Elite Suites by Rhodes Bay

Our trip was interrupted and shortened due to our flights, but the staff at elite suites made sure we made the most of our holiday. They were extremely friendly when we arrived. Our room was Gorgeous and larger than expected. When we overslept breakfast, the restaurant manager accommodated us and fed us and our toddler. The entire staff made us feel welcomed and loved.

We booked a garden suite for a week, the room itself was comfortable but certain amenities were lacking such as consistant availability of free water. The suite did suit a small family but as parents do not expect much privacy. Outdoor pool and terrace was nice. The real issue was that some services were just not up to scratch for a 5* hotel. The big pool was shared with All inclusive guests, so the services were limited. The spa pool on the Elite Suites side was calm but nothing special. The restaurant was subpar, nice staff and attentive service but the dishes were rather heavy and not particularly well crafted - more an all inclusive standard rather that of a boutique hotel standard. The spa was a bit run down, with no towels available at the gym or spa. I had a rather poor treatment - many different kinds of massage were offered but it seemed like the treatment was one and the same. Pointless to offer a sports massages when the staff is not trained to offer one. At the big pool shared with the Rhodes Bay hotel, there was a small activity corner (pool, air hockey, darts & ping pong). Kids had to insert coins to the pool and air hockey which again seemed like a bit of a cheap choice from the hotel. Summa summarum, Elite Suites is a bolt on to the Rhodes Bay hotel that caters for All Inclusive guests. You will enjoy the room but don't expect a 5* experience otherwise.

We stayed in family suites at the hotel and were upgraded to suites with a private pool. Room was very spacious, had two sinks in the bathroom which is practical for a family of four, there is a bath with shower as well as a separate shower . All of the staff was very eager to please the guests. There is a special reception for the Elite suites section of the hotel where guests are welcome to have some drinks and snacks throughout the day. Lounge chairs on the beach are included, and although it is not the most beautiful beach, the hotel maintains it very well. The gym area in the spa is well equipped and prices for all food and drink ( even room service) were very reasonable for a five star hotel.

Wonderful reception. Great room. Excellent restaurant. We did not bother with the private pool, which is a nice to have, but probably not a must, unless maybe you are new lovers or love your privacy etc. The suites are part of a larger hotel complex, which you have access to, 5 km from airport and same distance from Rhodes - it is smack in between the two, so good location on the west coast. Sandy, turning into stoney beach as you get to the water, across the road, so not great. Some shops and medium quality restaurants just a few hundred metres walk. Found the small lobby for the 'suites' very useful as you can have complimentary soft drinks and snacks whenever you want (and an appertifs if you are having dinner in the hotel). Black pool very sexy but we enjoyed the main pool (part of the rest of the hotel complex) more, as it was better for kids. Pool bar lunches very good value for money, but limited options. Hotel does not at all enforce it's own 'no reservation' of sun lounger policy, which was a shame. Small issue with the complimentary daily water bottle (was it or wasn't it complimentary?), but did appreciate the complimentary fruit etc. All in all a very good hotel, bordering on being excellent.

extremely convenient for families especially garden suites with private pool.