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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Panormos

Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama ****
Tour operator category

HER042
Fitness
WLAN
Pool
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The complex is located above two bathing bays with pebble beaches. The towns of Panormos and Rethymnon with shopping and entertainment options are approx. 3 km and 18 km away respectively (easily accessible by public transport). Heraklion Airport is approx. 65 km away, and the distance to Chania Airport is approx. 85 km. There is a bus stop about 100 m from the hotel.
View of a coastal area with blue sea, green garden, and hotel pool under a clear sky.
Small sheltered beach with turquoise water, sun loungers, and parasols.
Natural rocky pool with clear water and adjacent beach area under a blue sky.
Coastline with hotel buildings and pool near blue sea under clear sky.
Large coastal hotel resort with multiple pools, surrounded by greenery and villas.
Green coastal landscape with cliffs and sea under clear sky, part of a hotel visible.
Hotel pool with palm trees and sunset over the sea in the background.

Facilities

The popular family hotel will be partially renovated by summer 2026 and offers extensive amenities for guests of all ages. Consisting of a main building with 213 rooms and a bungalow area with 242 rooms, the property features a 24-hour reception with a lobby, an indoor pool (seasonal, open for limited hours), a main restaurant, a tavern/Greek snack bar, a grill restaurant, a new Italian restaurant, and several bars.
In the well-kept, spacious garden area, there are six swimming pools with an integrated children's pool in the main pool and a separate children's pool (seawater and freshwater). Bath towels, sun loungers, and parasols are included at the pool and beach.
In addition, the hotel offers an aqua park opened in 2025 with water games and slides, a new quiet pool, and food trucks that provide snacks and drinks there (opening date 2026 expected from mid-May).
Wi-Fi is included in the lobby and in the rooms.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with modern design, large window, and minimalist furnishings.
Brightly decorated hotel room with a large bed, mirror, and modern furniture.

Double Room

The spacious double rooms are located in the main building, equipped with double or twin beds as well as a sofa bed for the third person, and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning (dependent on outside temperature, available for limited hours), refrigerator, safe, and a balcony or terrace (D/DA).
Optionally bookable at an extra charge as a double room with garden view (2GD, to be renovated for summer 2026) or sea view (DM/DMI/DMA, also to be renovated for summer 2026).
Optionally bookable on request as a double room for single use with garden view (1GD, to be renovated for summer 2026).
(Additionally bookable under HERA50 with garden view (2GD/1GD) and as a super saver room (SSZ/SSE/SSM)).

Double Room Sea View Priority Location

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these offer a sea view, will also be renovated for summer 2026, and are located in a preferred position on the upper floors (2PY).
(Additionally bookable under HERA50 as Type I, 2PQ/2AY).

Modern hotel room with two beds, marble wall, and large windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, wall art, and bright walls.
Bright hotel room with large bed, small armchair, and view of terrace and garden.
Multi-story modern hotels with balconies surrounded by palm trees and green hedges.

Bungalow Garden View

The bungalows were renovated for summer 2025, are situated amidst the extensive gardens, are equipped with double or twin beds as well as an armchair bed for the third person, and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (BG2/B2B/B2A).
Optionally bookable at an extra charge as a bungalow with sea view (B2M/B2I/BAM).
(Additionally bookable under HERA50 as a saver bungalow, B2S/2LA).

Bungalows Bay

With the same amenities as the type A bungalows, these are more spacious (not renovated) and additionally equipped with an extra bed for the fourth person. These bungalows are located in the "Bay" area (2BU/BUA).
(Additionally bookable under HERA50 as Bungalow Superior Saver, B2B).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and terrace overlooking the sea.

Bungalow Waterfront

The Waterfront bungalows are located in the first row to the sea. The amenities are identical to the Bungalows Bay (BW2, not renovated).

Family Bungalow Garden View

The family bungalows, also renovated for summer 2025, consist of a living room/bedroom with sofa or bunk beds and a separate bedroom with a double bed. The spacious rooms are equipped with a bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (BFP/BGA).

Bright hotel room with large bed, decorative wall motifs, and wooden accents.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, round mirror, and white ceramic fixture.
Modern hotel room area with sofa, wooden door, and TV on the wall.
Modern hotel room with large bed and view of terrace and landscape.
Bright hotel room with double bed, nightstands, wall art, and view into bathroom.

Family Bungalow Sea View

With the same amenities as the family bungalows, these offer a sea view and are also renovated (R2B/RAB).
Optionally bookable at an extra charge as a Family Bungalow Panorama Sea View located in the first beach row (BFW/FPM/FPB).

Bungalow Bay Connecting Door

Consist of 2 Bungalow Bay units with a connecting door (BIC/BIA).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and terrace overlooking the sea.

Bungalow Panorama SV Private Pool (HER042I)

With otherwise similar amenities as the Bungalow Sea View, these are located beachfront and feature a private pool (BMP/BMA).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for young children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Family Bungalow Panoramic SV Sharing Pool (HER042I)

With otherwise similar amenities as the Family Bungalow Panorama Sea View, these additionally offer a sharing pool (BH2/B2I).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for young children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Suite Sea View (HER042I)

The suites with sea view consist of a living room/bedroom and a separate bedroom (separated by a door or sliding door) as well as shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerator, safe, telephone, and a balcony with sea view (S2M/2MA).

Meals

Half Board

All main meals in buffet style.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30-10:35), lunch (12:30-14:30), and dinner (18:30-21:30) in the main restaurant in buffet style. In the snack bar tavern, there is an extended continental late-riser breakfast from 10:30-12:00 and lunch from 12:30-15:30.
Ice cream and snacks from 10:00-18:00 at designated bars, coffee & cake from 16:00-17:00. Coffee, soft drinks, and street food are offered at the "Star Cafe" from 10:00-18:00.
In the evening, the "Lavris" grill restaurant with a magnificent view opens its doors from 19:00-21:30 (only in high season, July-August).
Various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10:00-01:00 at the currently open bar.
For dinner in the various restaurants, a prior reservation via the app is required.
Gentlemen are requested not to wear shorts, sleeveless shirts, or flip-flops for dinner.

Sports included

Empty tennis court with green surface and red perimeter under clear blue sky, surrounded by lights and buildings.
Man aims bow at targets outdoors on a grassy field.
Green lawn with mini golf holes surrounded by trees, ideal for leisure vacations.
Modern gym with exercise bikes, treadmills, and wooden staircase in a hotel.
Bright, modern yoga room with wooden floor, six mats, and plants.
Table tennis, mini-golf, mini-football, bocce, aerobics, and water gymnastics. Additionally, a modern 2-story fitness area has been available since summer 2025.

Sports for a fee

Water sports and billiards.

Children's program

Star Camp (in high season) for children in the following age groups: Monkey (renovated, for children from 4-7 years), Dolphin (8-12 years), and Eagle (13-17 years, July-August).
Furthermore, two children's pools (partially shaded), games, and mini-disco.
Bright children's room with white tables, chairs, and colorful wall paintings in a hotel.
A sunny playground with swings, slides, and climbing structures surrounded by trees.
Outdoor water slide with colorful sea-themed designs and multiple slides at a hotel waterpark.
Colorful water playground with plant and animal themes under clear sky.

Wellness

Sauna, whirlpool, and massages (all for a fee).

Entertainment

Daytime animation program with competitions and games, evening entertainment shows, and dance and music.

Hotel service

Babysitting service for children (from 4 years) on request and for a fee.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Family-friendly
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's pool
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Animation
  • Shopping options
  • Air conditioning
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle rental
  • Hotel safe
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

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

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

Hotelhinweis

Optionally bookable as an additional allotment under HER542.
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There are 18 ground-level and wheelchair-accessible rooms in the main building (on request).
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No pets allowed.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama
HER042/HER542
P.O. Box 32
74100 Rethymnon
Phone: 0030-2834306700 + 0030283436750
Fax: 0030-2834306718
E-Mail: creta.panorama@aegeanstar.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog, Summer 2026 on page 80.

Destination information: Climate Resilience Fee

For stays starting from 1.1.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax. The amount is based on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 1.1.2025 at 0.50 Euro to 15 € per day and room.
For stays in the high season 1.4.-31.10.
Star category 1-2 Stars 2 Euros
Star category 3 Stars 5 Euros
Star category 4 Stars 10 Euros
Star category 5 Stars 15 Euros
For stays in the low season 1.11.-31.3.
Star category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euros
Star category 3 Stars 1.50 Euros
Star category 4 Stars 3 Euros
Star category 5 Stars 4 Euros

Seasonal information

Additional allotments bookable under HER542, HERA50 and HER042I.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 03:11