The picturesque Greek resort of Lardos is located in the southeast of the island of Rhodes. This small village in the Italian style was built and is surrounded on all sides by pine forests and olive lemon groves . In addition to convenient beaches and a warm sea, this small resort offers tourists a well-developed infrastructure. Good rooms at an affordable price in Lardos can be rented, for example, in the Smartline Ellia hotel (ex Saint George 3 *) .
Location Features
This hotel is located in the village of Lardos, on the second coastline. The international airport is about 60 km away. Most often, Russian tourists get to this hotel by transfer bus provided by the operator. But if necessary, you can, of course, get to the hotel and take a taxi. A shuttle service is also provided to guests at the hotel itself.
The distance from the village of Lardos to the island's capital, the city of Rhodes, is about 50 km. 7 km from the village is one of the most popular resorts of the island - Lindos, and 3 km - Pefkos. Guests of the hotel can get to all these settlements, including by bus. Public transport is a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
Actually, Lardos itself has earned popularity among tourists not only for the cleanliness and beautiful view of well-landscaped streets. If desired, tourists can also have a good time here. Especially fun in Lardos happens in the evenings. At this time, national dances and many various performances are organized here. If desired, tourists can listen to live music in every local cafe.
Smartline Ellia 3 * (Rhodes): traveler reviews
This hotel accepts guests in two three-story buildings and in several small bungalows. This hotel was built in 1988. In 2015, reconstruction was carried out here. Photos of the hotel, available on the websites of travel agencies, unfortunately, in some cases do not correspond to reality. The fact is that before the reconstruction of the hotel bungalows were decorated in Greek ethnic style. During the repair, the owners decided to change the design of the buildings. The hotel is currently decorated in a modern hi-tech style.
Many tourists find the appearance of the reconstructed hotel quite beautiful. There are even rave reviews about the hotel’s territory on the Web. The area of the Smartline Ellia 3 * hotel is quite large. Moreover, the hotel courtyard is not at all a smooth smooth area. It is rather a small hilly area. Therefore, everywhere in the courtyard of the hotel there are picturesque terraces, platforms and ladders. And it actually looks very picturesque and original.
Number of rooms: what you should know
In total, the Smartline Hotel Ellia (ex Saint George 3 *) offers 87 comfortable rooms to guests of Lardos. By equipment and comfort rooms in this hotel can vary significantly. The fact is that several years ago the owners of Smartline Ellia bought a part of the nearby Montemar complex. Three-story buildings previously belonged to this particular hotel. Reconstruction at the Mortemar Hotel by its previous owners, unfortunately, was not carried out. These two buildings and their current owners did not repair. Therefore, the rooms here for convenience differ significantly from the rooms rented into bungalows. Unfortunately, Russian tourists are lodged most often in these two buildings. It is worth knowing and not particularly trusting the beautiful photo of the hotel rooms on the sites of tour operators. At such sites, renovated spacious bungalow rooms are usually presented, which can lead tourists astray.
In the buildings handed over by the owners of the Smartline Ellia hotel (ex Saint George, Lardos 3 *) to Russian vacationers, the rooms can also vary in terms of convenience and equipment. In some of them, according to the guests, the situation is extremely poor and old. The furniture in such rooms is shaky, the decoration is tattered, and household appliances may not function at all. For those of our compatriots who have come across such a room, experienced tourists are advised to immediately go to the reception and demand a replacement. Even in the three-story buildings of the hotel there are usually quite decent rooms. Of course, they are not as comfortable as in a bungalow, but you can live in them more or less comfortably. In addition, hotel administrators in some cases populate dissatisfied Russian tourists into houses. Experienced tourists highly advise against swearing at registration employees (and even more so using strong expressions). Talking with the hotel staff is polite. Otherwise, they can go on principle and not relocate the guest from a bad room at all nowhere.
Apartment features
In addition to beds, all rooms of the Smartline Ellia 3 * hotel (including in the buildings) are equipped with air conditioning. There are, of course, in the rooms and televisions. Some apartments have old models, while others have flat screens. The rooms at the hotel also include refrigerators and safes.
Showers in each room of this hotel are individual. In some rooms in the bathroom there are cabins; in others, watering cans are simply suspended on the wall. All rooms in the showers have a standard set of toiletries, which tourists can use for free. The hotel descriptions on the websites of many operators say that the bathrooms here include a hairdryer. In fact, this accessory may not be in the shower. But at the first complaint of the guests, the hair dryer is usually still brought.
The bungalows include, among other things, spacious terraces. For the convenience of guests there are tables and chairs. The buildings in most rooms have balconies. Here, if desired, among other things, you can dry and beach items.
Room Reviews
Since the rooms in the Smartline Ellia Hotel Rhodes 3 * hotel are equipped differently, the reviews on them on the Web are mixed. For some tourists, living at this hotel seemed like hell. Others believe that the hotel is suitable very well for overnight stays and evening vacations. Of course, the best reviews about this hotel on the network are left by those guests who got rooms in the bungalow. But, unfortunately, Russian tourists can get into such apartments only at the peak of the season.
Cleaning maids in hotel rooms, judging by the reviews of vacationers, often enough. At least the rooms look clean and tidy. For a hotel employee to change bedding and towels, they just need to be left on the floor next to the bed. Regarding the hotel staff themselves, there are only the best reviews on the Web. Hotel staff behave politely and courteously. Including in relation to the Russian guests. The fact that our compatriots are accommodated in not-so-good numbers is, of course, not connected at all with the poor attitude of Greek citizens towards the inhabitants of Russia. Simply, our tour operators are, unfortunately, far from the main partners of this hotel.
The beds in the Smartline Ellia hotel, judging by the reviews of tourists, are quite comfortable. Some rooms have plain furniture, others have pretty pretty wicker furniture. Household appliances in a hotel almost always work properly. Outlets in all rooms, even not too good, as many guests note, usually there is a sufficient number.
Hotel Infrastructure
The hotel, of course, provides guests with a number of various additional services. So, for example, residents of Smartline Ellia ex Saint George 3 * (Rhodes) have the opportunity to use:
free parking;
outdoor pool;
free wifi.
There is also a billiard room at the hotel. If desired, guests can play darts or table tennis. In addition, the hotel has a small gift shop. Here at a not too high price, guests can buy some trinkets in memory of a visit to Greece.
Smartline Ellia 3 *: infrastructure reviews
If tourists have any complaints about the rooms of this hotel , then with respect to the service provided here, the opinion of the guests was basically pretty good. The hotel staff, as already mentioned, is polite and does everything to make tourists feel comfortable in the hotel. The hostess of the hotel, many former guests also consider the woman pleasant and kind.
The pool at the hotel is quite large, clean and comfortable. The territory itself is also well equipped and offers a pleasant evening break. The hotel staff, unfortunately, do not speak Russian. The exception is only one employee - Katya. If you have any problems, tourists from Russia are best to contact her. English is understood by almost all administrators and even maids with kitchen workers.
Services for families with children
This hotel deserved good reviews of guests, including the fact that on its territory there is a large playground. It is equipped very well. It is interesting to spend time with children on it. But, unfortunately, the administration apparently did not pay much attention to the playground at the hotel for a long time. Therefore, it looks slightly neglected.
Hotel Food Reviews
Full board is what the Ellia Hotel offers its guests . Smartline Ellia 3 * in terms of nutrition has earned mostly only positive reviews from tourists. Dishes in the hotel's dining room are served quality, fresh and delicious. In particular, good reviews on the web are available about dinners at this hotel . According to some tourists, only breakfasts can be a little meager .
In addition to meat, fish and dairy dishes, hotel guests have the opportunity to order vegetables and fruits in the dining room. The variety of drinks in this hotel is quite diverse. Various seasonings and sauces in the hotel buffet are served separately from main dishes. Of course, many tourists attribute this to the undoubted advantages of the hotel.
In addition to the dining room, there is a hotel S martline Ellia 3 * and a bar. Here tourists can order all kinds of drinks, both alcoholic and ordinary.
Hotel beach
Hotel Smartline Ellia 3 * (Rhodes) is located quite close to the sea . Many tourists consider this to be its main advantage. The fact is that renting cheap rooms near Rhodes in Rhodes is usually quite difficult. All budget hotels are located at least 800 meters from the coast. Smartline Ellia in this regard is a pleasant exception. Its guests need to go to the beach no more than 5-10 minutes.
The path to the sea from the hotel runs in the shadow of oleander trees. Therefore, the hotel guests do not have to suffer from the heat on the way to the beach. This is especially convenient, of course, for tourists who come to Rhodes with their children.
Unfortunately, there is no own beach at the Smartline Ellia 3 * hotel . The path between the trees leads to the public municipal. Reviews of this beach have earned tourists quite good. The coastline at this place is covered with sand mixed with small pebbles. There are no large stones on the beach. Therefore, sunbathing here is very convenient.
The sea entrance on this beach is pretty steep. For children, this, of course, is not too convenient. But the water in the sea in this place is always clean and transparent. Of course, on the beach of the hotel you can rent sunbeds. Those tourists who do not want to pay for a deck chair can simply sunbathe on mats.
Hotel Manager
Of course, guests of the Smartline Ellia 3 * hotel , such as any other tourists vacationing in Rhodes, can visit various interesting places on this island. The hotel, among other things, also has a guide-manager. This employee fulfills his duties, according to many guests, very well. If necessary, you can contact the guide for help when planning trips around the island. A hotel employee will definitely give some practical advice.
Interesting places in the village
Actually, in Lardos itself, tourists can see attractions such as the monastery of Panagia Ipseni and the castle of the Byzantine era. The latter is located just half a kilometer from the village.