We had the BEST week at Mitsis Rodos Maris. We wished we had a longer stay and are looking at returning very soon. I had read views on here beforehand so didn't expect it to be as GOOD as it really was. The thing that makes this hotel special is the BEACH the water is SO clear and beautiful. You feel so relaxed and at peace having the sea/sand/ sunbeds/umbrellas to relax on. The fish in the water were a massive hit with the kids, they were in the sea for ages watching the fish swim beneath and around them. People say to bring sea shoes but honestly we didnt need them, the pebbles do not hurt your feet like in the uk. The beach bar is a lovely addition where you can get all the drinks you might fancy, (staff lovely and friendly) on the beach on a hot day from any soft drink to fantastic tasting cocktails. Even serving toasties and hotdogs. Then the beach pizza oven, this was such a hit with the kids late afternoon when you fancied a snack, again the staff here were really friendly. The pools are lovely- bring googles as it can feel a bit salty and just wash off afterwards at the showers next to the pool. The children loved the slide and spent hours whizzing down the slides there. The pool bar was lovely, well stocked, staff really friendly and again offering hotdogs and toasties. Massives of beach and pool towels on offer from 10am-all easily available. The food hall had lots of variety on offer for breakfast/lunch and dinner. The kids always found things they liked and we were in our element with all the salads, meats, show cooking and the delicious little puds. The Al Cartes are a welcome addition and breaks your week up by booking these to eat at these restaurants during the week. (Download the Mitsis app before arrival and pre book your places) All food places have a gorgeous view of the sea. We loved sitting outside at the main food Hall especially when having our morning coffee and breakfast it just felt so lovely with the warm sun and the views of the sea. We felt so calm and relaxed from day 1. The staff in the main food hall were friendly, and so efficient, serving you drinks to the table too. The best bars were the Lobby and The Geleteria bar-where Despina and her colleague made THE best Exoresso martinis and she was always so happy to have a chat! (Hidden gem of a bar as there was never a que when we went in before dinner) The Lobby bar tends to have more ques as a lot larger, but the Geleteria bar has outside seating too. I loved the Rose wine they served at the restaurants qnd had this every evening with dinner. Bit you have the options of soft drinks and beer too. John from guest relations was so accomodating, he arranged for a cake to be in our room for my sons birthday, welcoming and he hosted a wine tasting night which went down well with the adults. He is a real gem of a staff member. The room was a fair size for 4 of us. The complementary toiletries were lovely and we used these for the whole of our stay. The air