Royal Blue Resort & SpaPanormos, Crete

Contemporary and sophisticated, the Royal Blue offers a haven of rest and relaxation on the beautiful island of Crete. Refurbished for summer 2018, The Royal Blue will feature children’s areas, adults only restaurants and elegant rooms big enough to sleep the whole family. This luxury complex boasts impeccable service, alongside a wealth of on-site amenities, allowing for a truly rejuvenating holiday. The private beach at the hotel allows for lazy days on the shore, while the close proximity to Panormo means you are just moments away from traditional Cretan village hospitality and culture

LOCATION

Beachfront

3km from Panormo village

18km from Rethymnon resort centre.

POOL AREAS

Outdoor saltwater pool. Sunbathing area with sunbeds and parasols. Free towels. Inflatables and water toys permitted.

Outdoor freshwater pool (heated). Adult only. Sunbathing area with sunbeds and parasols. Free towels. The pool is heated from 01 May to 31 May.

Outdoor freshwater children's pool with waterfall, water cannons and children's section (heated). Sunbathing area with sunbeds, swing beds and parasols. Baby-changing facilities are available. Inflatables and water toys permitted. Located within water park. The pool is heated from 01 May to 31 May.

Water sports - motorised watersports*, pedalos, scuba diving*, snorkeling*, water polo. (Run by external company). (Min age 3yrs).

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Cave - A la carte. Serves international cuisine for dinner. Located on the poolside. Adults only. Please note that the hotel requests that gentlemen wear long trousers.

Elia - A la carte. Serves local cuisine for lunch, snacks and dinner with show cooking. Located on the poolside. Adults only.

Kulinarium - A la carte. Serves a range of Greek and local cuisine for lunch and snacks. Located on the poolside.

Symposium - Buffet. Serves breakfast, dinner and lunch. Show cooking at breakfast and dinner. Highchairs and kids buffet available. Please note that the hotel requests that beach wear is not worn and that gentlemen wear long trousers.

Beach bar - Open between 01 May and 15 Oct, between 10.00am and 6.00pm.

Enoteca Wine Cellar - Adults only. (Open between 15 Apr and 15 Nov, between 7.00pm and 9.30pm). Please note that the hotel requests that gentlemen wear long trousers.

Island Cocktail Bar - Located on the beach (open between 15 Apr and 15 Oct, between 9.30am and 1.30am). Please note that the hotel requests that beach wear is not worn.

Lounge bar - Open between 15 Apr and 15 Nov, between 9.00am and 1.00am. Please note that the hotel requests that beach wear is not worn.

SPORTS & LEISURE

Air conditioned gym with cardio fitness training equipment, free weights area, stretching zone, fixed strength equipment, sauna, steam room and whirlpool (min age 16yrs).

Pure senses spa - sauna, steam room, whirlpool* and massage treatments* (min age 18yrs). (Open between 15 Apr and 15 Nov, between 10.00am and 8.00pm).

Beauty treatments available (min age 18yrs). *

On-site hairdressers. *

CHILDREN’S FACILITIES

Children's pool

Restaurant with highchairs and kid's buffet

Children's club (3-16yrs) - arts and crafts, small team games, sports, movie nights, water-based, story time, food-based, drama and music and games consoles (open between 15 Apr and 15 Nov, between 10.00am and 11.00pm).

Children's playground - adventure play area and shaded area (age and height restrictions may apply).

Indoor play area (3-16yrs) - soft play area and TV and movie area. Supervised by hotel staff. (Open between 15 Apr and 31 Oct, between 10.00am and 11.00pm). *

OTHER FACILITIES

Reception - equipment for hire includes kettle, motorised scooter* and sun tent. Services available include concierge service, currency exchange, luggage storage and motorised scooter charging*.

On-site mini-market.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

ENTERTAINMENT

Regular daytime entertainment including arts and crafts, team sports, family and water-based activities.

Regular evening entertainment including in-house entertainment shows, live DJ, live music and professional shows.

*Local charges apply

Royal Blue Resort & Spa is located in Panormos, Crete. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 06/04/2013