I can really recommend the hotel because it is quiet, friendly, comfortable and offers a lot (pools, spa, restaurants). It is situated in the heights above the bay area, so it doesn't heat up as much and is more peaceful. It is a rather huge place but doesn't feel like it because it is well planned, feels like a village indeed with its individual houses. You can use it like an "all-inclusive" place or as a base for a more individual holiday. Personally, I didn't like the bay area because it is very crowded, commercial, loud. Well connected to Heraklion and airport, Knossos, Agios Nikolaos. You do need a car unless you want to spend the vacation by the pool only.