor)
The VIP sharing pool rooms are located on the upper floor. They are 29 sqm and can accommodate up to 2 people. They have double or twin beds plus a sofa bed. They have a balcony or terrace and exclusive use of the swimming pool in front of your room block.
Each room has a private en-suite with bath or shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV with music channels, fridge and safe.
Guests staying in the VIP rooms have breakfast in the a la carte restaurant instead of the the buffet restaurant.
A complimentary bottle of water and basket of fruit is delivered daily.
VIP Premium Sharing Pool (ground floor)
The VIP premium sharing pool rooms are located on the ground floor. They are 29 sqm and can accommodate up to 2 people. They have double or twin beds plus a sofa bed. They have a terrace with access directly to the swimming pool in front of your room block.
Each room has a private en-suite with bath or shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV with music channels, fridge and safe.
Guests staying in the VIP rooms have breakfast in the a la carte restaurant instead of the the buffet restaurant.
A complimentary bottle of water and basket of fruit is delivered daily.
What’s on the menu
The Cretan diet is known to be amongst the healthiest in the world and there is no shortage of delicious dishes at this resort. There are six restaurants and four bars, so you have plenty of dining options whether you chose the half board buffet or upgrade to an ‘Elements’ all-inclusive meals options. There are healthy and more gourmet dishes to chose from so you will need to police yourself if you want to watch your waistline. In the evening, grab a mocktail at one of the bars and enjoy the sunset.
Sympossio
The main restaurant which is open for buffet breakfast and dinner serving a range of international and local cuisine.
Candia
A gourmet restaurant serving a range of Mediterranean dishes and fine wines. An a la carte dinner is served here.
Albatros
The chilled-out pool restaurant serving light lunches and overlooks the sea.
Location
Aldemar Royal Mare is located on a sandy beach about three kilometres for Hersonissos on the northern coast of Crete.
Nearest airport
The transfer time is 25 minutes from Heraklion Airport by car. There are lots of direct flights to Heraklion. The flight time is approximately 4 hours from London.Families, Children & Infants
Everyone is welcome at Aldemar Royal Mare Resort. There is a children’s club for those aged 6 years or older. A babysitting service is also available. Every evening there is a mini-disco for children too.Reviews
Wonderful big resort, good service, good Thalassotherapy. Not a 5 star in all aspects, but exactly what we were looking for
Anonymous
Hotel itself is a little bit dated looking, with weird architecture and appalling lighting in the main dining room where you have Breakfast and Evening meal if you are on Half Board, as we were. Food was great though. So much choice! I had wonderful yoghurt from a huge pot, with seeds and nuts and tahini and honey, most days, for brekka. But you could have cereal, Eggs, bacon, sausages, omelettes, cold meats and cold fish, loads of fruit choice... and more than I can remember.
The Spa treatments were FANTASTIC , the yoga and Pilates every day were great too,beside the main huge (sheltered) swimming pool; and there is a little gym, an amazing Hamman and a very nice Sauna; I really needed to let go and relax after a very busy time at work... and I sure did unwind! We also tried the food at the smaller restaurant right on the private beach.. and sat beside the crashing waves; Great food. Healthy, and very varied. I would go back again in a heartbeat. And indeed may well do so next year. The private beach is lovely and on the day when the wind dropped we swam in the sea.. in October. Bliss.
Anonymous
Very nice hotel, a bit too big for my taste, but comfortable and food was excellent, with much choice. I would however advise to avoid the BBQ/Greek night that comes with additional price as the Greek show was terrible, not worth the additional EUR 38. There is a good choice of restaurants and shops, and being half board, I have appreciated the mini market where I could buy food for my lunch. The thalasso center is very nice, clean, employees very nice and professional, the treatments were however two shorts.
Anonymous
excellent
Anonymous
A lovely holiday and great facilities, at times not truly single friendly and felt a bit as though I was on a production line in both the spa and the restaurant. However, I came home relaxed and re-invigorated and that was the idea of the holiday so this ticked the boxes. However, note to self for future, this was an option I found for myself on the website, Anuska had suggested other places so listen to Anuska next time!!!
Anonymous
The food became a bit repetitive each night and wasnt always the best quality. Would expect to get greek food as as option whilst staying in Greece!
Anonymous
Excellent
Anonymous
Great hotel.Super sevice.Stay spoilt by drunken borish E.Europeans.Not what one expects from a 5* hotel
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