Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Panormos

Iberostar Selection Creta Marine *****
Tour operator category

HER040
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Highlights

  • 5-star resort in a quiet location directly on three private sandy and pebbly coves.
  • Extensive sports facilities including tennis courts, a gym, and various water sports.
  • Spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and indoor pool for relaxation.
  • Access to the aquapark with water slides and water features at Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama.
  • Certified with the Green Key label for sustainable operating practices.

Location

Quietly situated directly on three hotel-owned bays with a sand/pebble beach in a tranquil setting. The towns of Panormos and Rethymnon with various shopping and entertainment options are located approx. 3 km and 18 km away, respectively. (Regular bus connections available).
Coastal hotel with rocks, loungers, and white umbrellas by calm water.
Coastal hotel with multiple pools and comfortable sunbathing areas by the sea under clear skies.
Hotel building with large entrance area and decorative plants at the entrance.
Aerial view of a beach with umbrellas and clear turquoise water beside a rocky breakwater.
Small sheltered beach with white umbrellas and calm water at the hotel beach.
Aerial view of a resort with modern villas and pools, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.
Coastal hotel with white buildings, green vegetation, and clear blue sea under a blue sky.

Facilities

Bright modern hotel restaurant with wood and rattan chairs, set tables, and plants.
Bright dining room with white tables, blue chairs, and Mediterranean decor in a hotel.
Table with two chairs on balcony overlooking sea and rocky background.
A pool area with white lounge chairs and large umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.
The renowned complex, renovated in 2024, features a total of 361 rooms (118 in the main building and 243 in the bungalow buildings), an entrance area with a lobby and reception, elevators in the main building, shopping arcades, a conference room, a main restaurant, 3 à-la-carte restaurants, a main bar, 5 additional bars, and a mini-spa. The outdoor area includes three saltwater swimming pools (renovated in 2024) with sun loungers and parasols, a separate saltwater children's pool, an additional children's pool with freshwater, a small pirate ship, and water slides, a heated indoor pool in the spa area (freshwater, only operates in the low season), and a relaxation pool. Guests receive towels for the pool and beach via a card system at the hotel. Sun loungers and parasols are included at the beach (subject to availability). The new aqua park with water games and slides, built for summer 2025 at the Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama, can also be used.

Accommodation

Double Room

The spacious rooms are located in the main building and have been renovated since summer 2023. They feature twin beds, a sleep chair for the third person, shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (warm/cold), safe, satellite TV with music channel, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), kettle, and a balcony or terrace facing the garden (D). Optionally available at an extra charge as a double room with sea view (DM/DMA/DMI) or upon request for single use (DE/1GD/DGE).

Bright hotel room with open balcony, modern decor, and view of palm trees.
Modern bedroom with wooden headboard and cozy decorative pillow arrangement.

Bungalow

Feature the same facilities as the double rooms but are located in the garden area (BG2). Also optionally bookable with sea view (B2M/B2I) or as a Bungalow Waterfront located directly at the sea (BW2).

Family Room

Family rooms are located in the main building and feature a living/sleeping area with 2 sleep chairs as well as a separate bedroom with twin beds, shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (warm/cold), safe, satellite TV with music channel, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), kettle, and a balcony (DF2). Optionally bookable as rooms with sea view already renovated in summer 2023 (F2M).

Bright hotel room with white bed, gray armchair, TV, and minimalist decor.
Bright, minimalist hotel lounge with wood accents and grey sofas.
Modern bathroom with round wall mirror, gray sink, and shower with glass partition.
Modern hotel hallway featuring a sofa, hanging lamp, and air conditioning in a bright, minimalist design.
Two chairs and a small table on a terrace overlooking a garden filled with palm trees.
Modern hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and minimalist decor in neutral tones.

Family Bungalow

Located in the bungalow area with the same facilities as the family rooms (FB2, TA2).

Family Bungalow Waterfront

With otherwise identical facilities to the family bungalows, the Family Bungalows Waterfront are situated directly by the sea (BFW/BAF).

Bright hotel room with large double bed, balcony, and view of outdoor area.
Modern double bed with gray upholstered headboard and green pillows, flanked by hanging lamps.
Modern hotel room with large bed, tropical wall decor, and garden view.

Family Suite Garden View

The spacious family suites are located in the main building and feature a bedroom with a double bed or twin beds, a separate living/sleeping room with 2 sleep chairs or a sofa bed and a sleep chair, as well as shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (warm/cold), safe, satellite TV with music channel, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), kettle, and a balcony or terrace (2FS/ASF).

Junior Suite Deluxe Sea View

The Junior Suites Deluxe Sea View consist of a master bedroom with twin or double beds, a separate sleeping area with a sofa bed, and feature 2 bathrooms with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (warm/cold), safe, satellite TV with music channel, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), kettle, and a large balcony with sea view (JDM/JDA).

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, large mirror, and modern furnishings.
Modern hotel bathroom with large sink, round mirrors, and walk-in shower area.
Modern hotel room with sofa, wooden coffee table, and decorative wall elements.
Modern hotel room with large bed, plant-patterned wall, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern white breakfast area with two gray bar stools and minimalist design.

Suite Superior Sea View (HER040I)

The suites offer plenty of space and are located on the upper floors in the main building. They feature two bathrooms, a separate bedroom, a living area with a sofa bed, TV, air conditioning, telephone, shower/WC, safe, and a balcony (SUM/U2M).

Bungalow Garden View Sharing Pool (HER040I)

These bungalow rooms are located on the ground floor. Amenities include air conditioning, safe, telephone, shower/WC, double bed or two single beds, sofa bed, and a terrace with access to a shared pool (BX2/BXA).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen has a minimum age requirement of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Poolside lounge area with sunbed, chairs, and palm trees under clear sky.
Modern bathroom with glass shower and stylish sink in neutral tones.
Top view of a pool with a person swimming and three loungers on a wooden deck beside a hotel.

Bungalow Waterfront Sharing Pool (HER040I)

The bungalows are on the ground floor with access to a shared pool and offer a magnificent sea view (SBW/ABW).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen has a minimum age requirement of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Double Room Sea View Whirlpool (HER040I)

These renovated double rooms are located in the main building and feature air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, shower/WC, safe, TV, and a balcony with an outdoor whirlpool (WDM).
Double Room Sea View Whirlpool Type A can be booked for stays of 14 days or more (WAM).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen has a minimum age requirement of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Balcony with deck chairs and sea view, palm trees and clear sky in the background.

Meals

Half Board or All Inclusive

Meals in buffet style. Appropriate attire is requested for dinner. Gentlemen are requested to wear shirts and long trousers at dinner (Elegant dress code, no flip-flops, etc.).
Lactose-free, gluten-free, and yeast-free meals are available on site upon request (please contact and inform the reception upon arrival).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early bird breakfast (5-7 am), breakfast (7:30-10:15 am), lunch (12:30-2:30 pm), and dinner (6:30-9:30 pm/June-September 7-10 pm) in buffet style. Dinner in the à-la-carte restaurants is included twice per week (reservation required).
Late breakfast in the Italian restaurant (10:30-11:30 am, reservation required) and lunch (12:30-3:30 pm) as well as coffee and pastries (4-5 pm). Snacks at the "Helios" pool bar and the "Anatoli Ouzo Bar" from 10 am to 6 pm (May-September, weather permitting). A food truck with Greek street food offers souvlaki, gyros, and selected snacks (weather permitting, June to September, 10:30 am-6:30 pm).
Local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as long drinks and cocktails from 10 am to 11:45 pm at the respective open bars. Theme nights are offered several times a week.

Sports included

Aerial view of a tennis court surrounded by trees and buildings in a hotel area.
Modern wellness area with loungers, nature-themed wallpaper, and view into a dining area.
Table tennis, fitness room, water volleyball, water polo, aerobics, step aerobics, yoga, water gymnastics, darts, and tennis (without floodlights, included in AI).

Sports for a fee

Tennis lessons, water sports (for a fee, local providers).

Children's program

Star Camp (during high season) for children in the age groups Monkey (4-7 years), Dolphin (8-12 years), Eagle (13-17 years, only in July and August).
Interior of a bright café with round tables, white chairs, and colorful nature-themed wall art.

Wellness

Modern spa area with mosaic tiles, central water basin, and indirect lighting.
Bright spa reception with modern design, white walls, and large plant decoration.
Bright massage room with wooden table, white towels, and minimalist decor for relaxation.
Bright seating area with two white sofas, decorative cushions, and patterned fabric behind framed windows.
Spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, indoor pool, and massages (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Daytime entertainment program 6 times per week with sports and games; evening entertainment shows (with the entertainment team) as well as live music in the lobby bar or restaurant.

Hotel service

All rooms feature Wi-Fi, ensuring fast and convenient internet access (included).

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and those actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information regarding sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

The water park is expected to be available for the 2026 summer season starting May 13.
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All guests will receive identification cards upon arrival. All Inclusive guests will also receive a wristband. Guests are requested to carry their identification cards at all times and present them upon request.
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No pets allowed.
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Rooms accessible for disabled guests are available upon request (Double Room Sea View/DM).
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Iberostar Selection Creta Marine
P.O. Box 265
74100 Rethymnon
Phone: 0030-2834306600
Fax: 0030-2834306618
E-mail: creta.marine@aegeanstar.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" summer 2026 catalog on page 81.

Climate Resilience Tax

For stays starting from 1.1.2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience tax, to be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room starting 1.1.2025.
For stays in the high season 1.4.-31.10.
Official category 1-2 Stars 2 Euros
Official category 3 Stars 5 Euros
Official category 4 Stars 10 Euros
Official category 5 Stars 15 Euros
For stays in the low season 1.11.-31.3.
Official category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euros
Official category 3 Stars 1.50 Euros
Official category 4 Stars 3 Euros
Official category 5 Stars 4 Euros

Seasonal information

Additional allotments bookable under HER540 and HER040I.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 10:47