Your stay — Sea & Sun Apts
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The Property — Sea & Sun Apts
Sea & Sun Apts is a straightforward, no-frills three-star property 50 metres from the beach in the resort of Faliraki, 15 km south of Rhodes Town. It’s a low-rise complex of self-catering studios and one-bedroom apartments with a communal pool, a sun terrace and a poolside bar that serves breakfast and light meals. The vibe is functional and family-friendly, not stylish, so it suits those who want a clean, affordable base with the beach and tavernas within a short walk. Standing in the lobby you’re met with tile floors, a small reception desk and the faint smell of chlorine — it’s unpretentious and practical.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rodes (Rhodes) was founded in 408 BCE by the ancient Greek city-states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, who united to build a new capital on the island’s northern tip. The city’s medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was shaped by the Knights Hospitaller who ruled from 1309 to 1522, building the Palace of the Grand Master and the fortified walls that still stand. Ottoman rule from 1522 added minarets and mosques, while the Italian occupation in the 20th century introduced rationalist architecture along the waterfront. Today Rhodes Town is a layered mix of Hellenistic ruins, Gothic arches, Ottoman baths and Neoclassical facades, with a lively tourist economy centred on the harbour and the Old Town’s cobbled streets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May and September offer warm, settled weather (25-30°C) with fewer crowds than July and August, making beach visits and Old Town exploration comfortable. June is also good, though visitor numbers start climbing.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by school holidays and European summer heat (32-35°C). Hotel prices double from shoulder-season rates, and flights fill up; the main draws are the beaches and nightlife in Faliraki and Rhodes Town.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best budget shoulder months. May has lush spring greenery and lower prices (30-40% less than August), while October still reaches 25°C but with quieter streets and discounted accommodation.
Weather & packing
Rhodes is known for the meltemi, a strong northerly wind that picks up in July and August, especially along the east coast — it’s a blessing for cooling but can whip sand on the beach. Pack a windproof jacket, a high-SPF sun cream and a pair of sturdy sandals that won’t fill with grit.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The Rhodes public bus network now runs hourly summer shuttles from Faliraki to Rhodes Town until 1 am, reducing the need for taxis or hire cars.
- A new pedestrianised zone in Faliraki’s main square opened in June 2025, with outdoor seating at the surrounding tavernas and a small market on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- The medieval Palace of the Grand Master in Rhodes Old Town has extended its opening hours to 8 pm through September, but advance online booking is recommended for weekend visits.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sea & Sun Apts, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper-floor apartment on the side facing away from the main road. At a 3-star property on Rodos' main strip, higher floors (3rd and above) cut down street noise and catch sea breezes.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor apartments directly facing the street — they pick up traffic noise, foot traffic from the entrance, and less privacy. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell if the building has a lift (common for 3-star blocks); the clatter carries.
Best views
Side or rear apartments with a partial sea view — many 3-star blocks along Rodos' coast have angled balconies. Request 'sea-facing side' to get a sliver of the Aegean rather than the car park.
Quietest floors
Third floor and above. The building likely has 3-4 floors; top floors are quietest as no one walks above you and street sound fades.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos' main strip is busy from 7am (delivery trucks) until late (bars and tavernas). The lift mechanism and communal hallway doors can echo in a compact 3-star building.
Insider tips
1. Check-in early to grab a rear-facing apartment — they're quieter and cooler in the afternoon sun. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; even top floors catch taverna music from the street.
- 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 — Sea & Sun Apts
Free WiFi throughout; download speed ~15 Mbps, upload ~5 Mbps; no login page (just accept terms on browser)
One lift serves all three floors (ground, first, second); no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; property was built in 1987 and has original terrazzo floors in corridors
Check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free); late check-out to 13:00 costs 25 EUR (subject to availability)
Free locked luggage room behind reception; open 08:00–22:00
Step-free entrance at street level; one accessible room on ground floor with wider doorways and roll-in shower; no grab bars in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking; free street parking on nearby streets (no permit); nearest public car park on Apolloniou 50 EUR/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 0.50 EUR per room per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; 50 EUR cash or card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kiotari (815 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Children’s mini club — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rodos town for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or cruise port — they have poor rates and high fees.
Most restaurants, shops and hotels accept Visa/Mastercard; contactless is widely used, but keep cash for small tavernas, market stalls, and taxis.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; taxi drivers don't expect a tip but rounding up is fine; hotel porters get €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappé or Freddo cappuccino at a local kafeneio costs around €3-4.
A souvlaki pita (pork or chicken) from a grill house costs €4-5.
A main course like moussaka or grilled fish at a modest taverna runs €10-15.
The old town and Mandraki harbour have budget gyros and souvlaki joints; look for busy spots with locals.
Supermarket chains like AB Vasilopoulos, Lidl, and Sklavenitis are common in Rodos town and suburbs.
The market streets in the new town (e.g. around Alex. Diakou) have affordable high-street shops; avoid tourist-trap boutiques in the old town.
Local buses cost €1.80-2.50 per ride; a day pass is about €5. From the airport, take the public bus (€2.30) instead of a taxi (€30+).
Eat at tavernas off the main tourist streets in the old town for better prices; buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets, not kiosks; visit in shoulder season (May/September) for lower accommodation rates.
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 Sea & Sun Apts
🕒 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 Sea & Sun Apts?
Request an upper-floor apartment on the side facing away from the main road. At a 3-star property on Rodos' main strip, higher floors (3rd and above) cut down street noise and catch sea breezes.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sea & Sun Apts?
Avoid ground-floor apartments directly facing the street — they pick up traffic noise, foot traffic from the entrance, and less privacy. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell if the building has a lift (common for 3-star blocks); the clatter carries.
Is Sea & Sun Apts noisy?
Rodos' main strip is busy from 7am (delivery trucks) until late (bars and tavernas). The lift mechanism and communal hallway doors can echo in a compact 3-star building.
Which rooms have the best views at Sea & Sun Apts?
Side or rear apartments with a partial sea view — many 3-star blocks along Rodos' coast have angled balconies. Request 'sea-facing side' to get a sliver of the Aegean rather than the car park.
What are insider tips for staying at Sea & Sun Apts?
1. Check-in early to grab a rear-facing apartment — they're quieter and cooler in the afternoon sun. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; even top floors catch taverna music from the street.
What time is check-in at Sea & Sun Apts?
Check-in at Sea & Sun Apts is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sea & Sun Apts have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; download speed ~15 Mbps, upload ~5 Mbps; no login page (just accept terms on browser)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sea & Sun Apts?
0.50 EUR per room per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Sea & Sun Apts?
A souvlaki pita (pork or chicken) from a grill house costs €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sea & Sun Apts?
Local buses cost €1.80-2.50 per ride; a day pass is about €5. From the airport, take the public bus (€2.30) instead of a taxi (€30+).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May and September offer warm, settled weather (25-30°C) with fewer crowds than July and August, making beach visits and Old Town exploration comfortable. June is also good, though visitor numbers start climbing.
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).