Rhodes is one of the most beautiful islands that belong to Greece. It is washed immediately by two seas: the Aegean - from the west and the Mediterranean - from the east. The most convenient for a beach holiday is the east coast, because here the beaches are covered with fine golden-white sand. The infrastructure on this coast is well developed, there are many comfortable hotels and much more. But the west coast will appeal to fans of windsurfing.
Kiotari beaches
On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea is one of the youngest resorts in Rhodes. This is Kiotari. Its beaches are considered the best on the island. Not so long ago there was a fishing village on the site of the resort, however, in a short time (since the beginning of the nineties), many hotels of various categories managed to be built here, both the simplest and the magnificent five-star, operating on the all-inclusive basis. Nevertheless, 4 * hotel complexes are considered the most popular, for example, the Princess Sun Hotel 4 * hotel. Reviews of tourists indicate that here you can find the perfect value for money. However, the magnificent sandy beaches of the Mediterranean coast receive the most praise. In contrast, the shores of the Aegean Sea are more rocky, and the beaches are small-pebbled. That is why tourists prefer to buy tours to one of the hotels located on the east coast, for example, to the comfortable hotel Princess Sun Hotel 4 *.
What is attractive about Kiotari resort?
On this coast, people who prefer the noise of discos and nightclubs a quiet relaxing vacation like to relax. Here you can often meet couples with children. By the way, in these parts (and throughout Greece) there is a special warm attitude towards the younger generation. In almost all restaurants and other catering places, you will be offered a special children's menu, a high chair for the convenience of a child at an adult table, etc. The biggest advantage of staying in Rhodes is that for all family members there are entertainment here: a water park, discos and nightclubs, an amusement park, various excursions, etc. But on the beach, all lovers of water and beach sports can do what attracts them more: beach volleyball, windsurfing, diving, snorkeling, water skiing, sailing , etc.
And those tourists who want to retire and relax without extraneous observers, if desired, can find a secluded wild bay. However, the most valuable in these parts is the cordiality and hospitality of the local population. In addition, thanks to the wonderful Mediterranean climate, the island is ready to receive guests until the end of October. Autumn and winter are also mild: there is no heavy rainfall, cold weather, etc. Some of the tourists who are interested in visiting the historical sights of Rhodes visit the island during the off-season period. Indeed, at this time there are no huge lines in front of the museums.
How to get there?
If you, having looked at the rating of Rhodes hotels, decided to buy a tour to the Princess Sun hotel, then getting there from Moscow is most convenient by air. In season, charter flights fly to the island. The flight time is about 200 minutes (3 hours 15 minutes). But from the international airport "Diagoras" to the resort of Kiotari you need to get by road. Since the distance between the airport terminal and the village is about 50 kilometers, you have to spend about half an hour on the way. You can use a taxi or regular bus. You can also rent a car before your arrival. Or do it even easier and pay for the transfer from the airport to the hotel. Although a rented car can come in handy during your entire vacation. To do this, you need an international driving license, as well as the opportunity to pay about 30 euros per day for a car.
General description of the hotel
So, as already noted, Princess Sun 4 * is located on a small hill in the area of the resort of Kiotari, surrounded by a lush pine forest. Due to this, the aroma of pine needles interspersed with the brackish smell of the sea in the air. Lindos is located 15 kilometers from it, and Rhodes, the island's capital, is 54 km away. The Princess Sun Hotel was built in 1987 and is one of the first hotels on this coast. In 1997, it underwent a complete reconstruction and modernization. The following years, the interior and exterior are constantly updated and meet guests at the beginning of the season completely fresh.
The hotel consists of several 2-and 4-storey buildings and several outbuildings. The hotel has two outdoor pools. There are restaurants, cafes, bars, sports facilities, etc. Princess Sun Hotel 4 * (Rhodes / Kiotari) belongs to the hotel brand Greek Hotel Chain I & E Hatzilazarou SA. He is also a member of the Rhodes Hoteliers Association. Therefore, we can say with full confidence that it meets the highest European standards and the number of its stars. By the way, if you look at the rating of all-inclusive Rhodes hotels, then you can certainly meet this hotel there. Some tourists, choosing a place to stay, do just that.
Number of rooms
In total, Princess Sun 4 * Hotel (Rhodes) has 198 rooms of various categories. All of them (regardless of type) are characterized by an increased degree of comfort. The rooms are of the following types: standard with sea views, family rooms and suites. The first ones are designed for a maximum of 3 persons and consist of only one room, and the second and third - for 4 people, and if desired, 5 people, since they include not one room, but two whole, separated from each other by a sliding door. This apartment is perfect for families with two or three children. The cost of living in a hotel, depending on the type of room, varies from 2,300 to 9,000 rubles. Naturally, the most expensive is the placement in a deluxe room. However, you can be sure that the service here always meets even the highest requirements.
Room Amenities and Service
All rooms have beautiful decor and modern furniture, and the mattresses are orthopedic and provide guests with ideal comfort during rest and sleep. All rooms are equipped with balconies with a set of summer furniture. Despite the fact that in the Rhodes in the summer months there is a temperature increase of up to 40 degrees, tourists do not even notice it, because the rooms have individual air conditioners, which create a pleasant microclimate in the rooms.
They also have a refrigerator, a safe (for 18 euros per week) and a minibar, satellite TV, WiFi (for a fee), a telephone with direct international dialing, a set for making coffee and tea, including a kettle (coffee maker), cups, plates and appliances, as well as a full can of tea and freshly ground coffee, which is very common in Greece. Extras include an ironing board and an iron. The bathroom is equipped with both a bath and a shower. There is always a complete set of toiletries and bath accessories, as well as a hairdryer. The rooms in the Princess Sun 4 * hotel are cleaned daily, and towels are changed every day, but linen is changed every other day.
Infrastructure
The Sunset Restaurant and three bars are located in the hotel complex: Sunbeam, Diogenis (on the beach) and Sunrise. There is also a car park and a rental point for cars and bicycles, a market and a jewelry store, a beauty salon and a hairdresser, a beauty salon, a fitness center and a gym, a currency exchange office and a medical center (round the clock), a travel agency, by contacting which you can book a guided tour of the route of your choice, laundry and dry cleaning, etc.
There is no separate spa center here, however, tourists can use the services of the health club, which has a spa tub, as well as massage services.
Dining at Princess Sun Hotel. Rhodes is a gourmet island!
Despite the fact that Princess Sun belongs to those Rhodes hotels that serve tourists on an all-inclusive basis, guests can refuse this and save money. However, breakfast is obligatory for all tourists, but to eat it in the hotel restaurant or not in the afternoon and in the evenings, it is decided during the design of the tour package. Naturally, the cost of the trip depends on this, because all inclusive tours include breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet), as well as drinks (alcoholic, non-alcoholic, coffee, tea, etc.) of local origin and hot and cold snacks from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In principle, some tourists refuse "all inclusive" not only because they want to save their money, but also because they want to try dishes in all nearby restaurants and taverns, each of which is famous for its abundance of various delicacies, including from freshly caught seafood. In addition, Rhodes is famous for its huge selection of cheeses, as well as dairy products.
Sport
Fans of an active lifestyle can be calm, because on the territory of the Princess Sun 4 * hotel (Rhodes) there are many sports activities, namely:
Services for children
As already noted, to the kids in Greece, and in particular on the island of Rhodes, the attitude is special. In the Princess Sun 4 * hotel, the administration made sure that the children were more than comfortable. For their convenience, there are cribs, high chairs, tables, a night light, and even baby bottles. In the hotel restaurant, the menu includes dishes specially prepared for children. Nannies can always come to the aid of parents (for a fee). The complex also has playgrounds, a sandpit, a pool-paddling pool, and a mini-club.
Beach
A map of Rhodes with resorts and hotels helps tourists to choose the right hotel for their holidays. Naturally, many prefer to stay in hotels located on the first beach line. Princess Sun cannot boast that it is located directly on the seashore. However, its excellent location on a hill allows tourists to constantly see the most beautiful seascapes. Between the beach and the hotel, 800 meters distant from each other, there is a road. You can go there on foot in 7-10 minutes, however, the administration provided a regular shuttle bass (summer bus) for delivering tourists to the beach, which leaves every half hour from the hotel entrance to the shore. It has everything you need for a comfortable beach holiday: umbrellas, sunbeds, towels, air mattresses, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sunbeds, etc. All this is provided by the hotel guest free of charge. For lovers of water sports there is a whole range of such services. By the way, right next to the beach, the beautiful Asklipio fortress flaunts, the building of which gives the general landscape picturesqueness and a certain fantasticness.
Conclusion
Holidays in Rhodes (in particular, on the beaches of Kiotari) will bring great pleasure to fans of educational (sightseeing) and gastronomic tours, as well as those eager to get complete relaxation and relax from the bustle of the city on the magnificent sandy beaches of the island.