The Royal Senses, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Highlights

• Only a short walk - or even shorter shuttle - to the nearest beach!

• A tonne of delicious dining options on offer from traditional buffets to a la carte steak!

• An on-site aquapark for anyone looking to let out their inner-child, or their actual child!

• Unique spa therapies involving traditional Cretan herbs and essences

• A late night bar for all things bevving and boogieing!

Location

• It's only a short 5-minute stroll to the Beach, or if you'd rather save your legs, there's a shuttle bus that will take you there in a jiffy!

• Heraklion International Airport is around a one hour drive away, load up your fave show, or queue your fave album and enjoy the ride, you'll be there in no time!

Rooms

• At The Royal Senses, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be living like a king throughout your stay... literally. The rooms up for grabs vary from King Deluxe Rooms, King Grand Deluxe Rooms, King Family Suites, Elite Suites and even the Grand Villa or Royal Senses Villa. One things for sure, no matter which you pick, you'll be surrounded by luxury from plush furnishings to sophisticated decor, we told you so!

• Some rooms even come with their own shared or private pools

• All rooms also come with...

  • Air-conditioning

  • FREE Wi-Fi

  • Satellite TV

  • A safe

  • Coffee/tea-making facilities with espresso machine - swanky!

  • A minibar (extra charge)

  • A hairdryer

  • A magnifying mirror in the bathroom - gotta make sure the look is right!

Food & Drinks

• Gea - discover all that Greece has to offer with buffet-style Mediterranean, Greek and Cretan faves dished up ready for you to take your pick from, you can even enjoy the benefits of an open kitchen and watch live cooking if that takes your fancy!

• Platia - this pop up a la carte is your new fave lunch spot, with plenty of Cretan flavours infused throughout the menu to give you that hidden gem foodie feel, like you're strolling through a market in the town square and stopped off to grab a bite!

• Platia by Night - talk about exclusive, this dinner spot is only open on select nights with guest chefs, delicious wine and plenty of live music all culminating in a top-notch feast!

• Mitato - calling all meat lovers, this a la carte spot has got the goods just for you including a traditional round grill to prepare the juciest cuts for your dining pleasure, veggies, you're not forgotten either with plenty of vegetarian dishes on offer to reflect a classic Cretan diet, this spot is only open on select evenings so get in while you can!

• Cretamos - gourmet, a la carte dining done to perfection at this restaurant where the michelin star chef, Pavlos Kyriakis, infuses traditional flavours and recipes with a traditional, artful flare, add to that the stunning view and the option to reserve a spot for wine tasting in the cellar and this one is a winner!

• Bars - there's so many ways to enjoy a tipple, no matter the time, no matter the day, and with expert mixologists on-site ready to make some handcrafted cocktails, you'll struggle to say no to one more whether you're at the Lobby Bar, Night Bar or Pool Bar, there's even a Snack Bar if you're feeling peckish and don't fancy waiting for dinner!

Sports & Entertainment

• Swimming - there are four pools to choose from complete with sun bathing space and, of course, the nearby bar to keep a bev in hand at all times!

• Aqua Park - don't worry if swimming isn't all you're after from your vacay, you can get swept away by all the fun on offer at the on-site aquapark sure to have you making a splash!

• Beach - just a short shuttle to the sister hotel, The Royal Blue, and you're on the beach, with sand between your toes and a top-tier beach service at your disposal!

• Wellness - mixing a blend of Cretan herbs and essences into an experience of pure relaxation and bliss sounds like a perfect way to spend a day to us, there's a whole treatment menu to be perused with everything from herbal rituals to Cretan hammam!

• Active - wellness doesn't just have to mean spa therapies, you can also look after your body in other ways, like stepping out onto the tennis courts, taking a spot on a yoga class, or keeping things simple and heading to the gym!

Just a heads up, some facilities may require an extra charge!