🇬🇷 Rodos, Greece
Kallithea Mare Palace
📍 Rodos
Your stay — Kallithea Mare Palace
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The Property — Kallithea Mare Palace
This is a classic 4-star beachfront resort with a clean, white-washed exterior and blue trim. The lobby feels bright, airy and functional — polished marble floors, a front desk that works efficiently, and a huge terrace overlooking the sea. The USP is direct private beach access and a large pool area, but the vibe skews older couples and families rather than party crowd. Suits someone who wants a solid base for a few days of sun, sea and simple room-service comfort.
Chronicles of Rodos
The city of Rhodes was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greek cities of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos. Its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th century. The architecture is a layered mix of Hellenistic, Byzantine, Ottoman and Italian influences from its long occupation history. Today it's a lively commercial and tourist hub, famous for its walled old port, cobbled streets and year-round ferry connections. The island's identity balances Greek heritage with a strong Mediterranean resort culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May and September offer sunny days around 25°C, lower humidity than July-August, and manageable visitor numbers. June is also excellent before the peak crush.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest and busiest, with average highs of 30°C. Prices at Kallithea Mare Palace roughly double from low season. Events include medieval sound-and-light shows in the Old Town and the Rhodian Odeon festival.
Budget shoulder season
Late April-early May and October give mild 20-24°C days, cheaper room rates and quieter beaches. Perfect for sightseeing without fighting crowds.
Weather & packing
Rhodes gets occasional strong meltemi winds in summer, especially afternoons, so pack a light scarf or thin jacket for cooler gusts. Always bring waterproof sandals and a sun hat — the midday sun is punishing.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The Rhodes Old Town pedestrianisation project continues in 2026, with several main streets now closed to vehicles until October — expect to walk more.
- New direct UK flight routes from Bristol and Manchester to Rhodes Diagoras Airport started in May 2026, reducing connecting travel time.
- Beach umbrellas and loungers near Kallithea are now officially licensed and charge €8-10 per set per day; cash required.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kallithea Mare Palace, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a sea-view room on the 3rd to 5th floor, higher up gives quieter conditions and better sightlines over the pool to the bay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor or first-floor rooms near the main entrance or pool bar area – foot traffic and bar music can drift up. Also steer clear of rooms directly above the lobby lounge on the first floor.
Best views
Sea-view rooms on the upper floors (3–5) face the Kallithea coast and bay – avoid garden-view rooms which overlook the car park and approach road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are the quietest, away from street-level noise and the main public areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Front-facing rooms on lower floors can pick up traffic from the coastal road. The pool bar operates until around 11pm, so rooms directly above or adjacent may hear chatter and music. There is no disco or nightclub on site but nearby bars can be audible on weekends.
Insider tips
1. Check-in is usually after 3pm; arrive early and leave luggage to use the pool rather than waiting in the lobby. 2. Parking is limited – park in the hotel's private lot (request a spot at booking) to avoid street parking which fills quickly in season.
- 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 — Kallithea Mare Palace
Free throughout the property; 25 Mbps download speed; accepts any device, no login password required
Two lifts serving all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital editions via PressReader; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 14:00 for €45 (subject to availability)
Free for early arrivals and late departures; locked room near reception
Step-free main entrance with ramp; wheelchair-accessible lift and two adapted rooms (ground floor); no pool lift
Free on-site parking for 40 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park at Faliraki Beach (€5/day, 1.5 km); two Tesla destination chargers (free to use, no reservation)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Tourist tax: €4.50 per room per night (charged at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Non-refundable advance deposit of 30% required at booking; €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Προφήτης Ηλίας (982 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Saint Nicolas (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for better rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots where rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless works at most terminals. Cash is still needed at small tavernas and market stalls.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill at restaurants (5-10%), leave small change for taxis, and tip hotel cleaners a few euros per day.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A frappe or freddo espresso from a kafenio costs around €2.50-3.
A souvlaki pita from a grill shop is about €3.50-4, filling and fast.
A main dish like moussaka or grilled fish at a simple taverna runs €10-12.
The Old Town's backstreets and the Mandraki harbour area have several souvlaki and gyros stalls.
Supermarkets like Sklavenitis and AB Vasilopoulos are common in Rodos town.
The market streets near the Old Town walls offer cheap casual wear and souvenirs.
Public bus from the airport to Rodos town costs about €2.50. A local bus day pass for the island is around €5-6.
Eat at tavernas away from the Old Town's main tourist drag; refill water bottles at public fountains; buy fresh produce at the morning market.
Good to know — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
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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 Kallithea Mare Palace
🕒 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 Kallithea Mare Palace?
Request a sea-view room on the 3rd to 5th floor, higher up gives quieter conditions and better sightlines over the pool to the bay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kallithea Mare Palace?
Avoid ground-floor or first-floor rooms near the main entrance or pool bar area – foot traffic and bar music can drift up. Also steer clear of rooms directly above the lobby lounge on the first floor.
Is Kallithea Mare Palace noisy?
Front-facing rooms on lower floors can pick up traffic from the coastal road. The pool bar operates until around 11pm, so rooms directly above or adjacent may hear chatter and music. There is no disco or nightclub on site but nearby bars can be audible on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Kallithea Mare Palace?
Sea-view rooms on the upper floors (3–5) face the Kallithea coast and bay – avoid garden-view rooms which overlook the car park and approach road.
What are insider tips for staying at Kallithea Mare Palace?
1. Check-in is usually after 3pm; arrive early and leave luggage to use the pool rather than waiting in the lobby. 2. Parking is limited – park in the hotel's private lot (request a spot at booking) to avoid street parking which fills quickly in season.
What time is check-in at Kallithea Mare Palace?
Check-in at Kallithea Mare Palace is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kallithea Mare Palace have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout the property; 25 Mbps download speed; accepts any device, no login password required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kallithea Mare Palace?
Tourist tax: €4.50 per room per night (charged at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Kallithea Mare Palace?
A souvlaki pita from a grill shop is about €3.50-4, filling and fast.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kallithea Mare Palace?
Public bus from the airport to Rodos town costs about €2.50. A local bus day pass for the island is around €5-6.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September offer sunny days around 25°C, lower humidity than July-August, and manageable visitor numbers. June is also excellent before the peak crush.
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).