The Royal Blue Resort & Spa Crete (Adults Only) - Panormos (Crete)

$$$$||View on mapPanormos (Crete), GreeceEo Rethimnou Irakliou (E75), Rethymnon, Panormo Ge, Panormos (Crete), Greece, 74057|
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The Royal Blue Resort & Spa Crete (Adults Only) - Panormos (Crete)
Eo Rethimnou Irakliou (E75), Rethymnon, Panormo Ge, Panormos (Crete), Greece, 74057·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Free WiFi9.7
Staff9.1
Cleanliness8.9
Facilities8.9
Comfort8.8
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families41%
Groups6%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Free WiFi9.7
Staff9.1
Cleanliness8.9
Facilities8.9
Comfort8.8
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families41%
Groups6%
Solo4%

5-star adults-only beachfront resort with 38 pools and a private bay in Panormos, Crete

Pools & Beach Area

The Royal Blue Resort & Spa spans 70 acres and offers 38 pools, including a salt-water infinity pool and an adults-only pool. The resort has a private man-made beach that stays calm even in windy weather, with a sheltered swimming area and a marina. Sun loungers and cabanas are available at no extra cost, and guests can press a button on the umbrella to order food and drinks.

Dining Options

Guests at The Royal Blue Crete can choose from four restaurants and four bars, including a cave-set a la carte restaurant called Asterias. The main buffet restaurant, Symposium, offers Greek, Italian, Spanish, and European flavors, plus fresh seafood and grilled meats. Beachside and poolside bars serve cocktails, wine, and snacks, with live music or a DJ at the Thea cocktail bar during sunset.

Wellness & Activities

The Pure Senses Spa offers massages, hydrotherapies, facials, and body treatments, plus a hammam, sauna, and fitness classes. The Royal Blue Resort has a tennis court, mini-golf, soccer courts, and a fitness center with personal trainers. Guests can join yoga classes overlooking the sea, use the private marina for water sports, or play billiards and table tennis.

Accommodations

Superior rooms at the Royal Blue Hotel have flat-screen TVs, spacious bathrooms with double washbasins, and either sea or garden views. Some rooms offer shared or private pools, and all guests receive a welcome drink upon arrival. The resort is adults-only, ensuring a quiet atmosphere focused on relaxation.

Location & Services

The Royal Blue Resort & Spa is a 55-minute drive from Heraklion Airport and 14 miles from Rethymnon, with a shuttle to the sister hotel that has a water park. The property has a private marina, on-site car hire, and a minimarket, plus easy access to the villages of Panormos and Geropotamos Beach. Guests can book excursions to the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna or the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno from the tour desk.

  • Pools: 38 pools including infinity and salt-water options
  • Beach: Private sheltered beach with cabanas
  • Dining: Cave restaurant Asterias and 3 other restaurants
  • Wellness: Pure Senses Spa with hammam and sauna
  • Activities: Tennis court, mini-golf, yoga, water sports
  • Adults-only: No children, quiet relaxation guaranteed

License number: 1041K015A0036201

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:47
Former name
the royal blue a luxury beach resort (adults only)
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Rooms and availability

Family Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Superior Beachfront Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Family Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Private pool
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Off-site parking lot

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Saltwater pool

Infinity pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's play area

Children's pool

Kids club

Children's buffet

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Pool tables
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Turndown service
  • Mirror
  • Armchair
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hi-Fi
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Royal Blue Resort & Spa Crete (Adults Only)

💵 Lowest room price 283 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.6 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 39.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Nikos Kazantzakis, HER

Location

Eo Rethimnou Irakliou (E75), Rethymnon, Panormo Ge, Panormos (Crete), Greece, 74057
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Eo Rethimnou Irakliou (E75), Rethymnon, Panormo Ge, Panormos (Crete), Greece, 74057
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