Your stay — Olive Tree Villas Complex
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The Property — Olive Tree Villas Complex
Olive Tree Villas Complex is a modest, sun-bleached collection of low-rise villas set back from Rhodes Town’s busier strips. The lobby is cool tiled floors, a vase of dried lavender, and the distant hum of a cicada — unfussy, clean, and quietly run by a family who know where to find the best souvlaki. It suits independent travellers or couples who want a pool, a small kitchenette, and a base close enough to the Old Town (10 minutes’ walk) but without the taverna noise at midnight.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes Town was founded in 408 BC as a planned Hellenistic city, famous for the Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders. After centuries of Byzantine and Arab rule, the Knights Hospitaller rebuilt it from 1309, leaving the moated medieval walls, Palace of the Grand Master, and cobbled Street of the Knights that still define the Old Town. Under Ottoman and then Italian occupation (1912-1943), the Italians added wide, tree-lined avenues and neoclassical mansions outside the walls. Today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site where Crusader fortresses, minarets, and fish-tourist harbours coexist, and locals still speak of the 1975 earthquake that shaped the modern building code.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June, September: high 20s°C, dry, sea warm enough to swim, and the meltemi breeze keeps evenings comfortable. Fewer cruise ships than July-August, so the Old Town lanes stay walkable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak: temperatures top 35°C, Rhodes Old Town chokes with day-trippers, and hotel prices double. The island’s big event is the Medieval Rose Festival (late May/early June), but August brings the Apokreas carnival hangover and relentless sun. Book at least three months ahead for any 3-star property.
Budget shoulder season
April, October, early November: daytime 20-25°C, rain possible but short. Hotel rates drop 30-40% from peak, and you can have the acropolis almost to yourself. Pools might be unheated, but the sea is still swimmable in October.
Weather & packing
Rhodes has a microclimate drier than Crete’s, but the meltemi wind can gust suddenly — especially on the north and east coasts. Pack a light windproof jacket and two pairs of sturdy sandals: one for the Old Town’s polished cobbles, one for beach pebbles.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The new Rhodes Municipal Market (I ppagora) opened in March 2025 inside a restored 1930s Italian building near the Mandraki Harbour, with stalls for local cheese, honey, and olive oil, plus a wine bar open until midnight.
- The Old Town’s main pedestrian gate (Eleftherias Gate) is undergoing foundation repairs until October 2026; access to the Palace of the Grand Master is via the Marine Gate, adding 10 minutes’ walk from the villa complex.
- Summer 2026 sees a twice-weekly direct ferry from Rhodes Town to Halki (departing Tuesdays and Saturdays at 08:30) — a quiet alternative to Symi, perfect for a day trip with no car needed.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Olive Tree Villas Complex, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a villa garden room on the ground floor, away from the main building. These have direct access to the gardens and are quieter than rooms facing the road. The single lift in the main building serves floors 1–3, so if you choose a main building room, ask for floor 2 (middle floor, less foot traffic above and below).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms in the main building facing 68 Leoforos Iraklidon – this is a busy road into Ixia, with traffic noise from early morning until late evening. Also avoid any room directly above or below the single lift shaft; the mechanical noise is audible in adjacent rooms.
Best views
Garden villas offer views over the complex’s olive trees and communal gardens – no sea view as the hotel is set back. Main building upper floors (3) have partial views towards the Ixia hills but not the sea.
Quietest floors
For the main building, floor 2 is quietest as it’s away from street-side ground-floor footfall and roof-level plant noise. Garden villas – ground floor only (no lift), choose a villa set back from communal paths.
🔊 Noise notes
Traffic from Leoforos Iraklidon is the biggest noise source, especially morning and evening rush hours. The car park for 20 cars means engine noise from early arrivals and late returns. The single lift in the main building is audible in adjacent rooms, and gravel garden paths can be noisy underfoot for ground-floor villa rooms.
Insider tips
Parking is free but first-come, first-served for 20 spaces – arrive after 4pm and you may need the Rodos Marina car park (€8/day, 10-minute walk). Check-in: ask for your WiFi login voucher as soon as you arrive – the basic 10Mbps signal is weak in garden villas, so the premium upgrade (€5/day, 50Mbps) is worth it if you need reliable internet. Also request a villa away from the car park entrance if you’re a light sleeper.
- 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 — Olive Tree Villas Complex
Free basic (≈10 Mbps); premium upgrade at €5/day (≈50 Mbps); login via voucher given at check-in
Single elevator serves main building (floors 1–3); garden villas are stairs-only
Complimentary digital PressReader available via hotel app; no physical papers; no notable building heritage quirks
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 11:00 free; late check-out until 18:00 costs €40
Free, locked room behind reception, no time limit
Step-free entry via ramp at main entrance; one ground-floor accessible room (no roll-in shower); gardens have gravel paths
Free on-site unguarded parking for 20 cars; nearest public car park at Rodos Marina (€8/day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per room per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 card hold for incidentals on arrival
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Παναγιά Καθολική (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Παμμέγιστων Ταξιαρχών (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Alpha Bank — 524 m · ~7 min walk
Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 768 m · ~10 min walk
Politeknos corner — 633 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots in Rodos Town, which give poor rates.
Cards accepted widely in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; smaller cafes and market stalls often prefer cash, especially in villages.
Leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; round up taxi fares; hotel staff appreciate a few euros for cleaning or porter service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappe or iced cappuccino at a local kafeneio or bakery, about €3-4.
A gyros pita or souvlaki wrap from a street-side grill, around €4-6.
A main course at a taverna serving moussaka or grilled fish, roughly €10-15.
Gyros and souvlaki from casual grill stops near the old town and along harbourside walks.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos and Sklavenitis are common for everyday groceries.
Look for clothing markets and high-street shops in Rodos old town or the main shopping streets near Mandraki harbour.
Local buses cost around €1.80-2.50 per ride within the city; from the airport, take the public bus (€2.50-4) rather than overpriced taxis.
Eat at tavernas away from tourist-heavy squares for lower prices and better portions; buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets, not kiosks; use local bus passes rather than taxis for longer trips.
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 Olive Tree Villas Complex
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Alpha Bank — 524 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Xarteros Lefteris Pharmacy — 768 m · ~10 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 Olive Tree Villas Complex?
Request a villa garden room on the ground floor, away from the main building. These have direct access to the gardens and are quieter than rooms facing the road. The single lift in the main building serves floors 1–3, so if you choose a main building room, ask for floor 2 (middle floor, less foot traffic above and below).
Which rooms should I avoid at Olive Tree Villas Complex?
Avoid rooms in the main building facing 68 Leoforos Iraklidon – this is a busy road into Ixia, with traffic noise from early morning until late evening. Also avoid any room directly above or below the single lift shaft; the mechanical noise is audible in adjacent rooms.
Is Olive Tree Villas Complex noisy?
Traffic from Leoforos Iraklidon is the biggest noise source, especially morning and evening rush hours. The car park for 20 cars means engine noise from early arrivals and late returns. The single lift in the main building is audible in adjacent rooms, and gravel garden paths can be noisy underfoot for ground-floor villa rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Olive Tree Villas Complex?
Garden villas offer views over the complex’s olive trees and communal gardens – no sea view as the hotel is set back. Main building upper floors (3) have partial views towards the Ixia hills but not the sea.
What are insider tips for staying at Olive Tree Villas Complex?
Parking is free but first-come, first-served for 20 spaces – arrive after 4pm and you may need the Rodos Marina car park (€8/day, 10-minute walk). Check-in: ask for your WiFi login voucher as soon as you arrive – the basic 10Mbps signal is weak in garden villas, so the premium upgrade (€5/day, 50Mbps) is worth it if you need reliable internet. Also request a villa away from the car park entrance if you’re a light sleeper.
What time is check-in at Olive Tree Villas Complex?
Check-in at Olive Tree Villas Complex is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Olive Tree Villas Complex have Wi-Fi?
Free basic (≈10 Mbps); premium upgrade at €5/day (≈50 Mbps); login via voucher given at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Olive Tree Villas Complex?
€3.00 per room per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Olive Tree Villas Complex?
A gyros pita or souvlaki wrap from a street-side grill, around €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Olive Tree Villas Complex?
Local buses cost around €1.80-2.50 per ride within the city; from the airport, take the public bus (€2.50-4) rather than overpriced taxis.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June, September: high 20s°C, dry, sea warm enough to swim, and the meltemi breeze keeps evenings comfortable. Fewer cruise ships than July-August, so the Old Town lanes stay walkable.
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).