- Greece Holidays
- Panormos
- The Royal Senses Resort and Spa

Family-friendly resort on the coast of Crete. Overlooking the Sea of Crete, our resort sits along the north coast just 15 minutes from Rethymno City. Stroll through preserved medieval streets or visit nearby Melidoni Cave for incredible sights. Enjoy the sparkling private beach just across the road, revive your senses at our spa, and enjoy unique culinary workshops and pop-up dinners. Our seven restaurants and bars highlight the flavors of Crete, from grandmother’s recipes to pop-up concepts from local makers. Choose a wine from our expansive cellar, and enjoy a meal with a view at CRETAMOS.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

We had an amazing stay with this hotel! The food, pool, staff, and atmosphere were all 10/10. We went for our honeymoon and got upgraded to a stunning room which was so appreciated! The waiters were phenomenal, with extra praise for Ellia (Liberty) she took care of us and made sure we had everything we needed for every dinner, always with a smile on her face. I would 100 percent recommend this hotel! Hopefully we will be back one day.
Fantastic team especially the restaurant area very helpful and friendly
We stayed in the elite suite with our own private pool for a full week. From the moment we checked in my wife and I were in awe of the amazing architecture, welcoming staff and cleanliness from the moment we got into the parking lot. We were welcomed with drinks and snacks while we checked in and a golf cart to escort us to our room. The scenery from the room was out of this world with a perfect view of the sunset which was a perfect start for an amazing week. We did the half board package which included a wide variety of food served buffet style. There was food for everyone with so many options and each as delicious as the next. After dinner we explored the grounds, which had an amazing atmosphere with the infinity pools being lit shining on the palm trees above. We spent a lot of time in our room because of how quiet and private it was with an amazing view. We did a couples massage which had an amazing ambiance that soothes the body and mind. It was an amazing experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone I know. The value for what we paid was exactly what we expected If not exceeded all expectations. It was in a perfect location for us and we're happy we chose the Royal Senses for our honeymoon!
Excellent hotel, from easy check in, to faultless check out!
The hotel is beautiful, albeit in a quiet location. We had a family, one bedroom suite, with a sea view. It was beautiful, with a separate walk in shower and WC, and was kept spotless by our wonderful housekeeping lady. The hotel was immaculate. The food was great, fresh, with plenty of selection. Tasty vegetables, salad, local delicacies, meats, etc. Not to mention the excellent desserts (unfortunately!! 😜) The spa was beautiful and I had a wonderful massage. Konstantinos, you have magic hands! Pool areas were very nice, with comfy sun beds Anna at reception was very helpful, trying to help me resolve an issue. Thank you! Also, thanks to Smararda, who helped us choose some tasty wines! The staff were superb and I wish I had more names to share. Thank you all for your hard work. We didn’t have great weather, which made meal times challenging, due to the fact that everyone had to be seated indoors, as it was impossible to sit outside. The staff dealt with this professionally and did their best to make wait times less painful, offering Prosecco for example.
Would not hesitate to recommend this hotel, especially if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing location.
We only stayed 2 nights but this was a wonderful hotel experience. From the moment we arrived the experience was seemless & staff welcoming. We were fortunate to be offered an upgrade, the room was incredible, all the rooms have a sea view which I think is a nice touch. The pool area was very beautiful and lots of space so it never felt crowded. We also made use of the spa pool which is indoor-outdoor and was very peaceful. We found the food at dinner and breakfast to be high quality with lots of choice, i enjoyed the fresh fish cooking station, but did find it was hard to make a "meal" on the second night (this is likely personal preference as I prefer to make a "meal" rather than have lots of different things that don't go). Overall this felt like a 5* holiday experience, there were lots of little touches that made us feel special and I would absolutely stay here again.
