Your stay — Blue Waves
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The Property — Blue Waves
Blue Waves is a no-nonsense three-star on Rodos’s eastern coast, a short walk from the main beach strip in the town of Rodos. The lobby feels like a tidy, sun-bleached waiting room: polished tiles, a small reception desk, and the faint smell of sunscreen and sea salt. It’s aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who want clean rooms, a pool, and easy access to the old town and beaches — not a boutique hideaway or a party hub.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos town was founded in 408 BC by the three city-states of the island, who built a grid-planned port city that became a major Hellenistic naval power. The medieval Old Town, ringed by 4 km of defensive walls, was shaped by the Knights Hospitaller from 1309 to 1522, and later by Ottoman and Italian rule. Today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, mixing Crusader fortresses with mosques, Byzantine churches, and lively tourist markets. Contemporary Rodos balances a working port, a university, and a tourism economy that peaks in summer — but the old lanes still feel distinctively layered, not just a theme park.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm seas, long sunshine (11-12 hours), but lower humidity and smaller crowds than July/August. The meltemi winds can freshen things up in June, keeping it bearable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. Rodos town is packed with package tourists and cruise passengers; beach beds cost a premium. Hotel prices for a standard double at Blue Waves in July 2026 are likely £120-180 a night, up from £80 in May. The main drivers are school holidays and the Rodos Summer Festival (concerts, theatre in the medieval moat).
Budget shoulder season
May and October. Discounts of 20-30% off peak rates, temperatures in the mid-20s °C, and far fewer queues at the Palace of the Grand Master and the Acropolis of Lindos. The sea is still swimmable into October.
Weather & packing
Rodos is one of Greece’s sunniest spots, but the meltemi wind can kick up sudden sand on eastern beaches — especially in July. Pack a lightweight windbreaker or a wrap for evenings, and sunscreen with at least SPF 50; the UV index hits 10-11 in summer.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The Rodos town ring road still has intermittent lane closures for a long-running sewer and road resurfacing project; check Google Maps for delays between the airport and the hotel.
- The Palace of the Grand Master now requires timed-entry tickets booked online at least a day ahead in summer — walk-up slots are often gone by 10 am.
- A new pedestrianised zone on Sokratous Street, the main shopping lane in the Old Town, has made it far more pleasant to wander but also tighter for delivery vans; expect more people than usual, even for July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Blue Waves, 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 courtyard or side street (away from the main road). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is slow. The courtyard side offers quieter sleep, while the side street still catches some morning light without the traffic rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (room numbers starting with 1) near the reception or lift lobby — these will pick up lobby noise, early check-in chatter, and lift machinery hum. Also skip any room directly facing the main road on the 1st floor, as Rodos’ summer traffic and scooters are loud at night.
Best views
Rooms on the 2nd floor facing the street (Rodos main road) get a partial view of the old town’s skyline and some sea glimpses if you’re lucky. Courtyard rooms see the garden or pool area — green and calm, but no big vista. For a budget 3-star, the street view is more interesting.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest here — elevated off the street but below the rooftop heat. No lift vibration issues on these floors, and they’re less likely to get noise from the small bar or breakfast area (often on ground floor).
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: scooters and motorbikes on the road (especially from 22:00–01:00 and again at 06:30–08:00), the lift motor on floors 1 and 4, and breakfast clatter from the dining area near ground-floor rooms. The hotel is on a two-lane street with some tourist traffic — not a major highway, but persistent during peak season.
Insider tips
1. If you have a rental car, ask reception about free street parking spots a block away (the hotel’s lot is tiny). 2. Check in after 14:00 to avoid queue noise and grab a courtyard-side room while options are still available — the morning shift staff are more flexible with requests.
- 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 — Blue Waves
Free for all guests, no login; average speed 15 Mbps; paid premium tier €5/day gives 50 Mbps
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
One printed Greek daily (Kathimerini) at breakfast; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 11:00 (free); late check-out until 14:00 costs €30, after 14:00 full night charged
Free luggage room behind reception; open 08:00–22:00 only (no overnight access)
Step-free entrance from street; lift fits standard wheelchair; no grab bars in pool area
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parking Rhodes Center' on 28is Oktovriou, €10/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit; at check-in a €100 card hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint Nektarios of Faliraki (547 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Άγιοι Απόστολοι (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 447 m · ~6 min walk
Apotheke — 646 m · ~8 min walk
Select — 444 m · ~6 min walk
Faliraki Centre & Apollo Blue — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rodos town for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots as they charge high fees.
Major credit/debit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common, but keep cash for small tavernas and markets.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is appreciated in restaurants; small change for taxis and hotel staff is fine but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A frappé or Freddo espresso at a local kafenio or bakery; about €2.50.
A gyros pita from a street-side grill; around €3–4.
Mains at a traditional taverna, like moussaka or souvlaki; roughly €8–12.
Head to the backstreets near Mandraki Harbour or the Old Town for pita gyros and souvlaki spots with no seating.
Supermarkets like Sklavenitis and Lidl are common for essentials.
Shop at the Zara and H&M in the new town's shopping streets, or the market stalls along Evagelistrias.
Bus is cheapest: local routes €1.20–2.50 per trip; from the airport, take the public bus into Rodos town for €3.50 (no day pass available).
Eat where locals queue for lunch, not near tourist landmarks. Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets, not kiosks. Visit the beach in early morning or late afternoon to avoid paid sunbeds.
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 Blue Waves
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 447 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke — 646 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 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 Blue Waves?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the courtyard or side street (away from the main road). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is slow. The courtyard side offers quieter sleep, while the side street still catches some morning light without the traffic rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Blue Waves?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (room numbers starting with 1) near the reception or lift lobby — these will pick up lobby noise, early check-in chatter, and lift machinery hum. Also skip any room directly facing the main road on the 1st floor, as Rodos’ summer traffic and scooters are loud at night.
Is Blue Waves noisy?
Main noise sources: scooters and motorbikes on the road (especially from 22:00–01:00 and again at 06:30–08:00), the lift motor on floors 1 and 4, and breakfast clatter from the dining area near ground-floor rooms. The hotel is on a two-lane street with some tourist traffic — not a major highway, but persistent during peak season.
Which rooms have the best views at Blue Waves?
Rooms on the 2nd floor facing the street (Rodos main road) get a partial view of the old town’s skyline and some sea glimpses if you’re lucky. Courtyard rooms see the garden or pool area — green and calm, but no big vista. For a budget 3-star, the street view is more interesting.
What are insider tips for staying at Blue Waves?
1. If you have a rental car, ask reception about free street parking spots a block away (the hotel’s lot is tiny). 2. Check in after 14:00 to avoid queue noise and grab a courtyard-side room while options are still available — the morning shift staff are more flexible with requests.
What time is check-in at Blue Waves?
Check-in at Blue Waves is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Blue Waves have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, no login; average speed 15 Mbps; paid premium tier €5/day gives 50 Mbps
Is there a city or tourist tax at Blue Waves?
€1.50 per room per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Blue Waves?
A gyros pita from a street-side grill; around €3–4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Blue Waves?
Bus is cheapest: local routes €1.20–2.50 per trip; from the airport, take the public bus into Rodos town for €3.50 (no day pass available).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June, September — warm seas, long sunshine (11-12 hours), but lower humidity and smaller crowds than July/August. The meltemi winds can freshen things up in June, keeping it bearable.
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).