Best Hotels near Monastery Of The Apostle Philip, Rhodes

We have recently returned from our first family beach holiday, having stayed in mid May. The hotel surpassed all expectations it was fantastic, such a variety of facilities and entertainment all top quality to suit all ages. The restaurants were fantastic with great variety and something for everyone and pretty much available 24/7. Worth pre booking a la cart on the app prior to arrival. The staff here work extremely hard to make you feel welcome and provide everything they can all with a smile. Big shout out to despina who had such high energy and worked crazy long hours day into night. This would certainly be a give start stay for us we had such a great time and I really recommend you book to stay at this place. Great value for money for the top quality service and product you get from your stay. Only downsides why it didn't hit the full marks, the pools were freezing and took a while to adapt. The communication about activities and what's going on and what services are provided at the hotel is lacking, the hotel has so much to offer and it does not sell that to the guests, you could go your whole stay and miss what's happening at the resort. We found the check in pretty poor and not much information provided. It took a few days to work out where things were and what events were happening, a little more communication or a more interactive app would work. We loved our time so much here we have booked to return in October and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

This enchanting retreat truly feels like a slice of a quaint Greek village, complete with convenient access to charming restaurants and boutique shops. The swimming pool area is exceptional, and the beach is simply breathtaking. We were thoroughly impressed by the friendly staff, delicious food, and the overall ambiance of the place. Spending evenings immersed in music in the quaint square area in front of the restaurants was a delight. Additionally, the availability of a creche was a helpful touch for those moments we needed. However, our experience wasn't without its hiccups. We encountered some issues with the jacuzzi in our room; it wasn't always well-maintained, leading to evaporated water and, consequently, a less than warm hot tub experience by the time it was addressed upon our request. Another significant concern was the misunderstanding with the all-inclusive deal, which, contrary to what was advertised on their website, did not include cocktails. This led to repeated explanations each time we ordered a cocktail, which somewhat marred the relaxation we sought. While this wasn't a major issue given our limited alcohol consumption, the principle of the matter and the inconvenience it caused was somewhat frustrating. Despite these drawbacks, the overall charm and quality of the resort are undeniable. We would still recommend this beautiful place for its many virtues, hoping that the minor issues we faced will be addressed for future guests.

I cannot fault the staff! The kids entertainers went above and beyond in the evening to give a fab show! Not to mention the kids mini disco with Linda and Lindo the donkey! The food lovely buffet has different themed nights which mixed the food up! Never boring! The hotel was fully booked and you can always get a subbed no matter what time which is a huge plus We stayed for 10 days and didn’t get a single day where there wasnt anything to do, the water sports on the beach front is fabulous high speed boat trip to Lindos then stop off to snorkel in most amazing waters. You can even rent your own boat paraglide jet skies etcThe weather was brilliant 28 every day. The local buses are easy and on time only 15 min to Lindos My only fault was some of the guests staying there which were from Germany who were very rude and no respect towards my children and us this isn’t the hotels fault and I did report a incident to them at the time, it would be amazing if the respect was given to every nationality staying there as we are all on holiday! but We will book again for next year as the hotel was outstanding

The hotel is clean and well maintained and the staff are helpful and friendly. We didn't eat in the bar so I can't comment on the food but it looked good and plentiful if a little overpriced! Be aware though that almost EVERYTHING is an extra so budget quite a bit more if you want to use sunbeds, air conditioning or wifi. We didn't as the costs were outrageous. We had a Superior Studio apartment and the beds were very comfortable and the room cleaned daily. We didn't find any of the 'complimentary' toiletries which they advertise although we had a lovely but empty liquid soap dispenser! The shower is really good and would be better if the shower screen had been bigger. They do supply a squeegee for you to remove all the water that sprays all over the bathroom floor. The shower has a fixed head and can't be adjusted and there is a switchable hand shower head for squirting your 'bits'. A good hair dryer is provided. The biggest deal-breaker for us was that in no way was it a fully equipped self-catering apartment. There is NO KETTLE, NO TOASTER and very little of anything else in the way of kitchen equipment. A coffee peculator is provided which is useless (and I stress useless) for making tea. If you want to self-cater, the very reason we booked this hotel, don't bother booking here. You will be very disappointed. If you want to eat out there are many very good restaurants within very short walking distance. You'll be lucky to get breakfast before 10:30 AM though. If you are a light sleeper then think about what it would be like sleeping within one meter of your fridge compressor turning on and off all night long. The balcony is far from private and ours had only a view of an orange tree which was sprayed with chemicals (I assume) every couple of days! It was right next to the walkway to all the other apartments which is great if you want to meet everyone while you're trying to eat your boiled egg and no toast breakfast washed down with lukewarm tea! All in all we had a great time in Rhodes and this hotel could so easily be made to be perfect but sadly I really think they are more interested in taking money than providing a comfortable self-catering holiday experience. Still gave them an above average score though for all the good reasons stated above but we won't be staying there again for all the many bad reasons. Be sure to check out the Royal bar just round the corner. The food is wonderful, the owner and staff are fantastic and the prices reasonable. A bit further on is the San Allotte restaurant which is equally good (maybe better) but more expensive.

We booked a 5 day holiday in rhodes town, which included, flights, transfers and accommodation at the City Plus Hotel We knew it was a 2star and thats fine , we loved the location and surrounding area Bering in mind its only a 2 Star and we were very pleased with the room , comfortable beds ,not soft , quite firm , perfect Breakfast was not included, so that was extra €9 and have to say it was Lovely, something for everyone, even bacon eggs and sausage The jewel in the crown are the staff A family run establishment and we arrived as guests but left as friends Especially Jannis and Thassos Thank you so very much for making our little holiday , a wonderful experience and we will definitely return Paul an Dave

Stayed here at the beginning of October as a solo female traveller and had a great stay, where I felt safe and welcomed. I don’t understand the negative reviews, these are family run, authentic Greek apartments and don’t advertise themselves otherwise. Agreed it’s not the Ritz, but you don’t pay Ritz money to stay here 😊. The whole complex is spotless, my room was cleaned every day, towels & bedding changed regularly, and an abundance of toilet rolls left. The staff are great, will just leave you to it, but there if you need them…..perfect. I had an issue with my kettle shorting the electrics which was remedied straight away. I asked for more bedding and was given this without question. I utilised the fridge and cooking facilities in my room every day, and managed to cobble together a few meals. Due to the amount of walking I did, I only used Charlie’s shuttle once during my trip but it’s a great service running at 11am/5pm/8pm. As a Hillside guest, you get 10% off a couple of restaurants near the drop off/pick up site. I had a Gyros meal at Eat Greek which was ok. The pool area is lovely with plenty of loungers and there are towels for you to use which is a nice touch. The walk to a supermarket is 0.7 miles and takes around 12 minutes dependant on ability. They will give you a lift back if you spend over 50 Euros. It is then only a few more minutes walk to the main beach and Faliraki centre. I beach hopped each day with the walk to Anthony Quinn Bay being exactly 3 miles and took around 58 minutes. I can recommend ‘Golden Hands’ for a massage, hotel collection and drop off which was included in the price: full body masssge, 35 Euros. I also went zip lining which was good, again, hotel pick up and drop off included in the 15 Euro price. I had trouble finding a quad biking trip for under 150 Euros but that may be due to end of season limited availability. All in all, a great holiday with lovely weather in the low 30’s and where I felt safe as a solo female traveller. Thank you Hillside, I will definately be back 😊

So the reviews are true. This place is dated. Don’t be fooled by the beautiful pictures of the pools at night. It really is early 90s at best. See past the doric columns in the bathrooms, heavily glossed dark varnished doors, saloon style frosted glass strung from brass and fake grecian freezes the Mitsis product does not disappoint. The room was large with 3 full-size beds for our family (no sharing a sofa bed here) The a la carte restaurants by the pool coupled eith the book only italian and asian meant we never had to eat in the buffet for an evening meal. The cocktails were generous and service fabulous. Second to none was the kids club. Our kids got welcome gifts on arrival, treats throughout the stay and a goodbye gift from the kids team. It’s the first time my kids have actually asked to go to kids club and the team were amazing with them. The hotel is 10 min from the port where there are lots of water activities on offer and 15 minutes from the old town. Didn’t feel trapped in a resort as plenty to do locally. I would definitely see past the dated reviews and fully recommend the Mitsis Grand. I’ll also definitely try out some of their other hotels. 2// a fabulous family holiday.