Albatros Spa & Resort Hotel

A magnificent family owned sea-view spa & resort hotel, ideally appointed in a renovated accommodation setting with two sparkling pools and sundecks just a stone’s throw away from a gorgeous stretch clustering fine crystal beaches.

It offers high quality standards in all services within a homely atmosphere, while preserves environmental sensitive ideas.

The Hotel is mostly recommended for couples and families with children.

The ALBATROS SPA & RESORT HOTEL was rennovated and expanded during 2007.

• The hotel offers well-appointed accommodation in 206 luxurious guest rooms.

• For those who wish to combine work with leisure, Resort amenities also include two large swimming pools with hydrojets, relaxation and play areas as well as ‘Mediterraneo’ and ‘Daphne’ gourmet restaurants offering exquisite selections from the Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine.

• At an extra cost, guests may also indulge themselves at the ‘Euphoria’ wellness spa and fitness centre, comprising a fitness centre, sauna, jacuzzi, steambath, facial and body treatment areas and a plethora of relaxation and revitalization massage programs and therapies offered by experienced professionals.

Albatros Hotel is situated only 25 kms away from Heraklion International airport, in the town of Hersonissos, a place which attracts thousands of visitors every summer.

• Conveniently located in the centre of the island of Crete, the hotel provides easy access to the most important sights of the island such as the Minoan palaces of Knossos and Festos, the plateau of Lassithi, and the picturesque towns of Ag. Nikolaos and Elounda.

• Regular direct bus service connects Hersonissos with major destinations all around the island. The nearest bus stop is only 350 metres away from the hotel.

• The hotel is ideally located away from the hustle and bustle of the centre of the town, only 20m away from one of Crete’s most attractive beaches.

• Nevertheless, the world famous town of Hersonissos, known for its nightlife entertainment, is just a 5-minute walk.

Albatros Hotel disposes of:

• 92 standard rooms (rennovated 2007)
• 99 superior rooms (built 2007)
• 15 suites (rennovated 2007) distributed in 3 accommodation settings.

In room amenities: Tastefully decorated to develop a lovely homely feel…

All Standard rooms provide:

• Separate bathroom with bath or shower
• Furnished balcony or terrace
• Mini fridge
• Self-controlled A/C
• Bath towels & beach towels on deposit
• Direct dial phone
• Wireless Internet access (on charge)
• Satellite LCD TV-set
• Hairdryer
• Safe deposit boxes available either in room or reception area.

All Superior Rooms provide:

• Separate bathroom with bath
• Spacious fully furnished balcony or terrace
• Mini fridge
• Self-controlled A/C
• Bathtowels & beach towels on deposit
• Bathrobes
• Slippers
• Direct dial phone lines
• Wireless Internet access (on charge)
• Cable Internet access (on charge)
• Satellite LCD TV-set
• Hairdryer
• Safe Deposit box
• Sea or pool view
• Up to three adults or family 2 adults and 2 children accommodation

Please note: a number of rooms are specially designed for guests with special needs.

All Suites provide:

• Separate bathroom with bath or shower
• Spacious fully furnished balcony or terrace
• Mini fridge
• Self-controlled A/C
• Bath towels & beach towels on deposit
• Bathrobes
• Slippers
• Direct dial phone lines
• Wireless Internet access
• Satellite LCD TV-set
• Hairdryer
• Safe Deposit box
• Sea/or partly sea or pool view
• Up to 5 persons accommodation

Connecting rooms and double beds available on request.

Indoor Facilities / Entertainment: Free of charge

• 2 Outdoor heated swimming pools with water jets (the one can be heated)
• Sundecks & umbrellas
• Beach towels on deposit
• Children’s pool
• Children’s Club
• Multilingual 24 hrs Reception
• 6 elevators
• Self-ironing possible upon request
• Buffet-style Breakfast & dinner at the Mediterraneo’ main restaurant with show cooking
• Shows & special nights regularly organized
• Animation program includes aquagymnastics/streching/waterpolo/poolbasketball
• Greek cooking lessons
• Scubadive intro
• Different competitions
• Table-Tennis
• Fitness Centre
• Luggage room / safety box at the reception area for all late departures
• 24 hours bankautomat by Piraeus bank

On charge

• ‘Daphne’ gourmet restaurant
• ‘Veranda’ lobby bar
• ‘Sea-Side’ pool Café-Bar
• 24 hours Room Service
• Laundry service
• Playmania electronic &  table games area
• Wireless internet connection throughout the hotel
• Internet corners in public areas
• Conference Hall (for up to 170 persons)
• “Euphoria” Wellness Spa / fitness center
• Beauty Parlour & Hairdressing salon
• Manicure / Pedicure stations
• Private training
• Power Plate program
• Mastic Spa & Beauty products Corner
• Loisir – Oxette jewellery shop
• “Agora” Mini market
• Underground parking area

Outdoor facilities / Entertainment (on charge) within a close distance from the resort:

• Public fine sandy beach (out of charge)
• Water sports
• 3 diving clubs (two of which offer pick-up from the resort)
• Wide variety of sports (tennis, beach volley, bowling or mountain biking, horse riding or even bungee jumping & carting)
• Crete Golf club
• Cretan Aquarium
• Supermarkets
• Confectionery
• Delicatessen or souvenir shops
• Water fun parks (Star Beach, Aqua Plus, Water City)
• Great nightlife entertainment

Especially for Children:

• Children’s pool
• Children’s mini club
• Playground
• Playmania electronic & table games area
• Upon request available baby cots / baby high chairs / baby carriage / bottle warmer / cordless baby talk / in room plugs securing

Guests with disabilities

• All the hotel is accessible with ramps and a number of rooms are specially designed for guests with special needs.

• At the "Mediterraneo" main restaurant, your meals are formulated in buffet style breakfast & dinner inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean and International-cuisine, assuring high quality taste and great variety.
  • Local products and pure Cretan olive oil are used for the preparation of all meals.
  • Show cooking on the restaurant terrace overlooking pools during meals.

• "Daphne" a la cart gourmet restaurant
  • Opens daily for lunch or dinner, this ‘a la carte’ restaurant offers guests the chance to discover the secrets of the world famous authentic Cretan cuisine or sample flavors from around the Mediterranean.
  • Private dinning possible.
  • Local products and pure Cretan olive oil are used for the preparation of all meals.

• "Veranda" main lobby & bar, opens from 16:00. - 24:00 hrs, serves a great variety of refreshments, drinks and cocktails.

• "Seaside cafe" pool bar serves fresh fruit juices, refreshments, cocktails and light snacks, all day from 10.30-24.00 hrs.