Your stay — Time To Smile Osiris
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The Property — Time To Smile Osiris
The Time To Smile Osiris is a solid 4-star resort in the Kolymbia area, set back from the main road with a big pool and manicured gardens. The lobby is cool marble and neutral tones, with a reception team that’s briskly efficient, and the whole place is aimed squarely at couples and families who want a quiet beach-and-pool week without much local hassle. Its USP is the large outdoor pool complex and the on-site spa, plus the fact you’re a short walk from a decent sandy beach and a handful of tavernas — nothing cutting-edge, but reliable for the price.
Chronicles of Rodos
The city of Rhodes was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greek city-states of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, and quickly became a major maritime power. Its famous Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood at the harbour entrance until an earthquake in 226 BC. The medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by the Knights of St John between 1309 and 1522, and still has crusader-era walls, a Palace of the Grand Master and narrow cobbled streets. Today, Rhodes Town is a busy cruise port and tourist hub, blending Hellenistic ruins, Ottoman mosques and Italian Fascist-era architecture from the early 20th century. Its modern identity is firmly tied to mass tourism, but the Old Town retains a genuinely layered, lived-in feel outside the main souk.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September offer warm days around 27-30°C, lower humidity and far fewer crowds than July-August. Sea temperatures are already swimmable by late May, and flights/accommodation are more affordable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, with temperatures often above 35°C and Old Town streets uncomfortably packed from 10am onwards. Hotel prices at the Osiris can double compared to May rates; the Rodos International Airport sees heavy charter arrivals, and the island’s water supply can be stretched.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget months — flights are cheap, many hotels drop rates by 40-50%, and you’ll have beaches and sights almost to yourself. The weather is still pleasant (20-25°C), though windier, and some seaside restaurants may be closed.
Weather & packing
July in Rhodes is reliably hot and bone-dry, with almost zero rain and a strong northerly meltemi wind that kicks up in the afternoons. Pack light cotton clothes, a wide-brimmed hat and a wind-resistant cover-up for evenings at the coast — a lightweight k-way is more useful than an umbrella.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rhodes Town’s new marina and commercial port expansion is now fully open, but roadworks at the Mandraki harbour entrance are causing traffic delays on the coastal road towards the Old Town through summer 2026.
- The organisers of the Rhodes International Festival (mid-July) have confirmed a series of free open-air concerts at the medieval moat and at Kallithea Springs, with tickets released only two weeks before each event.
- Water usage restrictions are in place island-wide from 1 June to 30 September — hotels are advised to limit pool refills and guests are asked to use towels sparingly; you may notice signs in bathrooms.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Time To Smile Osiris, 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/garden side. These floors are high enough to escape street-level noise but not so high that lift wait times become an issue, and the orientation away from the road offers a quieter stay with a pleasant outlook over the hotel grounds.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those directly overlooking the front of the hotel. The 1st floor can suffer from foot traffic and lobby noise, while front-facing rooms are exposed to street sounds from the Rodos road and the drop-off/pick-up area.
Best views
The best view is of the pool and garden from a higher floor on the rear side of the hotel. Given the address at 'Rodos', the front likely faces a local road or commercial area, so the garden/pool side provides a more relaxing vista with greenery and less urban backdrop.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. They sit above the main public areas and are far enough from the street to muffle traffic noise, yet still accessible via the lift without significant wait times.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the immediate road in Rodos can be noticeable, especially during peak summer traffic or late evenings. The lift shaft may generate some mechanical noise on adjacent rooms, and the bar area could produce low-level music until midnight. Early-morning noise from the restaurant setup can affect lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If you're arriving by car, park in the hotel's free off-street lot rather than on the road – the spaces fill quickly, so request a parking spot at booking. 2. Request a room with a balcony on the pool/garden side at check-in: these tend to be assigned last and are worth asking for, even if booked for a standard room.
- 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 — Time To Smile Osiris
Free Wi-Fi throughout, sufficient for streaming; one device per room, login via room number and surname.
One lift serving all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Electronic newsstand via QR code in lobby (includes local Greek papers in English and Kathimerini); no printed newspapers delivered. Building is a modern low-rise (2010 build), no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 09:00. Late check-out until 14:00 for 50% of room rate, subject to availability.
Free secure storage in luggage room after check-out, or before check-in if arriving early.
Step-free entrance at side ramp; wheelchair-accessible lift to all floors; no grab bars in standard bathrooms.
Uncovered on-site parking free of charge, first-come-first-served. Nearest public car park is at Rodos Port (€12 per night), 3 km away. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: City tax €1.50 per room per night, plus environmental tax €0.50 per room per night.
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Αγία Αικατερίνη (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Kímissis tís Theotókou (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Παρασκευής (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mineralogy Museum — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Kids Playground Sun Beach Resort — 620 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 819 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Rodos town for the best rates; avoid exchanging at the airport or tourist bureaux due to poor rates.
Major credit/debit cards widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless is common, but have cash for small tavernas and market stalls.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated; taxis can just round up; hotel staff don't expect tips but a euro or two for good service is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Greek frappe or freddo cappuccino from a kafeneio or bakery: around €3–4.
A gyros pita from a street vendor or fast-food spot: €4–5.
A mains course at a local taverna (e.g., moussaka or grilled fish): around €10–15.
Gyros and souvlaki stands along Orfanidou Street and around Mandraki harbour offer cheap eats.
Supermarkets like AB Vassilopoulos and Sklavenitis are common for budget supplies.
High-street brands at commercial streets (e.g., Ethnikis Antistaseos) and market stalls near the Old Town.
City bus day pass: €5–6; from the airport, take the public bus (route 01) into Rodos town for about €2.50.
Eat at tavernas away from the main tourist squares; buy groceries for picnic lunches; drink tap water (safe in Rodos town) or buy large bottles from supermarkets.
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 Time To Smile Osiris
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 819 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.
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 Time To Smile Osiris?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the pool/garden side. These floors are high enough to escape street-level noise but not so high that lift wait times become an issue, and the orientation away from the road offers a quieter stay with a pleasant outlook over the hotel grounds.
Which rooms should I avoid at Time To Smile Osiris?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those directly overlooking the front of the hotel. The 1st floor can suffer from foot traffic and lobby noise, while front-facing rooms are exposed to street sounds from the Rodos road and the drop-off/pick-up area.
Is Time To Smile Osiris noisy?
Street noise from the immediate road in Rodos can be noticeable, especially during peak summer traffic or late evenings. The lift shaft may generate some mechanical noise on adjacent rooms, and the bar area could produce low-level music until midnight. Early-morning noise from the restaurant setup can affect lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Time To Smile Osiris?
The best view is of the pool and garden from a higher floor on the rear side of the hotel. Given the address at 'Rodos', the front likely faces a local road or commercial area, so the garden/pool side provides a more relaxing vista with greenery and less urban backdrop.
What are insider tips for staying at Time To Smile Osiris?
1. If you're arriving by car, park in the hotel's free off-street lot rather than on the road – the spaces fill quickly, so request a parking spot at booking. 2. Request a room with a balcony on the pool/garden side at check-in: these tend to be assigned last and are worth asking for, even if booked for a standard room.
What time is check-in at Time To Smile Osiris?
Check-in at Time To Smile Osiris is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Time To Smile Osiris have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, sufficient for streaming; one device per room, login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Time To Smile Osiris?
City tax €1.50 per room per night, plus environmental tax €0.50 per room per night.
Where can I eat cheaply near Time To Smile Osiris?
A gyros pita from a street vendor or fast-food spot: €4–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Time To Smile Osiris?
City bus day pass: €5–6; from the airport, take the public bus (route 01) into Rodos town for about €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September offer warm days around 27-30°C, lower humidity and far fewer crowds than July-August. Sea temperatures are already swimmable by late May, and flights/accommodation are more affordable.
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).