I stayed here with my wife and our two children (aged 8 and 9) from 23rd–30th May, in a Family Sea View Room (6110).
Overall, we had a lovely holiday and really enjoyed our stay. While I personally wouldn’t class it as a true 5-star hotel, it’s certainly a very good 4-star property.
What We Liked
Excellent location
The hotel is in a fantastic location. It’s only around €10 by taxi to Faliraki and approximately €20 to Rhodes Old Town, both of which are well worth visiting for different reasons. The Faliraki Water Park is just a 10-minute walk away and was one of the highlights of our trip. We enjoyed it so much that we visited twice during the week. Even though it was half-term, we barely queued for any slides.
Room
Our family sea view room was comfortable, clean, and spacious enough for the four of us. The beds were comfortable, and although the TV wasn’t working during our stay, it didn’t affect our holiday as we weren’t planning to use it much anyway.
Food & Drink
The food and drinks were generally very good. While the buffet could have offered a little more variety on some days, there was always something enjoyable to eat. The Italian à la carte restaurant was particularly nice and provided a welcome change.
Pools & Water Park
The on-site water park was great fun for both adults and children, and we spent plenty of time enjoying the pools throughout the week.
Entertainment & Staff
The evening entertainment was what you’d typically expect from a family resort, with singing, dancing, and live performances. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, especially with our children, which was appreciated.
Areas for Improvement
Sunbed Availability
The biggest issue during our stay was the availability of sunbeds. Despite the hotel’s stated policy against reserving them, many guests placed towels out very early in the morning, meaning that by the time most families arrived at the pool, very few beds were available.
Unfortunately, our experience with the manager wasn’t particularly positive. When we attempted to do what many other guests were doing, my wife was spoken to quite abruptly and told not to reserve a bed, despite others appearing to do so without challenge. It felt inconsistent and left a poor impression. It’s a shame because the rest of the staff were excellent.
If the hotel is operating at full capacity, additional sunbeds or stricter enforcement of the policy would make a significant difference.
On-Site Water Park
The water park itself is great fun, but there are a couple of things worth knowing before you arrive. Sunbeds fill up very quickly, so arriving early is essential if you want one. Also, only one slide seems to operate at a time, which can be frustrating during busier periods.
It’s also worth noting that the age and height restrictions (10 years old and 120cm minimum) are enforced, so families with younger children should be aware of this before visiting.
Family Focus
Compared with other 5-star family resorts we’ve stayed at, this hotel felt slightly more geared towards adults. Families are certainly welcome, but there seemed to be fewer activities and facilities specifically aimed at younger children than we have experienced elsewhere.
Final Thoughts
Rhodes is a beautiful island, and we had a wonderful holiday overall. There are many things this hotel does well, particularly its location, friendly staff, and overall atmosphere.
Would we return to Rhodes? Absolutely.
Would we stay at this hotel again? Possibly, but we’d probably look at some of the nearby family-focused hotels first, particularly those with more facilities for children and better sunbed availability.