It was perfect.

Our first trip to Crete couldn’t have been more perfect! We stayed in the Junior Suite with a private pool for five nights, and from the moment we arrived it truly felt like home. The property is absolutely stunning! We actually found it hard to leave because it was so peaceful and beautiful. The private pool made our stay feel extra special, and every corner of the hotel was immaculate and thoughtfully designed. One of the biggest surprises was the food. We had planned to explore different restaurants around the island, but the meals at the hotel were so delicious that we ended up eating most of our meals on the property. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Highly recommend the seafood orzo at Alati. The staff were incredibly welcoming and made us feel comfortable throughout our stay. Everything about this place exceeded our expectations, and it made our first visit to Crete unforgettable.

Intimate hotel with luxury service. Very nice rooms and beautiful exteriors. Excellent à-la-carte restaurants with exceptional service. Fabulous sunsets. Very good spa. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful luxury hotel with a perfect location, and intimate settings. Nice rooms and amenities. Excellent service everywhere, very efficient at the pool and beach bars. Very good breakfast, upscale buffet. Terrific a-la-carte restaurants with exceptional staff. Nice spa and excellent massages (Maria and George). Only one downside : a very slow check-in process. Highly recommended.

Fabulous room and location, food was slightly disappointing and didn’t feel 5 star but overall great hotel

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wieder ein traumhafter Aufenthalt im The Royal Blue! Wir waren bereits zum zweiten Mal im The Royal Blue auf Kreta und haben dieses Mal zwei wunderschöne Wochen dort verbracht. Von Anfang bis Ende haben wir uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Das Essen war durchweg hervorragend und abwechslungsreich. Besonders angenehm fanden wir, dass man immer zu einem Tisch begleitet wurde und dabei einen Platz wählen konnte, der einem gefiel. Das gesamte Personal war außergewöhnlich freundlich, aufmerksam und herzlich. Als nette Geste gab es am Abend sogar hin und wieder einen Ouzo aufs Haus. Unser Zimmer mit Meerblick war fantastisch. Die hochwertigen Seifen und Duschgele, regelmäßigen Obstplatten und die kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten machten den Aufenthalt besonders. An meinem Geburtstag erwarteten mich sogar eine kleine Torte, eine persönliche Karte des Managers und eine Flasche Wein auf dem Zimmer – vielen Dank dafür! Auch der Poolbereich mit seinem hervorragenden Essen sowie der schöne Strand haben uns begeistert. In der Nähe befindet sich zudem ein kleines Fischerdorf mit tollen Tavernen, das man für etwa 8 € mit dem Taxi oder in rund 30 Minuten zu Fuß erreichen kann. Ein großes Dankeschön an das gesamte Team. Jeder Einzelne hat dazu beigetragen, dass unser Urlaub unvergesslich wurde. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder! 🌊☀️❤️

The hotel is fantastic and the staff always went above and beyond. We dined à la cart every evening and they had great options for us (1x vegetarian and 1x vegan) and they remembered every time. We received a room upgrade on arrival and the private suite with its own pool was mind blowing and very private. We genuinely loved everything about the resort. The only minor suggestion is to offer a water sport or two (sailing catamaran or even a SUP). Otherwise fantastic and relaxing stay. We are desperate to go back already

Très belle chambre avec piscine à débordement et vue sur la mer. Le petit-déjeuner comme le dîner étaient copieux, variés et de très bonne qualité. La chambre était toujours impeccable, avec un service irréprochable. L’établissement propose une piscine réservée aux adultes ainsi que plusieurs autres piscines disséminées dans ce magnifique complexe inspiré d’un village crétois. Une piscine familiale est également disponible. Les couchers de soleil sont superbes. Le seul petit point négatif, pour un voyageur solo en quête de calme et de repos, a été d’être logé à proximité d’une famille avec de jeunes enfants assez bruyants. Mis à part cela, tout était parfait.

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 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.

War super Urlaub in diesem hervorragenden Hotel!

Hervorragend

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.

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.

Veldig gode fasiliteter, fantastisk ren sand strand, veldig stille og ingen bølger. Litt lite senger ved bassenget. Buffe restaurant med utvendig balkong og utsikt over havet gjør at det er ok å spise en buffé middag, maten var ok, frokost ikke så bra. Vil si at maten var ikke tilfredsstillende. Men verst av alt var prisene på mat og drikke utenfor pakken ( vi hadde halv pensjon) det var norske priser, brukte ca kr 35k i tillegg på familie på 4 i 2 uker dvs bare på lunsj og drikke/vin til middag, og vi tok kun vann til lunsj. Det var en utrolig kul bar ved stranden med bra musikk men nesten ingen var der, underholdning og stemning om kvelden var non existent og det bør en ha når hotellet er så isolert. God ferie men mye som kan forbedres så kan ikke helt anbefale den.

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.

Magnifique hôtel en bord de mer. Accueil chaleureux Chambre très propre Personnel de l’hôtel très accueillant et sympathique Excellent petit déjeuner copieux et varié J’ai mis que 4 étoiles parce que les piscines extérieures ne sont pas chauffées et nous n’avons pas pu nous baigner en mai.

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.

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.

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.