The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Spilies Beach

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Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Elite Suite, Private Pool, Sea View
Deluxe Room, Sea View | View from room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
58 Km Herakliou, Panormo Geropotamos, Mylopotamos, Crete, 74057
  • Church of Agios Yiorgos
    4 min drive
  • Sfagia Beach
    8 min drive
  • Mitato À La Carte
    1 min walk
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    56 min drive

Room options

Grand Deluxe Room, Sea View (Shared Pool)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Deluxe Room, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Accessible, Sea View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 48 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Senses Villa, Private Pool, Sea View

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

Grand Villa, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lavris

On the beach.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Spilies Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Rethimno Kart. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Reptisland and Melidoni Cave.

What's nearby

  • Spilies Beach - 8 min drive
  • Rethimno Kart - 11 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave - 15 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 20 min drive
  • Eleutherna - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panormo Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Creta Panorama - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Posto Panormo - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton

5-star beachfront resort near Spilies Beach
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton like a complimentary water park and a complimentary children's club.

Free breakfast is served 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 3 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Mediterranean resort also offers a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a steam room. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Mylopotamos resort is smoke free.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 22 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2020
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • 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
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton offers 178 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free water park access
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Wine tasting room
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Royal Senses
The Royal Senses Resort Crete Curio Collection by Hilton
The Royal Senses Resort Spa Crete Curio Collection Hilton

The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christakis Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort with very friendly and helpful staff. Pools were great and well maintained and the water slides kept my 11 year old, and me, entertained as did the Tennis courts. Very relaxing and fantastic sunset views. Limited things to do in the immediate vicinty and the buffet food could have been better. Otherwise really enjoyed the stay and made full use of the spa.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic vacation spot! Pick this if you are interested in a relaxing time with friends and family! Away from everything, but good bit of activities on property and excellent food! Overall the rooms are just perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! We chose this hotel because of location, a little secluded but 20 minutes from Rethymno. It was nice to have the seclusion and quiet feel since we were on our honeymoon. Staff was wonderful, accommodations were wonderful. They sent us a bottle of champagne when they found out we were on our honeymoon. Only complaint was that our shower kept getting flooded and there was a drainage smell, but staff fixed it right away. Also, our pool light in our room was not getting fixed. The night staff didn't know too much about technical support, so we would have to wait until morning for things to get fixed. Absolutely loved our room setup, and how the bed was faced towards the window.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One the best hotels in all of Greece
Amazing resort. This is one nicest and best run hotels in all of Greece. They do an excellent job of ensuring you are relaxing during your holiday. The adults only section of this hotel is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Floyd V, Bradley Beach

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Definitely not a 5 star!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andria

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent food, poor service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous property, beach access not beachfront
Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. It does advertise as a beachfront resort, which is misleading. The resort itself is on a hillside and there is a shuttle to the beach which is a 3 minute drive and walkable uphill.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property. The staff and the service really make this hotel. Wonderful trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Burlington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute gem. One might never have to leave the resort due to how comfortable and accommodating it is. OR. It is most convenient to nearly all Crete has to offer if adventuring. The staff are tremendous. Above and beyond always with a smile. The hotel is perfectly appointed with something for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch service from the moment you walk in. Everybody, and I mean everybody there provides the best service/friendliness/helpfulness. Whoever does the hiring there does a great job finding such incredible employees. The resort itself is amazing. Clean, beautiful, beautiful views, great pools, good food. I can’t say enough about this place. I guess the one negative (or positive for some people) is that it’s quite a drive to get anywhere. But I guess that’s just Crete being a big island with everything spread out.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard-Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb experience. Nice relaxing hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. All perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

RON LIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect.
Amaizing from top to bottom, great service and restaurants, great pool, alot of space in the pool, has a shuttle to the beach 2 mins drive,Great breakfast!!! We had a late flight and they have showers and fitting rooms and you can stay aslong as you want,wow,wow,wow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This must be my best stay at a hotel ever (i’m 37 years old and travel alot). BEAUTIFUL hotel & our room was gorgeous! Nice, polite and service minded staff that always helped me and my gf if needed. Great location with a private beach, great pool area with a nice bar. Spa, gym and 3 restaurants! Our week here was worth every penny and we will love to visit again soon 😊 also thank you for your lovely farewell gift bag with Greek olive oil and candy. 12/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second visit to The Royal Senses. Having returned after our trip last year, we loved the place just the same this time around. The service is 5* star, the staff are wonderful and the food is fantastic! This place holds a dear place in our hearts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and friendly staff but the cable car to rooms, boring pools and lack of beach access really let it down.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad luck or bad management?
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. Thank you Yasmine for making out stay feel so special. They welcomed us with a birthday cake one on the days we were there. This is one of the best places we have stayed in Greece, including other islands and the city. We loved it. Everything was beautiful and perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our last stop on our Greece vacation and we were looking forward to relaxing, but that was not what happened at this hotel. This hotel has a lot of work to do to make it a 5 star. We had three different rooms during our stay (and we aren’t picky people at all) our first two rooms had a very bad sewage smell so we asked to be moved. They ended up upgrading us (which we appreciated) to a room that smelt fine. It was at the top of the resort. Rude staff - The staff at the front desk as well as some staff at the main restaurant staff were rude. They made you feel bad for asking for anything. There were two members of the staff looking at TikTok’s as we entered the restaurant one night and didn’t acknowledge us to seat us. There was also some weird tension from the servers in the main restaurant one night, didn’t make for a good environment. Repairs - The hotel is new and looked great in pictures but it felt like it had been open for 10 years. There are things that need significant repairing already - some of the pools leak, our door lock was broken in one of our rooms, tiles are chipped and cracked, the lift broke down one night. Cleanliness - there were ants on food trays that were left outside of rooms for 12 hours. There were also cockroaches around the hotel area. Overall feels like they can do better on the cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noam

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: Quiet Food Staff Private Pool Con: Would have been nicer on the beach Not a good sea view as blocked Single slow lift Not a lot of night time entertainment - only 2 in 6 days
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Cecilie Gangstø

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022