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Coastal resort with multiple buildings, piers, and clear blue water under a partly cloudy sky.
Luxurious villas with pools in a spacious hotel complex surrounded by landscape and mountains.
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Large pool with bridge and umbrellas at a tropical hotel by the sea.
Cozy hotel outdoor area with set tables and lush garden surroundings.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and pergolas, surrounded by white buildings.
Two white armchairs in a bright, modern lounge with plants and decorative wall panels.
Two people play chess on a terrace overlooking the sea with palm trees.
Modern hotel restaurant with elegant wooden furniture and stylish lighting.
Modern restaurant with wooden furniture and view of the sea and rocky coastline.
Modern restaurant with set tables and chefs working in the open kitchen.
Family enjoying a meal outdoors at a restaurant surrounded by greenery.
Beach area with straw umbrellas, people by the water, and rows of holiday homes in the background.
Modern spa area with mosaic tiles, built-in whirlpool, and indirect lighting.
Modern bedroom with large bed, tropical wall decor, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Hotel terrace above rocky coast with white umbrellas and cliffs by the sea.
View of a seaside resort with multiple pools, sun loungers, and manicured gardens.
Hotel entrance with stairs, glass facade, and green 'CRETA MARINE' sign
Aerial view of a beach with white umbrellas and turquoise water framed by rocks.
Small bay with umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach next to rocks.
Modern house with a well-maintained garden and exotic plants on a sunny day.
Hotel with a large fountain and well-maintained garden under sunny weather.
Bright, cozy restaurant with warm wooden furniture and plants creating a relaxed atmosphere.
Modern hotel room with large bed and view of green palm trees outside.
Patio with table and chairs overlooking a garden with palm trees
Bright hotel room with white bed, modern seating, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern bathroom with toilet, round sink, and frosted glass door shower area.
Modern hotel room with bamboo headboard, white bed, cushions, and bedside table with vase.
Bright hotel room with large bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright cafeteria with round tables and chairs, colorful wall mural in the background.
Outdoor tennis court with green playing surface and red border under clear blue sky
Modern wellness area with saunas, wooden accents, and calming lighting.
Bright spa reception with front desk, logo on the wall, and green plants.
Person swimming in a stylish indoor pool with a round skylight and modern design.
Simple modern wellness room with massage table, candles, and plants.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Panormos

Iberostar Selection Creta Marine *****

HER040
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

Quietly located directly on three private bays with a sand/pebble beach in a peaceful area. The towns of Panormo and Rethymnon, offering various shopping and entertainment options, are approximately 3 km and 18 km away, respectively. (Public bus connections available).
Hotel terrace above rocky coast with white umbrellas and cliffs by the sea.
View of a seaside resort with multiple pools, sun loungers, and manicured gardens.
Hotel entrance with stairs, glass facade, and green 'CRETA MARINE' sign
Aerial view of a beach with white umbrellas and turquoise water framed by rocks.
Small bay with umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach next to rocks.
Luxurious villas with pools in a spacious hotel complex surrounded by landscape and mountains.
Coastal resort with multiple buildings, piers, and clear blue water under a partly cloudy sky.

Facilities

Modern house with a well-maintained garden and exotic plants on a sunny day.
Hotel with a large fountain and well-maintained garden under sunny weather.
Bright, cozy restaurant with warm wooden furniture and plants creating a relaxed atmosphere.
The renowned property, renovated in 2024, offers a total of 361 rooms (118 rooms in the main building and 243 in the bungalow buildings). It features an entrance area with a lobby and reception, elevators in the main building, shopping arcades, a conference room, a main restaurant, 3 à la carte restaurants, a main bar, 5 additional bars, and a mini-spa. The outdoor area boasts three seawater swimming pools, renovated in 2024, with sun loungers and umbrellas, a separate seawater children's pool, another freshwater children's pool with a small pirate ship and water slides, a heated indoor pool in the spa area (freshwater, only operational during the off-season), and a relax/quiet pool. Guests receive towels for the pool and beach via a card system at the hotel. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included on the beach (subject to availability). The water park, newly built for summer 2025 with water features and slides at Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama, can also be used.

Accommodation

Double Room

The spacious rooms are located in the main building and were renovated in 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 a balcony or terrace with garden view (D).
Optionally, available for an extra charge as a double room with sea view (DM/DMA/DMI) or upon request for single occupancy (DE/1GD/DGE).

Modern hotel room with large bed and view of green palm trees outside.
Patio with table and chairs overlooking a garden with palm trees
Bright hotel room with white bed, modern seating, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern bathroom with toilet, round sink, and frosted glass door shower area.
Modern hotel room with bamboo headboard, white bed, cushions, and bedside table with vase.

Bungalow

These rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms but are located in the garden area (BG2). Optionally available with sea view (B2M/B2I) or as a Waterfront Bungalow 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, and a separate bedroom with twin beds. They include 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 (DF2). Optionally available as rooms with sea view, renovated in summer 2023 (F2M).

Family Bungalow

With the same amenities as the family rooms, these are located in the bungalow area (FB2,TA2).

Family Bungalow Waterfront

While offering the same amenities as the family bungalows, the Family Bungalow Waterfront are located directly by the sea (BFW).

Bright hotel room with large bed and balcony overlooking the sea.

Family Suite Garden View

The spacious family suites are located in the main building and feature a bedroom with a double or twin beds, a separate living/sleeping area with 2 sofa beds or a sofa bed and a sofa bed, and 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 Junior Suites Deluxe Sea View consist of a main 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).

Suite Superior Sea View (HER040I)

The suites, approximately 90 sqm, offer ample 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 a balcony (SUM/U2M).

Bungalow Garden View Sharing Pool (HER040I)

These bungalow rooms offer approximately 24 sqm of space and are located on the ground floor. Amenities include air conditioning, safe, telephone, shower/WC, double bed or two single beds, a sofa bed, and a terrace with access to the shared pool (BX2/BXA).

Bungalow Waterfront Sharing Pool (HER040I)

With approximately 24-28 sqm, these rooms offer a bit more space, are located on the ground floor with access to the shared pool, and provide a magnificent sea view (SBW/ABW).

Double Room Sea View Whirlpool (HER040I)

These renovated double rooms (approx. 23-25 sqm) are located in the main building and feature air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, shower/WC, safe, TV, and a balcony with an outdoor whirlpool (WDM).
Type A Double Rooms with Sea View and Whirlpool are bookable for stays of 14 days or longer (WAM).

Meals

Half Board or All Inclusive

Meals are served buffet-style. Smart attire is requested for dinner. Gentlemen are kindly asked to wear a shirt and long trousers for dinner (dress code: elegant, no flip-flops, etc.).
Lactose-free, gluten-free, and yeast-free meals are available upon request on-site (please contact reception upon arrival and register there).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early bird breakfast (5-7 AM), breakfast (7:30-10:15 AM), lunch (12:30-2:30 PM), and dinner (6:30-9:30 PM / June-September 7-10 PM) served buffet-style. Twice a week, dinner is included in the à la carte restaurants (reservations required).
At the Italian restaurant, late breakfast (10:30-11:30 AM, reservations required) and lunch (12:30-3:30 PM), as well as coffee and pastries (4-5 PM). Snacks are available at the "Helios" pool bar and the "Anatoli Ouzo Bar" from 10 AM to 6 PM (May-September, weather permitting). A food truck offering Greek street food such as souvlaki, gyros, and selected snacks is available from June to September, weather permitting (10:30 AM - 6:30 PM).
Local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as long drinks and cocktails, are served from 10 AM to 11:45 PM at the open bars. Themed evenings are offered several times a week.

Sports included

Table tennis, fitness room, water volleyball, water polo, aerobics, step aerobics, yoga, water aerobics, darts, and tennis (without floodlights, included with AI).

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

Bright cafeteria with round tables and chairs, colorful wall mural in the background.
Star Camp (in high season) for children in the age groups Monkey (4-7 years), Dolphin (8-12 years), and Eagle (13-17 years, only in July and August).

Wellness

Spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, indoor pool, and massages (all for a fee).
Modern spa area with mosaic tiles, built-in whirlpool, and indirect lighting.
Bright spa reception with front desk, logo on the wall, and green plants.
Person swimming in a stylish indoor pool with a round skylight and modern design.
Simple modern wellness room with massage table, candles, and plants.
Two white armchairs in a bright, modern lounge with plants and decorative wall panels.

Entertainment

Daytime entertainment program with sports and games, 6 times a week. Evening entertainment shows (with the entertainment team) and live music at the lobby bar or restaurant.

Hotel service

All rooms have Wi-Fi, ensuring fast and convenient internet access (included).

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Animation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Indoor Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides assistance in making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

The water park is expected to be available from May 13th in the summer season 2026.
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All guests receive identification cards upon arrival. Guests with All Inclusive also receive a bracelet. Guests are requested to carry their identification cards at all times and present them upon request.
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No pets are allowed.
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Accessible rooms are bookable upon request (Double Room Sea View/DM).
Hotel Contact:
Iberostar Selection Creta Marine
P.O. Box 265
74100 Rethymnon
Phone: 0030-2834306600
Fax: 0030-2834306618
Email: creta.marine@aegeanstar.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 81.

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from January 1, 2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience contribution, which is payable by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from January 1, 2025, ranges from €0.50 to €15 per day and room.
For stays during the high season (April 1 - October 31):
Category 1-2 Stars: €2
Category 3 Stars: €5
Category 4 Stars: €10
Category 5 Stars: €15
For stays during the low season (November 1 - March 31):
Category 1-2 Stars: €0.50
Category 3 Stars: €1.50
Category 4 Stars: €3
Category 5 Stars: €4

Seasonal information

Additional contingents bookable under HER540 and HER040I.

Country category

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Last updated: 27.02.2026 15:57