16 of the best hotels in Rhodes
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££ | Best for a sense of history
This special building in the heart of the old town was originally built by the medieval Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Order of St John. It's now a high-end boutique hotel with a pared-back interior — featuring exposed stones and wooden beams — that lets the building's original features sing. Each of the eight en suite rooms has the same minimalist approach to decor, and guests receive a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival. Historic attractions such as the clock tower and the Palace of the Grand Master are just steps away.
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£££ | POOL | Best for sporty types
The Eden Roc brand is renowned for its clean-line, California-cool spaces. Their five-star beachfront property in Rhodes, positioned between Rhodes Town and Kalithea, offers the same, while still welcoming families with larger bungalows, saltwater pools with slides and a kids' club. They've chosen to focus on sports over a spa, with tennis and basketball courts plus daily yoga, dance and fitness classes. There are also eight fine-dining restaurants to choose from. Other perks include dinner in a local restaurant and branded spirits included as part of the all-inclusive package.
£ | POOL | Best for chic design
Billed as a laid-back retreat infused with feelgood factor, this adults-only four-star property is part of a new generation of hip hotels on the island. The 271 minimalist rooms are decorated using earthy textures and materials, while the three restaurants serve everything from Asian street food to vegan snacks. And then there's the Captain Cook bar — one of three on site — which has a constant supply of cocktails and live DJs. If you can tear yourself away from the nearby beach, there's also a gym for workouts.
£ | SPA | Best for a central location
Smack in the centre of Rhodes old town, this adults-only luxury boutique option solves the age-old conundrum of having to get a taxi back to your hotel after a boozy night out, because these ten rooms and four suites belong to a gastronomic restaurant and wine bar. Arranged side by side in lively shades of reds, blues and yellows, the rooms — each with its own outdoor terrace — feature hand-painted murals dedicated to Greeks that made their country proud, while suites have jet-stream baths. The small wellness suite serves up facials and massages, as well as a hot tub and sauna, and the hotel can arrange private winery tours and tastings. Yamas!
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££ | POOL | Best for fancy families
Named after the dama dama deer native to the island, this palm tree-studded luxury all-inclusive resort sits on the famous sand-and-pebble child-friendly Faliraki beach and features a mix of guestrooms and bungalows clustered around a showstopping 100-metre-long freshwater pool. Rooms are typical Grecian white with pops of coral and kids aged 12 and below stay for free. The Grecoland kids' club is also included. Perks for adults include complimentary fitness classes and unlimited drinks including premium brands. A classy all-rounder.
££ | SPA | POOL | Best for spa lovers
Everything about the five-star resort spa Atrium Prestige, situated in the quieter south, centres around H2O. It sits on the seafront, features a vast swirl of four swimming pools, and every single one of its 251 rooms have jet-stream baths. Above all, there's the Thalasso spa — the only one of its kind on the island — providing sea-based therapies, such as pearl facials, algae wraps and exfoliators using coral-pink sand, in candlelit treatment room. There's a bamboozling array of room choices and grades, but we think the best price/quality pick is the Prestige Junior Bungalow suite with private infinity pool. Rooms lack a little flair due to dated furniture pieces, but the sea views always steal attention.
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£ | Best for a rustic feel
A bijou three-star in Rhodes old town that delivers at every turn. This compact high-rise has 11 classy coastal-themed rooms that incorporate touches of raw woods and rustic elements such as a headboard made of stacked white stones, or a metal bucket serving as the bathroom sink. Perks include all-natural eco mattresses and pillows, a breakfast-only spread fit for Zeus, quirky wooden rental bikes and a dinky roof terrace that outshines even some five-stars thanks to its hot tub flanked by a pair of stylish sunloungers. It is accessible and only accepts guests aged 16 or over.
£££ | SPA | POOL | Best for couples escapes
Lindos Blu is a breath of fresh air. Seemingly chiselled from the rocky coastline, this timber and stone-clad five-star hugs the curve of Vlycha Bay like an amphitheatre and unabashedly celebrates its epic views of the blue Aegean. The seascapes are mirrored in the Zen-like rooms with splashes of aqua and white curtains that fade to tie-dye blue. Hydro-massage baths come as standard in all rooms, but for added luxury you can upgrade to a deluxe superior double for a hot tub on the balcony, or a villa or maisonette for a private pool and hot tub. No whippersnappers are allowed at this adults-only escape, so leisure activities are tailored for two: from couples massages in the ayurvedic spa to tennis lessons.
£££ | SPA | POOL | Best for entertainment
Adult travellers seeking a box-ticking bubble of luxury you never have to leave will find it at this sprawling, all-inclusive, hard-to-fault five-star. Reminiscent of the Middle East thanks to its use of curves in the architecture, light open spaces and high-sheen floors, the 250 contemporary rooms blend olive linens, white sheets and light woods. Most have a sea view, but guests can splash out on a swim-up Junior Suite, or a private bungalow with grassy garden and pool close to the half-a-mile private beach. Entertainment is a real ace card here: from Zumba and yoga classes to mixology and cooking lessons, as well as live bands and a nightclub.
£££ | Best for historical charm
Sick of large glossy hotels? The antidote is this six-room, four-star that oozes old-soul charm. The medieval home belonged to the knight who oversaw the garrison guarding the nearby 'Red Gate' at the entrance to Rhodes old town and the traditional Ottoman balcony window posted above the front door sets the tone for what lies within. Thick stone archways, beds on mezzanine levels and objets d'art galore characterise this transporting boutique hotel. Rooms feature a free minibar and most have clawfoot bathtubs. Our pick is the Orhan, which opens onto a secret courtyard with a trickling water feature.
££ | Best for quality service
A historic and personable hotel on the quieter western edge of Rhodes old town, this place has six spacious rooms with high, timber-beam ceilings and Egyptian cotton sheets. The Andromeda suite is the most romantic, thanks to arched glass windows opening onto a dreamy private terrace with an LED-lit hot tub. What it lacks in facilities it makes up for with attentive service: from the unpacking of suitcases for you on arrival and breakfast served to your balcony to in-room massages on request.
£ | POOL | Best for group getaways
The three-star aparthotel Alia, on the east coast, brings families and groups a dose of independence — self-catering apartments are coupled with hotel perks such as daily cleaning, a gaggle of five swimming pools, an open-air gym and sauna, plus two on-site restaurants and bars for those who don't want to cook using the kitchenettes. If budget allows, avoid the economy rooms and book the Junior or Loft suites, where you'll find fresher decor and private pools shaded by raffia parasols. Alia is equidistant between the shingle Haraki and Agathi beaches.
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££ | SPA | POOL | Best for design lovers
This bohemian adults-only bolt hole is a real breath stealer. At the base of the monastery-capped Tsambika mountain, it's a secluded spot with friendly staff, where each room has access to a shared or private pool. The boho vibe blends a sophisticated palette of beiges, blacks and whites with fringed hammocks, tribal-print pillows, pouffes and throws and hand-picked accessories. The pick of the bunch is the suite with a private pool, with views of the cacti-studded garden and a whirlpool bath big enough for two to wallow in. Sweat in the state-of-the-art gym, chill out at the yoga shala, or shop at the boutique — but don't miss the gatherings at sunset for cocktails and poolside DJ beats.
££ | SPA | POOL | Best for a pool near the old town
Hotels inside Rhodes old town rarely have places to swim, so this 75-room five-star just outside the old walls is the best of both worlds: a space to have a splash at the statue-lined pool without being too far from the action. A brasserie and the fine-dining Il Parco dish up Mediterranean fare, and there's a trio of bars — the pick of which is undoubtedly the Galaxy rooftop lounge for cocktails and sunset views over the crenellated walls of medieval Rhodes. Rooms are sleek, if a little bland, and you can relax in them after being rubbed, buffed and scrubbed at the spa with a sauna, hot tub and Turkish hammam.
££ | SPA | POOL | Best for beach babes
Next door to Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites, the Lindos Mare enjoys an elevated position above the sea and is a peaceful, family-friendly five-star. Yes, the private beach can only be accessed via a stone stairway or elevator, but once there guests can try banana boats and other water sports. Youngsters will also get a kick out of the separate kids' pool and play club. Rooms are Aegean-style with accents of lavender in the doubles, and bright whites and seascape pictures in the superior rooms — always pay extra for a sea view.
£ | Best for city exploring
Trinity started life as a merchant's house back in the 15th century and its sympathetic restoration honours that history, with simple white linens and decor that lets the exposed stone walls and timber-beam ceilings sing. It has just six rooms with kitchenettes and an elegant freestanding bathtub; if you book a double and forgo a balcony you'll gain a separate hot tub. There's no restaurant, but the friendly staff serve you a drool-worthy breakfast. A superb find that far exceeds its three-star rating.
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