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The Royal Blue

crete, greece

About The Royal Blue

location

Ideal for beach holidaymakers, families, young people and singles, this hotel lies in Panormos, right by the sea.

facility

This hotel was renovated in 2021. The resort has 5 lifts and features 187 rooms. The multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests can shop at a variety of stores, including a souvenir shop. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car (no extra charge). Further services include a babysitting service (for a fee), a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, translation services, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. A bicycle hire service (for a fee) gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. Daily newspapers are available for purchase. Those who don't want to neglect day-to-day business can make use of the secretarial service. 5 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings.

rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a flatscreen television with satellite channels and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Slippers are included. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are on hand in the bathrooms for everyday use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The resort has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

sport

Plenty of active recreation awaits guests in the pool area's 38 outdoorpools. No matter the weather, swimming is always a possible in the indoor pool (for a fee). There is also a special swimming area just for kids. Thrills on the waterslide, refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a soothing soak in the hot tub – the pool area has a little something for every state of mind and body. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The resort offers an extensive outdoor sport and leisure programme, which includes tennis, beach volleyball, volleyball and basketball. For a fee, guests can also enjoy cycling/mountain biking and horse riding. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, billiards, darts, callisthenics and pilates. There is a wellness area with a hammam and anti-ageing treatments and, for an additional fee, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, thalassotherapy treatments, aromatherapy and a reflexology massage. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy a fun entertainment programme.

meals

Dining facilities include a café, a bar and a lobby bar. Warm hospitality and a cosy atmosphere await guests in 4 non-smoking restaurants. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Gluten-free meals, children's meals and lactose-free food can be prepared on request. The complex also offers snacks. The resort offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Amenities at The Royal Blue

Facilities

Air conditioningBar(s)Bicycle HireCaféCar ParkConference RoomCurrency ExchangeHairdresserHotel SafeLaundry FacilitiesLaundry ServiceLiftsMedical AssistancePetsPlaygroundRestaurant(s)Restaurant(s) with non-smoking areaRoom ServiceShopsWaterslide

Hygiene

Additional hygiene measures in cateringAdditional safety measures in cateringContactless check-in/-outContactless paymentDigital menu (mobile phone)Disinfection of plastic key cardEnhanced cleaning programmeHand hygiene training for employeesHand sanitiserHealth checks on staffHealth questionnaireHousekeeping only upon requestHygiene training for staffIntensified room cleaningMandatory mask-wearingNo high-touch furnishings in public areasPackaged mealsProtective equipment for employeesProtective equipment for guestsProtective hygiene screensRestricted buffet serviceSanitiser dispenserSocial distancing regulationsTime interval between room bookingsUse of commercially available disinfectants

Meals

Full BoardHalf Board

Sport/Entertainment

AerobicsBanana BoatBasketballBeach VolleyballBilliards/SnookerChildren's EntertainmentChildren's PoolCycling/Mountain BikingDartsDivingEntertainment ProgrammeGymHorse RidingIndoor PoolJacuzziJet SkiingMassageOutdoor Pool(s)ParasolsSailingSaunaSteam bathSun loungersSun terraceTennis

Location

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Panormos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

Panormos

Nearest airport58km
Nearest beach50m

What's nearby

  • Nearest beach50m
  • City centre18km
  • Nearest airport58km

Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 11:00 AM

User Rating & Reviews

4.5

Excellent

1878 reviews
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  • Excellent1274
  • Very Good373
  • Average155
  • Poor41
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Recent Reviews: 1878

  • User: 64Good

    Trip type: Couples

    Our first trip to Crete

    27 May 2026

    The resort was beautiful. We loved our time there. The room was amazing. The staff were all so accommodating and friendly. House keeping did an excellent job cleaning and got our room cleaned everyday efficiently. The breakfast buffet was excellent such a grea…

  • User: kevin L

    Trip type: Family

    Otherwise, a nice place to stay with great food choices and quality.

    23 May 2026

    We used Royal Blue as overnight stopover; having taken long flight. I checked in at 18:00 and out at 08:00 the next morning. Quite a protracted and lengthy check in. Going into great detail to explain facilities such as the spa, sauna and pools (that close at…

  • User: bernie_gaynor

    Trip type: Family

    A great hotel - don't miss it!

    23 May 2026

    Crete is a beautiful Island and The Royal Blue in Panormo is one of the best hotels we have stayed in. The rooms, facilities and staff are second to none - particularly the staff were so helpful. A great private beach and a selection of wonderful swimming pool…

  • User: Adrian D

    Trip type: Family

    The Ultimate Cretan Spa Experience

    21 May 2026

    Our one week stay was fantastic. The hotel has panoramic views of the sea and epic sunsets marvel at.It seems they have thought of everything to make an effortlessly enjoyable holiday.The rooms were spotless and well equipped and beds were comfortable. Our bal…

  • User: Diane H

    Trip type: Couples

    Absolutely perfect hotel

    14 May 2026

    The week at the hotel was absolutely perfect from beginning to end. Everyone was extremely friendly and food was amazing, absolutely faultless. I can’t recommend this hotel any more highly and will definitely return later this year. Barbara Dunner, Marketin…

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