We only stayed at Lyttos Beach for a week and it was clearly not enough, we are ready to go back! The amenities are perfect for families with children, the activities are abundant, the animators are fantastic, the shows are great. There is a wide selection of food and drinks, even for the picky eaters. We took a taxi from the airport (30 Euro), this seemed to be the best option for 5 people, it is about a 20 minute ride from Heraklion. The hotel itself is secluded, only a few shops in walking distance but we did not mind the privacy, plus they have a supermarket on site. The hotel has both adult and kids pools, plus great water slides for all ages. There are plenty of sports facilities but you can also just relax at their spa or the nice beach (a little rocky but not too bad, still plenty of sand for building castles. The rooms are not luxurious but they have everything you need to be comfortable, and the room service is very courteous, so is the rest of the staff. They even have swimming lessons for children, Dimitra is really wonderful with children, so don't miss it. We had a great time, and cannot say anything negative about Lyttos Beach. We would go back tomorrow if we could!