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The Royal Blue

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 4 restaurants

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Terrace/patio
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Royal Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Panormos, Mylopotamos, Crete Island, 74057
  • Church of Agios Yiorgos
    4 min drive
  • Sfagia Beach
    8 min drive
  • Reptisland
    12 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    56 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front | Beach/ocean view

Luxury Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Indigo Residence Sea front with Pool | Terrace/patio

Indigo Residence Sea front with Pool

  • 85 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Superior Suite, Sea Front

  • 56 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

Presidential Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front | Terrace/patio

Presidential Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Azure Residence | Terrace/patio

Azure Residence

  • 100 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Sea Front

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sea Front

  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Royal Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

Royal Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front | Terrace/patio

Royal Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, Private Pool, Sea Front

Terrace/patio

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, Sea View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Sea View

  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Sea View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite with Jacuzzi on balcony, Sea Front

Royal Suite with Jacuzzi on balcony, Sea Front | Terrace/patio

Royal Suite with Jacuzzi on balcony, Sea Front

  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Garden View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Lavris

Beachside getaway.You'll find Church of Agios Yiorgos and Limni Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Sfagia Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Geropotamos Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Spilies Beach - 4 min drive
  • Rethimno Kart - 10 min drive
  • Reptisland - 12 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave - 15 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panormo Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Creta Panorama - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Posto Panormo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Royal Blue

Upscale beachfront hotel with 4 restaurants
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Royal Blue like an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Mylopotamos hotel.

  • 190 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4015 sq ft of conference space
  • 373 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
The Royal Blue offers 190 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Pure Senses Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Greek

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 1041K015A0036201

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Property is also known as

Sensimar Royal Blue
Sensimar Royal Blue Mylopotamos
Sensimar Royal Blue Resort
Sensimar Royal Blue Resort Mylopotamos
Royal Blue Hotel Mylopotamos
Royal Blue Mylopotamos
The Royal Blue Hotel
The Royal Blue Mylopotamos
The Royal Blue Hotel Mylopotamos

The Royal Blue Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 155 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Experience
Amazing resort with everything available. Service was spectacular. We were upgraded to a Villa & it was gorgeous! We had our own private pool! Main pool & 2 private beaches were perfect! We had dinner at Elia a couple of times & food was delicious, service was superb! Highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is truly amazing which makes this place wonderful. I will always remember this place and will be returning everywhere year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, in a stunning beachfront location, with a private beach. Wonderfully attentive staff throughout the hotel, in particular Anna who worked around the pool, and in the restaurant in the evenings was fabulous. The buffet options in the main restaurant were pretty good for breakfast and dinner. And the other restaurants - which you pay extra for, had truly delicious food.. in all of them as. Despite the hotel being full, it never felt busy. Evening entertainment could be better, the singer we saw a couple of times unfortunately was not the best. All in all a fantastic stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdalkarim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

george

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 3rd time to property within last 9 years and alway excellence. The staff are excellent, the area very clean, food excellent and our view of the ocean was great. Centrally located which is very convenient. Love island of Crete and its people Will go back
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenyfer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the resort we needed to kick-start our honeymoon the right way. They have it all, golf-buggy door service, multiple pools, day beds and sun beds, cocktails by the pool, multiple restaurants and bars, buffet breakfast. The bed was a little firm but our experience here was still very amazing. The staff are so helpful and so kind, we would gladly come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahunawar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly luxurious. Tons to do. Good restaurants. Amazing staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

george

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been there before and went back. Very nice. Would go back again Excellent place to stay. Staff and grounds of resort excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Okay, but small details missing
Okay but not up to the standard we expect based on price and star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. Great staff! Lovely view and the private cove is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic resort in Crete
Fantastic stay! Beautiful resort with amazing amenities. Really enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend to anyone travelling as couple or family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar S

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property and staff exuded and promoted a sense of relaxation which was really something we were looking for. The beach and pool areas were very accomodating in regards to food/drink ordering. Proper maintenance was obvious on the grounds as we ways saw staff out keeping things well manicured and taken care of. We were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a suite with a private pool for our last two nights which was quite beautiful. We would definitely recommend the Royal Blue to anyone considering a vacation in Crete.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We celebrated our 12th Anniversary at the royal blue and I couldn’t have wished for a better place to be at. The people made us feel so welcomed and we got pampered every single day. The villa with private pool was breath taking. Clean and very cute. The view was breathtaking with beautiful sunsets - perfect endings of the day! The food at the restaurants fresh & delicious. But the staff topped it all with their friendliness. Anastasia from guest relations, Maria from reservation, and Jannis & Babis from the bar need a special mention as they made our stay even more special with their helpfulness & friendliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this was an absolutely lovely experience in Greece. The staff were superb!!! We love Anastasia, guest relations manager!!! All the staff were Especially attentive to our 2 yr old son. The resort was clean, food was great and the atmosphere relaxing. We’d go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

andriana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful spot to enjoy some Greek beach time. The breakfast food was very good, but the spot where you reserved for dinner was even better. We enjoyed a chap playing a variety of string instruments. What a treat. Lots of pools, and the resort was very beautiful looking out over the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pure relaxation
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Masum

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can’t begin to express how amazing our experience staying at royal blue hotel. The staff were so welcoming, polite, helpful and so accommodating. We had forgotten to take our adapters to charge our phones, the reception immediately offered us adapters without hesitation. The resort was very clean inside and out. I could go on and on but this getting to long already. I have recommended this resort to all my friend and family and hope to go back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Judit

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard, encinitas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has many hidden pools amongst the property, so whatever you are in the mood for-quiet or views you can find a place. It also has a private “beach”.
Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

samone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an Absolutely Amazing Time!
Excursion Booth right outside of the Hotel. A nice lady was always there.
Excursion pamphlets from the stand right outside the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021