Travelers find relaxation on their own schedule at this coastal retreat, where crystal-clear waters meet rejuvenating spa treatments in garden surroundings
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.
Located in Mylopotamos, The Royal Blue is on a private beach. Arkadi Monastery and Great Gate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rethimno Kart and Horse Park Rethymno. Traveling with kids? Consider Reptisland and Paleontological Museum. Snorkeling and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Lavris travel guide
Panormos, Mylopotamos, Crete Island, 74057
What's nearby
Rethymnon Venetian Port
21 min drive - 22.8 km
Geropotamos Beach
2 min drive - 1.6 km
Rethimno Kart
12 min drive - 12.9 km
Town Beach
17 min drive - 19.0 km
Georgioupolis Beach
37 min drive - 43.2 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
58 min drive
Restaurants
Bro Café
12 min drive
Cafe Ciao
4 min drive
George & Georgia
3 min drive
Zeno Lobby Bar
7 min walk
taverna roumeli
6 min drive
About this property
The Royal Blue
Luxury family-friendly 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 body treatment, a massage, or aromatherapy 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 a banquet hall
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
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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)
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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
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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
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 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?
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 Limni Beach, Sfagia Beach, and Church of Agios Yiorgos. Geropotamos Beach and Spilies Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Royal Blue Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
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.
The staff is truly amazing which makes this place wonderful. I will always remember this place and will be returning everywhere year.
Jasper
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michaela
2025/5/11
Amazing staff and beautiful hotel, lovely to spend time by the pools and beach. Very nice village 20 minutes from hotel, we walked there in the evening for dinner and took the mini-train back. We have recommended the hotel both to friends with and without children.
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.
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
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!
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!
The Royal Blue is really a great escape from reality and a dive into relaxation, well-being and quick re-charge of the inner batteries.
Thanks again to the staff, the welcoming-atmosphere and the love in every single detail - our stay was amazing.
We will definitely come back!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fantastic staff! They had such a good sports program, Irini did a really good job.
Service in all Restaurants was really really good. Super friendly and always helpful. Thanks to Liliana and her colleagues who always made sure I feel well.
Fantastic spa and treatments. Well equipped gym.
All in all an amazing hotel. Modern and well maintained.