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Aerial view of a coastal resort with hotels, pools, and roads along a rocky shore.
View of a resort with multiple pools, palm trees, and a sea view in the background.
Modern hotel room with double bed, view of terrace and landscape through large glass sliding door.
Hotel pool with sun loungers, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.
Modern hotel outdoor area with shaded seating and palm trees.
View through glass window of terrace with chairs and sea in the background on a sunny day
Covered outdoor hotel area with tables, chairs, and a view of palm trees and the sea.
Open outdoor seating area with white wooden furniture and pergola, surrounded by palm trees and sea view.
Pool area with sun loungers, palm trees, and green lawn in a hotel garden
Hotel pool area with sun loungers, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.
Modern restaurant with round tables, beige chairs, and decorative lighting.
Two pizzas on plates with three slices served, two people holding glasses at the table.
Modern pool area with sea view, wooden pergola, and white building with Kallithea logo.
Modern outdoor area of a hotel with covered seating and white buildings in the background.
Garden restaurant with red and white checkered tablecloths and sea view
Pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and ocean view under clear sky
Hotel complex with pool and palm garden next to the blue sea on a sunny day
Small beach with blue sea, lounge chairs, and umbrellas in a sheltered bay.
Clear turquoise water in a rocky natural pool with green vegetation and buildings in the background.
Aerial view of a coastline with hotels, pools, and lush vegetation by the sea
Aerial view of a hotel complex with multiple pools, villas, and a view of the sea.
Coastal landscape with a path along cliffs and sea view under cloudy sky
Pool area with sun loungers and palm trees at sunset with sea view.
Modern hotel room with bed, TV, mirror, and balcony with plants.
Modern bedroom with large bed, mirror, and natural wood furniture in bright setting
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, subtle lighting, and balcony.
Bright, modern hotel room with double bed, desk, stool, and decorative picture on the wall.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and terrace access overlooking the garden.
Modern holiday apartments with balconies, palm trees, and well-kept greenery under a clear sky.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony view of the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, bright walls, and bird wall decoration.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, round mirror, and basin sink.
Modern living space with wooden door, sofa, sideboard, and wall art in neutral colors.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wall decor, and view into a small hallway.
Bright children's playroom with white tables, chairs, and colorful animal wall murals.
Children's playground with swings, slide, and climbing frame under trees in sunlight.
Colorful water slides and play structures with sea creature themes at a water park under clear sky.
Colorful water playground with tropical plants and spray nozzles under a blue sky.
Outdoor tennis court with green surface and red border under blue sky
Man shooting with traditional bow outdoors at targets
Green outdoor area with several mini golf courses and palm trees in the foreground.
Modern gym with exercise bikes, dumbbells, and wooden staircase in the background.
Modern, minimally designed training room with yoga mats and fitness balls.
Spacious hotel lobby with pool table, seating areas, and abundant natural light from skylights.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Panormos

Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama ****

HER042
Fitness
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Pool
Family
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Location

The complex is situated above two coves with pebble beaches. The villages of Panormo and Rethymnon, offering shopping and entertainment facilities, are approximately 3 km and 18 km away respectively (easily accessible by public transport). Heraklion Airport is about 65 km away, while Chania Airport is approximately 85 km away.
Hotel complex with pool and palm garden next to the blue sea on a sunny day
Small beach with blue sea, lounge chairs, and umbrellas in a sheltered bay.
Clear turquoise water in a rocky natural pool with green vegetation and buildings in the background.
Aerial view of a coastline with hotels, pools, and lush vegetation by the sea
Aerial view of a hotel complex with multiple pools, villas, and a view of the sea.
Coastal landscape with a path along cliffs and sea view under cloudy sky
Pool area with sun loungers and palm trees at sunset with sea view.

Facilities

The popular family hotel will undergo partial renovations 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 hotel features a 24-hour reception with a lobby, an indoor pool (seasonal, open during specific hours), a main restaurant, a taverna/Greek snack bar, a grill restaurant, a new Italian restaurant, and several bars. The well-maintained, spacious garden area hosts six swimming pools, including an integrated children's pool within the main pool and a separate children's pool (seawater and freshwater). Bath towels, loungers, and umbrellas are included by the pool and on the beach. Additionally, the hotel offers a water park opened in 2025 with water features and slides, a new relaxation pool, and food trucks providing snacks and drinks (opening expected from mid-May 2026).

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with bed, TV, mirror, and balcony with plants.
Modern bedroom with large bed, mirror, and natural wood furniture in bright setting

Double Room

The generously sized double rooms are located in the main building, equipped with a double or twin beds and a sofa bed for a third person. They feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning (dependent on outside temperature, operates during specific hours), refrigerator, safe, and a balcony or terrace (D/DA).
Optionally available at 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 available upon request as a double room for single use with garden view (1GD, 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 rooms offer sea views, are also renovated for Summer 2026, and are located in prime upper floor positions (2PY).
(Also bookable under HERA50 as Type I, 2PQ/2AY).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, subtle lighting, and balcony.
Bright, modern hotel room with double bed, desk, stool, and decorative picture on the wall.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and terrace access overlooking the garden.
Modern holiday apartments with balconies, palm trees, and well-kept greenery under a clear sky.

Bungalow Garden View

The bungalows were renovated for Summer 2025 and are located amidst the extensive garden area. They are equipped with double or twin beds and a sofa bed for a third person, featuring a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (BG2/B2B/B2A).
Optionally available at an additional charge as a bungalow with sea view (B2M/B2I/BAM).
(Additionally bookable under HERA50 as Saver Bungalow, B2S/2LA).

Bungalow Bay

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

Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony view of the sea.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony view of the sea.

Bungalow Waterfront

The Waterfront Bungalows are located on the first line to the sea. Their amenities are identical to the Bay Bungalows (BW2, not renovated).

Family Bungalow Garden View

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

Modern hotel room with large bed, bright walls, and bird wall decoration.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, round mirror, and basin sink.
Modern living space with wooden door, sofa, sideboard, and wall art in neutral colors.
Modern hotel room with double bed, view of terrace and landscape through large glass sliding door.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wall decor, and view into a small hallway.

Family Bungalow Sea View

With the same amenities as the family bungalows, these rooms offer sea views and are also renovated (R2B/RAB). Optionally available at an additional charge as a Family Bungalow Panorama Sea View located on the first beach line (BFW/FPM/FPB).

Bungalow Bay Connecting Doors

Consists of 2 Bay Bungalows with a connecting door (BIC).

Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony view of the sea.

Bungalow Panorama Sea View Private Pool (HER042I)

With otherwise similar amenities to the Bungalow Sea View, these are located on the beachfront and feature a private pool (BMP/BMA).

Family Bungalow Panoramic Sea View Sharing Pool (HER042I)

With otherwise similar amenities to the Family Bungalow Panorama Sea View, these also feature a shared pool (BH2/B2I).

Meals

Half Board/All Inclusive

All main meals are served buffet-style.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 10:35 AM), lunch (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM), and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) served buffet-style in the main restaurant. The snack bar taverna offers an extended continental breakfast for late risers from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and lunch from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Ice cream and snacks are available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at selected bars, and coffee & cake from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the "Star Cafe" offers coffee, soft drinks, and street food. In the evening, the "Lavris" grill restaurant, with its magnificent view, is open from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (only during high season, July-August). Various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
Reservations for dinner at the various restaurants are required in advance via the app.

Sports included

Table tennis, mini-golf, mini-football, bocce, aerobics, and water aerobics. Additionally, a modern two-story fitness area has been available since Summer 2025.

Sports for a fee

Water sports and billiards.

Children's program

Bright children's playroom with white tables, chairs, and colorful animal wall murals.
Children's playground with swings, slide, and climbing frame under trees in sunlight.
Colorful water slides and play structures with sea creature themes at a water park under clear sky.
Colorful water playground with tropical plants and spray nozzles under a blue sky.
2 children's pools (partially shaded), Star Camp (during high season) for children in the following age groups: Monkey (renovated, for children aged 4-7), Dolphin (8-12 years), Eagle (13-17 years, July-August). Games, mini-disco. Babysitting service for children (from 4 years) available upon request and for a fee.

Wellness

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

Entertainment

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

Hotel service

Wi-Fi in the lobby and in the rooms included.

Hotel features

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

Note

Please note that the images shown here are partly model images and deviations are possible.
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The water park is expected to be available from May 13th in the Summer 2026 season.
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Also bookable as an additional contingent under HER542.
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Gentlemen are requested not to wear shorts, sleeveless shirts, and flip-flops for dinner.
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There are 18 ground-floor, accessible rooms in the main building (upon request).
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel Contact:
Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama
HER042/HER542
P.O. Box 32
74100 Rethymnon
Phone: 0030-2834306700 + 0030283436750
Fax: 0030-2834306718
Email: creta.panorama@aegeanstar.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 80.

Note for Climate Resilience Contribution

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

Seasonal information

Additional contingents bookable under HER542, HERA50, and HER042I.

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