The best available hotels & places to stay near Panormos

The Royal Blue 5* hotel is a tranquil exclusive resort, with its own private bay and an endless horizon of Cretan Blue. The complex consists of 38 public and private swimming pools as well as colorful gardens which extend throughout the resort. Guests will be pampered beyond conventional luxury with singular service standards and the renowned Cretan hospitality. The understated elegance of the 190 rooms, suites and villas, the uncompromising unique flavors of the resort's cuisine, the unique settings for the organization of your events and the mystical magic of the Pure Blue Spa are just the introduction to an experience that extend beyond the realms of a luxury resort. Hotel Features: Private Beach, Manmade marina, Beach services, 2 Tennis Courts, Tennis lessons upon request, 4 Restaurants (3 à la carte Restaurants), 4 Bars, Conference Center - Meeting & Banquet facilities, Library, Jewelry Shop, Mini Market, Boutique.

The Royal Senses, Curio Collection by Hilton on Crete, is Hiltons first venue on a Greek island. It is located on a hill top close to the charming fisherman's village Panormos on the north west coast of Crete, a family beach resort with 178 rooms, all with stunning sea views. The 5* accommodations offer a wide range of Deluxe Rooms, Family & Luxury Suites and Villas, some of them include a sharing pool, some of them even a private pool. Some say, life is about the people you meet and the things you create. At The Royal Senses, you meet a joyous circle of like-minded travellers seeking authentic, shared experiences. We have created this entirely new genus of resort for the new nomads who do not journey to Crete simply to escape — but to find, engage, connect. Be part of this community of kindred souls, connected by a renewed sense of ancient mindfulness.

Located on the seafront, the Iberostar Creta Marine hotel is an extremely pleasant hotel at which to spend your days of relaxation with gastronomy, sports, and entertainment. It features 359 rooms, and you can choose among rooms, bungalows and suites with a large capacity. At the 4-star Creta Marine hotel, you can sample some of the best local and international cuisine at its three restaurants and five bars. Children will also have a great time taking part in the activities that are organised by the Monkey Club, Dolphin Club and Eagle Club instructors, while the rest of the family enjoys the wide range of services and facilities at the hotel, including three outdoor pools, massages and beauty therapies at the spa, free premium Wi-Fi, water sports, fitness centre, fitness room, two tennis courts, beach bar... and much more.

If island-style village holidays are your dream, Marine Palace & Aqua Park in Crete is the place to be! This beloved all-inclusive resort offers the best of both worlds with a world-class resort next to the idyllic traditional fishing village of Panormo. The hotel is organised like a typical Cretan village. Clusters of lemon-, tangerine-, strawberry-, and vanilla-coloured bungalows surround the large swimming pools. A winding path meanders between the main building, the cluster of bungalows on the upper level and the seafront bungalow village. Designed with families in mind, the resort offers all the special amenities families need – like convenient family-sized rooms and bungalows with separate children’s room. The beautiful Marine Palace Suites are the epitome of luxury and style. The suites, built in a peaceful area above the main hotel, encircle a tranquil pool. The choices for self-catering accommodation are endless - large family suites with sea view verandas, double suites that echo the azure Mediterranean and convenient fully-equipped family apartments. Guests at the Grecotel Marine Palace Suites have the best of both worlds. Add an Elixir ThalassoSpa, endless opportunities to dine al fresco, amazing Aqua Park – Kingdom of Poseidon, numerous pools, awarded beach, Cretan hospitality and service, family packed activities and all-inclusive arrangements. What more can you ask for?

"Iliana" Hotel is located in the village Panormo, a small fishing village, 20 km eastern from the city of Rethimno. The hotel consists of 18 studios, which can accommodate up to 2 persons each and 13 apartments, which can accommodate up to 4 persons each. All our rooms have air conditioning, safety deposit box, bathroom, bath tub or shower, hair dryer, satellite TV, telephone, kitchen, refrigerator and balcony. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas. The hotel is open from April until the end of October.

The Royal Senses, Curio Collection by Hilton on Crete, is Hiltons first venue on a Greek island. It is located on a hill top close to the charming fisherman's village Panormos on the north west coast of Crete, a family beach resort with 178 rooms, all with stunning sea views. The 5* accommodations offer a wide range of Deluxe Rooms, Family & Luxury Suites and Villas, some of them include a sharing pool, some of them even a private pool. Some say, life is about the people you meet and the things you create. At The Royal Senses, you meet a joyous circle of like-minded travellers seeking authentic, shared experiences. We have created this entirely new genus of resort for the new nomads who do not journey to Crete simply to escape — but to find, engage, connect. Be part of this community of kindred souls, connected by a renewed sense of ancient mindfulness.

The hotel “Kirki Village Adults Only 16+” is a charming adults-only hotel (16+) which is situated in the peaceful village of Panormos, less than 350 meters from the beach and in a very close distance from the city of Rethymnon (22 km.). The hotel’s construction reminds of a cycladic traditional village which offers traditional accommodation and is surrounded by a flourish garden!!!

Z Boutique Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Panormos, offering a luxury environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Z Boutique Hotel provide a minibar, air conditioning, and a desk, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Z Boutique Hotel guests have access to a concierge, outdoor furniture, and baggage storage. If you like Greek restaurants, Z Boutique Hotel is conveniently located near Kastro Cretan Cuisine, Porto Parasiris, and Taverna Geronymos. Enjoy your stay in Panormos!

The well known Cretan hospitality at its best Kastro Apartments, a hostel at the coastal settlement Panormos, is an ideal destination for family vacations on Crete. It combines room and board of high quality at affordable prices. The major advantage of the hostel is that in its facilities, modern and fully equipped apartments along with one of the most famous taverns of the area co-exist, providing its guests with great accommodation coupled with traditional Cretan cuisine (breakfast, lunch and dinner served). Four spacious and fully equipped apartments and studios, with sweeping views on the sea or the colorful flowery yard, offer all modern amenities, elegant decoration-furnishings constituting at the same time refuge of calmness and relaxation, in a family environment of hospitality that will instantly make you feel at home. The homonymous certified tavern, a trademark for the locals, will initiate you to the secrets of the Cretan cuisine coupled with healthy diet suggestions and unique culinary delight. Relax and enjoy unforgettable sunbathing in the two organized sandy beaches in Panormos (200 m away from the hostel), a beach certified with Blue Flag and deploy the advantageous position of Kastro Apartments –sitting almost in the middle of the island- which means you can visit all the popular sights of Crete. In a 22 km distance from Rethimno, 45 km from Iraklion and 50 km from the airport of Chania, Kastro apartments constitutes the ideal starting point to drive anywhere you like easily and quickly through the adjoining northern roadway.

Captain's House is a unique beautiful old traditional building built over the sea with a magnificent view. It is located over the port and the golden sandy beach of the small fishing village Panormos. Captain's House has been recently restored into fully equipped apartments designed to offer comfort and leisure, a lounge and a nice restaurant which offers traditional greek food and fresh fish. If you would like to enjoy this style of life and the pure hospitality of the Cretan people then your holiday at Captain's House is the holiday you want.