🇬🇷 Rodos, Greece
Lardos Bay
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Your stay — Lardos Bay
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The Property — Lardos Bay
Lardos Bay is a straightforward, family-run three-star on the south-east coast of Rhodes, with a long sandy beach right in front and a no-frills, sun-and-sea focus. The lobby is small and practical, done in light marble and wicker, with a reception desk that hands out beach towels and a noticeboard for bus times. It suits couples or families who want simple, clean accommodation, a pool, and direct beach access without paying for extras like entertainment or fancy dining.
Chronicles of Rodos
Lardos itself is a traditional village, not a city, in the Rhodes municipality; it grew as an agricultural settlement with olive groves and citrus orchards. The area saw post-war tourism development from the 1960s onwards, turning its coastline into a string of hotels and tavernas but leaving the inland village largely unchanged. Today it keeps a slow, local feel compared to the busier resorts like Faliraki or Lindos, with a few shops, a bakery, and a central square with a plane tree. Culturally, it's a base for exploring Rhodes' medieval Old Town and the acropolis at Lindos, both within a 30-minute drive.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
June and September offer consistently hot, sunny weather (highs around 30°C) with fewer crowds and easier sunbed availability at the beach. October also works for drier heat and lower prices, though the sea cools down.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak month in Rhodes, driven by school holidays across Europe; Lardos gets busy but not as frantic as the north coast. Hotel prices double or more, and flights and car hire are expensive. The main events are local village panigyria (festivals) and July's Lindos Sound music event nearby.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best budget shoulder months: you get 25–28°C days, fewer tourists, and hotel rates around half of July prices. September is a warm cult favourite but still classed as high season due to lingering demand.
Weather & packing
Rhodes gets occasional strong meltemi winds in July, which can whip up sand on the south-east beaches; pack a thin windbreaker or pareo to use as a sandy-wind shield. Explicit packing rule: bring a pair of beach shoes with a solid sole for the pebbly entry sections at Lardos Bay's shoreline.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The main coastal road from Lardos to Lindos (EP 6) has ongoing repairs and single-lane sections in summer 2026; expect delays of 10–15 minutes.
- A new direct bus service from Lardos village to Rhodes town started in June 2026, running every two hours from 7am to 8pm, making a rental car less necessary.
- Two new tavernas opened on Lardos beach front in spring 2026 — Parasole offers Italian-Greek fusion and has built a customer base for its evening pizzas
- and by 2026 Lardos Bay's beach umbrellas and sunbeds are free for hotel guests but non-guests pay €8 for a set.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lardos Bay, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the pool or garden, away from the front of the hotel. These rooms get morning sun and are quieter than those at the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near the reception or bar area) as they can be noisy from foot traffic and late-night chatter. Also skip rooms directly facing the street—address on Rodos main road means traffic hum until late.
Best views
Pool/garden view from upper floors—not sea view, as the hotel is set back from the coast. Side-facing rooms may catch a glimpse of the hills.
Quietest floors
First and second floors are the quietest here. The hotel is three storeys, so upper floors have less footfall from above.
🔊 Noise notes
Street buzz from the Rodos–Lindos main road during summer; occasional late-night bar noise from the hotel's own bar (closes around midnight).
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the first floor with a pool view when booking—it's the best balance of quiet and sun. 2. Check-in after 3pm to avoid queuing; park in the free lot at the rear, not on the road.
- 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 — Lardos Bay
Free throughout, login via room number and surname. Speed roughly 15 Mbps down, good for browsing but not streaming in HD during peak evening hours.
No lift. The hotel is three floors with stairs only; no interior lift.
No complimentary newspaper service. Building is a low-rise 1990s block in the village, no historic quirks.
Check-in 14:00–00:00, early bag drop free if room ready later; late check-out until 12:00 for €30 (subject to availability)
Free, behind reception; no lockers
No step-free access. Entrance has two steps; no ramp. No accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Free on-site parking: about 30 unmarked spaces in front of the hotel, first-come first-served. Nearest public car park: Pefki village pay-and-display, €5 per day (200 m walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night (2026 rate)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Church of Agia Marina (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Matina — 736 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux; use ATMs inside major banks for better rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; Amex less so; contactless common for small amounts.
Round up taxi fares; 5-10% in restaurants if service not included; small change for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Greek coffee (ellinikos) or freddo cappuccino at a kafeneio or bakery — around €2.50.
Gyros pita from a street vendor or souvlaki shop — about €3-4.
A main of moussaka or grilled fish at a taverna off the main tourist strip — roughly €10-12.
Old Town's back streets and Mandraki Harbour area have cheap souvlaki, gyros, and cheese pies.
Supermarkets: AB Vassilopoulos, Lidl, and Masoutis are common in Rodos town.
Ermou Street and the side lanes off of it in Rodos town for affordable high-street chains and local shops.
Bus (KTEL) from airport to town ~€2.50; local bus day pass ~€5; walking is free inside Old Town.
Eat at tavernas off the harbour strip; buy water and snacks at supermarkets; visit free beaches east of town.
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 Lardos Bay
🕒 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Lardos Bay?
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the pool or garden, away from the front of the hotel. These rooms get morning sun and are quieter than those at the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lardos Bay?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near the reception or bar area) as they can be noisy from foot traffic and late-night chatter. Also skip rooms directly facing the street—address on Rodos main road means traffic hum until late.
Is Lardos Bay noisy?
Street buzz from the Rodos–Lindos main road during summer; occasional late-night bar noise from the hotel's own bar (closes around midnight).
Which rooms have the best views at Lardos Bay?
Pool/garden view from upper floors—not sea view, as the hotel is set back from the coast. Side-facing rooms may catch a glimpse of the hills.
What are insider tips for staying at Lardos Bay?
1. Ask for a room on the first floor with a pool view when booking—it's the best balance of quiet and sun. 2. Check-in after 3pm to avoid queuing; park in the free lot at the rear, not on the road.
What time is check-in at Lardos Bay?
Check-in at Lardos Bay is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lardos Bay have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout, login via room number and surname. Speed roughly 15 Mbps down, good for browsing but not streaming in HD during peak evening hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lardos Bay?
€1.50 per room per night (2026 rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Lardos Bay?
Gyros pita from a street vendor or souvlaki shop — about €3-4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lardos Bay?
Bus (KTEL) from airport to town ~€2.50; local bus day pass ~€5; walking is free inside Old Town.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
June and September offer consistently hot, sunny weather (highs around 30°C) with fewer crowds and easier sunbed availability at the beach. October also works for drier heat and lower prices, though the sea cools down.
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).