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About the Hotel

Minoos 3 Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71303
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Ideally positioned approximately a 5-minute walk from the Greek Orthodox Agios Minas Cathedral, the boutique Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection hotel provides an archaeological museum. Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, this 5-star hotel offers a stunning views of the sea and setting just a few steps from the Historical Museum of Crete.

Location

The Loggia is located 450 metres from the hotel, and such natural sites as the Ammoudara Beach is 3 km away. The Grave Monument of Kazantzakis is in the vicinity of the Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection and Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 5 km away.

Enjoy the proximity to the Karavola Fountain, which is 17 minutes' walk away.

There is Sofokli Venizelou-Giamalaki bus stop a mere 0.9 km from the property.

Rooms

The 38 rooms at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection hotel are equipped with comforts such as air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are furnished with soundproof windows, and also come with a minibar fridge, coffee and tea makers. The bathroom features a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and slippers.

Eat & Drink

The pool bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. The cafeteria Mistral Seaside Coffee Foodporn Cocktail is in close proximity to the Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection.

Leisure & Business

This Heraklion hotel includes a fitness studio, a spa salon to ensure guests maximum relaxation.

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Roccamare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic Room Side Sea View
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Partial View
Shower
Heating
Superior Room Side Sea View
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Partial View
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Room Panoramic Sea View
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Heating
Family Connecting Room Side Sea View
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Partial View
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Perfect
9.5/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Squash
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Roccamare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Location

Minoos 3 Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71303
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Minoos 3 Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, 71303
Nearby
Fountain
Morosini Lions Fountain
1200 ft
Museum
Historical Museum of Crete
1100 ft
25th Avgoustou
Loggia
1500 ft
Church
Agios Minas Cathedral
1200 ft
Plateia Kallergon 100 Plateia Liontarion
Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery
1400 ft
Church
Agios Titos Church
1700 ft
Shopping Area
Talos Plaza
300 ft
Night club
Island of Desire
900 ft
Pelasgon 35
Tafros
700 ft
Restaurants
Pastarella
100 ft
Sofokli Venizelou Minoos
Flocafe Espresso Room
300 ft
Sofokli Venizelou Minoos
To Fagadiko
1400 ft
Machis Kritis 95
Agkyrovolia Cafe Mezedopoleio
2200 ft
Sofokli Venizelou 53 Charkoutsi
Parasties Urban Kitchen
800 ft
Chandakos 81 Leoforos Sofokli Venizelou
Getting around
City Centre
Heraklion (Crete)26 min  ·  1.3 mi
Airports
Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)9 min  ·  3.7 mi
Sitia Public (JSH)196 min  ·  80.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Roccamare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
German, Greek
Number of rooms:
38
Former name
rocca a mare heraklion - handwritten collection

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 257 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
92%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.9/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Comfort
9.6/10
Facilities
9.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
8.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.4/10
Staff
9.7/10
Value for money
9.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 430 reviews
9.3/10
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