Iberostar Creta Panorama Hotel

Stayed in the Creta Panorama in July '05 for our 10th wedding anniversary. One of the nicest hotels that I have stayed in (and there's been quite a few).
The food was excellent. The room was nice. The hotel is situated in a nice position with 3 private coves shared between Creta Panorama and the hotel next door. There is a little water sports business operating from the pier between the coves where you can water ski, wakeboard, banana, ringo or just hire a day boat yourself to see the coastline.
There are several hotel swimming pools hiding in all crooks and crannies.
The sunsets are amazing from the restaurant's terrace, so ensure you eat outside if only on the 1 night.
Downside - We had an Italian Job experience on the transfer from the airport to the hotel. A taxi picked us up (organised by our Tour Operator), driver didn't speak a word of English and drove erratically through this town of narrow streets with only an inch to spare either side of the car. 1 hour journey approx.

We looked forward to this holiday for a year in advance, and I must say we were not disappointed. We stayed in a suite, which was large, airy and spotlessly clean. There were plenty of pools from the busy main freeform pool, down to a small quiet pool overlooking the beach.
The food was excellent and not repetitive like you sometimes find on all-inclusive holidays. The kids loved the evening entertainment and haven’t stopped talking about it since.
The private beaches are small coves so perfect for families to swim and there are plenty of sunbeds to go around. We would all definitely visit this hotel again in the future.

I work Hard all year, and when I go away I must admit I like luxury between 4-5*). This hotel is excellent it was very friendly, clean, and Luxurious.
There is always enough to go round (food and drink wise). You can get a sun bed and there are strict rules that no towels are left by the pool before a certain time. This hotel wants to ensure that there guests are having a good time, and that your ever whim is catered for.
The rooms are as they look in the brochure picture light and airy. There are a few pools some quieter than others the main pool has lots going on not just for the kids, and in the evening they will put shows on or there are places that are a lot quieter to sit and relax. This hotel is a definite one that you return to we would all go back, and it’s very resonable.
Careful though you might think that you have found the gateway to Heaven.