Kresten Royal Villas and Spa Kalithea, Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

Key Features

• Near the beach
• 2 main pools
• Sea views

Two main pools and a choice of bars and restaurants make this hillside hotel a bit of an all-rounder.

Official Rating

5 Star

Location Information

• 50m to beach
• 1km to resort centre
• 500m to nearest bus stop
• 6km to Faliraki
• 6km to Rhodes Town and Old Town

Two main pools set the pool scene – 1 has a funky little bar, another has a good-sized kids’ pool next to it. On the dining front, there’s a buffet restaurant, a poolside Greek place and a smart Italian.

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Pools

The hotel has 2 main pools. The one closest to the coast is a roomy lagoon number, and next to it there’s a big pool for kids. You’ve also got a restaurant here serving pizza, pasta and salads.

Pool Scene

You’ll get a panoramic view of the sea from the top pool near reception, not to mention great cocktails courtesy of a little bar that juts into the water.

Food & Drink

The buffet restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. There’s a wide choice of food, including Greek dishes, and you’ll often get themed nights, too, with things like Chinese cooking.

As well as a buffet restaurant, there are 2 other options for dinner. The restaurant by the lower pool transforms into a Greek place at night, and there’s an upscale Italian that lays on a 5-course meal.

Entertainment

When it comes to entertainment, the hotel has a fairly laid-back approach, so you’ll get occasional live music, Greek nights, karaoke and discos. The lobby bar, overlooking the pool, is an elegant hang-out for cocktails.

There’s a bar above the main restaurant. It’s great for taking in the sunset on the huge terrace – and the cocktails are good here, too.

Sports & Activities

There’s a mix of activities, with boccia, volleyball, basketball and tennis all on the cards, as well as pool-based things such as aqua aerobics and water polo.

Facility Overview

There's loads to keep you busy at this place. As well as a hat-trick of pools, there are activities like football, basketball and tennis, and after-dark entertainment including Greek nights and live music performances. As for mealtimes, you've got a couple of buffet places, and à la cartes with menus of Greek and Italian favourites.

Health & Beauty

The hotel has a spa* that’s kitted out with an indoor pool, sauna* and Turkish bath*. You can also get treatments* like pedicures and massages. There’s a hairdresser* and gym, as well.

No. of floors

3

No. of lifts

5

No. of rooms

256

Rooms

You can expect a balcony or terrace, air-con and Wi-Fi* in all rooms. There’s superior twin rooms available with garden views or views of the sea. If you’d like a bit more space- sea-view junior suites are available with a private pool. Or you can upgrade further to a suite with Jacuzzi^® or Royal suite with private pool.

Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally.