Rodos Star All Inclusive Hotel

We spent a week here for our honeymoon after booking through TUI. The resort has lovely views, and town and the beach are about a 15-20 minute walk away. The staff were amazing and so accommodating. Food was excellent, with lots of variety from day to day as well as familiar favourites. The lunchtime gyros were the best! Thanks so much to Mos and everyone on the team.

The food was some of the best I've had in ages, and this family-run hotel made us feel very welcome. The hill is steep, though the views make up for it. We'd definitely come back.

I honestly don't understand why some people come back year after year. The location isn't great, although the hill is manageable in normal conditions. In very hot weather, it would be a real challenge. The food was okay, but the pool was freezing. Our small room was alright and cleaned daily. The public areas were a disgrace: unclean, with broken fittings, and the pool toilets smelled and weren't clean either. The bar sofa was covered in ants and needed throwing out. Furnishings were very dated, public spaces were small, and there was nothing for children to do. The pool table was broken the whole time we were there. Entertainment was limited to three times a week. Staff experiences were mixed. The dining room women were pleasant, but the receptionist seemed to have favorite guests and was very cold with others. The barman never smiled and was curt. Drinks were okay but not strong, and sometimes the pool bar was closed. There was no free water in the room, even though the hotel advertised itself as all-inclusive. If you don't like cats, be aware they come into the dining area and beg for food. I saw one spray urine on the curtains, a guest's bag and chairs. We made the best of it, and the good weather helped. The hotel needs updating and expanding, and the problems I've mentioned need fixing for it to deserve a three-star review. People who return seem to be treated like friends, while others are made to feel like an inconvenience. I've never written a review before and I'm not usually one to complain. The mixed ratings may come from returning guests boosting the score, so be aware of the contrast.

The people here are what made our 10 nights at Rodos star so lovely. The team made us feel like family, and Moss, the manager, was the sweetest. It was also lovely meeting members of the family. Fillip at the evening bar and Ben at the pool bar were fabulous, as were all the restaurant staff, front and behind the scenes. Our room was kept to a great standard, with fresh towels every day. It was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The food was fresh and delicious, though it did get repetitive, which is to be expected with an all-inclusive stay. There are also plenty of lovely places nearby to eat out. The hill is steep, but manageable if you take it slowly. Rhodes is beautiful to explore, and the bus is easy to use and cheap. Book the Kivotis cruise boat trip too. It stops at 6 places and was such a lovely, beautiful day.