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Modern hotel room with a desk, mirror, and open wooden closet featuring drawers and hanging space.
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Cozy hotel room with bed, soft blankets, and ocean view through open balcony doors.
Two lounge chairs under a white pergola facing a clear blue ocean with stone walls on sides.
Outdoor seaside restaurant with tables set for dining and a Ferris wheel in the background.
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Modern beachfront bar with stone counter and two white bar stools overlooking the sea.
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Two women exercising with resistance bands on a sunny wooden patio overlooking the sea.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Panormos

The Royal Blue Resort & Spa *****

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Location

The elegant resort The Royal Blue Resort & Spa is located directly on the hotel's own bay with an artificial sand/pebble beach. The village of Panormo is about a 30 to 40-minute walk away. A bus stop with connections to the small port town of Rethymnon, 18 km away, is about 300 m away. Heraklion Airport is approximately 58 km away.
Luxury resort with white buildings around a large pool set in a rocky hillside landscape.
Sandy beach with orderly rows of white beach chairs near rocky cliffs.
Coastal resort with breakwaters, buildings, and mountain backdrop under a bright sky.

Facilities

Chairs and table by the sea at sunset with a cozy, outdoor dining setup under a canopy.
Outdoor restaurant seating with wooden tables and chairs under a wooden beam ceiling at sunset.
Modern beachfront bar with stone counter and two white bar stools overlooking the sea.
Cozy cave-like bar with stone textures, wooden furniture, and outdoor seating overlooking a patio.
Cozy outdoor seating on terrace with sea view, glass railing, and potted plant on side table.
Couple walking near lush greenery and white buildings in a sunny outdoor setting.
Poolside lounge chairs with umbrellas and tropical plants in a sunny outdoor hotel area.
Bust statue in a serene outdoor seating area with cushions, plants, and mountain backdrop.
Curved poolside with two wicker lounge chairs and towels against a clear blue sky.
The high-quality resort The Royal Blue Resort & Spa has a total of 187 rooms spread across several outbuildings, a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a lounge with a terrace, luggage room, minimarket, library, a boutique and a souvenir/jewellery shop. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex. The main restaurant and three à la carte restaurants, 4 bars and a wine cellar cater to your culinary needs. In the outdoor area, there are two swimming pools (one adults-only freshwater pool, one saltwater pool) and a separate children's pool. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge by the pool and on the beach.
Another pool with slides and a heated pool are available at the sister resort The Royal Senses (seasonally dependent).

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The beautiful and comfortable rooms are located in the room complex on the ground floor or first floor and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, scale, toiletries, bathrobe and slippers, individually controlled air conditioning (free of charge), telephone, safe, flat-screen satellite TV with music channels, ironing station, Wi-Fi (free of charge), refrigerator, minibar (for a fee, on request), coffee/tea station and Nespresso coffee machine, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (DSU/DSI).
Alternatively, available for an extra charge with a side sea view (D2S), direct sea view (DMU) or sea view (MH2).
Also bookable for single occupancy (DSE/D1K).

Cozy hotel room with beige bedding, modern decor, and balcony overlooking the ocean.
Modern bathroom with black tiles, double sinks, towel, and a vase with dried plants.
Cozy room terrace with wooden chairs, small table, and sea view framed by greenery.
Comfortable hotel lounge with sofa, coffee tables, and sheer curtains overlooking a garden.
Bright hotel room with a cozy chair, small table, and ocean view through large windows.
Cozy hotel room with wooden chair, side table, plant, and sea view balcony.

Superior Double Room Seafront

With the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these are located in the first row by the sea and are on the ground floor or first floor (D2W).

Superior Double Room Sharing Pool

With the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these rooms have access to the shared pool and are located on the ground floor (with sun loungers and umbrella, P2H). Alternatively, available for an extra charge with sea view (MH2).
The shared pool is not supervised. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Cozy bedroom with modern decor, wooden dresser, plants, and view into bathroom.
Modern bedroom with large bed, pillows, blanket, and plants beside window with curtains
Modern hotel bathroom with blue tiles, large mirror, and wooden stool.
Pool area with lounge chairs and pink blossoms on a tree in a quiet hotel setting.
Modern bedroom with textured wall, striped pillows, and large mirror by wardrobe.
Modern hotel bathroom with marble walls, glass shower, bathtub, double sinks, and wooden floor.

Family Suite Sea View

The comfortably and luxuriously furnished family suites have, apart from otherwise identical amenities to the double rooms, a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom and are located on the first floor (2FM).

Family Suite Private Pool Sea View

With the same amenities as the Family Suites Sea View, these rooms are located on the ground floor and have a private pool as well as sun loungers and an umbrella (2FV).
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Modern bedroom with upholstered headboard, wooden accents, and beige bedding.
Swimming pool with sun loungers, parasol, sea view, surrounded by stone wall and flowers.
Modern bathroom with freestanding marble bathtub and candle lighting.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, large window, and modern decor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, cozy lamps, and open wardrobe with clothes.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, table, and large windows overlooking trees.
Modern bathroom with dark tiles, two white sinks, and decorative plants

Suite Superior Waterfront Sea View

The spacious suites are located in the first row by the sea, on the first floor, and consist of a living/sleeping area, a separate bedroom, and, with the same amenities as the double rooms, a balcony with seating (2SW).

Luxury Suite Seafront Private Pool

The luxurious and spacious suites are located on the ground floor and consist of a living/sleeping area, a separate bedroom, and, with the same amenities as the double rooms, a terrace with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a private pool (2LF).
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Bright hotel room with sofa, wall TV, coffee table, and open balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with a desk, mirror, and open wooden closet featuring drawers and hanging space.
Outdoor seating area with wooden furniture overlooking the ocean and clear blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with bed, soft blankets, and ocean view through open balcony doors.
Two lounge chairs under a white pergola facing a clear blue ocean with stone walls on sides.

Luxury Villa Seafront Private Pool

The also luxurious and very spacious villas, with the same amenities as the Luxury Suite Seafront, are designed in a maisonette style and consist of a bedroom on the upper floor and a living/sleeping area on the ground floor. They also have a terrace with sun loungers, a private pool, and a private garden (2VA).
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay particular attention to your children when using this area and behave considerately.

Board

Breakfast/Half Board/Full Board

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 11 AM) and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) in the main restaurant "Symposium" as a buffet.
Lunch (12 PM - 5 PM) at the à la carte restaurant "Alati".
Dinner can also be enjoyed at the à la carte restaurants "Elia" (4 days a week) or "Asterias" (6 times a week) (19:00 - 23:00 respectively).
Children's menus, vegetarian dishes, and special dietary needs are available on request (locally).
Appropriate attire is required for dinner (smart casual, long trousers for gentlemen).

Outdoor seaside restaurant with tables set for dining and a Ferris wheel in the background.

Sports Included

Indoor and outdoor fitness area, tennis court, mini-football.

Sports for a Fee

Billiards, personal training and tennis lessons (on request), mountain biking, water sports (local providers).

Children's Programme

Separate children's pool, playground, mini club, and children's animation.
Baby cots and high chairs (free of charge, on request), babysitting service (for a fee, on request).
Three women playing Twister on grass outside near white pergola and stone wall.

Wellness

Indoor pool area with lounge chairs and large windows overlooking a cityscape.
Man receiving massage on beach bed under canopy by the sea at sunset.
Spa Centre "Pure Blue" with a heated saltwater pool (open from 10 AM to 7 PM), sauna and steam bath, various massages, manicures/pedicures, hairdresser, body and facial treatments, aromatherapy (each for a fee).

Hotel Service

Daily room cleaning, daily change of bed linen and towels.
Laundry service for a fee. 24-hour room service for a fee.
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Car, scooter, and bicycle rental (for a fee).
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Free parking available subject to availability.

Credit Card

MasterCard, Visa, and AMEX.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

The hotel complex is wheelchair accessible.
1 disabled/wheelchair-accessible room bookable on request (Superior Double Room Garden View Sharing Pool/P2H).
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Service dogs are allowed on request, but other pets are not.
Hotel Contact:
The Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Panormos, Geropotamou
74057 Rethymno, Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28340 55000
Email: info@troulisroyalcollection.com

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, which must be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 01.04.-31.10.
Country category 1-2 Stars 2 Euros
Country category 3 Stars 5 Euros
Country category 4 Stars 10 Euros
Country category 5 Stars 15 Euros
For stays in low season 01.11.-31.03.
Country category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euros
Country category 3 Stars 1.50 Euros
Country category 4 Stars 3 Euros
Country category 5 Stars 4 Euros

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5 Sterne