Your stay — ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT
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The Property — ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT
A no‑frills three‑star right on the main road between Rhodes Town and Lindos, with a big pool and a small bar. The lobby smells of bleach and sun‑screen, and the staff hand you a map and a bus timetable before you ask. It works best for budget travellers who want a clean bed, air‑con and quick access to the island’s east‑coast beaches, not for anyone seeking charm or seclusion.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos (Rhodes Town) was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks as a planned city on a grid. Its medieval Old Town, ringed by 4 km of fortifications, was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Under Ottoman and then Italian rule the city acquired minarets and fascist‑era civic buildings, the latter still lining the seafront. Today it’s a working city of 50,000 people that lives off tourism, ferry traffic and a small university. Locals will tell you the best part of town is the quiet, tree‑lined New Market (Nea Agora), not the souvenir‑choked Street of the Knights.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September – warm sea, reliable sun, and the meltemi wind keeps the air moving. Crowds are moderate; July and August are a sweaty scrum.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest; average hotel prices on Rhodes double compared to May. The Medieval Festival in June and the Rhodes International Film Festival in July add local buzz, but the main driver is northern European school holidays.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and October offer 20–25°C days, half the summer rates, and empty beaches. The sea is still swimmable through October. November is too cool and some resorts shut down.
Weather & packing
The meltemi wind can pick up suddenly in July, whipping sand on Filerimos beach. Pack a lightweight windbreaker and always carry a sunhat that won’t blow off.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The main bus station in Rhodes Town moved in February 2026 to a new terminal at Mandraki harbour – the old one is being redeveloped. Bus routes 21 and 24 now start from there.
- A new pedestrianised zone along the northern moat of the Old Town opened in May, linking the Palace of the Grand Master to the sea gate – useful for walkers.
- Several beach bars on Faliraki Bay were closed by municipal order in June 2026 for noise violations; if you want a quiet stretch, head to Afandou instead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room (3rd or 4th floor) facing the rear garden/pool area. These rooms avoid street noise and foot traffic from the lobby, and the higher you go, the less likely you are to hear the lift or upper-floor corridor movements.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor near the lift or stairs — you'll hear the lobby, check-in chatter, and the lift motor. Also avoid any room facing the street (Rodos town main road) if street-side rooms exist, as evening traffic and scooters can be loud.
Best views
Rooms at the rear overlooking the pool and garden — you get a Greek island setting rather than a road. If you're lucky, a top-floor back room might catch a sliver of sea view over lower roofs.
Quietest floors
Top two floors (3rd and 4th) — furthest from lobby, lift, and street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on Rodos town's main thoroughfare — expect traffic hum, mopeds, and occasional nightlife spillover from nearby bars. Lift noise is most audible on lower floors, and the breakfast room (likely ground floor) adds pre-8am clatter.
Insider tips
1. Request a room as high as possible and facing away from the street — the 'pool view' upgrade often costs a few euros but makes a real difference for sleep. 2. Check in early (after 2pm) to secure a top-floor room; the front desk can usually block a quiet one if you ask at booking.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) throughout; premium tier (50 Mbps) at €5 per day per device, login via room number and surname
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; one printed Greek daily in lobby; no major building heritage quirks — purpose-built resort from early 2000s
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 charged €30, after 12:00 charged half night rate
Free for check-in day till room ready; after checkout €5 per bag for day use
Step-free access via ramps at main entrance and pool area; one ground-floor adapted room (no roll-in shower, grab rails only); no lift to beach level (50 steps)
Free on-site open parking for about 30 cars, no valet; nearest public car park at Kiotari village centre (€5 per day, 1.5 km); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kiotari (815 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Children’s mini club — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rodos town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots as they add poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and taxis; contactless and mobile pay common, though cash is still needed for smaller kiosks and some tavernas.
Rounding up the bill by a few euros is fine in restaurants (5-10% for good service); taxis round to nearest euro; hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A traditional Greek coffee or freddo cappuccino from a casual kafeneio or bakery costs around €2.50-3.00.
A gyros pita from a street-side grill or souvlaki shop runs about €3-4.
A main course like moussaka or grilled fish at a simple taverna is typically €10-15.
Cheap eats are concentrated around the Old Town's side alleys and along Orfanidou Street in the new town, especially for gyros and souvlaki.
Supermarket chains like AB Vassilopoulos and Lidl are common in Rodos town and larger villages.
The main shopping streets (Papagou, Griva, and the old town market) have affordable high-street brands plus souvenir/cotton clothing stalls.
Local buses cost €1.20-2.80 per ride depending on distance; from the airport, the public bus into Rodos town is €2.30, far cheaper than taxis (€25-30).
Eat where locals queue for lunch, not waterfront tourist spots; buy snacks and water at supermarkets rather than kiosks near beaches; use the bus system instead of taxis for short hops.
Good to know — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
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$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 ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Rodos
Wikipedia ↗
Rhodes ( ; Greek: Ρόδος, romanized: Ródos [ˈroðos]) is the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands and their historical capital; it is the ninth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Administratively, Rhodes constitutes a separate municipality within the Rhodes regional unit, which is part of the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT?
Request a top-floor room (3rd or 4th floor) facing the rear garden/pool area. These rooms avoid street noise and foot traffic from the lobby, and the higher you go, the less likely you are to hear the lift or upper-floor corridor movements.
Which rooms should I avoid at ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor near the lift or stairs — you'll hear the lobby, check-in chatter, and the lift motor. Also avoid any room facing the street (Rodos town main road) if street-side rooms exist, as evening traffic and scooters can be loud.
Is ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT noisy?
The hotel is on Rodos town's main thoroughfare — expect traffic hum, mopeds, and occasional nightlife spillover from nearby bars. Lift noise is most audible on lower floors, and the breakfast room (likely ground floor) adds pre-8am clatter.
Which rooms have the best views at ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT?
Rooms at the rear overlooking the pool and garden — you get a Greek island setting rather than a road. If you're lucky, a top-floor back room might catch a sliver of sea view over lower roofs.
What are insider tips for staying at ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT?
1. Request a room as high as possible and facing away from the street — the 'pool view' upgrade often costs a few euros but makes a real difference for sleep. 2. Check in early (after 2pm) to secure a top-floor room; the front desk can usually block a quiet one if you ask at booking.
What time is check-in at ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT?
Check-in at ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) throughout; premium tier (50 Mbps) at €5 per day per device, login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT?
€1.50 per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT?
A gyros pita from a street-side grill or souvlaki shop runs about €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ABSOLUTE KIOTARI RESORT?
Local buses cost €1.20-2.80 per ride depending on distance; from the airport, the public bus into Rodos town is €2.30, far cheaper than taxis (€25-30).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September – warm sea, reliable sun, and the meltemi wind keeps the air moving. Crowds are moderate; July and August are a sweaty scrum.
Top Attractions in 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).