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Crete, Greece

The Royal Blue Resort & Spa

9.5
Exceptional
26 reviews
Crete Oceanfront Bliss with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner & Resort Credit
The Royal Blue Resort & Spa logo
9.5
Exceptional
26 reviews
Save up to 48%
Hotel
3 nights from
£349total with 
Non-member £399
£769
Includes taxes & fees
Hotel + flights
3 nights from
£768total with 
Non-member £818
£1,188
Includes taxes & fees
Handpicked inclusions
One child (11 and under) stays free
Daily buffet breakfast
Nightly buffet dinner
One 45-minute thalassotherapy session
EUR50 resort credit
Welcome cocktail per adult
About the hotel

Crete is calling… answer in style with a glamorous stay at one of the finest five-star resorts on the famed Greek island. Spectacularly located on a hillside, The Royal Blue Resort & Spa covers over 70 acres of perfectly kept gardens and offers access to a private beach with sunbeds and umbrellas.

Spend your time lazing by the main pools, which offer breathtaking views over the Aegean Sea, practising your serve on the tennis courts, being pampered at the blissful The Pure Blue Spa or wining and dining at one of eight restaurants and bars, including the locally inspired Symposium.

Set among lush gardens above sparkling blue waters, this island escape lies on Crete’s northern coast, near the quaint village of Panormos. Visit for a true taste of island life, and experience charming cobbled streets lined with boutique shops and Greek tavernas in tiny coves.

Crete is calling… answer in style with a glamorous stay at one of the finest five-star resorts on the famed Greek island. Spectacularly located on a hillside, The Royal Blue Resort & Spa covers over 70 acres of perfectly kept gardens and offers access to a private beach with sunbeds and umbrellas.

Spend your time lazing by the main pools, which offer breathtaking views over the Aegean Sea, practising your serve on the tennis courts, being pampered at the blissful The Pure Blue Spa or wining and dining at one of eight restaurants and bars, including the locally inspired Symposium.

Save up to 48%
Time limited offer
Hotel
3 nights from
£349/room with 
Non-member £399
Hotel + flights
3 nights & flights from
£768total* with 
Non-member £818
Includes taxes & fees
Location

The Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Panormo Geropotamou, Rethymno, Crete 74057, Greece

The Royal Blue Resort & Spa is located on the northern coast of Crete, just shy of the fishing village of Panormos, home to cosy tavernas and boutique shops. The hotel is located approximately a one-hour drive from Heraklion International Airport (HER). Airport transfers are not included in your package, please plan accordingly.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Facilities

  • Symposium Restaurant
  • Alati Restaurant
  • Elia Restaurant
  • Asterias Restaurant
  • THEA Bar
  • Elixir Lobby Bar
  • Ammos Bar
  • Tiki Bar
  • Enoteca Wine Cellar
  • The Pure Blue Spa
  • Private beach
  • Swimming pools
  • Fitness centre
  • Kids’ club
  • Shopping boutique
  • Two tennis courts
  • Shuttle service
  • Parking
  • Wi-Fi
  • Check-in: 3pm / Checkout: 11am

Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services

Things to know

Check-in from
15:00
Check-out by
11:00
Inclusions
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
  • Daily buffet breakfast is served from 7.30am to 11am at Symposium Restaurant.
  • Nightly buffet dinner is served from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at Symposium Restaurant.
  • The 45-minute thalassotherapy session is valid per adult, per package and must be booked in advance.
  • Welcome cocktail is a choice from a select menu, and is served at THEA Bar from 5pm to 1am.
  • Guests under 18 are not eligible for the Thalassotherapy session or the welcome cocktail in the THEA Bar.
  • Resort Credit: The included credit must be used during your stay. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Credit can be used once, at any onsite restaurant or bar, or at the spa (excludes minibar and room service). No minimum spend applies.
  • Select packages only: The three-course a la carte dinner is served in Elia Restaurant from 7pm to 11pm.
  • Children must eat with their paying parents/guardians.
Cancellation policy

Blackout Dates & Surcharges: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night may apply, payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar. Blackout dates may apply.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings, flights and deposit fee, if applicable, which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days prior to the check-in date. Excludes flight and service fee, if applicable.

  • Cancellations outside of the 7-Day Change of Mind period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.
Date changes

Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you can self-service unlimited date changes in your ‘My Escapes’ account up until 21 days before your original check-in date. If you can’t find a suitable date, or still need further assistance, please contact our 24/7 customer service team. Subject to availability and surcharges.

Fine print

Valid for travel from 18 April 2026 until 7 November 2026 (bookings must be made before 8 October 2026).

Environmental Tax: Please note a EUR15 environmental tax per room, per night applies, payable directly to the resort. Tax amount is subject to change.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

Fine Print and package inclusions are accurate at the time of purchase and not subject to change, unless updates or corrections are specifically noted in the latest Fine Print with a timestamp. Please check the Fine Print prior to departure for any updates.

Images are for illustrative purposes and may not be reflective of the package purchased. See individual offers and packages for details.

Check-in from
15:00
Check-out by
11:00
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
  • Daily buffet breakfast is served from 7.30am to 11am at Symposium Restaurant.
  • Nightly buffet dinner is served from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at Symposium Restaurant.
  • The 45-minute thalassotherapy session is valid per adult, per package and must be booked in advance.
  • Welcome cocktail is a choice from a select menu, and is served at THEA Bar from 5pm to 1am.
  • Guests under 18 are not eligible for the Thalassotherapy session or the welcome cocktail in the THEA Bar.
  • Resort Credit: The included credit must be used during your stay. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Credit can be used once, at any onsite restaurant or bar, or at the spa (excludes minibar and room service). No minimum spend applies.
  • Select packages only: The three-course a la carte dinner is served in Elia Restaurant from 7pm to 11pm.
  • Children must eat with their paying parents/guardians.

Blackout Dates & Surcharges: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night may apply, payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar. Blackout dates may apply.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings, flights and deposit fee, if applicable, which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days prior to the check-in date. Excludes flight and service fee, if applicable.

  • Cancellations outside of the 7-Day Change of Mind period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.

Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you can self-service unlimited date changes in your ‘My Escapes’ account up until 21 days before your original check-in date. If you can’t find a suitable date, or still need further assistance, please contact our 24/7 customer service team. Subject to availability and surcharges.

Valid for travel from 18 April 2026 until 7 November 2026 (bookings must be made before 8 October 2026).

Environmental Tax: Please note a EUR15 environmental tax per room, per night applies, payable directly to the resort. Tax amount is subject to change.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

Fine Print and package inclusions are accurate at the time of purchase and not subject to change, unless updates or corrections are specifically noted in the latest Fine Print with a timestamp. Please check the Fine Print prior to departure for any updates.

Images are for illustrative purposes and may not be reflective of the package purchased. See individual offers and packages for details.

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9.5
Exceptional
26 reviews
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