The Royal Blue

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Panormos, Mylopotamos, Crete Island, 74057
  • Spilies Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Limni Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rethimno Kart
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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Room options

Luxury Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

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

Indigo Residence Sea front with Pool

  • Sea view
  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Suite, Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Presidential Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 1453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Azure Residence

  • Sea view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Sea Front

  • Beach view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Royal Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Royal Suite with Jacuzzi on balcony, Sea Front

  • Sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Garden View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Garden View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lavris

The Royal Blue places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Church of Agios Yiorgos and Limni Beach. This 190-room, 5-star hotel has a private beach, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Spilies Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Limni Beach - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Sfagia Beach - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Rethimno Kart - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Melidoni Cave - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles

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

Luxury hotel on the beach, with indoor pool
Guests of The Royal Blue have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Laptop-compatible safes and phones are also standard.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 - 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

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1041K015A0036201

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Hotel Registry Number: 1041K015A0036201
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your 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

Are free cancellation options available at The Royal Blue?

The Royal Blue provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Blue?

As of May 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Blue on May 31, 2025 start from $496.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The Royal Blue?

This hotel is located in Mylopotamos, close to Spilies Beach, Melidoni Cave, and Limni Beach. You'll also find Geropotamos Beach and Sfagia Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Blue?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at The Royal Blue?

Pure Senses Spa is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, body wraps, and hydrotherapy.

Does The Royal Blue have a casino?

No, The Royal Blue doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Blue?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8 AM and 8 PM.

Is The Royal Blue good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach plus some guestrooms feature private pools and in-room massages.

Does The Royal Blue have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does The Royal Blue feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Blue has 4 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does The Royal Blue allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Blue.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Blue?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Royal Blue?

The closest major airport to The Royal Blue is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is about 29.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Royal Blue?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does The Royal Blue have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Royal Blue if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Royal Blue Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 156 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

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are just so lovely at this hotel. The food is fantastic and the setting gorgeous - was our 3rd visit and we will go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful holiday at the Royal Blue. We arrived on a late flight and there was a problem with our suite so we were upgraded. We could not believe our luck, sheer luxury. The staff were so friendly, the dining experience excellent and we just felt thoroughly spoiled all week. Would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great hotel, lovely and clean. Well presented and great food and friendly staff. Would definitely visit again. Staff were very accommodating given it was our honeymoon. Although child friendly it was very much almost all adults and the few children and young people around were not disruptive. Some small details could do with touch ups plaster cracked, flaking, cracked steps etc
Breakfast
Dinner display
View from main restaurant
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and friendly staff, great dining options, located right on the beach, excellent amenities including an indoor and outdoor gym, a spa, and tennis courts, multiple pools - overall an excellent resort deserving of its 5 star status.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

shelly rachel

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

george

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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