Sun Palace Hotel, Faliraki, Rhodes
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The Sun Palace Hotel is a peaceful, relaxing Hotel situated on Faliraki Beach, the most popular beach in Rhodes. The Sun Palace Hotel is within a short walking distance from Faliraki Square (shopping centre) 600 meters and three miles from the 18-hole Afandou Golf course. Facilities at the Sun Palace Hotel include Bars, Restuarant, Swimming Pool and more. loading...
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Sun Palace Hotel Reviews
" Friendly Hotel "
Submitted By: Jetter
We found this hotel to be one of the friendliest we have visited, the staff and animation team were brilliant, specially, Raluca and Lyndsay (animation) Michael,Lukas and Gabriella (restaurant and bar). The food was good, but did get a bit samey the second week. The lobby is clean , light and airy, the rooms and toilets not quiet as good. The pool is lovely,with lots of sunbeds,and the whole fortnight we never had a struggle to get one,I think there must be a sunbed for every person staying there. The entertainment was so-so BUT the girls worked so hard it would be wrong to critisise them,they were as energetic at 11-30pm as at 11-30 am and got everyone involved in activities,without being pushy, alot of the credit for this hotel is down to the girls,Raluca,Lyndsay,Monika and Beartrice. The hotel is near the beach ,but the surrounding area is a bit run down and scruffy,the shops are a short walk away, some are closed either for the end of the season or altogether.Faliraki looks to be dying a death!!!!
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" suntastic "
Submitted By: ford mondeo
came back from the sun palace 6th aug.after a 2 week stay went with family and friends 1 adult 50 2 adults 49 other adult 42 & children 2 sixteen 1 fourteen and 1 nine. had a very good time, weather fantastic very hot some days over 40 degrees.hotel very clean maid service every day. food was ok very repetative after two weeks was fed up with it.drinks the same only one lager which is quite nice and the usual spirits never been all inc. before thought it would work out cheaper but because we got fed up being in the same place we spent more than we thought. went to lindos on a boat trip very good.water park good but a bit too big, you have to go around on the train very hilly.hired a car for three days very reasonable went all around the island very pretty places to see.falaraki night life good but last year we went to laganas in zante were it was fantastic you might think were a bit older than the usual night owls but we love to party too.back to hotel, my nine year old enjoyed himself in pool everyday in fact we all did animation team excellent earn every euro they make. staff very friendly pool bar man andreas lovelly chap.overall a very good holiday but would try somewhere different next year.
Advice: nightlife good for teenagers and young people also older people if you like partying.
Activities: dont miss going to lindos or bottom of island where the aegean and med meet
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" fab. holiday "
Submitted By: a.mackie
My wife and I (aged,in our early Fiftes) have just returned home after having a very good holiday in faliraki. The sun palace hotel was excellent , the staff were friendly and food was of a good quality with a large variety of dishes . Soft drinks , tea & coffee machines at the pool bar are self service which allows the bar staff more time to concentrate on serving alcoholic drinks , hardly any Que at bar even though hotel was full. snack bar was great if you missed lunch or dinner as food was pepared freshly cooked in snack bar. Ice cream cones were also self service with a variety of ice cream to choose from, vanilla,chocolate,strawbery, banana and mint . hotel accomadation is clean and comfortable with daily maid service , the room i had has been recently renovated , newly fitted bathroom , flat screen tv and very efficent air conditioning unit, all furnishings appeared new. The Animation team are superb !! these guys keep all the guests (including the kids) going , wether looking for an active or relaxing holiday , young or old this animation team seem to connect with everyone....hotel is 5 min. walk to beach and 10 min. to town centre . bus stop is just outside entrance to hotel and is easy for visit to lindos or Rhodes old town.
Although Faliraki is not my favorite resort,, I would highly recomend this hotel
Although Faliraki is not my favorite resort,, I would highly recomend this hotel
Advice: ideally suited for beach holiday for a younger generation , lively pubs for clubbing
Activities: Lindos village and Rhodes old town , and the water park
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:your holiday . com
" Absolutely fantastic holiday "
Submitted By: Justek86
Me and my partner just returned from 2 weeks holiday there,and we must say that everything perfect.
there was absolutely great.room very clean,towels changed daily,people working there were great,they doing very good job there.all staff is doing everything to make you feel food was very good,they have very good average,lot of meats,vegetables,sweets,salads-something for everyone.
enterteiment during the day and evening very good,perfect staff is in animation team-great people.
on the pool lot of lounges,on the beach (just cross the road about 300m) youhave to pay for it but on the hotel pool is free of course.
very goodplace for families with children-very good mini club,but not only.this place will suits everyone.
there was absolutely great.room very clean,towels changed daily,people working there were great,they doing very good job there.all staff is doing everything to make you feel food was very good,they have very good average,lot of meats,vegetables,sweets,salads-something for everyone.
enterteiment during the day and evening very good,perfect staff is in animation team-great people.
on the pool lot of lounges,on the beach (just cross the road about 300m) youhave to pay for it but on the hotel pool is free of course.
very goodplace for families with children-very good mini club,but not only.this place will suits everyone.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Excellent week "
Submitted By: jimdun
My partner and I have just returned from a week's all inclusive at the Sun Palace and I have to say we were delighted with most aspects of the hotel.
There were two minor negatives, firstly the safety deposit box was non-returnable 30 Euro (usually just a deposit is held), second to keep your room open for the last day cost 30 - 50 Euro. However these were both minor issues and didn't really matter to us.
The hotel has been recently refurbished and it shows. The reception area is bright and airy with plenty of seating. The room we had was comfortable and spotless with the towels being changed daily. The restaurent was clean and the staff friendly. There was quite a good variety of food for each meal but sometimes it could have been warmer. The pool snack bar continued to serve hot and cold food between meal times.
The pool and surrounding area were clean and well maintained with plenty of sun beds, however this might be a bit crowded during peak season. There was entertainment in and around the pool daily for those who wanted it. The evening entertainment was O.K most nights bit we thought the Greek night was great fun. On the last day there is a free shower room on a first come basis. Overall we found the whole experience excellent and happily recomend the Sun Palace.
There were two minor negatives, firstly the safety deposit box was non-returnable 30 Euro (usually just a deposit is held), second to keep your room open for the last day cost 30 - 50 Euro. However these were both minor issues and didn't really matter to us.
The hotel has been recently refurbished and it shows. The reception area is bright and airy with plenty of seating. The room we had was comfortable and spotless with the towels being changed daily. The restaurent was clean and the staff friendly. There was quite a good variety of food for each meal but sometimes it could have been warmer. The pool snack bar continued to serve hot and cold food between meal times.
The pool and surrounding area were clean and well maintained with plenty of sun beds, however this might be a bit crowded during peak season. There was entertainment in and around the pool daily for those who wanted it. The evening entertainment was O.K most nights bit we thought the Greek night was great fun. On the last day there is a free shower room on a first come basis. Overall we found the whole experience excellent and happily recomend the Sun Palace.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" I've just come back from a weeks stay... "
Submitted By: Miss Rebecca Blair
I've just come back from a weeks stay with my boy friend at the sun palace hotel. We weren't expecting the hotel to be great as we got it for such a good price all inclusive but when we arrived to the hotel after our 7 hour delay we were pleasently suprised at the cleanliness of the rooms and the hotel as a whole and our pool side view was amazing. The next day we went down for breakfast not really expecting to like much as we're quite fusy eaters but the wide selection of food caters for every one and the efficiency of the staff was brilliant. We ate at every meal time never went hungry and drinks (soft and alcoholic) were avaliable threw out the whole day. Also nothing is measured out there so hope you like your drinks very strong lol. The entertainment threw out the day and night was not for me as i'd rather do my own thing but people who did take part looked to be having a good time. Always got a sun bed during the day by the pool, and the shop which is in the hotel sells things like lillos and balls to use in the pool so you don't have to go far to get them. The resort itself is great and the hotel is litterally 2 minutes from the main part of club street where your constantly offered deals on drinks and free shots. My favourite places were Bedrock, King Arthurs, The loft and this little hidden away cocktail bar which is situated between two restaurants just before you head onto Bar street. Bar street is very loud with every bar trying to beat the rest with there music but a great place to meet people if your out on an all girls/boys holiday. Even though the hotel is on club street its very relaxed and quiet at night but near enough to go out into town. One day we hired a boat for an hour and a half which cost 90 Euros but well worth it. You drive yourself and you can weigh ancor in the quiet bays and go for a swim just make sure nothing valuable is on the boat because if you hit the choppy waves like we did you'll get alot of water on board and everything will get soaked. I highly recommend this holiday its so much fun and the hotel is great and you definately have to go on the sling shot (bungee ball). I'd love to go back again but maybe for 2 weeks as i felt 1 wasn't enough.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Just returned 7th sept from this... "
Submitted By: Mr P Ramsden
Just returned 7th sept from this hotel. It is about 200 yeard from the last pub on the main club street which means its about 5-8 mins walk to beach. The rooms are very spacious - we had 3 single beds for two of us near the pool area just one floor up. The main hotel goes up to 3 floors with a lift and these have family rooms with a seperate bedroom in. The Air con is free and my word we couldnt have done without it - it was up to 38 degrees in the shade. Most of the rooms have been renovated tastefully and ours had a small plasma tv on the wall which has 3 english chanells inc music one. All have fridge, bath and shower and balcony/patio. If you have 3 or less persons then you probably be near the pool area but if 4 or more then you get a family room which faces outside to the hills.
The maid did the beds and bins daily but think our sheets were changed only once in the 2 weeks. Our shower water also came back up the grate but not a major issue. All rooms have hairdryer too. outside the pool area is very spacious and we never struggled to get beds - some areas are really shaded and as all have a parasol next to 2 beds with a table that you cannot remove then the brolly sometimes provides a nice shade. Georgy the pool guy is the most pleasant man i ever met he works all day and comes back in the eveining - He will find you spare lillos etc. There is outside bar and entertainment area and my gosh the animation team worked hard- Raluka (my boyfriend dumped me), Zollo (shaggy), Neno (rui rui ratatui) and Lazlo (go grease lightening)- they are so energetic and made my 40th birthday memorable. They provided all the entertainment at night exept sat when greek dancers came and were pretty boring. The animation team played games like mr sun palace, miss sun palace, , music quiz, best couple and also there own shows..aLl so funny and not what you would expect - go on and have a go at joining in...
Bingo and mini disco most nights too.
MY reason for giving 9 not 10 was the food - it was easily a 4 star standard and so much variety with every night a different theme but i thought most of the time it was not hot enough but def warm. States long trousers for evening in restaurant but most men wore shorts with no complaints - as long as you are smart casual. no problem getting more than 2 drinks at any of the 2 bars either but never more than 4 at bar.
Has kids park and 2 kids pools as well as internet and pool, table, table tennis, tennis court and footy court - with daily activity by team. Will definately book again. Go to Sofi overroad for money and water park tickets then they will stop charging you commission if you ask. water park is 20 euro which ever way ie on the door or via a shop its great you can either get bus outside for 1 euro each but have to walk cardiac hill - better to flag taxi for 5 euro which takes you up hill or order from hotel at 7 euro. we got taxi to and from airport at 19 euro and then 22 euro back!. They coulkd improve it for me if they palyed more music around pool in day time and did a carvery on a sunday - i know its greece but have been to other hotel where this happens
Overall very very clean and well maintained hotel with some very pleasant staff and def go back here and to faliraki
The maid did the beds and bins daily but think our sheets were changed only once in the 2 weeks. Our shower water also came back up the grate but not a major issue. All rooms have hairdryer too. outside the pool area is very spacious and we never struggled to get beds - some areas are really shaded and as all have a parasol next to 2 beds with a table that you cannot remove then the brolly sometimes provides a nice shade. Georgy the pool guy is the most pleasant man i ever met he works all day and comes back in the eveining - He will find you spare lillos etc. There is outside bar and entertainment area and my gosh the animation team worked hard- Raluka (my boyfriend dumped me), Zollo (shaggy), Neno (rui rui ratatui) and Lazlo (go grease lightening)- they are so energetic and made my 40th birthday memorable. They provided all the entertainment at night exept sat when greek dancers came and were pretty boring. The animation team played games like mr sun palace, miss sun palace, , music quiz, best couple and also there own shows..aLl so funny and not what you would expect - go on and have a go at joining in...
Bingo and mini disco most nights too.
MY reason for giving 9 not 10 was the food - it was easily a 4 star standard and so much variety with every night a different theme but i thought most of the time it was not hot enough but def warm. States long trousers for evening in restaurant but most men wore shorts with no complaints - as long as you are smart casual. no problem getting more than 2 drinks at any of the 2 bars either but never more than 4 at bar.
Has kids park and 2 kids pools as well as internet and pool, table, table tennis, tennis court and footy court - with daily activity by team. Will definately book again. Go to Sofi overroad for money and water park tickets then they will stop charging you commission if you ask. water park is 20 euro which ever way ie on the door or via a shop its great you can either get bus outside for 1 euro each but have to walk cardiac hill - better to flag taxi for 5 euro which takes you up hill or order from hotel at 7 euro. we got taxi to and from airport at 19 euro and then 22 euro back!. They coulkd improve it for me if they palyed more music around pool in day time and did a carvery on a sunday - i know its greece but have been to other hotel where this happens
Overall very very clean and well maintained hotel with some very pleasant staff and def go back here and to faliraki
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independentlyunpackaged.com and thomsonfly
" it was the best holiday ever
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it was the best holiday ever
food:ok good for kids as well and tghey have theme nights like chineese international and greek night
room:good not how i thought it would be but BETTER and the beds were comfy
entertainment: the best the animation team were: zolo laslo neno and miluka and they did the best things ever like bingo every night apart from 2 kariokie and shows that were amazing
overall: i would love to go there again and i cried when i left the hotel i really do recommend going there as you'll have the time of your life!
food:ok good for kids as well and tghey have theme nights like chineese international and greek night
room:good not how i thought it would be but BETTER and the beds were comfy
entertainment: the best the animation team were: zolo laslo neno and miluka and they did the best things ever like bingo every night apart from 2 kariokie and shows that were amazing
overall: i would love to go there again and i cried when i left the hotel i really do recommend going there as you'll have the time of your life!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Just arrived back from the Sun... "
Submitted By: Mr C Davies
Just arrived back from the Sun Palace. What a holiday, fantastic. The hotel is spotlessly clean with all staff seemingly working 25hrs a day and always with a smile. The food was varied with something for everyone and plenty of it. The hotel has its own little shop that surprisingly was very reasonably priced. For me the holiday was made by the animation team, their work ethic is oustanding and aim to ensure you have a great time even if they do appear crazy Raluka and Zolo just had so much energy all the time. Location is ideal. You have the bus stop just outside the hotel which will take you to Rhodes town or the nearby waterpark. If excursions are your thing again directly opposite the hotel you can book many trips all at very reasonable prices. We went to Lindos to see the Acropolis which I would thoroughly recommend. On the beach you have many watersports on offer we used Theo's, only because it was nearest one to us but the staff were brilliant with the kids, very friendly and allowed you onto the boat to take photos for this one I would suggest the Banana Safari, 30 mins ride to the nearby bays and includes swimming into a cave which was an amazing experience.
This has been the best family holiday we have had by far.
This has been the best family holiday we have had by far.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" just returned from a 2 week stay at... "
Submitted By: Mr L Playfair
just returned from a 2 week stay at the sun palace! the hotel is a very good one,plenty of activities going on throughout the day and night.
the hotels animation team neno,zollo,raluka,lazlo are the best we have seen,they work so hard and really enjoy their job,the hotel wouldnt be the same without them,superb!
the hotels food is of a good standard and quite varied,they have a chinese buffet,italian buffet,mexican,buffet,greek buffet and so on!
the hotel is just on the edge of town,about a 10 minute stroll away,surrounding the hotel is bars and tavernas also shops!
the beach is a 6-8min walk away with a few tavernas there for some lunch!
at the back of the hotel is a very in expensive jewellery shop named nicko's my wife and some of her friends bought some gold there!!
we met some great families there who made our stay perfect the powells from newcastle,fitzmaurices from reading,thomas's from sheffield also the metcalfs from newcastle,thanks for a top holiday!! rui rui ratta toui...
the hotels animation team neno,zollo,raluka,lazlo are the best we have seen,they work so hard and really enjoy their job,the hotel wouldnt be the same without them,superb!
the hotels food is of a good standard and quite varied,they have a chinese buffet,italian buffet,mexican,buffet,greek buffet and so on!
the hotel is just on the edge of town,about a 10 minute stroll away,surrounding the hotel is bars and tavernas also shops!
the beach is a 6-8min walk away with a few tavernas there for some lunch!
at the back of the hotel is a very in expensive jewellery shop named nicko's my wife and some of her friends bought some gold there!!
we met some great families there who made our stay perfect the powells from newcastle,fitzmaurices from reading,thomas's from sheffield also the metcalfs from newcastle,thanks for a top holiday!! rui rui ratta toui...
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" spent 2 wks at the sunpalace wow what... "
Submitted By: Mrs Ja Wisdom
spent 2 wks at the sunpalace wow what a great holl we had,we were a party of eleven 6 adults and 4 kids ages 6 to 12,upon arrival from the airport we pulled up outside wondering what it was like as we had read such bad reviews ,we never should have worried,what a fab place,we had a lovely family room in the main block overlooking the swimming pool,very very clean,towels changed daily,aircon hairdryer,fridge,2 bedrooms a lovely bathroom and plasma tv on the wall.the food was ok always something to eat,fishfingers,chicken nuggets ,chips,sausage rolls for the kids,lots of pasta,pork,chicken,veal ,salads,lovely fresh bread an very nice soups at lunchtime,unlimited icecreams which were gorgeous especially the mint an vanilla.plenty of fizzy drinks and water,they opened the food bar again at 10pm for more chips pies,cakes,biscuits,icecream etc.the hotel and swimming pool spotlessly clean,the poolman worked very hard still there at 10pm,staff very very friendly,we were made to feel very very welcome the animation team raluca,zolo,laslo,and neno were brill,they worked very hard from morning till late entertaining us all,credit to them,if you read this animation team...remember naughty norman and royboy..! A big thank you for making our stay at the sunpalace a holliday to remember. the kids had plenty to do they joined in all the activities during the day and evening,especially to the club dance around the pool at lunchtime and again in the evening..to which we bought the cd and are still listening too now.2 of our kids in the party got ear infections halfway through the holl,spoke to a few people found out a few kids had got it,went to the chemist in falaraki they gave us ear drops and medicine after a couple of days it went,.plenty of sunbeds and shade as it was 39 in the shade at 11am,very very hot,falaraki not much there only the famous club and bar street very clean and we never saw any trouble.anyone booked to go on holl to the sunpalace do not be worried its a brill place,we had a great hol there and WE WILL DEFINATELY BE GOING BACK.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" stayed at the sun palace for two... "
Submitted By: Mrs S BUNTING
stayed at the sun palace for two weeks with my hubby and two freinds, met up with family from england for wedding, what a great time we all had. Room,food,cleanliness exellent. All hotel staff polite and helpful restaurant staff even provided food for my two year old nephew who has a lactuse intollerance. A must for anyone going to this hotel is to join in the games with Raluka and Zollo you will have fun. so Raluka and Zollo if you happen to read this missing you lots love shirl, stevieboy. luckyjack and liz
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" We`ve (family of four) just come back... "
Submitted By: Mr C Smith
We`ve (family of four) just come back from a week at the Sun Palace Hotel and had a great holiday.Our main disappointment was with Olympic Holidays but the superb reception staff even sorted that out.
Check-in at the big reception area was quick and we went to our room,where we found the 1st minor problem,the slot where you put the card for the electric was on the floor and the wires were hanging out the wall twisted together,so the electric worked.I took the card slot to reception and they said they'd sort it.So we unpacked and headed for dinner,upon returning to the room,the problem was fixed.
The room itself was a family room with two rooms and a balcony with table and chairs,a TV in both rooms,a fridge,a hairdryer,a dressing table with large mirror,another large mirror on the wall and loads of room for clothes,with a big wardrobe,draws etc and the air con was fantastic.The bathroom was spacious,although another minor problem was the plug in the bath didn`t work (had a screw missing) so I took it out completely,this meant that water sometimes came back up the vent in the floor but not that much of a problem if you put a towel down.The rooms were cleaned every day with fresh towels etc..
It`d be nice if they kept these rooms just for families and not put groups of lads/girls in,to keep the noise down although it wasn`t too bad after one lot had left.
Meals: Plenty on offer with fish,pork,chicken,veal,pasta,vegetables,sausage,rice.There`s a seperate bit for the kids(adults use this also).Different theme nights with a barbecue,chinese,italian.
The meals are warm not cold!!
There`s a salad bar with allsorts of things,again changes daily.Fresh bread and rolls.
There`s a soup on every day
There`s cakes,fruit,cheese,ice cream for afters.
Drinks are self-serve with lager (very nice),red/white wine,soft drinks,tea and coffee.
There`s a wide range of choice at breakfast ranging from fruit to pancakes to full english.
The only minor problem I found was that when something ran out it wasn`t replaced quick enough.
Outside of meal times the snack bar is open and it`s not leftovers from breakfast or dinner.
Try the pies,lovely!!
Staff: Absolutely fantastic,very friendly and extremely helpful.The animation team (Raluka,Zolo,Lazlo,Nemo and Tessa)do a superb job,even the bingo is entertaining and they do take no for an answer.The guy who does the pool does a great job,keeps it clean,sometimes still there at 10pm,when it looks wonderful lit up and he`ll find you a sunbed no problem.
Drinks: Plastic glasses for the self-serve soft drinks machine but if you ask at the bar they will give you a glass at night time.The draught lager is very nice,plenty of cocktails to choose from, including a childs one.All different spirits/liquers,be careful if you ask for a strong drink,I had to fetch more lemonade for one of mine.
There`s a shop in the hotel and the shops and bars of Faliraki are just a short walk (5min) away.There`s a bus stop outside or reception will ring you a taxi that`ll be there within 5 mins (arrange a price with the driver before you get in).A taxi to Rhodes Town cost us 15 euros.
It`s a short walk to the beach,careful treading on the sand it`s like treading on hot coals.7 euros for a parasol and 2 sunbeds,there`s a cubicle to get changed in and showers every 100 yards.
We would certainly go back to this hotel and definately think we got our monies worth.
Check-in at the big reception area was quick and we went to our room,where we found the 1st minor problem,the slot where you put the card for the electric was on the floor and the wires were hanging out the wall twisted together,so the electric worked.I took the card slot to reception and they said they'd sort it.So we unpacked and headed for dinner,upon returning to the room,the problem was fixed.
The room itself was a family room with two rooms and a balcony with table and chairs,a TV in both rooms,a fridge,a hairdryer,a dressing table with large mirror,another large mirror on the wall and loads of room for clothes,with a big wardrobe,draws etc and the air con was fantastic.The bathroom was spacious,although another minor problem was the plug in the bath didn`t work (had a screw missing) so I took it out completely,this meant that water sometimes came back up the vent in the floor but not that much of a problem if you put a towel down.The rooms were cleaned every day with fresh towels etc..
It`d be nice if they kept these rooms just for families and not put groups of lads/girls in,to keep the noise down although it wasn`t too bad after one lot had left.
Meals: Plenty on offer with fish,pork,chicken,veal,pasta,vegetables,sausage,rice.There`s a seperate bit for the kids(adults use this also).Different theme nights with a barbecue,chinese,italian.
The meals are warm not cold!!
There`s a salad bar with allsorts of things,again changes daily.Fresh bread and rolls.
There`s a soup on every day
There`s cakes,fruit,cheese,ice cream for afters.
Drinks are self-serve with lager (very nice),red/white wine,soft drinks,tea and coffee.
There`s a wide range of choice at breakfast ranging from fruit to pancakes to full english.
The only minor problem I found was that when something ran out it wasn`t replaced quick enough.
Outside of meal times the snack bar is open and it`s not leftovers from breakfast or dinner.
Try the pies,lovely!!
Staff: Absolutely fantastic,very friendly and extremely helpful.The animation team (Raluka,Zolo,Lazlo,Nemo and Tessa)do a superb job,even the bingo is entertaining and they do take no for an answer.The guy who does the pool does a great job,keeps it clean,sometimes still there at 10pm,when it looks wonderful lit up and he`ll find you a sunbed no problem.
Drinks: Plastic glasses for the self-serve soft drinks machine but if you ask at the bar they will give you a glass at night time.The draught lager is very nice,plenty of cocktails to choose from, including a childs one.All different spirits/liquers,be careful if you ask for a strong drink,I had to fetch more lemonade for one of mine.
There`s a shop in the hotel and the shops and bars of Faliraki are just a short walk (5min) away.There`s a bus stop outside or reception will ring you a taxi that`ll be there within 5 mins (arrange a price with the driver before you get in).A taxi to Rhodes Town cost us 15 euros.
It`s a short walk to the beach,careful treading on the sand it`s like treading on hot coals.7 euros for a parasol and 2 sunbeds,there`s a cubicle to get changed in and showers every 100 yards.
We would certainly go back to this hotel and definately think we got our monies worth.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays
" Just returned from another fab... "
Submitted By: Mrs E Reid
Just returned from another fab holiday in the Sun Palace Hotel. We stayed there for two weeks, but would have loved to have stayed longer.
The plane journey was great as we were given a long haul plane which had loads of leg room, so that started us all off for having a good time.
The hotel was spotless, the staff where all really helpful and happy (all except one miserable git). The animation team and their shows where ten times better than last year. La Luca and Zollo really went out the way to make us fell welcome and let you get involved with as much or as little as you liked.
The food, I thought was not quite as good as the year before. However, there is loads of choice for breakfast etc. The hotel has different theme night with the food, and we all said we have never had chinese food like that, (but when in Greece). I think the only complaint would be come lunch time, we would have liked some cold meats or cheese out, just so you could do yourself a light lunch instead of a proper dinner.
They still did the bingo at 9.30 which was a laugh, and we won a few times, which was even better.
They had a kids club run daily, there was quite a few kids in it, however, our son was having too much of a good time in the TWO new pools that they have built since last year to bother going.
All in all we have had a ball and have booked again for next year.........
See you soon.
The plane journey was great as we were given a long haul plane which had loads of leg room, so that started us all off for having a good time.
The hotel was spotless, the staff where all really helpful and happy (all except one miserable git). The animation team and their shows where ten times better than last year. La Luca and Zollo really went out the way to make us fell welcome and let you get involved with as much or as little as you liked.
The food, I thought was not quite as good as the year before. However, there is loads of choice for breakfast etc. The hotel has different theme night with the food, and we all said we have never had chinese food like that, (but when in Greece). I think the only complaint would be come lunch time, we would have liked some cold meats or cheese out, just so you could do yourself a light lunch instead of a proper dinner.
They still did the bingo at 9.30 which was a laugh, and we won a few times, which was even better.
They had a kids club run daily, there was quite a few kids in it, however, our son was having too much of a good time in the TWO new pools that they have built since last year to bother going.
All in all we have had a ball and have booked again for next year.........
See you soon.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
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Good bits:- The Pool area and provision of sun beds was great. The entertainment staff were the best we have known and worked very hard to keep everyone involved especially with pool games.The beach is good but see below for info on the rocks in the sea. Go to Rhodes old town and Lindos, both are fantastic places.
Mediocre bits:- The food was reasonable but a lot of repetition and not much in the way of variety compared to other all inclusives we have had.They tried with barbeques and different themes, but not impressed. The red wine was chilled, who drinks chilled red wine? (not many). Not much to do in the vicinity of the hotel, many shops and bars have closed due to lack of use. Falaraki is, well Falaraki ! Noisy and loads of bars and eating places but we had a few laughs and the hosts were always friendly, great for teenagers.
Bad bits:- We had to stay in different accomodation on our first night / day. This was over the other side of a main road and the room was very cramped and we could not unpack. We complained to the reception guy but he was very rude with a "so what" attitude. There were people booking in on an ad-hoc basis so we assumed they had lost control of reservations. This was not the room we paid for, very small, and it spoilt our holiday.On return we asked First Choice (trading name of TUI / Thomsons etc)for compensation / redress but they have declined. We will never book with First Choice again. We can remember the old Thomsons company who always looked after their customers. The entry to the sea (from the hotel location) is difficult because of large stones and rocks under the water hence very few people were swimming, no good for kids. It is best to go towards Falaraki centre for better water entry and swimming.
Our view is avoid this hotel unless you are willing to take a risk!