Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare in Lavris

Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare sits on the seafront in Rethymnon, Crete, with direct access to two private coves. The hotel has 6 pools, with a covered and heated indoor pool, a children's pool, and Phaethon Pool among them; the Kallithea Pool Bar serves drinks by one of the pools. Two tennis courts, one with artificial grass and floodlights, a multi-sports court, and a fitness room at Iberostar Creta Marine are available to guests.

Rooms start with Garden-View Doubles and go up to Sea-View Suites and Waterfront Family Bungalows. The Superior Connected Bungalow joins two bungalows with a connecting door and includes a living room, queen-size bed, twin beds, pillow menu, coffee and tea kit, and bathroom with shower. The Sea-View Priority Location Double sits on higher floors and has a balcony, sofa bed, and views of the Aegean Sea.

The hotel has 3 restaurants and 7 bars, including Zorbas Greek Tavern, Lavris grill restaurant, Panorama Lobby Bar, and Calypso Music Bar. Lavris grill restaurant specialises in barbecue and traditional cuisine and sits in a private garden with Mediterranean views. All Inclusive board covers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, a snack bar, lots of ice cream, and bar service with local and international brands.

Star Camp splits children aged 4 to 17 into three groups: Monkey (4-7), Dolphin (8-12), and Eagle (13-17). Children of all ages are welcome, and kids stay for free at hotels in Europe and the Mediterranean. Evening entertainment runs at Delphi Theatre Bar and Calypso Music Bar, while the hotel also has a playground, children's pool, indoor play area, mini golf, water park, and water slide.

SpaSensations offers a whirlpool bath, facial and body treatments, massages, sauna, and a beauty salon. The hotel provides meeting rooms for business events, a luggage transport service, and facilities for people with reduced mobility. The seafront location gives direct access to the private beach of Lianos Kavos; the marina is 5 minutes on foot; Heraklion is less than an hour by car.

Location: Seafront with direct access to two private coves and the private beach of Lianos Kavos

Pools: 6 pools, including a covered and heated indoor pool and a children's pool

Dining: 3 restaurants and 7 bars, including Zorbas Greek Tavern and Lavris grill restaurant

Family: Star Camp for ages 4-17 and free stays for kids

Spa: SpaSensations with whirlpool bath, sauna, and beauty salon

Rooms: Superior Connected Bungalow and Sea-View Priority Location Double