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The modern low-rise Creta Royal Hotel is set in attractive colorful gardens on the 600-meter-long beach of Scaleta, 12 kilometers from the old town of Rethymnon. The 120 air conditioned guestrooms have a light contemporary decor in tones of maroon and beige, with elegant dark wooden beds. Some have balconies with views of the gardens. All rooms are equipped with cable television, direct-dial phones, safes, and hair dryers.
Guests can swim in the pool, lounge on the sun-drenched terraces with a cocktail at the poolside bar, and relax in the sauna before sampling the traditional Greek and international cuisine at the hotel's main restaurant. With its light modern furnishings, the restaurant serves breakfast and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. The beachfront Mistral Taverna has a traditional decor with panoramic views of the shores and serves Greek specialties, seafood and salads. After dinner, guests can retire to the main bar and watch the sunset on the terrace, accompanied by live piano music. Evening entertainment includes Greek theme nights, Cretan folklore dancing, and beach barbecues. Business guests can make use of the conference rooms and function facilities for up to 600 people, and families can enjoy the supervised childcare activities, playground, mini- golf and children's pool. Located directly on the beach, guests can water sports including jet skiing, scuba diving and water skiing, or take the peaceful hiking and biking trails along the coast. The hotel is 39 kilometers from the Spilli Fountains, 42 kilometers from Argiroupoli Fountains, and 72 kilometers from the Minoan Palace of Knossos. Crete has a network of regularly scheduled buses, although a hire car is useful for visiting more remote areas of the island. The nearest airport is Heraklion, 69 kilometers away.
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