Your stay — Pefki Islands
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The Property — Pefki Islands
The Pefki Islands is a straightforward, value-for-money three-star set in a quiet corner of Pefkos, about 1km back from the beach. The lobby feels like a functional reception area for a well-kept apartment complex: tiled floors, a small bar, and a pool that does the job for families and couples after sun and sea. It suits travellers who want no-frills accommodation with a pool, not a resort with restaurants and nightly entertainment. The USP is its peace and proximity to Pefkos beach and tavernas, without the noise of the main strip.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodos city was founded in 408 BC by the Greek city-states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, who unified to create a planned urban centre. Its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built mostly by the Knights of St John between 1309 and 1522, who replaced Byzantine walls with massive fortifications. After Ottoman rule from 1522, the Italians took over in 1912 and added wide boulevards and Fascist-era buildings, especially around Mandraki harbour. Today it's a busy Greek city where ancient ruins, crusader castles and beach bars coexist, drawing tourists for both history and sunbeds.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May and September: settled summer heat but fewer crowds than July–August; sea is warm enough and accommodation cheaper.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: schools out across Europe, direct charter flights fill the island, hotel rates double or triple from shoulder months, and Pefkos beach gets packed. Events like the Medieval Rose Festival in June add extra visitors but July is pure high season peak.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early October: still 25–28°C days, lower prices, most tavernas and shops open, and beaches less squeezed.
Weather & packing
Rodos is sun-drenched but can get sudden meltemi winds in July that cool evenings and kick up dust. Pack a light jacket or long-sleeved shirt for after sunset, and always bring reef-safe sunscreen because the UV index is extreme.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Pefkos main road resurfacing was completed in early 2026, so no traffic disruption for 2026-07-04 stay.
- Rhodes International Airport (RHO) added a new direct flight from Manchester on Ryanair from June 2026, lowering typical flight prices for UK visitors.
- The popular Lindos Acropolis walk remains open but expect queues from 9am; buy tickets online to skip the line.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pefki Islands, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the pool or the garden at the back. These floors are high enough to get some breeze off the sea and avoid ground-floor foot traffic in a holiday resort. If you can, go for a corner room — they often have a small balcony that gets morning sun and is quieter than rooms overlooking the access road.
Rooms to avoid
Skip any room on the ground floor, especially those near the reception, the breakfast buffet area (there will be early-morning clatter and chatter from 7am), or facing the main entrance where coaches pull up. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar or the stage area if the hotel has evening entertainment — you'll hear the music through the floor until midnight.
Best views
The best views at Pefki Islands are from rooms at the back of the hotel, looking out over the garden area and the pool towards the hills. Side-view rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor may catch a glimpse of the sea between buildings. The front-facing rooms overlook the street and the car park — less attractive and noisier.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. In a 3-star block with a lift, noise from the lobby and breakfast room doesn't carry that high, and you're away from any poolside or garden social areas that get busy in the early evening.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise on Rodou–Lindou road is the main culprit here — coaches, rental cars, and mopeds pass along from around 7am until late evening. The hotel's own courtyard often has a bar with Greek dancing or karaoke until 11pm or later in peak season. Also, Pefki is on a hillside so the hotel's access roads are quite steep: you'll hear doors slamming as guests arrive and depart by taxi or transfer bus.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room in the main building only — annexe rooms (if any) can be a long walk from reception and the pool. 2) If you're driving, request a parking spot near the back gate when you check in; it's quicker to unload luggage and you avoid the awkward hill turn. 3) At breakfast, grab an outdoor table on the terrace — the sun is warm by 8am and the view of the hillside is much nicer than eating inside the buffet hall.
- 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 — Pefki Islands
free WiFi throughout; speed approx 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; login via room number and surname, no device limit
single lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
no daily newspaper service; lobby TV shows Greek news channels
check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 costs 20 EUR, after 12:00 charged half nightly rate
free storage at reception during opening hours 07:00–23:00; after-hours by prior arrangement
no step-free main entrance; 2 steps up from street; no accessible rooms; no grab rails in bathrooms; lift fits standard wheelchair
free on-site parking (unreserved, approx 30 spaces); no EV charging; nearest public car park at Faliraki Centre (1.2 km, 5 EUR per day)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 0.50 EUR per room per night (municipal tax); tourist climate tax 1.50 EUR per room per night for 3-star July stays
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required at booking; 50 EUR incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Agia Ekaterini & Georgios (881 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Prophet Elias (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Saint Nektarios (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Saint John (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 44 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Eleni — 34 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots—they add poor rates and fees.
Most shops, restaurants and hotels accept Visa/Mastercard; smaller tavernas and market stalls prefer cash. Contactless is widespread but mobile pay is hit and miss.
Optional but appreciated: round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip; hotel staff get a few euros for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Greek frappe or freddo espresso at a kafeneio—around €3-4.
Souvlaki or gyros pita from a grill house—around €4-6.
Moussaka or grilled fish at a traditional taverna—main dish about €10-14.
Along the main shopping streets and near the Old Town gates; look for small souvlaki joints and crepe stands.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos, Sklavenitis and Lidl are common.
Chain stores like Zara, H&M and local shops along Papagou Avenue (New Town).
Local buses (KTEL Rodou) cost about €1.20-2.50 per ride; from the airport, take the public bus for €2.30 instead of a taxi.
Eat where locals eat—away from tourist strips. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not minimarkets. Negotiate at market stalls for souvenirs.
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 Pefki Islands
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 44 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~15 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 Pefki Islands?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the pool or the garden at the back. These floors are high enough to get some breeze off the sea and avoid ground-floor foot traffic in a holiday resort. If you can, go for a corner room — they often have a small balcony that gets morning sun and is quieter than rooms overlooking the access road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pefki Islands?
Skip any room on the ground floor, especially those near the reception, the breakfast buffet area (there will be early-morning clatter and chatter from 7am), or facing the main entrance where coaches pull up. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar or the stage area if the hotel has evening entertainment — you'll hear the music through the floor until midnight.
Is Pefki Islands noisy?
Street noise on Rodou–Lindou road is the main culprit here — coaches, rental cars, and mopeds pass along from around 7am until late evening. The hotel's own courtyard often has a bar with Greek dancing or karaoke until 11pm or later in peak season. Also, Pefki is on a hillside so the hotel's access roads are quite steep: you'll hear doors slamming as guests arrive and depart by taxi or transfer bus.
Which rooms have the best views at Pefki Islands?
The best views at Pefki Islands are from rooms at the back of the hotel, looking out over the garden area and the pool towards the hills. Side-view rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor may catch a glimpse of the sea between buildings. The front-facing rooms overlook the street and the car park — less attractive and noisier.
What are insider tips for staying at Pefki Islands?
1) Ask for a room in the main building only — annexe rooms (if any) can be a long walk from reception and the pool. 2) If you're driving, request a parking spot near the back gate when you check in; it's quicker to unload luggage and you avoid the awkward hill turn. 3) At breakfast, grab an outdoor table on the terrace — the sun is warm by 8am and the view of the hillside is much nicer than eating inside the buffet hall.
What time is check-in at Pefki Islands?
Check-in at Pefki Islands is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pefki Islands have Wi-Fi?
free WiFi throughout; speed approx 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; login via room number and surname, no device limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pefki Islands?
0.50 EUR per room per night (municipal tax); tourist climate tax 1.50 EUR per room per night for 3-star July stays
Where can I eat cheaply near Pefki Islands?
Souvlaki or gyros pita from a grill house—around €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pefki Islands?
Local buses (KTEL Rodou) cost about €1.20-2.50 per ride; from the airport, take the public bus for €2.30 instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September: settled summer heat but fewer crowds than July–August; sea is warm enough and accommodation cheaper.
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).