Anastasia Hotel     After a buffet breakfast, guests can surf the web via the hotel's internet access facilities, stock up in the mini market and go for a refreshing dip in the hotel's outdoor pool. Younger guests can head for the mini club and playground, and the hotel offers table-tennis and basketball.

Blue Aegean Aparthotel     The Blue Aegean hotel restaurant offers an ? La Carte menu with a selection of greek, english and international dishes, in a relaxed atmosphere with a modern, greek theme. Guests can relax by the pool and enjoy a beer, a cocktail and an ice cream at the poolside bar. There is also a lounge with television, a quiet reading corner and a card table.

Castello Hotel     Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can advise on touring the sights of heraklion, most of which are within walking distance of the hotel. Guests can relax with a coffee or drink in the air-conditioned hotel bar, or order a snack from room service and take in the panoramic city views from the roof garden.

Castro Hotel     The hotel is set amid gardens, and features an outdoor pool complete with a sun terrace and a poolside bar serving refreshments and cocktails. The maxim restaurant serves cretan and international dishes and is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can look after valuables in the-safe deposit box. Motorists will find complimentary parking on site.

Malia Prince Sarpidon Hotel     The hotel's restaurant offers greek and international cuisine served in a traditional taverna with colourful rustic decor and relaxed informal surroundings. It is open for buffet breakfast and dinner daily. Guests of the hotel can relax under the parasols by the swimming pool, or unwind with a drink at the poolside bar, while children can be kept amused with their own swimming pool and playground.

Malia Studios Apartments Hotel     This charming apartment complex features traditional cretan style and has a village feel. There are well- tended lush green gardens and an outdoor bar with large screen satellite television. There is also a children's playground for the kids and a limited hours front desk for advice and information. A variety of water sports including parasailing, water skiing and windsurfing are available for a charge at the sandy beach 150 metres from the hotel.

Marin Dream Hotel     Guests can relax with drinks and pastries in the hotel's caf?-bar, order light meals from the room service menu, and enjoy panoramic views from the roof garden. Those guests wishing to catch up on email or surf the web can take advantage of the hotel's internet access, and there is parking nearby for those arriving by car.

Matala Bay Hotel     The hotel's matala bay restaurant serves greek culinary specialities and wines, with international dishes, in a traditional taverna-style ambience with rustic furnishings. Guests can enjoy a revitalizing dip in the outdoor pool, surrounded by shaded terraces with sunbeds and private gardens, or relax with refreshments and snacks at the bar, while the kids can have fun in the children's playground.

Star Beach Village Hotel     Guests can cool off in 700 square meters of freshwater swimming pools, with separate areas for children; the pool bar serves light snacks and drinks all day. The sun beds and umbrellas situated around the main pool (with jetted tub) and children's pool are free of charge. There is a mini-club for four to twelve year-olds and live piano music each evening.

Venus Apartments Hotel     The hotel houses a freshwater outdoor pool surrounded by a terrace equipped with sunbeds and parasols. The lounge area features a snack bar and a billiards table and opens out onto the poolside terrace, where barbecues are organised in summer. Multilingual staff can advise on local sights and attractions.