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A holiday perfect for families with children – 85% of our guests are families. So keep in mind that the dining area can sometimes be a bit noisy, and little ones may occasionally be running through the hallways. That was a big plus for me because you don't feel like you're disturbing anyone. (family of 4 and 1 year old kids) LOCATION 4/5 - The hotel is located near a small village, approximately 60 minutes from Heraklion Airport. It’s important to note that there isn’t much in the surrounding area, so you are largely dependent on the hotel facilities. The grounds are extensive, with the aquapark situated on top of a hill, about 450 meters from the sea. The entire route can be navigated without stairs and poses no obstacles. We stayed in Casa Marina, which is at the exact center of the resort, and its location was ideal. The gardens on the premises are beautiful, with soft grass and well-cultivated plants, making it a pleasant place to stay. FOOD main restaurant 5/5 - The food was excellent, with a wide variety ranging from great fresh salads to local specialties, different types of meats, seafood, fresh pizza, and a wide selection of desserts. The quality was very good. The food options for children were perfect. The wine served at dinner was bottled and quite drinkable. RESTAURANT STAFF 4.5/5 - The service in the restaurant was 90% willing, friendly, and accommodating. However, there were occasionally noticeable differences among the individual staff members. POOLS AND AQUAPARK 4.5/5 - There are several smaller pools, well-maintained and with minimal or no chlorine, which is fantastic for small children. The cleanliness of the pools is excellent, and the aquapark is phenomenal for kids, providing ample entertainment for adults as well. The size of the facilities is fully adequate. However, the water temperature of 19 degrees Celsius was rather low. The biggest issue was with the sun beds, which are comfortable but often occupied by towels from early morning, with no one around BEACH 4.5/5 - The water is incredibly clear, with a gentle and gradual entry into the sea, soft sand, and plenty of fish visible just a short distance from the shore, making it fun even with a snorkel. Since the beach is carved into the rock, it’s a smaller area that can get quite crowded, and the number of sunbeds on the beach doesn’t meet the hotel’s capacity. I recommend the beach for swimming and playing, but for reading or relaxing, I’d suggest the pleasant grassy area just a few meters higher, offering a beautiful view of the sea. HOTEL ROOM - 3/5 - The location of Casa Marina was unbeatable, and the size of the family apartment was truly surprising. Although the furnishings were visibly older, the separate beds were comfortable, but the large double bed wasn’t as much—the mattress was older, and you could feel the springs in your back. We did encounter a few technical issues, such as a slightly leaking shower and a drain in the bidet, but these weren’t a ma

We have just experienced a wonderful week away in this stunning resort! The Royal Blue is a modern purpose built and nicely landscaped complex which is completed to a very high standard. There is both an adult only pool along with a main salt water larger one, which are both kept very clean. In addition, there is a man-made beach ensuring there is somewhere for everyone to enjoy. There was never any problem in September with finding very comfortable sunbeds (unlike other venues) and the poolside Alati restaurant was simply exceptional. Both the professionalism of the staff there and quality of food was so good! Many thanks to Babbis and Aspesia and the rest of the team for looking after us so well. We enjoyed a daily breakfast and evening meal at the main restaurant Symposium. There was always a good food selection on offer and catering for all tastes. Breakfast was accompanied by stunning views across the pool and out to sea and on occasions an excellent Cellist would serenade us. Now for our apartment - we chose a Luxury sea-view suite with a huge balcony. Not only was it beautiful, spacious and quiet but it was very well laid out and offered all facilities needed for our stay. If I could find one small negative, it was that our apartment floor was dirty and despite asking via the hotel app and calling reception, it never got cleaned. There were many lovely touches arranged by the staff such as a delicious Anniversary Chocolate Mousse cake and Prosecco in our room for our arrival, along with a cold sandwich (we were late arrivals). Around the main pool area staff would bring around fresh fruit for sunbathers to enjoy. Cold flannels were bought to us on a particularly hot day. Towards the end of our stay we were delighted to receive a 'Thank you' gift too in our room. We never experienced any of the A La Carte restaurants on their 'Degustation events evenings' as we found the cost excessive (90 euro per head), given we had already paid for an evening meal in with the price of our stay. For those that wished to have a different dining experience, there was a small land train that ran regularly (not on time!). It stopped outside the hotel and took you into Parnormas, where you could find several nice restaurants and bars (Kastro and Agkira were our favourites). The Thea cocktail bar offered occasional live music and a DJ which was quite popular. The cost of good spirits were quite steep, whilst wine and beer were more affordable. One evening we ordered a bottle of wine and the staff kindly gave us a complimentary platter of cheese to enjoy. We never tried the Spa treatments due to the weather being so gorgeous that we wished to spend all of our time outside. Overall we had a fantastic time at The Royal Blue Resort and would highly recommend for a very relaxing holiday.