🇬🇷 Rodos, Greece
Sun Beach
📍 Rodos
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tu estancia — Sun Beach
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La propiedad — Sun Beach
Sun Beach is a straightforward, family-run 3-star perched right on Rodos’s eastern sand strip, with 60-odd rooms that feel like a time capsule from the 1980s — clean, tiled floors, simple pine furniture, and balconies that face either the pool or the sea. The lobby is a small, airy space with a reception desk piled with leaflets for boat trips and a faint smell of suntan lotion and ouzo from the bar. It suits budget-conscious couples or older sun-seekers who want to roll out of bed onto the beach without fuss; the vibe is honest, no-frills, and the staff are the kind who remember your coffee order by day two.
Crónicas de Rodos
Rodos city was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks as a planned city at the northern tip of the island, quickly becoming a major maritime power. Its medieval Old Town was built by the Knights Hospitaller from 1309 onwards, encircled by 4 km of walls and dotted with Gothic palaces and Byzantine churches. The Ottomans added mosques and baths after 1522, and the Italians, who controlled the island from 1912 to 1943, left wide, tree-lined boulevards and fascist-era public buildings. Today, the city’s identity is split between the Unesco-listed Old Town — a warren of souvenir shops, tavernas and cobbled alleys — and the modern New Town, where cafes and nightclubs face the marina. It’s a place where you can see a crusader castle beside a minaret while eating moussaka, and it wears that layers-of-history thing easily, without trying too hard.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Rodos →Los mejores meses
May and September are ideal: warm enough for swimming (high 20s °C), but the main crowds from northern Europe haven’t yet peaked, so the beaches are less packed and the Old Town’s alleyways feel explorable rather than shoulder-to-shoulder.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the absolute peak: schools are out across Europe, temperatures regularly hit 35°C, and charter flights fill every hotel room. Hotel prices at Sun Beach double from the shoulder season — a standard double that cost €80 in May can hit €160. Events like the Medieval Rose Festival (June) and the island’s wine festivals in August add local colour but don’t drive the crowd; the crowd is driven by cheap package tours and beach tourism.
La temporada del hombro
Late April through early June, and all of September-October, offer the best budget shoulder: room rates at Sun Beach drop by 30–50%, daytime highs stay in the low 20s°C to mid-20s°C, and you can walk into any taverna on the waterfront without a reservation. The meltemi wind (northerly) picks up in August, so September is actually calmer for beach days.
Tiempo y embalaje
Rodos’s climate is Mediterranean, but the meltemi wind can whip up suddenly in July, turning a calm morning into a choppy afternoon on the east coast. Pack one long-sleeved cotton shirt and a light wrap or jacket for breezy evenings by the sea, even in July.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Rodos
- The Rodos Old Town’s main entrance, Eleftherias Gate, has been pedestrianised as of spring 2025, so taxis and rental cars can no longer drop you right at the gate; you’ll need to park at the new lot by the marina and walk 5 minutes. Expect more foot traffic but far fewer scooters buzzing through the alleys.
- A new direct ferry link from Rodos to Symi launched in June 2025, running twice daily at 09:00 and 14:00 — a day trip now takes 45 minutes each way, cutting the previous journey time by almost half. Book a week ahead in July or risk sold-out departures.
- The local water company’s summer supply schedule means some beachfront hotels, including Sun Beach, may have reduced pool water top-ups during peak July heat; the pool can get a bit cloudy if there’s a run of hot days. Ask reception before you assume it’s crystal — it usually is, but worth checking.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sun Beach, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the swimming pool (if available). These upper floors reduce street noise from the Rodos road and give a better chance of a sea glimpse over nearby rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or lift lobby. Also skip rooms on the front side of the hotel facing the main road – they get traffic noise from Rodos town approach routes, especially in summer.
Best views
Poolside rooms on floors 2–3 offer the best prospect: pool view with partial sea view beyond the low-rise buildings. Side-facing rooms (east or west) might get late-afternoon sun but less noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 (top).
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos town traffic hum from the main road is constant during daytime, easing at night but a 3-star location likely on a busier access street. Early-morning restaurant prep noise from ground floor can travel up stairwells. Lift motor hum audible on adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 14:00 – earlier arrivals often get stuck with ground-floor rooms. 2. If you're light-sensitive, request a room on the north side of the building (or higher floor) to avoid direct morning sun through thin curtains.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Sun Beach
Free WiFi throughout; speed around 15 Mbps; no login needed
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; physical Greek newspapers available at reception
Check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag-drop from 11:00 free; late check-out until 14:00 costs €30
Free for same-day; overnight storage not available
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to rooms; no adapted bathrooms
Free on-site unmarked parking for 12 cars (first-come); nearest public car park is Municipal Parking Lot on Kos Street (€8 per night); no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €0.50 per person per night (children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required; €50 incidental hold on arrival
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Church of Agia Marina (967 m · ~12 min walk)
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Valentina — 147 m · ~2 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots — they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) and contactless are widely accepted in bars, restaurants and shops; cash is still needed for small tavernas, market stalls and bus tickets.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; for taxis, round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff expect a euro or two for carrying bags or cleaning.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A frappé or freddo espresso at a local kafenio — about €2.50–3.00.
A gyros pita from a souvlaki shop — around €3.50–€4.50.
A main course of moussaka or grilled fish at a simple taverna — about €8–€12.
The Old Town and the Mandraki harbour area have several souvlaki and crepe stands; the main market street has cheap bakeries and spanakopita.
Supermarket chains like AB Vassilopoulos, Lidl and Sklavenitis are common in and around the town.
The main shopping street (Ermou) and the old market near the fortress have affordable high-street brands and local markets.
The local bus (KTEL) costs €1.20–€2.00 per ride; a day pass doesn't exist — buy individual tickets. From the airport, the bus to town costs about €2.50.
Eat where locals eat — avoid the touristy Old Town alleyways with menus in multiple languages. Buy water in supermarkets (€0.50) instead of kiosks (€1.50). Use the bus rather than taxis for longer rides.
bueno saber — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rodos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sun Beach
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town (Mandriaki harbour)
💡 This line runs right along the coast road. Get off at 'Akti Miaouli' for the old town walls or 'Plateia Eleftherias' for the main shopping. Pay the driver, no ticket needed.
Rodos City Centre Terminus → Rodos Paradise Villa area (stop: Pefki Street)
💡 The bus drops you 5 mins walk from the villa. Check the last departure time—return after 8pm requires a taxi. Timetables are posted at the terminus, rarely updated online.
Akti Miaouli stop (100m from Elakati) → Faliraki Beach
💡 The same bus continues to Anthony Quinn Bay and Ladiko Beach—get off at the 'Faliraki Center' stop for the main beach. Return buses tend to fill up by 17:00; catch one before 16:00 to get a seat.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town (Mandráki)
💡 Catch the bus from the main road (Leoforos Kallitheas) — it's a 5-min walk from Stella's. Buses run later in summer; check the timetable at the stop as it changes seasonally.
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town centre
💡 Call a taxi via 22410 24300 — they arrive in under 10 minutes. A ride from the hotel to the old town usually costs €10-12; confirm the fare before getting in.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town Centre
💡 Use the 'Rodos Taxi' app or call +30 22410 65000 to flag one. For a flat rate, agree the fare before getting in — drivers often quote €15-18 for tourists, but locals pay €10-12.
Stegna Village Stop → Rodos Town (Mandriki stop)
💡 The bus runs along the coast road — sit on the left for sea views. It stops near the old town entrance, not the bus station.
Diagoras Airport (RHO) → Avenue of the Sea stop near Olympic Palace
💡 The bus stop is 150m left of arrivals. Buy a ticket from the kiosk at the stop or the driver if no kiosk; exact change helps. The hotel is a 5-min walk from the 'Rhodes City' side of the stop.
Airport Bus Stop (outside arrivals) → Mandraki Bus Stop (near Elakati)
💡 Buy a ticket from the kiosk inside arrivals—cash only. The bus drops you about 800m north of the hotel along the coast, so walk south along Akti Miaouli for 10 minutes.
Rhodes International Airport → Stella's Country Home (Koskinou stop)
💡 Bus number 01 or 02 from the airport stop outside arrivals. Get off at 'Koskinou Square' — Stella's is a 10-min walk uphill. Have small change ready, the driver doesn't give change.
Diagoras Airport Bus Stop → Rodos City Centre (nearest stop to villa: Rhodes Town Terminus)
💡 No direct bus to the villa—you’ll need a taxi from the terminus, which adds €10–15. The bus is cash only, exact change recommended. Buy ticket from driver.
Rodos Airport Bus Stop → Stegna Village Stop (near B&B)
💡 Get off at the Stegna signpost, not the main road — it's a 10-minute walk downhill. The bus can be crowded in July, so have coins ready for the driver.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Sun Beach?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the swimming pool (if available). These upper floors reduce street noise from the Rodos road and give a better chance of a sea glimpse over nearby rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sun Beach?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or lift lobby. Also skip rooms on the front side of the hotel facing the main road – they get traffic noise from Rodos town approach routes, especially in summer.
Is Sun Beach noisy?
Rodos town traffic hum from the main road is constant during daytime, easing at night but a 3-star location likely on a busier access street. Early-morning restaurant prep noise from ground floor can travel up stairwells. Lift motor hum audible on adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Sun Beach?
Poolside rooms on floors 2–3 offer the best prospect: pool view with partial sea view beyond the low-rise buildings. Side-facing rooms (east or west) might get late-afternoon sun but less noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Sun Beach?
1. Check in after 14:00 – earlier arrivals often get stuck with ground-floor rooms. 2. If you're light-sensitive, request a room on the north side of the building (or higher floor) to avoid direct morning sun through thin curtains.
What time is check-in at Sun Beach?
Check-in at Sun Beach is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sun Beach have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed around 15 Mbps; no login needed
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sun Beach?
€0.50 per person per night (children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Sun Beach?
A gyros pita from a souvlaki shop — around €3.50–€4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sun Beach?
The local bus (KTEL) costs €1.20–€2.00 per ride; a day pass doesn't exist — buy individual tickets. From the airport, the bus to town costs about €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September are ideal: warm enough for swimming (high 20s °C), but the main crowds from northern Europe haven’t yet peaked, so the beaches are less packed and the Old Town’s alleyways feel explorable rather than shoulder-to-shoulder.
Principales atracciones en Rodos
💡 Come at dawn or dusk for photos without crowds. The lanterns look magical after sunset, and the architecture is best seen without souvenir stalls in the way.
💡 Go early morning before 09:00 for photos without crowds. The nearby Jewish Quarter has fewer tourists.
💡 Walk it at dusk when the street lamps glow and most tourists have left. Look for the carved coats of arms above each inn doorway.
💡 Sunset from the pier is excellent. Bring water shoes if you want to wade. The fish market nearby is lively at 08:00.
💡 Best light for photos is just before sunset. Grab a cheap souvlaki from a harbour-side kiosk and sit on the rocks near the windmills.
💡 Start at the Liberty Gate end; the path is mostly flat and takes about 40 minutes. Good for early morning.
💡 Climb at sunset for clear views over the bay and modern city. No ticket needed.
💡 Bring bread for the peacocks – they'll follow you. It's a 20-minute walk from the centre or a cheap bus ride (€1.20).