Rodian Amathus Beach Resort Hotel, Ixia, Rhodes
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The spacious and airy public areas with unique medieval architectural concept, the Rodian Beach Resort is nestled on a lush green hill, right on the beach of Ixia. Just 4 km from the city centre of Rhodes with its fortifications and its charming pedestrianised old neighbourhood and the town of Ialyssos not far away. The Rodian Amathus Beach Resort Hotel is part of the Amathus Hotel Group which is world famous for its high standards. loading...
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Rodian Amathus Beach Resort Hotel Reviews
" Had a lovely holiday at this hotel... "
Submitted By: Mrs Elaine
Had a lovely holiday at this hotel but very expensive. The trips through the First Choice rep weren't very good. I advise the little travel agent on the right as you go out of the hotel. They have the same trips and for over half the price. The BBQ evening was a bit of a let down. It wasn't even held in a proper Taverna, the food wasn't very tasty either. The pools were clean and well kept, plenty of pool towels and chairs to go around. Won't be returning to Ixia, fairly quiet although for 7 euros, you could go to Rhodes town just up the road. Staff were friendly and very helpful and we had a superb sea view even though we had to pay nearly £200 extra for it.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Very nice hotel with lots of... "
Submitted By: Mr L P Hoen
Very nice hotel with lots of amenities. Just all shut when we visited in April 2007.
No Aircon even though temps were in 20's and only a couple of the Bars open.
Hotel was 3/4* standard but the resort was appalling. The beach was filthy and the resort was mostly closed.
First Choice are probably the worst holiday company I have has the misfortune of spending a hard earned break with.
Never again!
No Aircon even though temps were in 20's and only a couple of the Bars open.
Hotel was 3/4* standard but the resort was appalling. The beach was filthy and the resort was mostly closed.
First Choice are probably the worst holiday company I have has the misfortune of spending a hard earned break with.
Never again!
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" I spent a week in the Rodian Amathus... "
Submitted By: suze2410
I spent a week in the Rodian Amathus with my Mum and had a fantastic holiday.
Even on first impressions, I didn't envy any other holiday makers being dropped off at other hotels. Grand looking lobby with outdoor seating area and waterfall.
Our room was great. It had a 'lounge' area as well as a sleeping area which was a real bonus. My Mum and I could finish every night off with a chat and a glass of wine in comfort and about 10pm.
A lovely chamber maid brought us goodnight chocolates, which were normally left on pillows but as we were in I answered the door and had a sly handful given to us, being ladies on our own!
We loved the food. Buffet starter and dessert, but for main you had a choice from the menu which was finer dining, but still with a choice of buffet if there was nothing to your taste or you were still hungry. We found the more modest portion the menu choice gave you, saved us from stuffing ourselves too horrendously.
The shops are a bit samey, but have a better choice of gifts to buy than from many other islands I have holiday’s, plus we love to shop.
Do take advantage of taxi's, they are cheap and have a fixed price tariff, depending where you go which all taxi's have to adhere to, so you shouldn't be ripped off.
Would also STRONGLY recommend not booking your tours through your travel operator. There is a tourist agency set in a parade of shops half way along the main road that are cheaper and very friendly (on the beach side of the road).
Rhodes town is great, as was Lindos...though it does get hot there, and would recommend the island tour. All in all the safest place I've been, least heckling by shop and restaurant people. You do get approached but are quickly left alone.
Even on first impressions, I didn't envy any other holiday makers being dropped off at other hotels. Grand looking lobby with outdoor seating area and waterfall.
Our room was great. It had a 'lounge' area as well as a sleeping area which was a real bonus. My Mum and I could finish every night off with a chat and a glass of wine in comfort and about 10pm.
A lovely chamber maid brought us goodnight chocolates, which were normally left on pillows but as we were in I answered the door and had a sly handful given to us, being ladies on our own!
We loved the food. Buffet starter and dessert, but for main you had a choice from the menu which was finer dining, but still with a choice of buffet if there was nothing to your taste or you were still hungry. We found the more modest portion the menu choice gave you, saved us from stuffing ourselves too horrendously.
The shops are a bit samey, but have a better choice of gifts to buy than from many other islands I have holiday’s, plus we love to shop.
Do take advantage of taxi's, they are cheap and have a fixed price tariff, depending where you go which all taxi's have to adhere to, so you shouldn't be ripped off.
Would also STRONGLY recommend not booking your tours through your travel operator. There is a tourist agency set in a parade of shops half way along the main road that are cheaper and very friendly (on the beach side of the road).
Rhodes town is great, as was Lindos...though it does get hot there, and would recommend the island tour. All in all the safest place I've been, least heckling by shop and restaurant people. You do get approached but are quickly left alone.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Libra Holidays
" We were a party of six at this hotel,... "
Submitted By: Mrs E Lumsden
We were a party of six at this hotel, on arrival my husband and I were given room 711, before we could unpack we had to call reception, as there was a terrible smell in this room, we asked for an exchange of room but, was informed it would only be for the one night as they had no other rooms at this time, they did fix the smell but, we would still have preferred to have been moved. Room 711 was designed for a disabled person, and should only have had one bed in it, it was impossible to read in bed as all the lighting was at one side of the beds, could go on but enough said.
One major complaint was that there was 200 Dellotte personnel in the hotel at this time, and they took over the hotel, they were rude and had no respect for any other guests in the hotel, we did complain but to no avail, one got the feeling that these people, were given the five star treatment and that the staff forgot about there guest, on saying that the staff at reception were very good.
I'm sorry to say that overall this hotel was not five star, food was cold and room need upgrading, will return to Rhodes for sure, but will try the Hilton next time, sorry Rodian Amathus, you’re not a five star hotel, but you charge five star prices, big disappointment.
One major complaint was that there was 200 Dellotte personnel in the hotel at this time, and they took over the hotel, they were rude and had no respect for any other guests in the hotel, we did complain but to no avail, one got the feeling that these people, were given the five star treatment and that the staff forgot about there guest, on saying that the staff at reception were very good.
I'm sorry to say that overall this hotel was not five star, food was cold and room need upgrading, will return to Rhodes for sure, but will try the Hilton next time, sorry Rodian Amathus, you’re not a five star hotel, but you charge five star prices, big disappointment.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" First time in Rhodes picked the... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Milne
First time in Rhodes picked the Rodian Amathus because we have stayed in their hotels before hotel lovely staff very friendly and helpful. Had a few complaints regarding changing beach towels and the cold food most evenings although choice was excellent.
But our biggest complaint was that there was a conference going on with over 200 delegates. Whilst we were assured that this would in no way spoil our holiday, it certainly put a strain on it. They were noisy, rude people who expected to be treated better than us. So it is something I would check in future and avoid.
Ixia is a nice place although might be too quiet for some but for 6 euros in a taxi into Rhodes old town it wasn't a problem for us. And Rhodes old town is well worth seeing "stunning". Will definitely be going back.
But our biggest complaint was that there was a conference going on with over 200 delegates. Whilst we were assured that this would in no way spoil our holiday, it certainly put a strain on it. They were noisy, rude people who expected to be treated better than us. So it is something I would check in future and avoid.
Ixia is a nice place although might be too quiet for some but for 6 euros in a taxi into Rhodes old town it wasn't a problem for us. And Rhodes old town is well worth seeing "stunning". Will definitely be going back.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" This was our 3rd visit and as always... "
Submitted By: Miss C Procter
This was our 3rd visit and as always the resort is wonderful. Already looking forward to going back Next Year :-)
There are so many things I like about the hotel. There are 3 pools and the beach to choose from, which means you do not have to feel over crowded. It can be windy, but this helps you cool down slightly in the summer heat and the sea waves can be jumped whilst you scream with the fun of it all.
The staff are friendly and very professional. Food is always of a high standard and I am pretty sure I put on weight even though they do have healthy options to choose from. Maybe next time I will make use of the gym in the spa. If you like your seafood it is worth paying the extra for the Lobster night, 7 courses ending with the most amazing chocolate pudding.
Rooms are comfy, air conditioned and you are provided with a basket of welcome fruit and wine on arrival. Your bed is turned down at night with a chocolate and card with sweet dreams written on it placed on your pillow. They provide a dressing gown, slippers and a beach towel for your stay. You have a mini bar that has space for drinks bought at the shops.
They had a Beatles tribute night which was fantastic fun and was enjoyed by all ages, we danced away to hits like "She Loves You", "Help" etc
There are many stores, Bars and restaurants on the strip the hotel is based on if you feel like a wander.
Taxi's are not too expensive and there is a bus stop outside the hotel, for less than €2 you can travel into Rhodes Town for a spot of shopping, the Taxi is about €6.
No complaints at all, they really do want you to have an amazing holiday and it shows. Highly recommended hotel and staff.
There are so many things I like about the hotel. There are 3 pools and the beach to choose from, which means you do not have to feel over crowded. It can be windy, but this helps you cool down slightly in the summer heat and the sea waves can be jumped whilst you scream with the fun of it all.
The staff are friendly and very professional. Food is always of a high standard and I am pretty sure I put on weight even though they do have healthy options to choose from. Maybe next time I will make use of the gym in the spa. If you like your seafood it is worth paying the extra for the Lobster night, 7 courses ending with the most amazing chocolate pudding.
Rooms are comfy, air conditioned and you are provided with a basket of welcome fruit and wine on arrival. Your bed is turned down at night with a chocolate and card with sweet dreams written on it placed on your pillow. They provide a dressing gown, slippers and a beach towel for your stay. You have a mini bar that has space for drinks bought at the shops.
They had a Beatles tribute night which was fantastic fun and was enjoyed by all ages, we danced away to hits like "She Loves You", "Help" etc
There are many stores, Bars and restaurants on the strip the hotel is based on if you feel like a wander.
Taxi's are not too expensive and there is a bus stop outside the hotel, for less than €2 you can travel into Rhodes Town for a spot of shopping, the Taxi is about €6.
No complaints at all, they really do want you to have an amazing holiday and it shows. Highly recommended hotel and staff.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Just came back from Ixia where we had... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Cookson
Just came back from Ixia where we had a brilliant time!
The staff were friendly and helpful; nothing was too much trouble and we were definitely given the five star treatment. The food was excellent; well presented, delicious with far too much to chose from; a selection to satisfy a wide range of tastes.
The setting of the hotel is breathtaking, set back in the hills and overlooking the beach, the dining room is situated on the tenth floor giving a view of Ixia and the surrounding area. The reception area is imposing yet informal and there were three pools, all well equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas with drinks and snack bar attached to each pool.
Beach towels are provided and changed on a daily basis and bath robes and slippers are also provided, with complimentary toiletries. When we arrived a half bottle of the local wine and a basket of fruit were in the room to welcome us. Air conditioning was available in every room including the reception area and the beach area, accessible by an underground walkway, meant you could bathe with the benefit of the breeze from the sea.
Children were made very welcome and although our holiday during high season in the school holidays, there was so much for them to do that they did not become a problem, the grounds are spacious and well kept with attractive gardens even though Rhodes is experiencing a drought at the present.
Will I be going next year? Definitely!
The staff were friendly and helpful; nothing was too much trouble and we were definitely given the five star treatment. The food was excellent; well presented, delicious with far too much to chose from; a selection to satisfy a wide range of tastes.
The setting of the hotel is breathtaking, set back in the hills and overlooking the beach, the dining room is situated on the tenth floor giving a view of Ixia and the surrounding area. The reception area is imposing yet informal and there were three pools, all well equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas with drinks and snack bar attached to each pool.
Beach towels are provided and changed on a daily basis and bath robes and slippers are also provided, with complimentary toiletries. When we arrived a half bottle of the local wine and a basket of fruit were in the room to welcome us. Air conditioning was available in every room including the reception area and the beach area, accessible by an underground walkway, meant you could bathe with the benefit of the breeze from the sea.
Children were made very welcome and although our holiday during high season in the school holidays, there was so much for them to do that they did not become a problem, the grounds are spacious and well kept with attractive gardens even though Rhodes is experiencing a drought at the present.
Will I be going next year? Definitely!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays
" I had a splendid holiday although I... "
Submitted By: Ms R Lewis
I had a splendid holiday although I do have certain reservations. I was allocated Room 306 and can confirm that the view is not great. However the room does have a slightly better view than 307 and does look down onto the garden with its ornamental pond. As I was not in the room much during the day I was not too worried by the view. It was comfortable, clean and I had a full bathroom which was kept well supplied, although I thought that they could have changed the towels more frequently (perhaps they are saving water because of the drought conditions?)
The pool was excellent I used the lower pool and there were always sun beds free to use. No mosquitoes but I did get bitten by ants on one day so best to look before you flop! The pool towels were regularly exchanged in the evening and the pools were clean and pleasant to use. The one reservation I have with this was that when you walk from the upper pool deck to the lower there is an awful smell which is quite overpowering. This is not noticeable once one is at the poolside.
The food was well presented and gave a good choice at breakfast (buffet style) but with the evening meal I sometimes ate just from the buffet (which was very good) as I was not much impressed with the main meals (not much choice). The drinks are expensive - at breakfast you get the choice of coffee or tea and juices which are included but in the evening at dinner you are trapped! You either have to have bottled water or wine, mineral water etc which is very pricey (e.g.: coke at 3.5 euros for a very small bottle). I noted that the table water in the restaurant cost 3 euros 90 per litre bottle. In the hotel shop one can purchase 6 litre bottles of still water for 3 euros 90. I was tempted to take my bottle of water to the restaurant in the evening and say I would drink that but I wimped out!
I was not impressed with the Olympic Rep. Although the service at the airport was fantastic and I had a taxi transfer which was really great as it meant I went straight to the hotel.
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Although, I would agree with other comments that a sea view room or a higher level one would be more pleasant.
The pool was excellent I used the lower pool and there were always sun beds free to use. No mosquitoes but I did get bitten by ants on one day so best to look before you flop! The pool towels were regularly exchanged in the evening and the pools were clean and pleasant to use. The one reservation I have with this was that when you walk from the upper pool deck to the lower there is an awful smell which is quite overpowering. This is not noticeable once one is at the poolside.
The food was well presented and gave a good choice at breakfast (buffet style) but with the evening meal I sometimes ate just from the buffet (which was very good) as I was not much impressed with the main meals (not much choice). The drinks are expensive - at breakfast you get the choice of coffee or tea and juices which are included but in the evening at dinner you are trapped! You either have to have bottled water or wine, mineral water etc which is very pricey (e.g.: coke at 3.5 euros for a very small bottle). I noted that the table water in the restaurant cost 3 euros 90 per litre bottle. In the hotel shop one can purchase 6 litre bottles of still water for 3 euros 90. I was tempted to take my bottle of water to the restaurant in the evening and say I would drink that but I wimped out!
I was not impressed with the Olympic Rep. Although the service at the airport was fantastic and I had a taxi transfer which was really great as it meant I went straight to the hotel.
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Although, I would agree with other comments that a sea view room or a higher level one would be more pleasant.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays
" Well what can I say the Rodian... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Gardiner
Well what can I say the Rodian Amathus "perfect" as always. This is our 3rd visit to this hotel 31/5/06 – 8/6/06.
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, nice to see so many familiar faces too (hi to Gaynor at reception & Anastasia at the poolside bar.)
The meals were plentiful and excellently presented - however, the only down side (as always) is the lack of choice for the main meals in the evening - you have only 3 choices 1 x meat, 1 x fish, 1 x vegetarian, however, the starters and desserts which are both help yourself buffet style are varied, excellent and plentiful. The drinks (alcoholic or non alcoholic) are sadly just as expensive as ever - a 1 litre bottle of water to accompany your meal costs just under 4 euros. And the drinks from the 11th floor bar again are very expensive.
Cleanliness was excellent with all areas poolside and hotel grounds regularly kept tidy and clean. The pools of which there are 3 are freshwater and provided an excellent place to "cool off". The main family pool is on the 11th floor and the other two are front facing a higher and lower one for older children/adults as there isn’t really a shallow area for young ones, I felt this was a nice divide (even though I have a child) you don’t really want lots of children jumping around when your trying to sunbathe in peace and quiet!
This year was definitely the hottest we'd experienced here and we were really grateful of that cooling breeze this year.
The evening entertainment was good to watch and the "girls" cabaret was good fun too, nothing too loud and intrusive, just an hour of sit back and relax. They do have a themed Lobster evening which you have to pay extra for but not many people do pay the extra and go, but it depends on your £ budget and if you like Lobster! We choose one of the family rooms again which are on two levels with a spiral or ordinary staircase between the two rooms, located on the 5th floor and have large outside balconies with table and chairs and two sun loungers to lay on. The room was immaculate and well decorated the maids service the rooms everyday and in the evenings they turn your bed down and leave you a sweet dreams choccie J on your pillow (nice touch especially for the kids!)
Boat trips: This year we choose to book our boat trip to Symi via our hotel and not use the Tour Rep and were we glad we did! The trip to Symi with our rep would have cost us 140 euros for 4 of us (2 adults and 2 14yr old girls) with the hotel it only cost 54 euros! Our trip was excellent and no different to the other ones, the only exception was we had to make our own way to the boat in the Commercial harbour in Rhodes Town and not be picked up by coach, but all this meant was we hired a taxi to the harbour instead for 6 euros, so take it from us book with the hotel, were usually apprehensive about DIY trips but at that price difference you'd be silly not too! Other lovely places to visit would be Rhodes Old Town (day or night), Filerimos Cross and Monastery, Lindos and beware if you take the donkey trip up to the Acropolis I ride and even I found it hair raising and chose to walk back down!
A taxi from the hotel to the Airport cost us 16 euros and a taxi from Rodian Amathus to Rhodos Old Town 6 or 7 euros?!
Ixia itself is on a busy main road, you did hear traffic noise from the road when sunbathing but nothing too distracting mainly helped I think as the lower pool has a waterfall from the top one and the sound of the water splashing down takes your ears from the traffic to a much calmer sound! The beach across the road which you can access via an underground passage way is mainly pebbles so if your wanting sun and sand don’t stay in Ixia head to Lindos. The hotel does provide sun loungers for you to lay on, on the beach but it does get quite windy being so close to the waters edge, which leads me to saying that the water is quite wavy and not really for gentle swimming, but okay for water sports of which there are some situated on this coastline (but not within earshot of the beach in front of the Rodian).
There are many bars and restaurants in Ixia, so if you are staying on B&B you will be spoilt for choice. We frequented the Coconut Restaurant (as we have in previous years) in Ixia for lunchtime meals as the food is excellent, varied and the staff very friendly and always looked after us very well, Hi if there reading this J, look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Hope this helps you make up your mind. And if you choose the Rodian Amathus you will not be disappointed.
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, nice to see so many familiar faces too (hi to Gaynor at reception & Anastasia at the poolside bar.)
The meals were plentiful and excellently presented - however, the only down side (as always) is the lack of choice for the main meals in the evening - you have only 3 choices 1 x meat, 1 x fish, 1 x vegetarian, however, the starters and desserts which are both help yourself buffet style are varied, excellent and plentiful. The drinks (alcoholic or non alcoholic) are sadly just as expensive as ever - a 1 litre bottle of water to accompany your meal costs just under 4 euros. And the drinks from the 11th floor bar again are very expensive.
Cleanliness was excellent with all areas poolside and hotel grounds regularly kept tidy and clean. The pools of which there are 3 are freshwater and provided an excellent place to "cool off". The main family pool is on the 11th floor and the other two are front facing a higher and lower one for older children/adults as there isn’t really a shallow area for young ones, I felt this was a nice divide (even though I have a child) you don’t really want lots of children jumping around when your trying to sunbathe in peace and quiet!
This year was definitely the hottest we'd experienced here and we were really grateful of that cooling breeze this year.
The evening entertainment was good to watch and the "girls" cabaret was good fun too, nothing too loud and intrusive, just an hour of sit back and relax. They do have a themed Lobster evening which you have to pay extra for but not many people do pay the extra and go, but it depends on your £ budget and if you like Lobster! We choose one of the family rooms again which are on two levels with a spiral or ordinary staircase between the two rooms, located on the 5th floor and have large outside balconies with table and chairs and two sun loungers to lay on. The room was immaculate and well decorated the maids service the rooms everyday and in the evenings they turn your bed down and leave you a sweet dreams choccie J on your pillow (nice touch especially for the kids!)
Boat trips: This year we choose to book our boat trip to Symi via our hotel and not use the Tour Rep and were we glad we did! The trip to Symi with our rep would have cost us 140 euros for 4 of us (2 adults and 2 14yr old girls) with the hotel it only cost 54 euros! Our trip was excellent and no different to the other ones, the only exception was we had to make our own way to the boat in the Commercial harbour in Rhodes Town and not be picked up by coach, but all this meant was we hired a taxi to the harbour instead for 6 euros, so take it from us book with the hotel, were usually apprehensive about DIY trips but at that price difference you'd be silly not too! Other lovely places to visit would be Rhodes Old Town (day or night), Filerimos Cross and Monastery, Lindos and beware if you take the donkey trip up to the Acropolis I ride and even I found it hair raising and chose to walk back down!
A taxi from the hotel to the Airport cost us 16 euros and a taxi from Rodian Amathus to Rhodos Old Town 6 or 7 euros?!
Ixia itself is on a busy main road, you did hear traffic noise from the road when sunbathing but nothing too distracting mainly helped I think as the lower pool has a waterfall from the top one and the sound of the water splashing down takes your ears from the traffic to a much calmer sound! The beach across the road which you can access via an underground passage way is mainly pebbles so if your wanting sun and sand don’t stay in Ixia head to Lindos. The hotel does provide sun loungers for you to lay on, on the beach but it does get quite windy being so close to the waters edge, which leads me to saying that the water is quite wavy and not really for gentle swimming, but okay for water sports of which there are some situated on this coastline (but not within earshot of the beach in front of the Rodian).
There are many bars and restaurants in Ixia, so if you are staying on B&B you will be spoilt for choice. We frequented the Coconut Restaurant (as we have in previous years) in Ixia for lunchtime meals as the food is excellent, varied and the staff very friendly and always looked after us very well, Hi if there reading this J, look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Hope this helps you make up your mind. And if you choose the Rodian Amathus you will not be disappointed.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Overall, it was a good holiday but... "
Submitted By: Mrs Stanley
Overall, it was a good holiday but one major issue.
Please ensure you book a room with a sea view. If your room doesn't face the front or is at least on the 5th floor or above, you won't have a view at all or a balcony worth having. Our room on the 3rd floor (307) was at the rear of the hotel, with no sunlight as it faced the bottom of the steep mountain behind. The mountain was literally 3 metres from our balcony and we could only see the sky by craning our necks and squinting up.
We grumbled at reception, the staff were very courteous and efficient. They offered another room, again on the 3rd floor which we refused as the balcony was over the trades entrance at the side of the hotel and the air smelled of bleach. We were fairly depressed now. After more grumbling the next day we were upgraded to a Bungalow on the 11th floor by the pool. This absolutely made our holiday! And I can't believe even now how much having a badly located room/balcony can affect the atmosphere of your entire holiday. So please only book a sea view room or a room high up. We will always remember this.
Food - was ok. Fairly standard stuff, nothing exciting but always well cooked and well presented. Very pricey drinks.
Service - restaurant and bar staff were super friendly and efficient. Very polite and nice smiley greetings generally.
Pools - we loitered by the roof top pool as it was quieter and less windy than the ground floor pools which were a stones throw from the very busy Ixia Road.
Accommodation - room/bungalow was very clean, modern and well supplied.
Location - no real "resort life" and we didn't enjoy being on the very busy road. Very very windy all days.
Beach - shingle but clean and quiet'ish (again, backs onto main Ixia Road and reached by underpass from the hotel).
Entertainment - better to make your own really.
Holidaymakers - couples, young families, oldies.
In short, if you stay at this hotel, it's only worth staying if you have a sea view, a room high up or, even better, a bungalow!! Fantastic views across Ixia Bay from the restaurant and bar - especially at sunset. Good holiday, saved only by room change. Probably won't be back though.
Please ensure you book a room with a sea view. If your room doesn't face the front or is at least on the 5th floor or above, you won't have a view at all or a balcony worth having. Our room on the 3rd floor (307) was at the rear of the hotel, with no sunlight as it faced the bottom of the steep mountain behind. The mountain was literally 3 metres from our balcony and we could only see the sky by craning our necks and squinting up.
We grumbled at reception, the staff were very courteous and efficient. They offered another room, again on the 3rd floor which we refused as the balcony was over the trades entrance at the side of the hotel and the air smelled of bleach. We were fairly depressed now. After more grumbling the next day we were upgraded to a Bungalow on the 11th floor by the pool. This absolutely made our holiday! And I can't believe even now how much having a badly located room/balcony can affect the atmosphere of your entire holiday. So please only book a sea view room or a room high up. We will always remember this.
Food - was ok. Fairly standard stuff, nothing exciting but always well cooked and well presented. Very pricey drinks.
Service - restaurant and bar staff were super friendly and efficient. Very polite and nice smiley greetings generally.
Pools - we loitered by the roof top pool as it was quieter and less windy than the ground floor pools which were a stones throw from the very busy Ixia Road.
Accommodation - room/bungalow was very clean, modern and well supplied.
Location - no real "resort life" and we didn't enjoy being on the very busy road. Very very windy all days.
Beach - shingle but clean and quiet'ish (again, backs onto main Ixia Road and reached by underpass from the hotel).
Entertainment - better to make your own really.
Holidaymakers - couples, young families, oldies.
In short, if you stay at this hotel, it's only worth staying if you have a sea view, a room high up or, even better, a bungalow!! Fantastic views across Ixia Bay from the restaurant and bar - especially at sunset. Good holiday, saved only by room change. Probably won't be back though.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2005
- Board Basis:Select
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Visited for 1 week with a friend. Aim... "
Submitted By: heromara
Visited for 1 week with a friend. Aim of holiday - total chill out and that was what we got. Hotel was wonderful. Short taxi ride to Rhodes Town (brill for shopping) costing 7 Euros in and 6 back (this was consistent on 4 trips so assume extra 1 Euro had something to do with the hotel booking the taxi). Room small but had all one could need. Shower cubicle only though which was snug! Fluffy towels, gowns & slippers in room. Hairdryer was more of an industrial blower than a styler! We were on 3rd floor at front where the balconies were 'recessed' so no sun (also I assume shortened the room size?). Food was very good & service from staff throughout, exceptional. Restaurant seemed a little understaffed on the weekend we stayed but this did not deter from the service. There are 2 outside pools. The front pool was very popular and we stuck to the rear, which was larger. No cool face towels handed out though as I’ve read in other reviews! Would definitely return to this hotel but would ask for higher room next time.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Hotel was spot on with lots of pools... "
Submitted By: Mr J Rushton
Hotel was spot on with lots of pools including a rooftop one and a tennis court (but bring your own racket as the hotels are pretty worn out).
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Food very good with a fantastic buffet breakfast and eggs cooked freshly to your choice. Rhodes Town was only a short taxi ride away and if you walked a little way out of the centre you could find some nice quiet bars to sit and watch the world go by.
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Highlight of the trip was a ferry to the island of Symi one of the most special places I’ve been to, paddling in the bay outside the monastery is a great memory. We were on the last tourist ferry of the season and as we left Symi the helmsman made the shape of a crucifix in the bay with the boat’s wash.
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Great place, great people, great holiday!
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Food very good with a fantastic buffet breakfast and eggs cooked freshly to your choice. Rhodes Town was only a short taxi ride away and if you walked a little way out of the centre you could find some nice quiet bars to sit and watch the world go by.
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Highlight of the trip was a ferry to the island of Symi one of the most special places I’ve been to, paddling in the bay outside the monastery is a great memory. We were on the last tourist ferry of the season and as we left Symi the helmsman made the shape of a crucifix in the bay with the boat’s wash.
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Great place, great people, great holiday!
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2004
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Amathus
" I am stunned that Miss H Bowle could... "
Submitted By: Mrs L J Cremer
I am stunned that Miss H Bowle could find anything negative to say about this wonderful hotel. As someone who doesn’t normally visit 5 star hotels, I cannot comment on whether or not it is up to standard, but found the hotel, the staff the accommodation and the cuisine fantastic. I wouldn’t know what a bottle on Dom Perignon should cost normally and so cannot comment on that either!, but yes the drinks were rather pricey, but equally the hotel had no problem with you buying drinks from the shop and drinking on your balcony. Whilst the entertainment wasn’t great, you are not forced to watch it, and the hotel is conveniently located within the resort and there are loads of bars nearby with live music. There is a spa, with beauty treatments alternative remedies, all the staff there are also highly professional and polite.
We went there on our honeymoon, and our room was upgraded on arrival to a bungalow, which was lovely. I would recommend this hotel to anyone, it is suitable for families couples, groups, elderly – anyone. I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough!! Go there and enjoy!
We went there on our honeymoon, and our room was upgraded on arrival to a bungalow, which was lovely. I would recommend this hotel to anyone, it is suitable for families couples, groups, elderly – anyone. I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough!! Go there and enjoy!
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2004
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" This hotel is 4 star hotel by UK... "
Submitted By: Miss H Bowle
This hotel is 4 star hotel by UK standards. It needs some fine tuning to bring it up to 5* and is not in the same league as its sister hotels in Cyprus having been to Paphos Amathus.
The bathrooms were somewhat scruffy and need re-tiling. Pool cleanliness left a lot to be desired and complained three times to management before anything was done about the dirty grime around the water level in the pool..yuck!
Drinks were very much over-priced, especially spirits and champagne - 200 Euros for a bottle of Dom Perignon! The hotel only stocked local Greek wines as well which wasn’t to everyone’s taste. The shop within the hotel very surprisingly sold bottles of spirits & soft drinks etc at a fraction of the price so much better to have a g&t on the balcony in your room than go to the bar!
Evening entertainment was dull - Elias & Stavros on their keyboard and flute! Yawn! No atmosphere in the hotel in the evenings and not really any good bars in walking distance of the hotel. Took a taxi into Rhodes Town one evening.....full of English football shirt wearing types trying to drink their body weight in alcohol and then start fights. Soon came back!
However, on the plus side, the restaurant service and food was excellent. The view over Ixia bay in the evening with the sun going down was fantastic. The rooms were spacious and clean and the hotel made an effort with extra touches such as fresh flowers, fruit and wine on arrival (no, we weren’t celebrating anything!) and frozen face flannels given out round the pool at lunchtime.
Pay the extra for the sea view, is definitely worth it. For what we paid, it was excellent overall value but don’t expect a 5* hotel.
Also, this part of the island is VERY windy so be prepared.
The bathrooms were somewhat scruffy and need re-tiling. Pool cleanliness left a lot to be desired and complained three times to management before anything was done about the dirty grime around the water level in the pool..yuck!
Drinks were very much over-priced, especially spirits and champagne - 200 Euros for a bottle of Dom Perignon! The hotel only stocked local Greek wines as well which wasn’t to everyone’s taste. The shop within the hotel very surprisingly sold bottles of spirits & soft drinks etc at a fraction of the price so much better to have a g&t on the balcony in your room than go to the bar!
Evening entertainment was dull - Elias & Stavros on their keyboard and flute! Yawn! No atmosphere in the hotel in the evenings and not really any good bars in walking distance of the hotel. Took a taxi into Rhodes Town one evening.....full of English football shirt wearing types trying to drink their body weight in alcohol and then start fights. Soon came back!
However, on the plus side, the restaurant service and food was excellent. The view over Ixia bay in the evening with the sun going down was fantastic. The rooms were spacious and clean and the hotel made an effort with extra touches such as fresh flowers, fruit and wine on arrival (no, we weren’t celebrating anything!) and frozen face flannels given out round the pool at lunchtime.
Pay the extra for the sea view, is definitely worth it. For what we paid, it was excellent overall value but don’t expect a 5* hotel.
Also, this part of the island is VERY windy so be prepared.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2004
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Med Hotels
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It was out of season so no loads of kids,weather was superb everyday.
The staff are extremely friendly and polite.
The rooms have all you need,beach towels,toiletries,fridge,dressing gown and slippers.
I had read several mixed reviews on this hotel before i went,and my husband and i decided to have a weeks break and see for ourselves.
We stayed half board,the food was extremly good plenty of choice,you could not go wrong,and we never had to eat out once.
I could not say anything bad about this hotel as it would be totally unjustified.
Nice pool areas,own bit of beach.
Bus stop right outside of hotel in to rhodes town for 2 euros.
A taxi back is only 6 euros.
The tour operator trips were more expensive,turn left outside the hotel walk for 5 mins and you will see an agents called Sygmi.Trips alot cheaper just as good and pick you up from the hotel.
Rhodes old town is really nice.
Not much entertainment as out of season,Ixia as a resort does not have a lot to offer.
Fridge in room stocked with drink but they are expensive check menu before helping yourself.
Much easier to go to supermarket and get your own.
Wine in restraunt also on the dear side,large bottle of water 4 euros.
Lindos very pretty but not for those with walking difficulties.
The boat trip to symi is worth a day out.
If you want a good hotel good food and weather and just a lazy chillout this will not dissapoint you.
There are bargains to be had for this hotel in october,For the amount we paid for
this holiday we certainly grabbed a bargain.
The only sad part is coming back to the cold weather at home.