Best Hotels with Gym in Geropotamos

Whilst our experience as a couple was such that it was hard to not give 5 stars, the Royal Senses is not quite 5 star but well on its way to being so with a few tweaks. The staff are undoubtedly magnificent, particularly in the restaurant where there is clearly a strong team ethic which is focussed on customer service. The buffet was of a high standard, with the desserts being the clear highlight. After 5 or 6 evening meals there was the sense that the food became samey, however they did have the Mitato à la càrte upon to offer some variety, and this was very good indeed. sadly, the cretamos was not open (too early on the season, perhaps) and this did mean the choices beyond the buffet restaurant were limited unless you visited the sister hotel, royal blue, a short walk from the hotel. Location wise, the hotel is remote.Rethymno is a 25 minute cab ride away, and a good option for a day trip or evening meal. Facilities wise, the pools looking out to sea looked great, but the mid-May weather made swimming a little less appealing.Nonetheless, the pools are beautiful and very long. We didn’t try the Spa or the gym. We were very surprised by the sheer number of babies and toddlers present during our stay. I’ll be honest, it became a bit of an issue during the buffet evening meals, with a fair few screaming child taking the romance down a notch. The resort seems to market itself as a family-friendly location and one for couples, and I struggle with that, particularly when restaurants are not being opened early season. We enjoyed fantastic sunsets from the restaurant, and took walks down to the quiet beach pretty each day rather than lie by the pool. The pool areas were busy, and it’s possible that some of those enjoying the pool had taken the walk up the hill from the Royal Blue hotel. There’s lots going for this hotel.The staff are possibly the best I’ve encountered anywhere, and the food was very good and facilities very good. We had a nice week but will likely seek out a more adult-oriented hotel for our next beach adventure. That’s not the fault of the hotel, but more a reflection of society today, where those with very young children are not interested in doing what’s right for their children but what is right for them.

We were compelled to make a last-minute upgrade to a superior double room, incurring an additional cost of £100. To our surprise, we were also burdened with a tourist tax of £65, of which we had not been previously informed. Disappointingly, the room did not live up to its ”superior” label and bore little resemblance to the images depicted on the website. In fact, the room, as well as the overall condition of the establishment, appeared worn-out and somewhat haphazard, with visible cracks beginning to emerge. While the food provided was acceptable and plentiful, the options for vegans and vegetarians were limited. Leftover dinner often doubled as the following day's lunch or breakfast, and while the salad selection and fruit were satisfactory, there were occasional days when the offerings fell short. Situated amidst serene mountains, the location offered a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. However, exploring the surrounding areas without a car proved challenging. Although a shuttle bus service was available, it only accommodated a maximum of eight people, leading to overcrowding and competition for seats. Despite our attempts to queue patiently, it seemed that others were unfamiliar with this British custom. To make matters more inconvenient, the shuttle service ceased operations at 5 pm, leaving no alternative transportation options besides the hotel-provided taxis. These taxis charged a hefty €20 for a mere five-minute journey, resulting in substantial expenses if one wished to venture out once a day. In total, our taxi costs would have amounted to approximately €300 per f we went out every evening. While the all-inclusive package offered the convenience of staying within the hotel premises, the limited choices available at the small onsite market, including the absence of alternative milk options and accommodations for lactose-intolerant guests, necessitated a trip into town as the hotel did not provide milk alternatives which seems crazy… All things considered, our holiday experience was pleasant, albeit with certain drawbacks. Given the price we paid, £1300, which increased to nearly £1400 due to the tax, for a week of all-inclusive amenities, it can be argued that we received what we paid for.