Knossos
Panormos
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Why people book this hotel
“Really kind staff, it’s a family owned business and everyone is helpful and frie…”
“Our host Giannis and his mother are wonderful people”
“The room was certainly big enough and all rooms had a balcony looking out over t…”
“The rooms have everything you need and are serviced twice a week, all rooms have…”
“I love the homemade breakfast too, with eggs and oranges from their own farm”
“We stayed for 11 nights and bought breakfast twice during our stay from Jannis, …”
“The breakfast was abundant and the swimming pool fantastic”
“The pool is well cared for and mostly quiet”
“Location and the view were amazing”
“Superb, beautiful quiet location”
“The place is clean with everything we needed and also the owner was very helpful…”
“The apartment was clean and cosy with a beautiful view of the sea and the swimmi…”
Overview
Within a 10-minute walk from the centre of Panormos village, Knossos is set amidst lush greenery and has a pool with sun terrace overlooking the Cretan Sea. It offers studios and rooms with free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Knossos studios enjoy views over the pool and the sea. They come with a kitchenette equipped with mini fridge, electric kettle and coffee maker. All units also include a satellite TV and en-suite bathroom with shower. Guests can enjoy their coffee, drink or snack at the lovely terrace of the bar by the pool. Continental breakfast is prepared in the morning. Super markets, fish taverns and bars can be reached within walking distance. The town of Rethymno is 22 km away, while the beach of Bali is at 12 km. Free private on-site parking is provided.
Traveller reviews
Abanob
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Location and the view were amazing. The place is clean with everything we needed and also the owner was very helpful and nice.
Xiaoxing
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Great stay at the village Panormos!”
Really kind staff, it’s a family owned business and everyone is helpful and friendly! One of the owners Yannis talked with me every day/evening before and after my trip, and gave genuine tips and I shared my travel experiences. He knows everyone in the village and advised where to go for lunch/dinner. I had really beautiful view over the Mediterranean Sea from apartment No. 2, I especially enjoyed the sunset from my balcony. I love the homemade breakfast too, with eggs and oranges from their own farm. The apartment feels homy to me, therefore lots of customers come back every year. On my last night I had a pleasant talk with an English guest who returns each year for the last decade.
Anthony
couple
July 7, 2025
“Excellent location and the right price.”
Although we did not arrive until the early hours the owner was there to welcome us. I needed the next day to get to Heraklion. The owner took me to the bus stop in his car. The room was certainly big enough and all rooms had a balcony looking out over the pool with a sea view. The swimming pool was brilliant and usually I had it all to myself, lovely. During the week the owner gave us some eggs from his chickens. We stayed for 11 nights and bought breakfast twice during our stay from Jannis, the owner. The breakfast was nice and plentiful. The beer sold from the bar of the property was the cheapest I bought throughout our stay in Crete. On leaving the property Jannis gave us a farewell gift. I believe Jannis went well and beyond what we expected of him I would definitely recommend booking an apartment .
S.C.F.
couple
June 21, 2025
“Fantastic”
Superb, beautiful quiet location. Our host Giannis and his mother are wonderful people.
Sarah
couple
September 27, 2024
“Wonderful. A beautiful apartment with the most wonderful views and the best hospitality ever!”
The hospitality - never have I felt so welcome and well looked after on holiday! Knossos is a beautiful apartment block set in the most wonderful gardens with spectacular views. Yiannis is the most wonderful host, incredibly kind and nothing is too much trouble. We had the most perfect relaxing week that could not have been better!
Chrysi
couple
August 24, 2024
“Clean, relaxing and quite place! Very convenient because it had everything that we needed it! Nice sea views! The onwer”
Ildiko
couple
June 23, 2024
We enjoyed every minute of our stay in this property. It is located close to the sea and a small village called Panormos and surrounded with a beautiful garden. A good location to discover Crete. The apartment was clean and cosy with a beautiful view of the sea and the swimming pool. The breakfast was excellent and the hosts, Yianni and his mother, are wonderful people always available and so helpful. They make you feel at home. I hope that we can return one day and see them again.
Grzegorz
couple
September 18, 2023
Fantastic personnel, very helpful, very kind. Highly recommend this place and lovely people!
Natalie
couple
August 15, 2022
The host and his mother are absolutely wonderful. The breakfast was abundant and the swimming pool fantastic.
Charlotte
couple
July 31, 2022
“perfect family run apartments”
Freda and Yanni are great hosts and can’t do enough for you. The rooms have everything you need and are serviced twice a week, all rooms have a sea view and the pool area is beautiful, surrounded by flowers and garden.
Darren
couple
July 11, 2022
“beautiful people, who make your stay very special.”
Yianni and Frieda the owners are exceptional. very friendly. spotlessly clean, they even empty the room bins and changed the bedding every 3 day !
Daisy
couple
August 27, 2021
“We were totally taken care of!”
The hosts and the property are so lovely. Clean, simple and open feeling. Amazing breakfasts, nice greenery and cool breezy room with a great ocean view! Nice short walk into the local village of Panormo which is a great place to stay. The pool is well cared for and mostly quiet. Yianni and his mother are absolutely lovely and provided us with everything we needed and more. Great start to our holiday...!
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Pool bar, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area
Triple Room
The triple room's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The triple room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Studio (2 Adults) with Sea View
Overlooking the Cretan Sea and the pool from its balcony, this studio comes with a kitchenette with kitchenware and free Wi-Fi. Air conditioning is available upon charge.
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