Rhodes has tons of amazing places that attract tourists like a magnet. One of them is the resort of Faliraki. It lies on the eastern tip of the island, about halfway between cities such as Rhodes and Archangelos. There is always an atmosphere of celebration and happiness, always fun. But a completely different life awaits tourists at Dias Studios Hotel 3 *, located at some distance from the center of Faliraki. Here reign calm and sincere domestic atmosphere, cleanliness and comfort. Perhaps this is because the hotel is managed by a family of friendly and good-natured Greeks, who traditionally honor the laws of hospitality and are careful about each of their guests.
Location
In a relatively quiet place of the lively radiant resort of Faliraki is Dias Studios 3 * (Rhodes). Reviews of tourists on this subject differ. Some people like that the hotel is far from a noisy resort center, others consider this a drawback, but everyone agrees that it is much more comfortable to relax here by renting a car. The hotel is located in close proximity to the central highway, but the noise of the cars does not interfere with the rest, but the bus stop is almost nearby. Anyone who wishes to take a walk to the center of Rhodes will spend only 15 minutes and a fixed 2.4 euros by public transport. The distance is a little less than 13 km. The famous Lindos is almost twice as much - 33 km, and a bus ticket costs 4.4 euros. The area where Dias Studios 3 * is located is quite quiet. Nearby there are several other hotels, taverns and small shops. The center of Faliraki can be walked 2.4 km on foot or take a taxi.
How to get there
You can quickly and conveniently get to Dias Studios 3 *. Rhodes in its infrastructure has a large international airport "Diagoras", built 14.2 km from the capital of the island. Airplanes from Moscow and several large Russian cities, including St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Samara, arrive here in season. Those tourists who bought a tour to the hotel are met at the airport by tour operators and delivered to the place by modern transfers. The distance is 15 km, travel time about 25 minutes. Independent tourists can get to the hotel by taxi (about 75 euros) or by bus, heading towards Faliraki from Rhodes.
Description
Stylish and modern looks Dias Studios 3 *. The photo shows how beautiful the buildings of the hotel and the pool, framed by palm trees, in night illumination look. The hotel territory is on one side adjacent to the highway. Here, transfers stop at the main entrance, and parking is nearby, which is convenient for those tourists who decide to rent a vehicle. The area is small, but everything was skillfully planned on it. There is a large swimming pool, a clearing for playing futsal, several recreation areas, where tables and chairs are located. All this is surrounded by exotic and ordinary trees, creating coolness and shadow.
Infrastructure
The Dias Studios 3 * hotel is positioned as a place for a relaxing family vacation, so there is no noisy disco, numerous sports grounds and spa. In the main building in a very spacious and modernly furnished hall there is a 24-hour reception desk. One of the hotel owners works for her. They don’t know the Russian language, but they are fluent in English. At the reception you can leave your suitcases and bags in a storage room, hand over money to the safe (for a fee), use a photocopy machine and fax machine, call a taxi, rent a bike, get the keys to the rented car, and wash your clothes. Near the reception is a bar and a games room, where there is one pool table.
Rooms
Only 45 rooms have in the infrastructure of Dias Studios 3 * (Rhodes). Reviews about their condition are satisfactory. Since this is a studio hotel, each room has a kitchen area with an electric stove and a minimum kitchen set (1 pot, 2 plates and 1 cup for each guest, as well as 1 tableware consisting of a spoon and fork, but without a knife ) The design in all rooms, as well as in the hotel as a whole, is ultramodern, the furniture is all new, but simple, the pretentiousness and piling up of objects in the rooms are not. All colors are selected warm and cheerful, which creates a positive mood.
Categories:
- “Standard” with an area of ​​25 squares. The room is designed for 2 adults, but there is space for an extra bed. Equipment - wardrobe, chairs, table, bedside tables, beds, air conditioning (free), medium-sized refrigerator, flat-wall TV (there is a TNT channel), safe, internet, hairdryer. In the hygiene room there is a washbasin, a shower with a curtain, a toilet bowl. On the day of check-in, minimal sets of hygiene products are provided.
The rooms have cozy balconies where you can sit in the quiet evenings and enjoy the surroundings, and some have sea views.
- “Family” with an area of ​​50 squares, designed for 4 persons. These rooms are two-room, with internal doors. The design and equipment are exactly the same as in the one-room "Standards".
Nutrition
The bulk of tourists takes tours to Dias Studios 3 * with food "BB". Breakfast is served in the restaurant or on the open veranda near the pool. Type of buffet. On the menu: sliced ​​ham, cheeses, olives, fresh vegetable salads, eggs, yogurts, fruits, rolls or croissants, juice, coffee or tea. Tourists can cook their own lunch and dinner using products purchased in supermarkets. The nearest one, called “AV Vasilopoulos”, is located about three tens of meters in the direction of the beach. This is one of the best retail chains in Greece, where there are often promotions and discounts, as well as a line of own products that are very cheap. On the way to Rhodes, there are two more good supermarkets, where you can also shop.
Those who do not want to rest near the stove on vacation can have lunch and dinner in taverns, which are abundant in Faliraki. It is especially pleasant and romantic to have dinner on the embankment drowning in the lights to the sounds of pleasant music.
In Dias Studios 3 *, guests are offered two bars, where all day for the money you can take any drinks, order a cocktail or different types of coffee. In the heat, ice frape and fresh orange juices are very popular. Bars at the hotel are located in the lobby and near the pool. Right next to it is a wonderful terrace for relaxation.
Hotel for children
Dias Studios 3 * for babies can offer a little. In the rooms, by prior arrangement, baby cots are installed - playpens, and if a child is under two years old, no fee will be charged. The restaurant has special highchairs, but the menu is common for everyone and individual hot dishes are not prepared here. The pool has a children's area, where the depth is shallow. There are no playgrounds for games on site, no babysitting services are provided.
Leisure for adults
Not a very large selection of entertainment for adults offers Dias Studios Hotel 3 *. Rhodes attracts those who love Greece, and the resort of Faliraki attracts those who plan to have fun during their stay on the island. There are a lot of opportunities for this, you just need to get to the center of the village. And at the hotel the rest is pretty calm. Tourists are offered a spacious and very clean pool. Around it there are new sunbeds, umbrellas, there are tables where you can sit with a glass of a pleasant tasty drink. For sports enthusiasts, there is a small football pitch, and a billiards table is installed in the lobby. The lobby bar is open until 11pm, but there are no discos at the hotel. Moreover, the owners carefully cherish the peace of their guests and make sure that there is no noise.
Sea
In relation to the beach, Dias Studios 3 * (Rhodes Island) is somewhat inconveniently located. In the reviews, tourists call different numbers how much to walk to the coast. One takes about 15 minutes, the other about half an hour. Transfer is not provided, buses also do not go there, only on foot. There is no direct convenient road to the beach, you need to go along one street, then turn onto another and cross the road. This is the only drawback of this hotel.
But the nearest beach is beautiful, with a cover of pure golden sand, with a clear sea, in which even at a depth of 10 meters the bottom and all living creatures are perfectly visible. On the beach there are locker rooms, showers, lifeguards work. Nearby there are cafes and taverns, where they are always happy to offer dishes of real Greek cuisine. For entertainment, parasailing is offered from 40 to 70 euros, water skiing for one round 30 euros, “bananas”, “cheesecakes” from 20 euros, catamarans from 15 euros. Those who wish can rent a motor boat at a price of 55 euros per hour. Umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach are available for a fee, at 8 euros per set.
Hotel guests renting a vehicle can relax on any other beach. The most popular one is named after Anthony Quinn, where the film "Greek Zorba" was shot. The most deserted and clean beach is Afandou, located quite close to the hotel in question. The resort even has a nudist beach, where everything is organized in a completely civilized manner. It is located south from the embankment of Faliraki in a beautiful bay.
Entertainment outside the hotel
All guests of Dias Studios 3 * can spend their holidays saturated and interesting. Reviews of people note that absolutely all tour operators accredited by the hotel offer a lot of excursions. Among them are acquaintance with Rhodes, trips to the nearest islands by ferry, Lindos, monasteries and many others. "Experienced" tourists are advised to travel everywhere independently or take excursions to the Rhodes travel agency. Undoubtedly, it will be interesting for lovers of antiquities and relaxation to visit the thermal springs in the village of Kalitea, which is only a few minutes from the hotel by car. Regular buses also go there. In addition, guests of Dias Studios can plunge into the reckless, full of pleasant surprises, the life of the resort of Faliraki. Here there is the largest water park in Greece with slides for toddlers and extreme people, with cafes and shops, with areas for relaxing. In addition to the water park, there are several amusement parks in the village where there are attractions for every taste and age. For young people, Faliraki has nightclubs, discos, dozens of bars and taverns with live music. Among them: Q-Club, Liquid Club, Champers, Paradise, considered the most popular. Children and adults alike will be interested in visiting an equestrian club and riding a horse in the vicinity. Sea trips on boats and yachts are no less exciting. On such excursions, as a rule, they organize lunch, swimming, and sometimes even parties.
Additional Information
In Dias Studios 3 * you can buy a tour at many travel agencies in Russia or book a room yourself by phone (0030) (2-24-10) (8-76-27). There will be no difference in service and amenities.
Check-in and key collection are from 14-00, it is advisable to leave the room until 12-00.
No pets are allowed.
Payment for services is carried out by credit cards or in cash, but according to the law of the country their amount should not be higher than 1500 euros.
Dias Studios 3 * (Greece, Faliraki, Rhodes): reviews
The rating of this hotel is from 3.87 to 4.7 out of 5 possible points. This difference is mainly due to the attitude of tourists to the location of Dias Studios. So, those who rented a car, it is completely satisfied, and the rest causes some inconvenience. In particular, many reviews indicate that it is especially difficult to overcome the road to the sea in the sun. Highlights of the hotel marked by tourists:
- cleanliness in the territory, in the restaurant, in the rooms, in the pool;
- regular change of towels and bed linen;
- convenient spacious pool;
- excellent rooms with kitchen;
- nice staff;
- remoteness from noisy places, which makes it possible to get enough sleep and have a good rest.
Noted disadvantages:
- far from the sea and all places of entertainment in Faliraki;
- the rooms provide a very modest set of kitchen utensils, a lot has to be bought;
- there is almost nothing for kids;
- no entertainment for adults;
- monotonous breakfasts.