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Spa/Wellness packages
Free parking
Kids' club
Restaurant
Beachfront
Private beach area
Outdoor swimming pool
Kids' pool
Welcome to The Royal Blue Resort and Spa Crete, a luxurious 5-star resort located in the beautiful city of Rethymno, Greece. Nestled in Panormos, just 10.7mi from the city center, this resort offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for travelers looking to indulge in a beachfront paradise. With 520 reviews, guests rave about the top-notch amenities and exceptional service provided by the resort.
Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a spa with wellness packages, a private beach area, outdoor swimming pool, Turkish/Steam Bath, sauna, and a fitness center - all available for free. For the little ones, there's a kids' pool and a kids' club. The resort also offers water sports facilities on-site, a tennis court, and a variety of dining options including a kid-friendly buffet and a bar with live music performances. With free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk service, and room service, guests are sure to have a comfortable and convenient stay.
Escape to The Royal Blue Resort and Spa Crete for a truly unforgettable experience. With beach umbrellas, loungers, and a sun deck overlooking the stunning views, this resort is the perfect getaway for travelers seeking a touch of luxury. Indulge in the serene atmosphere, world-class amenities, and impeccable service during your stay in this heavenly retreat by the sea. Prices start at a minimum rate for the ultimate indulgence in Rethymno, Greece.
When you're ready to cool off and make a splash, head over to one of the resort's stunning pools. Enjoy a luxurious experience at the infinity pool overlooking the mesmerizing views of the sea. With its saltwater feature adding a touch of uniqueness, guests can bask in the Mediterranean sun and take a refreshing dip during seasonal availability. Please note that the pool designated for adults only ensures a tranquil environment for relaxation.
Dining at The Royal Blue Resort and Spa Crete is a treat for the senses. Indulge in Mediterranean cuisine at the Elia restaurant or savor the freshest seafood dishes at Asterias. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening by the shore or a family-friendly dining experience, the resort offers a variety of culinary delights to suit every palate. Elevate your dining experience further by sampling exquisite wines and enjoying the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
For your convenience, The Royal Blue Resort and Spa Crete accepts various payment methods, including cash, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa. Simply choose the option that suits you best when settling your bill or making any additional purchases during your stay. Rest assured that the resort strives to make your experience as seamless as possible, from booking your room to departing after a rejuvenating getaway.
Closest airports
Heraklion International Airport
29.6miChania International Airport
29.8miSpa/Wellness packages
Free parking
Kids' club
Restaurant
Beachfront
Private beach area
Outdoor swimming pool
Kids' pool
Business center
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Turkish/Steam Bath
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Beach
Sauna
Tennis court
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Terrace
Personal trainer
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Playground
Free toiletries
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
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Villa Deluxe, Private Pool
1 King Size Bed
945 sqft
Private pool
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Villa Deluxe With Private Pool is 947 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus living room, terrace, extra beds on demand, desk, and tea and coffee making facilities .
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Suite, Private Pool
1 King Size Bed
590 sqft
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Suite With Private Pool is 592 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus living room, terrace, extra beds on demand, desk, tea and coffee making facilities , and safe.
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Superior, King Size, Pool Access
1 King Size Bed
325 sqft
Outdoor swimming pool
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Superior sharing pool is 323 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus terrace, desk, and tea and coffee making facilities .
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Suite Jacuzzi
1 King Size Bed
Spa tub
Balcony
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Superior, Garden View, Pool Access
325 sqft
Outdoor swimming pool
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Superior sharing pool access Garden View is 323 square feet and includes terrace, desk, tea and coffee making facilities , and safe and has a Disability-friendly bathroom.
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Family, Sea View
1 King Size Bed
Balcony
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Superior, Partial Sea View
1 Double Bed
Balcony
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Room Superior Side Sea View
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Superior, Doubleortwin, Partial Sea View
1 Double Bed
Balcony
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Superior, Garden View
1 Twin Bed
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Superior Garden View
Superior, Double
1 Double Bed
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Superior With Views
Family, Private Pool
Private pool
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Family Room With Private Pool
Villa, Private Pool
Private pool
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Villa With Private Pool
8.9
520 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Vicki
10
October 2023
Absolutely amazing hotel. Travelled Crete and this was by far the most wonderful hotel we stayed in. Staff fantastic and so helpful. Was given an upgrade to a two storey villa with pool which was luxurious. Spotless rooms and surroundings. Pools, beach, spa fantastic. Selection of food in buffet was incredible.
Nothing. It is out on its own but you can visit sister hotel which is amazing too. This didn’t bother us though as too nice to leave.
Adi
10
October 2022
Amazing hotel, beautiful location, awesome sea-water pool, great facilities, kind staff really an overall wonderful experience
Our only thing - except for breakfast there is a policy of no water in the hotel because they want to make you buy it, and in a very high price too. We thought this is really unlike the rest of the level there, especially given that we paid for half pension- so dinner also and they didn’t have free water even at the dinner table we feel like that’s really petty.
Eduardo
9.1
June 2024
Very beautiful resort, with everything you need to relax, enjoy the stay and focus on your health… swimming pools, separate beach, spa, gym, great restaurants, etc etc etc. Also perfect spots for watching the sunset and sunrise.
The only thing I was a bit upset, is that for charging orders on the room, they didn’t accept my credit card just because I only have it virtual… even though we paid 11 nights with half pension in advance. This led us to paying drinks whenever we ordered something…
Hovhannes
10
August 2024
This is a great 5-star hotel on the beautiful beach of Panormos. The buildings, facilities, and rooms were new, well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. The staff was always super helpful, consistently ensuring we had everything we needed. We arrived a bit early for check-in, but they welcomed us warmly and offered us breakfast for free, which was a delightful surprise. On the first day, they sent prosecco and fruits to our room. Throughout our stay, they frequently surprised us with small sweets or drinks, and gave us gifts on the last day. The food was amazing; all restaurants and bars offered great service and had great menus. You may want to visit their restaurants for the experience, but their breakfasts and dinners are top-notch! The beaches and the sea are ten out of ten! Floating breakfast, massage, and wine tasting are also must-try if you’re into them. Just choose this hotel and forget about trip planning; go and enjoy!
The food was so delicious that we were saddened when leaving.
Birgitte
10
August 2024
We spent 4 nights at the Royal Blue and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The quality of the food, both at the breakfast/dinner buffet and in the pool/beach restaurants was very good. The pool and beach areas were fantastic. All the staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. The manager, Anastasia, was wonderful and Mr Vasilis, along with his team of hard-working friendly people on the beach, were amazing. They organised a beach party one evening and completely transformed the beach. It was a huge effort on their part, but the result was true magic. Thank you for a lovely holiday; we hope to be back one day...
Naoum
8.2
August 2024
This resort is fantastic, with incredible staff and stunning views. It’s conveniently located near their sister hotel, where you can enjoy the water park—perfect for families with kids. The private beach is perfect for spending a day relaxing.
The hotel room is somewhat dated, and all the pools are saltwater. We stayed in the royal suite, which featured a lovely large garden and a pool, but it was also salty. The main pool at the resort is saltwater as well. There isn't a dedicated kids' pool, so the jacuzzi, which has fresh water, became the kids' favorite spot.
Julia
10
July 2024
Everything is extremely aesthetic - the whole resort is 100% what you see on the photos, and even better in really. Stunning views, friendly and kind stuff, bottle of wine as a welcome gift, and local lokum and olive oil (flight friendly!) as a thank you gift. Welcome glass of Prosecco. Guest relations remembered our room number throughout the whole stay. We were there for my fiancé's birthday, and hotel provided celebratory cake as well as recommended floating breakfast as surprise. It was worth, recommend it! Our stay felt really special!
A bit complicated check-in process, due to deposit - I didn't have a physical card and no cash with me, but they made it work with Apple Pay (even though the lady at the reception who made check out wasn't happy about it 😅). But if the hotel did let know in advance, the check-in/check out part could have been a bit smoother.
Gillian
9.1
July 2024
The resort was beautiful and in such a stunning location. The staff were very attentive and helpful when you needed anything. The pools, loungers and restaurants were spotlessly clean and the gym was brilliant. The outdoor gym was in a spectacular setting if you could handle the heat! We received a free room upgrade which was a lovely touch. The food was amazing and the sun set was beautiful..
The room was a little small for our family of 3 but the beds were so comfortable and we didn’t spend much time inside the room anyway. There wasn’t much to explore by foot near the hotel but we had a car and it was a great base to explore the rest of the island. Panormo was within 5ish mins drive and was a beautiful little harbour with nice shops and restaurants.
Palina
9.1
July 2024
Beautiful and tranquil resort, perfect place for a relaxing vacation. They have very modern amenities and lovely and helpful staff. The food was also exceptional. We had a half board and both breakfast and dinner had a great variety and good quality food every day.
Our bathroom had some mold, but they did deep cleaning as soon as it was brought to their attention. Also be careful booking their airport transfer. Our airport transfer was 40 minutes late to take us to the airport. We barely made it on time.
Nathalie
10
October 2023
The hotel is extremely well located and has all the facilities you can wish. Above all the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We have stayed there for the third time and were never disappointed, we enjoy the quietness and the marvellous views, the attentive staff and the small extra’s (fruit and sweets in the room). Also the fitness program ( very nice lady as well) is of a high quality but is never disturbing for the guests who don’t want to participate.
The new parking arrangements! They have installed solar panels ( what we appreciate!) above the parking area, but the supporting beams are so close to each other that it is almost impossible to park!
Attractions
Arkadi Monastery (Moni Arkadiou)
10.6miRethymno (Rethimno)
11miSpili
15.6miKourtaliotiko Gorge
18.9miPreveli Palm Beach
21.2miKournas Lake
22.3miHistorical Museum of Crete
27.1miLions Square & Morosini Fountain
27.2miLoggia
27.3miKoules Fortress
27.4miHeraklion Archaeological Museum
27.5miMarathi Beach
28miFrangokastello
29.1miPalace of Knossos
29.4miAncient Aptera
29.8miAttractions
Arkadi Monastery (Moni Arkadiou)
10.6miRethymno (Rethimno)
11miSpili
15.6miKourtaliotiko Gorge
18.9miPreveli Palm Beach
21.2miKournas Lake
22.3miHistorical Museum of Crete
27.1miLions Square & Morosini Fountain
27.2miLoggia
27.3miKoules Fortress
27.4miHeraklion Archaeological Museum
27.5miMarathi Beach
28miFrangokastello
29.1miPalace of Knossos
29.4miAncient Aptera
29.8miAirports
Heraklion International Airport
29.6miChania International Airport
29.8miElia
Cuisines
Asterias
Cuisines
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Spa/Wellness packages
Free parking
Kids' club
Restaurant
Beachfront
Private beach area
Outdoor swimming pool
Kids' pool
Business center
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Turkish/Steam Bath
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Beach
Sauna
Tennis court
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Terrace
Personal trainer
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Playground
Free toiletries
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Activities
Aerobics
Beach
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Cooking class
Cycling
Diving
Fishing
Happy hour
Hiking
Horseback riding
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Nightclub/DJ
Ping-pong
Pool table
Snorkeling
Tennis court
Tennis equipment
Themed dinners
Water sports facilities on site
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Babysitting/Child services
Board games/Puzzles
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Kids' club
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Lockers
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Convenience store on site
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hair/Beauty salon
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Beachfront
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Private beach area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Mobile app for room service
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Beauty services
Body scrub
Body treatments
Body wrap
Facial treatments
Fitness
Fitness center
Fitness classes
Foot bath
Hair coloring
Hair treatments
Haircut
Hairstyling
Kids' pool
Locker rooms
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Personal trainer
Sauna
Spa
Spa facilities
Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Spa/Wellness packages
Turkish/Steam Bath
Waxing services
Yoga classes
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Public transit tickets
Shuttle service
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Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
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Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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