Rhodes is an island that offers an ideal mix of attractions to suit nearly every kind of travel, from beautiful sandy beaches and lush mountains to rich history. In medieval Rhodes Town, you’ll find some of the most well-preserved Venetian architecture in Europe, including the Palace of the Grand Masters, which looks more like a castle you might see in a movie. Whether you’re looking for a beach getaway at an all-inclusive resort, a boutique hotel in the historical center for a romantic stay, or something else, you’re sure to find the perfect fit on this list.
Best in the City Center/Old Town: Allegory Boutique Hotel
Best 5-star/Luxury/All-Inclusive: Mitsis Alila Resort And Spa
Best Boutique: S. Nikolis Historic Boutique Hotel
Best for Romance: Atlantica Imperial
Best for Families: Olympic Palace Hotel
Allegory Boutique Hotel
Located in the heart of the medieval Old Town near the Gate of St. Athanasios, the Allegory Boutique Hotel sits within a beautifully restored family residence, offering just five suites for a personalized, intimate stay. All feature signature works of art from the Benaki Museum and upscale amenities like customizable lighting, desktop audio systems, flat-screen satellite TVs, pillow menus, robes and slippers, and luxe bathrooms with designer toiletries. Two suites come with extra-special perks, including one that has a private hot tub and the other with a built-in hammam. Breakfast, which includes items like homemade bread, fresh fruit, Greek yogurt with honey, and omelets with local cheeses, can be delivered to your private terrace, or you can enjoy it in the courtyard. While there is no restaurant on-site, there are plenty nearby, and the owners will be happy to make recommendations and even book a reservation for you.
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Complimentary breakfast, delivered to your terrace or served in the courtyard
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Concierge services available
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Signature works of art from the Benaki Museum in every suite
Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel
An intimate boutique hotel set within a 600-year-old mansion constructed by Christian crusaders, Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel offers six luxurious rooms in a tranquil historic Rhodes setting. All are individually styled and spacious with unique features like canopy beds, fireplaces, hammams, or garden views, plus standard amenities that include free Wi-Fi, beds with Coco-Mat bedding, flat-screen satellite TVs, and large bathrooms. Some have sitting areas, and others are split-level. Guests can also enjoy relaxing on a lounger in the courtyard garden, soaking in the outdoor Jacuzzi, and sipping drinks at the bar. Day tours can be arranged while massage and yoga are available too. When it comes to dining, a complimentary breakfast is served, but for lunch and dinner, you’ll find a wide range of eateries nearby.
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Outdoor Jacuzzi and courtyard garden with loungers
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Massages and yoga available
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Complimentary breakfast served daily
Marco Polo Mansion of Rhodes
One of the most atmospheric hotels in Old Town Rhodes, the Marco Polo Mansion of Rhodes sits along cobbled backstreets just a five-minute walk from the sea. Family-run, it offers bohemian flair in a former Ottoman residence with seven rooms, including options around the garden or in what’s referred to as the “antique selection” with antique furnishings, wrought-iron beds, and high ceilings. The harem room is full-on Moorish and is said to be where the many wives of the Pacha once resided, complete with stained-glass windows and crimson drapes. There’s a garden restaurant on-site with orange and lemon trees that is highly acclaimed throughout the archipelago for not only its exceptional fare but also the staff and the atmosphere.
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Garden with seating for relaxation
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Highly acclaimed restaurant on-site
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Laundry services available
Agiou Fanouriou 40-42, Rodos 851 00, Greece— +30 2241 025562
Alila Resort & Spa
An ultra-luxe seaside all-inclusive, the Alila Resort & Spa has its own private beach and offers a long list of both relaxing and active pursuits, many of which are included in the rates, such as wellness services, swimming instruction, and even art lessons. Enjoy pampering at the spa, which has a menu of massages, body and face treatments, a hammam, an indoor saltwater pool, and a whirlpool. Beauty services, including hairstyling, manis, and pedis are available too. There’s also a gorgeous outdoor main saltwater pool, and you’ll find free sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach. The entertainment program has offerings day and night, including kids’ activities, various sports, DJs, and special events. There are multiple dining options, including an extensive buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring local dishes as well as international fare. A la carte eateries feature everything from Mexican to Asian.
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Private beach with umbrellas and sunbeds
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Outdoor saltwater pool
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Full-service spa with an indoor saltwater pool, hammam, and whirlpool
In Camera Art Boutique Hotel
Nestled in the Old Town’s Byzantine maze on a tranquil square with 2,000-year-old ruins, the In Camera Art Boutique Hotel offers contemporary luxury that blends with the historic features of the Ottoman building, including well-preserved stained-glass, pebble mosaic flooring, and original hammams. There’s a whirlpool in the corner of the courtyard for a relaxing soak, and a variety of experiences are available, including Greek cooking lessons, yoga in the garden, full-day boat trips to Lindos, and one-day photography workshops and island tours with renowned photographer Nikos Kasseris. Massages are available upon request, and breakfast is a full buffet in the veranda cafe with cooked-to-order eggs. Dinner can be enjoyed next door at the hotel’s sister restaurant beneath a huge fig tree, illuminated with soft lights.
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Whirlpool in the courtyard
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Complimentary breakfast
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Activities like yoga in the garden, boat tours, photography workshops, and Greek cooking lessons
SENTIDO Port Royal Villas & Spa
An exclusive getaway for couples, SENTIDO Port Royal Villas & Spa offers an ideal combination of five-star service and stunning panoramic views. One of the best adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Greece, it offers direct access to a gorgeous beach cove and a romantic spa with candlelight, a steam room, Vichy showers, and a menu of indulgent treatments. There’s a magnificent pool with starry-sky illumination after dark, a lagoon bar set in a man-made cave by the lazy river, and multiple dining options. The sea-facing rooms include options with private pools or private outdoor Jacuzzis.
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Direct access to a beach cove
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Beautiful outdoor pool and full-service spa
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Multiple dining and drinking venues on-site
Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites
Set on a hillside with breathtaking views of the sea and a private beach, the adults-only Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites is one of the best couples resorts in Europe, ideal for honeymooners and other romance-seekers. The rooms, suites, and villas all boast a breathtaking panoramic view of Vicha Bay, and some include luxurious extras like private hot tubs or access to a shared outdoor pool. The villas all include private pools, while standard amenities include balconies, Smart TVs, minibars, and espresso machines. The property amenities include two pools, a gym, a spa, a sauna, and a steam room. You’ll have multiple dining options to choose from as well, including the Five Senses Gourmet Restaurant and Smeraldo A’ la Carte, plus two bars.
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Private beach, plus two pools
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Access to a spa, sauna, and steam room
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Multiple bars and restaurants on-site
S. Nikolis Historic Boutique Hotel
Stepping into the elegant S. Nikolis Historic Boutique Hotel, you’ll feel as if you’re being welcomed home by how warm and friendly the staff are. It’s set in a sandstone building that dates from the early 14th century, built on the ruins of the ancient Agora along a quiet cobbled street in the Old Town. It has a serious medieval vibe, yet all the modern amenities are included. There’s no restaurant on-site, but a much-raved-about complimentary breakfast is provided every morning, and the staff will be happy to provide recommendations. The cozy rooms have exposed stone walls, wooden beams, TVs, Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. Some have terraces or balconies and/or added perks like romantic whirlpool tubs.
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Transfers to/from the airport can be arranged
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Complimentary breakfast served daily
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Concierge services available
Casa Cook Rhodes
A stylish adults-only boutique hotel, Casa Cook Rhodes is only a few minutes walk from the sea while enjoying a backdrop of the Panagia Tsampika Psili Dimou Archagkelou wildlife refuge. It’s a serene oasis with a blend of modern amenities and traditional Greek architecture, with exposed stone walls, handmade treasures and vintage pieces, and a bohemian atmosphere. The rooms are bright and all have private verandas bordering the pool for direct access, sunbeds or hammocks, plus flat-screen satellite TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and bathrooms with high-end toiletries. A variety of activities can be enjoyed, from guided hikes to yoga sessions on the open-air terrace. There’s a well-equipped gym with weight training equipment and cardio machines, along with an on-site restaurant serving Greek-inspired fare, including many dishes with ingredients from the island’s farms and herbs grown right on the property.
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Rooms feature private verandas bordering the pool
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Activities available, including guided hikes and yoga
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Access to a well-equipped gym
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On-site restaurant serving Greek-inspired fare
Atrium Prestige
An exclusive 5-star spa resort and one of the top luxury spa hotels in Europe, Atrium Prestige sits along a beautiful beach offering jaw-dropping views of the Aegean Sea. At the full-service spa, you can enjoy the indoor pool and sauna and indulge in a massage, facial or body treatments. If you want to maintain your regular workout schedule, there’s an excellent gym along with daily yoga and meditation sessions. Families with kids will appreciate the indoor children’s play area and games arcade. Evening entertainment includes live music and dance shows, while a half-dozen restaurants plus 24-hour room service are available for dining.
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Picturesque beach on-site
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Full-service spa with an indoor pool and sauna
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Variety of restaurants on-site + 24-hour room service
Beach Lachania Beach South, Lachania 851 09, Greece— +30 2244 046222
Atlantica Imperial Resort
The Atlantica Imperial Resort is an adults-only all-inclusive, perfect for romance-seeking couples. It offers bliss on the eastern coast of one of Greece’s most beautiful islands, with private gazebos right on the beach and dazzling views over the bay of Kolymbia. Enjoy a wide range of water sports, a huge lagoon-style pool, and a lavish spa. Dining is impressive, too, including a restaurant where you can watch your meal sizzle on a volcanic hot stone. There’s a swanky bar, and suites with private pools are available, too.
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Beach with private gazebos and water sports
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Large lagoon-style pool
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Luxurious spa on-site
Athens Street, Kolympia, Rhodes 851 03, Greece— +30 2241 057000
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
The breathtaking Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa offers sea vistas that seem to stretch forever, set right on the beach while setting the scene for opulent romance. An all-inclusive, adults-only resort, it’s more than honeymoon worthy, with wedding and honeymoon packages available, special private romantic dinners, stylish pools, and a spa with a sumptuous menu of treatments. Beauty services are also offered, and there’s a long list of dining and drinking venues, including an a la carte Greek restaurant and a Wine & Champagne bar. Plus, there’s a nightclub on-site too.
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Multiple restaurants and bars, and a nightclub
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A luxurious spa and salon
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Beachfront property and gorgeous pools
Olympic Palace Hotel
A luxury, family-friendly hotel, Olympic Palace Hotel caters to all ages. There are even special treatments at the spa available for kids, like strawberry baths and a visit to the salt cave in the wellness center that includes building a salt castle in an environment aimed to boost immunity. The kids can enjoy a ropes course, watching and feeding animals in the Linhart preserve, and more. Of course, parents will have a wide range of decadent treatments to choose from, too. The property has multiple outdoor pools, a private beach area, a mini-golf course, a gym, and a variety of dining and drinking venues.
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Extensive kids’ club + kids’ spa treatments
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Multiple outdoor pools and a private beach
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Home to a mini-golf course, gym, and multiple dining venues
Leof. Iraklidon Avenue, Ialisos 851 01, Greece— +30 2241 079900
Atlantica Aegean Blue
The Atlantica Aegean Blue is another great resort for families and one of the best waterpark resorts in Europe, complete with a lagoon-style pool. An all-inclusive property, you’ll have direct access to a public beach, and there’s a games room, a gym, and an outdoor amphitheater for entertainment. The dining venues include an a la carte Italian eatery, a Greek restaurant offering authentic Greek dishes, a buffet restaurant for breakfast and dinner, and a snack bar. Plus, all rooms have patios or balconies with upscale extras available, like sea views and direct access to a shared pool.
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Water park and a lagoon-style pool
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Direct access to a beach
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Wide variety of dining options on-site
