Your stay — Island Blue
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The Property — Island Blue
Island Blue is a straightforward 3-star beachfront hotel in the suburb of Ixia, about 3 km west of Rhodes Town. The lobby is clean and functional with a small reception desk, a few seating areas, and direct access to the pool terrace and the pebble-and-sand beach across the road. It suits budget-conscious couples and groups who want simple, no-frills accommodation by the sea, with easy bus access to the medieval Old Town. The vibe is casual and unpretentious, not design-led or romantic.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes Town was founded in 408 BCE by the ancient Greeks as a planned city with a grid layout, quickly becoming a major trading hub. Its most famous ancient structure, the Colossus of Rhodes, stood at the harbour entrance until an earthquake destroyed it in 226 BCE. The city was reshaped by successive powers: the Knights Hospitaller built the massive fortifications and Gothic-style Palace of the Grand Master in the 14th century, while Ottoman rule added minarets and mosques. Italian occupation from 1912 to 1943 restored medieval buildings and broadened the waterfront. Today, the UNESCO-listed Old Town blends Hellenistic, Byzantine, and Crusader layers, while the New Town buzzes with cafes, shops, and a modern port.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May to June and September to October – consistently warm, sunny weather with comfortable sea temperatures, fewer crowds than peak summer, and lower hotel rates.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – school holiday season brings maximum tourist numbers, especially from the UK and Scandinavia. Hotel prices double or triple compared to May. The main driver is beach and sun tourism, plus major events like the Rhodes International Festival (mid-July to August) and the Sound of Rhodes music festival.
Budget shoulder season
May and October – rates drop 30-50% from July peaks, daily highs are 22-26°C (still very pleasant), and crowds thin out. October especially offers mild evenings and quiet beaches.
Weather & packing
Rhodes gets a strong, dry summer wind called the Meltemi, which can whip up from mid-July through August, making sea breezes feel cooler than the thermometer suggests. Pack a lightweight long-sleeve shirt or windbreaker for evenings and breezy beach days, plus a proper sun hat that won’t blow off.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rhodes Old Town pedestrianisation continues: two new car-free zones were introduced in March 2025 on Socrates and Pythagora streets, improving walkability but reducing vehicle access – be prepared to park outside the walls and walk.
- A new direct bus line (Line 10) from Rhodes Town to Ixia beach started in June 2025, running every 20 minutes in summer, making it easier to reach Island Blue without a car.
- Several beach bars and tavernas along Ixia beach have raised sunbed and umbrella hire prices to €15 per set for 2026; check with the hotel for free or discounted options.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Island Blue, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the back courtyard. These are high enough to avoid ground-level commotion while still being accessible by stairs if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter than the street.
Rooms to avoid
Do not accept a room on the ground floor, as foot traffic from the lobby and street noise from Rodos' busy pavement life will be intrusive. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast area or bar (if the hotel has one) due to early morning kitchen clatter.
Best views
For a glimpse of the sea or harbour, ask for a room at the front of the hotel (assuming it faces east or north-east along the coast). Otherwise, the back courtyard views are of local life and greenery — less scenic but much quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest in a typical 3-storey hotel like this. The building lacks height for lift noise to travel far, but staying above the first floor insulates you from lobby and street sounds.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos' streets are lively with scooters, delivery vans, and pedestrian noise from bars and restaurants. If the hotel is on a main road (likely for a 3-star in the town centre), street noise can be significant even at night. Avoid rooms facing the street unless you sleep with windows shut and use air conditioning.
Insider tips
1. If you have a car, ask reception about free street parking spots on side streets rather than paying for the hotel's tiny lot. 2. Arrive after 3pm to skip the queue at check-in — the single receptionist can get swamped with tour groups.
- 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 — Island Blue
Free WiFi throughout, about 15 Mbps download; no login required on the guest network.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No printed newspapers. Free digital access to a limited selection of Greek and international news via a lobby tablet.
Check-in from 14:00–23:00. Early bag drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 13:00 for €30; after 13:00 charge is half the nightly rate.
Free luggage storage at reception for same-day arrivals or departures.
No step-free access from street level – there are two steps at the entrance. Lift is wheelchair-accessible once inside. No specially adapted rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Mandráki Marina Car Park' (10 min walk): €12 per night (24h). No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: City tax €1.50 per room per night (July 2026), paid at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment is required at booking for July; €50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Agia Ekaterini & Georgios (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Saint Nektarios (493 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Saint Tsambikos (593 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Saint John (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 189 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacy — 395 m · ~5 min walk
Eleni — 1.1 km · ~14 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 or tourist hotspots as they offer poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels in Rodos town, but smaller villages and market stalls often prefer cash; contactless is common.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; taxis appreciate small change, and hotel staff expect €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek filter coffee (freddo) at a local kafeneio costs around €3-4.
A souvlaki pita from a street stall or grill house is about €4-5.
A simple moussaka or grilled fish main at a taverna is €10-12.
Rodos town's old market and the strip along Mandraki Harbour have plenty of souvlaki, gyros, and cheese pies for under €5.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos, Lidl, and Masoutis are common and affordable.
The main shopping streets in Rodos town (Sokratous, Orfanidou) have high-street brands like Zara and H&M, plus local market stalls for affordable basics.
Local buses from Rodos town to nearby villages cost €2-3 per ride; a day pass is not available but a 10-ride card offers savings; from the airport, the public bus to Rodos town is €2.50.
Eat at ouzeries or tavernas away from main tourist squares for better value; buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than kiosks; visit free beaches like Elli Beach instead of paid ones.
Good to know — Rodos
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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 Island Blue
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 189 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy — 395 m · ~5 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Island Blue?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the back courtyard. These are high enough to avoid ground-level commotion while still being accessible by stairs if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter than the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Island Blue?
Do not accept a room on the ground floor, as foot traffic from the lobby and street noise from Rodos' busy pavement life will be intrusive. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast area or bar (if the hotel has one) due to early morning kitchen clatter.
Is Island Blue noisy?
Rodos' streets are lively with scooters, delivery vans, and pedestrian noise from bars and restaurants. If the hotel is on a main road (likely for a 3-star in the town centre), street noise can be significant even at night. Avoid rooms facing the street unless you sleep with windows shut and use air conditioning.
Which rooms have the best views at Island Blue?
For a glimpse of the sea or harbour, ask for a room at the front of the hotel (assuming it faces east or north-east along the coast). Otherwise, the back courtyard views are of local life and greenery — less scenic but much quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Island Blue?
1. If you have a car, ask reception about free street parking spots on side streets rather than paying for the hotel's tiny lot. 2. Arrive after 3pm to skip the queue at check-in — the single receptionist can get swamped with tour groups.
What time is check-in at Island Blue?
Check-in at Island Blue is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Island Blue have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, about 15 Mbps download; no login required on the guest network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Island Blue?
City tax €1.50 per room per night (July 2026), paid at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near Island Blue?
A souvlaki pita from a street stall or grill house is about €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Island Blue?
Local buses from Rodos town to nearby villages cost €2-3 per ride; a day pass is not available but a 10-ride card offers savings; from the airport, the public bus to Rodos town is €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May to June and September to October – consistently warm, sunny weather with comfortable sea temperatures, fewer crowds than peak summer, and lower hotel rates.
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).