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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Panormos

Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama ****
Tour operator category

HER042
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Location

The Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama hotel is situated above two swimming bays with pebble beaches. The towns of Panormos and Rethymnon, with their shopping and entertainment options, are approximately 3 km and 18 km away, respectively (easily accessible by public transport). It is approximately 65 km to Heraklion Airport and the distance to Chania Airport is approximately 85 km. There is a bus stop about 100 m from the hotel.
View of a coastline with blue sea, green garden, and pool under a clear sky.
Small beach with umbrellas and loungers by clear, calm sea with stone breakwaters.
Impressive coastal cove with clear turquoise water and surrounding rocks near a hotel.
Coastal hotel with pools on a cliff overlooking the blue sea.
Large coastal hotel complex with several pools, green gardens, and sea views.
Coastline with hotel balconies, green plants, and blue sea under a clear sky.
Pool area with palm trees and sun loungers at sunset by the sea.

Facilities

This popular family hotel was partially renovated for summer 2026 and offers extensive amenities for guests of all ages. Comprising 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 (season-dependent, open at certain hours), a main restaurant, a tavern/Greek snack bar, a grill restaurant, a new Italian restaurant, and several bars.
In the well-maintained, spacious garden area, there are six swimming pools, including one with an integrated children's section and a separate children's pool (seawater and freshwater). Bath towels, sun loungers, and umbrellas are provided at the pool and beach free of charge.
Additionally, the hotel offers an aqua park opened in 2025 with water features and slides, a new relaxation pool, and food trucks that provide snacks and drinks (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, TV, mirror, and large window with a plant view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, mirror, desk, and modern furnishings.

Double room

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

Double room sea view Priority Location

The spacious double rooms with sea view Priority Location are situated on the upper floors of the main building, were renovated for summer 2026, and are equipped with double or twin beds as well as a sofa bed for the third person. The rooms feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning (dependent on outside temperature, available at certain hours), refrigerator, safe, and a balcony with sea view (2PY).

Modern bedroom with large bed, sofa, and marble-effect feature wall.
Bright hotel room with double bed, gray bedspread, and simple wall decoration.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and garden view.
Hotel buildings with white and red facades, palm trees, and green hedges under a clear sky.

Bungalow garden view

The bungalows were renovated for summer 2025, are located in the middle of the spacious garden, and are equipped with double or twin beds as well as an armchair bed for the third person. They feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (BG2/B2B/B2A).
Optionally bookable for an additional charge as a bungalow with sea view (B2M/B2I/BAM).

Bungalows Bay

With the same amenities as the type A bungalows but 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).

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

Bungalow Waterfront

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

Family Bungalow garden view

Also renovated for summer 2025, these family bungalows consist of a living/bedroom with a 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 double bed, wooden headboard shelf, and nature-themed wall decor.
Modern bathroom with white sink, round mirror, and shower with glass partition.
Modern hotel room area with wooden cabinet, door, and light sofa against white wall.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden slatted headboard and large glass window with view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and forest wall decoration.

Family Bungalow sea view

Featuring the same amenities as the family bungalows but with sea view, these are also renovated (R2B/RAB).
Optionally bookable for an additional 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, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Bungalow Panorama sea view private pool (HER042I)

With otherwise similar amenities as the sea view bungalow, these are located beachfront and feature a private pool (BMP/BMA).
The pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Family Bungalow Panoramic sea view sharing pool (HER042I)

With otherwise similar amenities as the Family Bungalow Panorama sea view, these additionally offer a sharing pool (BH2/B2I).
The pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Suite sea view (HER042I)

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

Meals

Half board

Breakfast (7:30–10:30 a.m.) and dinner (6:30–9:30 p.m.) are served buffet-style in the main restaurant.
With prior notification, breakfast can also be taken as an early bird breakfast (6:00–7:30 a.m.) in the "Panorama" bar. Alternatively, a late sleeper's breakfast (10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) is offered in the "Zorbas" tavern.
Drinks are not included with dinner. Vegetarian dishes and meals for special dietary needs are also available. Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30–10:35 a.m.), lunch (12:30–2:30 p.m.), and dinner (6:30–9:30 p.m.) in the main restaurant buffet-style. In the snack bar tavern, there is an extended continental late sleeper's breakfast from 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and lunch from 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Ice cream and snacks from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at selected bars, coffee and cake from 4 p.m.–5 p.m. From 10 a.m.–6 p.m., the "Star Cafe" offers coffee, soft drinks, and street food.
In the evening, the "Lavris" grill restaurant with a magnificent view opens its doors from 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (only in high season, July–August).
Various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 a.m.–1 a.m. 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 short trousers, sleeveless t-shirts, or flip-flops for dinner.

Sports included

Open tennis court with green playing surface and red border under clear blue sky.
A man practices archery aiming at two targets with bow and arrow on a lawn.
View of a miniature golf course with several greens on lush grass surrounded by trees.
Bright gym with three exercise bikes and a wooden staircase.
Modern, bright yoga room with wooden floor, mats, and decor for relaxation.
Table tennis, mini golf, mini-football, boccia, 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 of different age groups: Monkey (4–7 years), Dolphin (8–12 years), and Eagle (13–17 years, July to August). In addition, two children's pools (partially shaded), a play area, and a mini-disco are available.
Bright children's room with white tables, chairs, and colorful wall murals in a hotel setting.
Children’s playground with swings and climbing frame in a sunny garden
Modern water park featuring colorful slides and playful sea-themed decorations under clear sky.
Colorful water playground featuring flower and leaf shapes under a blue sky.

Wellness

Sauna, whirlpool, and massages are offered, each for a fee.

Entertainment

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

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
Free parking is available.
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Rooms are cleaned daily.
Towels are changed 4 times per week.
Bed linen is changed 3 times per week.
A laundry service is available for a fee.
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.
A babysitting service can be used upon request and for a fee.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted at the hotel.

Notes

Optionally bookable as additional inventory under HER542.
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There are 18 ground-floor rooms for people with limited mobility in the main building available upon request.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

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 corresponding criteria and have been audited as part of independent certification procedures. The product line offers our guests additional orientation when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen 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 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

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, which must be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been tiered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to October 31):
Country category 1-2 stars 2 euros
Country category 3 stars 5 euros
Country category 4 stars 10 euros
Country category 5 stars 15 euros
For stays in the low season (November 1 to March 31):
Country category 1-2 stars 0.50 euros
Country category 3 stars 1.50 euros
Country category 4 stars 3 euros
Country category 5 stars 4 euros

Seasonal information

Additional inventory bookable under HER542 and HER042I.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 18:48