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The Royal Blue

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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Terrace/patio
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Superior Room, Sea View | View from room
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Superior Room, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
The Royal Blue offers an eco-certified escape for families. Enjoy massages at Pure Senses Spa, indoor pool, free cabanas on the private beach, four international cuisine restaurants, gym yoga classes, mini golf, and a playground for kids.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
Couples dining

On the beach

This hotel has a private beach. Take advantage of the free beach cabanas, beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels. Experience the magic of ocean-view dining with a memorable meal at the restaurant. Chill out at the beach bar and savor a delicious apertif. An on-site activity to enjoy while visiting is mini golf. Noteworthy nearby activities include snorkeling and parasailing.

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What guests liked about the beach

The property's private beach and pool areas were very accommodating and beautifully maintained.

Room options

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

Luxury Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 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 Superior Room, Partial Sea View

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
LCD TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Sea Front

Beach/ocean view

Superior Suite, Sea Front

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Azure Residence | Terrace/patio

Azure Residence

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Front

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Sea Front

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Sea Front

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, Sea View

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 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

Highlights

Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 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

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Panormos, Mylopotamos, Crete Island, 74057

What's nearby

  • Geropotamos Beach - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Spilies Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Limni Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rethimno Kart - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Platanes Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thalassa Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vegghera Cretan Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Creta Royal Lounge Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Romeo&Juliet Meze Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Royal Blue

Luxury eco-certified hotel
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a poolside bar at The Royal Blue. With a private beach, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, reflexology, or a body treatment at Pure Senses Spa, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a terrace, shopping on site, and mini golf. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 190 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cave Fine Dining
  • Elia a la carte
  • Kulinarium
  • Symposium

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,015 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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 at the property
For any questions, 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1041K015A0036201

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Blue have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.

Is The Royal Blue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Blue?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Blue?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Royal Blue?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Royal Blue provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Royal Blue located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mylopotamos hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Church of Agios Yiorgos, Limni Beach, and Sfagia Beach. Geropotamos Beach and Spilies Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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