The Royal Blue , is a tranquil exclusive resort on the northern coast of the island of Crete that allows to enjoy authentic luxury & quiet sophistication. With its own private bay and an endless horizon of Cretan Blue, where the sea meets the sky in a harmonious kaleidoscope, this resort offers a getaway to an unparalleled sensorial journey.
The complex consists of numerous public and private swimming pools as well as colorful gardens which extend throughout the resort fulfilling the senses with a unique blend of well-being and relaxation. Natural stone has been used extensively with dedicated passion for detail, in the decoration of all outdoor areas, thus creating the perfect mix between sophistication and natural elegance.
Guests will be pampered beyond conventional luxury with singular service standards and the renowned Cretan hospitality. The understated elegance of the 190 rooms, suites and villas, which have been built in a Mediterranean Village style, the uncompromising unique flavors of the resort’s cuisine, the unique settings for the organization of events and the mystical magic of the Pure Senses Spa are just the introduction to an experience that extend beyond the realms of a luxury resort.
Total number of rooms - 187.
In all room categories: air condition, LCD flat screen, satellite TV, direct dial phone, Wi-Fi, laptop size electronic safe, fully equipped mini bar/mini refrigerator (contents at extra charge, in some rooms on request basis), tea & coffee station, spacious bathrooms with bathtub / shower, hairdryer, shaver outlet, telephone in bathroom, bathrobes, slippers, elegant amenities, weight scales, lighted magnifying mirror in bathroom.
Hotel Facilities & Services*
Luggage room/area • Parking • Shops* • TV lounge/room |
Wi-Fi In Public Areas (free of charge) • Wi-Fi In Rooms (free of charge) |
Room service: 24 hrs.
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants:
Main Restaurant Symposium offers comfort food with local highlights, wine tasting, Cretan theme nights in an atmosphere, featuring open terrace and breathtaking sea views; Live Cooking, comfort foods with local touch. Special meals upon request, Theme nights on regular basis.
Special adults sitting area in the main restaurant (buffet breakfast & dinner)
A la carte Sea Food restaurant Cave, located right above the beach, ideal for romantic dining.
At Restaurant Elia the finest Creative Cuisine with a strong Cretan Character, finds its home in this Luxury Resort in Rethymno, Crete
A la carte pool-side Restaurant Eora focuses on Mediterranean & Cretan cuisines, blending local specialty dishes with a wide variety of wine labels, in an exceptional atmosphere
Bars:
The Lobby Bar Sunset - a spacious modern and luminous area with magnificent views of the Aegean
The Island Bar offers all-day fancy and refreshing drinks, fresh juices & cocktails
The Beach bar Ammos offers refreshments, tasty snacks
Enoteca– a wine cellar which disposes a fine collection of Cretan, Greek & International wines. Wines are offered in all hotel restaurants, bars as well as in all rooms
Beach & Pools
2 outdoor swimming pools (one is with sea water, 2nd one with fresh water), indoor heated pool with sea water in Spa center, pool towels, sandy & rocky private beach, Designated beach section only for adults, sun beds and umbrellas by the pool and on the beach - free of charge.
Sport & Entertainment
Free of charge: 2 tennis courts, gym, mini soccer, darts, volleyball, bingo, chess, backgammon, water polo, fitness activities; live music acts and dancing/party (Cretan & Greek music, piano, saxophone, classic music etc.), Beach party, theme evenings, animation, creative programs & entertainment (cooking course, cocktail course etc)
Extra charge: tennis courts floodlights, tennis lessons (upon request), water sports (nearby).
Health & Beauty
The Pure Senses Spa include: fitness center with sauna and hammam, indoor heated pool with sea water, exclusive outdoor fitness area, private treatment rooms for individuals or couples, relaxation salon, hair, feet & nail treatments, hairdressers studio complete massage treatments menu, complete face and body treatments menu, hydrotherapies.
* Some services/facilities are offered at extra cost