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The Royal Blue

5.0 star property

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Royal Suite with Jacuzzi on balcony, Sea Front | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Beach/ocean view
Indigo Residence Sea front with Pool | View from room
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
$192
$153 nightly
$192 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29

Explore the area

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Panormos, Mylopotamos, Crete Island, 74057
  • Place, Geropotamos Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethimno Kart
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sea 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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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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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Beach/ocean view

Superior Suite, Sea Front

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Front

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

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View from room

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Sea Front

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Royal Suite with Jacuzzi on balcony, Sea Front | Terrace/patio

Royal Suite with Jacuzzi on balcony, Sea Front

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

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Royal Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front | Terrace/patio

Royal Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

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

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Presidential Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front | Terrace/patio

Presidential Suite, Private Pool, Sea Front

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

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Superior Room, Sea Front | View from room

Superior Room, Sea Front

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 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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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sharing Pool, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea 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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Family Suite, Sea View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Sea View

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

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

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Azure Residence | View from room

Azure Residence

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

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About the neighborhood

Lavris

Located in Mylopotamos, The Royal Blue is within a 5-minute drive of Church of Agios Yiorgos and Limni Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Geropotamos Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Spilies Beach.

What's nearby

  • Geropotamos Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Rethimno Kart - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 24 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • University of Crete - 26 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 41 min drive - 28.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bro Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Creta Royal Lounge Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zeno Lobby Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Corali Beach & Taverna - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Royal Blue

The Royal Blue offers 190 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, 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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub, 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 190 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy international cuisine at Symposium, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Mylopotamos? This hotel has 4015 square feet (373 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Symposium - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Kulinarium - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Elia a la carte - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Cave Fine Dining - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service is available.

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

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 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

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 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
  • Marina
  • 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
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 10:00 AM to 6:00 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

The Royal Blue Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 172 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a suite with private pool sea front - lovely room and large outside area. Staff all very nice and attentive. Hotel very clean. Food was generally good sometimes a little bland. Very enjoyable trip to chill out by the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Shrewsbury

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent with plenty of choice. Both hot and cold options were available and varied each day. The staff were friendly and very helpful. I had no negative experiences here, the accommodation was as described and extremely comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to my friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Or

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very recommended

the room was perfect, the pool area and the beach was great and accessible. the water park in the sister hotel is very recommended to families with small children.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% recommend!

Beautiful hotel, staff are so friendly and helpful. Facilities great, hotel feel is laid back and luxurious but not fussy. Very clean and beautifully kept grounds. Location is great 30 minute walk to beautiful little town Panormo which has plenty restaurants, bars and a few shops. 30 minute drive into the city of Rethymno. I highly recommend this hotel for a relaxed base to explore Crete, we stayed for 1 week and felt we could have easily stayed another few days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely amazing. The views, food, staff, and amenities were all exceptional. We only stayed for a few days and did not get an opportunity to experience everything the hotel has to offer. We will definitely return for a longer stay.
Sunset from the main restaurant
View from our villa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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

Verified traveler

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