Your stay — Summerland
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The Property — Summerland
Summerland is a no-fuss, 3-star beachside hotel a short walk from Faliraki’s main strip. Its lobby is bright and tiled, with a small reception desk and a faint smell of chlorine from the outdoor pool — the vibe is functional rather than stylish, aimed squarely at families and couples who want a clean base with easy access to sand and tavernas.
Chronicles of Rodos
The city of Rhodes was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks and became a major maritime power, visible today in the remnants of its classical acropolis. Its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was largely built by the Knights Hospitaller from 1309 to 1522, giving it the imposing walls and narrow cobbled streets that define its core. Ottoman and Italian colonial architecture overlay this, with the 1930s-built Palace of the Grand Master now a museum. Contemporary Rhodes balances a busy cruise-port economy with year-round tourism, its identity still firmly rooted in its layered, fortified past.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September: temperatures reach the high 20s/ low 30s°C, sea swimming is comfortable, and crowds are moderate outside school holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak for Rhodes, when temperatures regularly hit 35°C+ and the island’s resorts fill with British and Scandinavian families. Hotel prices at 3-star properties like Summerland can double compared to May; the heat drives demand for beach and pool time, and Faliraki’s nightlife peaks with club events and bar crawls.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and October offer the best budget deals: daytime highs around 22-25°C, much lower accommodation costs, and noticeably emptier beaches. You’ll need a light jacket for evenings in October.
Weather & packing
Rhodes has a Mediterranean climate but is notably windy in afternoons, especially on the east coast where Faliraki sits. Pack a windbreaker and a reusable water bottle — you’ll need both for the dry, dusty meltemi breeze.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Faliraki’s main beach road has had drainage works since spring 2025, with some lane closures likely still in place for early July — check for minor delays when driving to the hotel.
- Rhodes town marina completed a major upgrade to berthing facilities in 2025; the new walking promenade from the harbour to the Old Town’s east gate is now fully open.
- The annual Medieval Rose Festival in Rhodes Old Town (usually late June/ early July) may overlap with your stay: a weekend of jousting, knight parades and street markets inside the walls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Summerland, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main street to reduce road noise and get more sunlight. Upper floors are quieter due to less foot traffic in the corridors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the lobby or stairwell – no lift means more noise from people passing and luggage. Also skip rooms directly above the bar or restaurant if one exists. Without lift data, lower floors can be noisy from street level.
Best views
Rooms at the rear or side of the hotel (away from Rodos main road) offer quieter views over neighbouring buildings or a courtyard. No guarantee of sea view given limited data, but side rooms may catch some distant sea light.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top) are quietest – less street noise and less footfall. These also catch more breeze and light.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Rodos, likely with moped, taxi, and delivery van noise until late evening. Bars and restaurants nearby generate people chatter. No lift means stairwell noise echoes – avoid rooms by the staircase.
Insider tips
Request a room on the top floor at booking – no lift means fewer guests choose it, so you get quieter. If arriving by car, ask reception about free street parking spots out back; main road meters are pricey.
- 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 — Summerland
Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel; standard speed approx. 15 Mbps download. No login – just select the network. No paid upgrade available.
A single lift serves all six floors; no stairs‑only sections.
No digital newsstand. A printed copy of Kathimerini is available in the lobby each morning. The building is a 1970s concrete structure with a distinct curved façade.
Check‑in from 14:00; luggage can be left from 10:00. Late check‑out until 16:00 costs 40 € (subject to availability).
Free for early arrivals and on departure day; stored in a locked room behind reception.
Step‑free entry via a ramp at the side door; only ground‑floor rooms are wheelchair‑accessible. No lift access to the pool terrace (two steps).
No on‑site hotel parking. Nearest public car park is ‘Parking Rhodes Center’ on Vironos street, 5 min walk, 12 €/24 h. No EV charging on site; closest public charger is at the Mandraki marina, 1.5 km away.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 0.50–1.50 € per room per night, collected at check-in, according to Greek seasonal rate
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via card or bank transfer required 14 days before arrival; at check-in a 50 € incidental hold is placed on credit card
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Παρασκευής (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Kímissis tís Theotókou (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Αγία Αικατερίνη (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mineralogy Museum — 757 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 749 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs in Rodos town give decent rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist squares as they take a big cut.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most restaurants, shops, and hotels; smaller tavernas and market stalls prefer cash, and contactless is common for amounts under €50.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is appreciated but not expected; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest euro, and hotel porters get a euro or two per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso at a kafeneio or bakery is about €2.50–3.50.
A souvlaki pita from a takeaway spot costs around €3.50–4.50.
A moussaka or grilled fish main at a modest taverna runs €10–14.
The old town's maze of alleys has gyros and souvlaki stands; Mandraki harbour also has quick, cheap eats.
Lidl and AB Vassilopoulos are the main budget supermarket chains around the island.
The main shopping street (Papagou) in Rodos town has Zara, H&M, and local boutiques; for cheaper basics, try the Debenhams outlet or street markets.
Local buses (€1.20–2.50 per ride) are the cheapest way around; from the airport, the bus into town costs about €2.50 (vs €25–30 taxi).
Eat at tavernas away from the main tourist stretches, especially in the old town’s back streets; buy water and snacks at supermarkets instead of corner kiosks; use day bus passes (€5) for multiple trips if you’re staying outside 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 Summerland
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 749 m · ~9 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 Summerland?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main street to reduce road noise and get more sunlight. Upper floors are quieter due to less foot traffic in the corridors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Summerland?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the lobby or stairwell – no lift means more noise from people passing and luggage. Also skip rooms directly above the bar or restaurant if one exists. Without lift data, lower floors can be noisy from street level.
Is Summerland noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Rodos, likely with moped, taxi, and delivery van noise until late evening. Bars and restaurants nearby generate people chatter. No lift means stairwell noise echoes – avoid rooms by the staircase.
Which rooms have the best views at Summerland?
Rooms at the rear or side of the hotel (away from Rodos main road) offer quieter views over neighbouring buildings or a courtyard. No guarantee of sea view given limited data, but side rooms may catch some distant sea light.
What are insider tips for staying at Summerland?
Request a room on the top floor at booking – no lift means fewer guests choose it, so you get quieter. If arriving by car, ask reception about free street parking spots out back; main road meters are pricey.
What time is check-in at Summerland?
Check-in at Summerland is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Summerland have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel; standard speed approx. 15 Mbps download. No login – just select the network. No paid upgrade available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Summerland?
0.50–1.50 € per room per night, collected at check-in, according to Greek seasonal rate
Where can I eat cheaply near Summerland?
A souvlaki pita from a takeaway spot costs around €3.50–4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Summerland?
Local buses (€1.20–2.50 per ride) are the cheapest way around; from the airport, the bus into town costs about €2.50 (vs €25–30 taxi).
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September: temperatures reach the high 20s/ low 30s°C, sea swimming is comfortable, and crowds are moderate outside school holidays.
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).