Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Panormos

Iberostar Selection Creta Marine *****
Tour operator category

HER040
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Location

Quietly located directly by three hotel-owned coves with a sand/pebble beach in a tranquil setting. The towns of Panormos and Rethymnon, with various shopping and entertainment options, are approximately 3 and 18 km away respectively. (Local bus connections available).
Coastal hotel with rocks, loungers, and white umbrellas by calm water.
Coastal hotel with multiple pools and comfortable sunbathing areas by the sea under clear skies.
Hotel building with large entrance area and decorative plants at the entrance.
Aerial view of a beach with umbrellas and clear turquoise water beside a rocky breakwater.
Small sheltered beach with white umbrellas and calm water at the hotel beach.
Aerial view of a resort with modern villas and pools, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.
Coastal hotel with white buildings, green vegetation, and clear blue sea under a blue sky.

Facilities

Bright modern hotel restaurant with wood and rattan chairs, set tables, and plants.
Bright dining room with white tables, blue chairs, and Mediterranean decor in a hotel.
Table with two chairs on balcony overlooking sea and rocky background.
A pool area with white lounge chairs and large umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.
The renowned complex, renovated in 2024, has a total of 361 rooms (118 in the main building and 243 in the bungalow buildings), an entrance area with lobby and reception, elevators in the main building, shopping arcade, conference room, main restaurant, 3 à-la-carte restaurants, a main bar, 5 additional bars, and a mini-spa. The outdoor area features three seawater swimming pools (renovated in 2024) with sun loungers and parasols, a separate seawater children's pool, another children's pool with freshwater, a small pirate ship and waterslides, a heated indoor pool in the spa area (freshwater, only operates in the low season), and a relaxation pool. Guests receive towels for the pool and beach via a card system at the hotel. Sun loungers and parasols are included on the beach (subject to availability). The new aquapark with water games and slides, newly built for summer 2025 at the Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama, can also be used.

Accommodation

Double room

The spacious rooms are located in the main building and have been renovated since summer 2023. They feature twin beds, a sofa bed for the third person, shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (hot/cold), safe, satellite TV with music channel, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), kettle, and balcony or terrace on the garden side (D).
Optionally bookable for an additional charge as a double room with sea view (DM/DMA/DMI) or for single use on request (DE/1GD/DGE).

Bright hotel room with open balcony, modern decor, and view of palm trees.
Modern bedroom with wooden headboard and cozy decorative pillow arrangement.

Bungalow

These offer the same facilities as the double rooms but are located in the garden area (BG2). Also optionally bookable with sea view (B2M/B2I) or as a Bungalow Waterfront located directly by the sea (BW2).

Family room

The family rooms are located in the main building and feature a living/sleeping area with 2 sofa beds as well as a separate bedroom with twin beds, shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (hot/cold), safe, satellite TV with music channel, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), kettle, and a balcony (DF2). Optionally bookable as rooms renovated in summer 2023 with sea view (F2M).

Bright hotel room with white bed, gray armchair, TV, and minimalist decor.
Bright, minimalist hotel lounge with wood accents and grey sofas.
Modern bathroom with round wall mirror, gray sink, and shower with glass partition.
Modern hotel hallway featuring a sofa, hanging lamp, and air conditioning in a bright, minimalist design.
Two chairs and a small table on a terrace overlooking a garden filled with palm trees.
Modern hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and minimalist decor in neutral tones.

Family bungalow

Located in the bungalow area with the same facilities as the family rooms (FB2, TA2).

Family Bungalow Waterfront

With the same facilities as the family bungalows, the Family Bungalow Waterfront rooms are located directly by the sea (BFW/BAF).

Bright hotel room with large double bed, balcony, and view of outdoor area.
Modern double bed with gray upholstered headboard and green pillows, flanked by hanging lamps.
Modern hotel room with large bed, tropical wall decor, and garden view.

Family suite garden view

The spacious family suites are located in the main building and feature a bedroom with a double bed or twin beds, a separate living/sleeping room with 2 sofa beds or a sofa bed and a pull-out armchair, as well as a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (hot/cold), safe, satellite TV with music channel, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), kettle, and a balcony or terrace (2FS/ASF).

Junior suite Deluxe sea view

The Deluxe Junior suites with sea view consist of a master bedroom with twin or double beds, a separate sleeping area with a sofa bed, and feature 2 bathrooms with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (hot/cold), safe, satellite TV with music channel, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, refrigerator, minibar (for a fee), kettle, and a large balcony with sea view (JDM/JDA).

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, large mirror, and modern furnishings.
Modern hotel bathroom with large sink, round mirrors, and walk-in shower area.
Modern hotel room with sofa, wooden coffee table, and decorative wall elements.
Modern hotel room with large bed, plant-patterned wall, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern white breakfast area with two gray bar stools and minimalist design.

Suite Superior sea view (HER040I)

The suites offer plenty of space and are located on the upper floors of the main building. They feature two bathrooms, a separate bedroom, a living area with a sofa bed, TV, air conditioning, telephone, shower/WC, safe, and balcony (SUM/U2M).

Bungalow garden view sharing pool (HER040I)

These bungalow rooms are located on the ground floor. Amenities include air conditioning, safe, telephone, shower/WC, double bed or two single beds, sofa bed, and a terrace with access to a shared pool (BX2/BXA).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen applies a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Poolside lounge area with sunbed, chairs, and palm trees under clear sky.
Modern bathroom with glass shower and stylish sink in neutral tones.
Top view of a pool with a person swimming and three loungers on a wooden deck beside a hotel.

Bungalow Waterfront sharing pool (HER040I)

The bungalows are located on the ground floor with access to a shared pool and offer a magnificent sea view (SBW/ABW).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen applies a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Double room sea view whirlpool (HER040I)

These renovated double rooms are located in the main building and feature air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, shower/WC, safe, TV, and a balcony with an outdoor whirlpool (WDM).
Double room sea view whirlpool type A is bookable for stays of 14 days or more (WAM).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen applies a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Balcony with deck chairs and sea view, palm trees and clear sky in the background.

Meals

Half board or All Inclusive

Meals in buffet style. Appropriate clothing is requested for dinner. Gentlemen are requested to wear shirts and long trousers at dinner (elegant dress code, no flip-flops, etc.).
Lactose-free, gluten-free, and yeast-free meals are available on-site upon request (please contact and register at the reception upon arrival).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early bird breakfast (5:00-7:00 am), breakfast (7:30-10:15 am), lunch (12:30-2:30 pm), and dinner (6:30-9:30 pm/June-September 7:00-10:00 pm) in buffet style. Dinner is included twice a week in the à-la-carte restaurants (reservation required).
Late breakfast in the Italian restaurant (10:30-11:30 am, reservation required) and lunch (12:30-3:30 pm) as well as coffee and pastries (4:00-5:00 pm). Snacks at the "Helios" pool bar and the "Anatoli Ouzo Bar" from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (May-September, weather permitting). A food truck offering Greek street food serves souvlaki, gyros, and selected snacks from June to September (weather permitting, 10:30 am - 6:30 pm).
Local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as long drinks and cocktails, from 10:00 am - 11:45 pm at the respective open bars. Theme nights are offered several times a week.

Sports included

Aerial view of a tennis court surrounded by trees and buildings in a hotel area.
Modern wellness area with loungers, nature-themed wallpaper, and view into a dining area.
Table tennis, fitness room, water volleyball, water polo, aerobics, step aerobics, yoga, water gymnastics, darts, and tennis (without floodlights, included with AI).

Sports for a fee

Tennis lessons, water sports (for a fee, local providers).

Children's program

Star Camp (during high season) for children in the age groups Monkey (4-7 years), Dolphin (8-12 years), Eagle (13-17 years, only in July and August).
Interior of a bright café with round tables, white chairs, and colorful nature-themed wall art.

Wellness

Modern spa area with mosaic tiles, central water basin, and indirect lighting.
Bright spa reception with modern design, white walls, and large plant decoration.
Bright massage room with wooden table, white towels, and minimalist decor for relaxation.
Bright seating area with two white sofas, decorative cushions, and patterned fabric behind framed windows.
Spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, indoor pool, and massages (each for a fee).

Entertainment

During the day, 6 times a week entertainment program with sports and games, in the evening entertainment shows (with the entertainment team) as well as live music in the lobby bar or restaurant.

Hotel service

All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi to ensure fast and convenient internet access (included).

Important information

The water park is expected to be available in the 2026 summer season from May 13th.
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All guests receive identity cards upon arrival. All Inclusive guests also receive a wristband. Guests are requested to carry their identity cards at all times and present them upon request.
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No pets are allowed.
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Disabled-friendly rooms are bookable upon request (Double room sea view/DM).
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Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been verified through independent certification processes. This product line provides our guests with additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key (valid until 31.12.2026)

Hotel contact

Hotel contact:
Iberostar Selection Creta Marine
P.O. Box 265
74100 Rethymnon
Phone: 0030-2834306600
Fax: 0030-2834306618
E-mail: creta.marine@aegeanstar.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog, Summer 2026, on page 81.

Destination information - Climate resilience fee

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, payable by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax.
The amount is based on the type/category of accommodation and is scaled from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to October 31):
1-2 star category: 2 Euro
3 star category: 5 Euro
4 star category: 10 Euro
5 star category: 15 Euro
For stays in the low season (November 1 to March 31):
1-2 star category: 0.50 Euro
3 star category: 1.50 Euro
4 star category: 3 Euro
5 star category: 4 Euro

Seasonal information

Additional quotas bookable under HER540 and HER040I.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 18:48