TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace, Lyttos Beach, Heraklion, Crete
Sometimes perceived as top-of-the-range adult resorts, TUI BLUE Sensatori properties are actually great for families too. Focused around its pools, TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldea Palace is on Crete's northern coast and includes swim-up rooms and suites with private pools, plus highly-rated childcare, evening entertainment for all the family and a great spa. Teens have their own chill-out area, while for the very young there's a multi-sensory nursery with a sleeping room and yoga sessions specially developed for kids. Children aged between 3 and 12 years can enjoy the club most days of the week for no additional charge, plus there are family pools, a splash pool and 2 adult-only pools.
Dining comes in a variety of restaurants, from a buffet serving a variety of cuisine to an a la carte Japanese restaurant, plus a Greek taverna, Tex Mex, grill and Thai options. Book onto a full board package to get your 3 daily meals included, or upgrade to all-inclusive which includes drink and snack packages, so no need to worry about getting your wallet out on holiday!
Location
TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace is about 30 minutes' drive from Heraklion Airport, within walking distance of the village of Analipsi with its small selection of shops and tavernas, and 4km from the main local town Hersonissos.
What to expect
Facilities
Childcare (see above).
Teen zone (lounge with TV's).
7 restaurants (4 included in the Full Board Plus package, 4 at extra cost); children’s buffet.
6 swimming pools, 2 adult-only (1 indoor, in spa); kids’ ‘sprayground’; giant outdoor hot tub.
Spa, gym, and family fitness sessions including Yoga Totz.
Tennis courts.
Volleyball; mini soccer; archery; Water Walkerz.
Adults’ and children’s daytime activity programme and evening entertainment.
Childcare
Multi-sensory crèche (ages 0–4; extra charge; pre-booking required).
Childcare sessions and evening Play House (ages 3-12; free; 6 days a week; pay extra for sleepovers).
All staff have UK-accredited childcare qualifications.
One of six bars at the TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace
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Accommodation
422 rooms, with cots, baby equipment and babycare packs available.
Family rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children on a queen-size bed and 2 single sofabeds in the lounge area (with sliding partition). Sea-view family rooms and ‘swim-up’ family rooms available.
Family suites sleep up to 2 adults and 3 children on a queen-size bed in the bedroom, and 3 single sofabeds/divan-style beds in the lounge area (with sliding partition). ‘Swim-up’ family suites and family suites with private pool available.
Twin rooms sleep up to 2 adults in a queen-size bed, with space for a cot.
Double rooms (some with sea-view) sleep up to 3, with a rollaway bed in the bedroom.
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