Club Lyda Hotel

Hotel Highlights

• Three freshwater pools are ready and waiting, including an activity pool, a swim-up bar pool and a separate pool for the kiddos – because getting out of the water for a drink is frankly too much effort on holibobs.

• Two sandy beaches are around a 10-minute walk away, so you can go from breakfast to beach towel in no time.

• With just 140 rooms and apartments dotted around open garden areas, this one's got a laid-back, low-key feel rather than mahoosive-resort energy.

• Family rooms offer up to 40m² of space, including two-bedroom options – ideal when the whole squad's coming along.

• Gouves' restaurants, tavernas, bars and shops are within easy reach, while Hersonissos and Malia are nearby when you fancy turning the holiday vibes up a notch.

Location

• Two sandy beaches – around 10 minutes' walk

• Gouves Village Boulevard – around 15 minutes' walk

• Restaurants, bars, tavernas, mini markets and shops – within walking distance

• Hersonissos – around 15 minutes' drive

• Malia – around 25 minutes' drive

• Heraklion Airport – around 20 minutes' drive

• Bus service to nearby resorts – stop close to the hotel

Rooms

Double Rooms, Maisonette-style Family Rooms and two-bedroom Family Rooms are on the menu, with plenty of space for couples and family holibobs alike.

• Individually controlled air conditioning

• Balcony or terrace

• Balcony furniture

• Bath or shower

• Hairdryer

• Fridge

• Safe

• Satellite TV

• Telephone

• Beach towels

• Kettle available on request

• Fruit basket and wine available in selected circumstances

Food & Drinks

• Main Restaurant – the hotel's main spot for getting your holiday scran sorted, with relaxed dining to match the laid-back setting.

• Pool Bar – the star of the show if you ask us, thanks to a swim-up pool meaning you can grab a refreshing drink without abandoning your lilo.

• Snack Bar – handy for keeping those between-meal munchies at bay.

• There are two bars in total, so you're never too far from your next holiday refreshment.

Just a heads up that the swim up pool bar is not open on Saturdays!

All Inclusive

• Breakfast – buffet-style from 07:30–09:30.

• Lunch – buffet-style from 12:30–14:30.

• Dinner – buffet-style from 19:00–21:00.

• Finger snacks – pizza, chips, biscuits, cake and other light bites from 11:00–12:00.

• Coffee & cake – tea and coffee with cakes and biscuits from 16:00–17:30.

• Ice cream – two flavours served from 13:00–14:00 and 19:00–21:00.

• Main Bar – open 11:00–22:30 for All Inclusive drinks, with drinks after 22:30 available for an extra charge.

• Pool Bar – open 11:00–19:00 during high season, serving beer, soft drinks, juices, coffee and tea.

• Drinks – local ouzo, raki, red and white wine, beer, brandy, soft drinks and water are included. Fresh juices, cocktails, Champagne, imported and branded drinks cost extra.

• Extras included – free air conditioning, safe deposit box, Wi-Fi in public areas, poolside sunbeds and parasols, plus a handy shuttle bus between the hotel and beach.

Just so you know: cappuccinos, espressos, Earl Grey and flavoured teas cost extra, along with branded and packaged ice creams. Dinner doesn't have a separate children's menu.

Sports & Entertainment

• Activity Pool – a whopping 151m² of freshwater fun, perfect for getting involved in the action or just having a dip.

• Swim-up Bar Pool – the biggest of the bunch at 191m², complete with that all-important swim-up bar. Very holiday. Very 10/10.

• Children's Pool – a separate shallow pool where the little ones can splash about.

• Light Entertainment – keeps things ticking along without turning your chilled Crete jollies into a full-blown festival.

• Billiards – perfect for settling the classic "who's buying the next round?" debate.

• Poolside sunbeds and parasols – free to use, so all that's left to do is bag your spot and get horizontal.

• Family Facilities – baby cots and highchairs are available, making travelling with the smaller members of the squad that bit easier.