The advantages of the Greek resort of Faliraki, in addition to beautiful convenient beaches, tourists include a slight distance from the airport and, of course, just a well-developed infrastructure. The popularity of this southern Greek village among Russian holidaymakers has increased very recently. Therefore, many domestic tour operators began to offer their customers accommodation in local hotels. For example, quite often beach lovers from Russia book rooms in the comfortable Cathrin Hotel 4 *.
Where is the hotel located and how to find it
This four-star complex is located not in the village of Faliraki, but 2 km from it - in the town of Ladiko . The distance from it to the airport about. Rhodes is only 17 km away. It is most convenient for tourists arriving by plane to arrive by taxi. Such a trip will cost very inexpensively. If you wish, you can also rent a car at the Rhodes airport . In the future, the car will come in handy for exploring local attractions.
Need to rent a car or hire a taxi, of course, only to those tourists who have booked rooms at the Cathrin Hotel 4 * (Rhodes Island) on their own. Such guests, by the way, can pre-book a transfer in the hotel itself. Vacationers who have bought vouchers to Rhodes with accommodation at this hotel from tour operators will not have to worry about how to get to the place. Companies specializing in the sale of tours to Greece usually provide their customers with a convenient shuttle bus with an escort.
General description of the complex
The Cathrin Hotel 4 * was built quite a long time ago - in 1990. However, in 2007, repairs were carried out here. The hotel accepts guests of the island in five two-three-story buildings of a semi-bungalow type. The hotel area is well equipped and landscaped.
The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day. Smoking is allowed in this hotel only in designated areas. Pets are not allowed in the hotel. The rest in this hotel is mainly Germans. Russian tour operators began to book places in this complex recently.
Number of rooms
In total, Cathrin Hotel 4 * for tourists rents 170 fully equipped Double Room GV / SV rooms . The total area of each of them is 18 m 2 . The rooms for two people rented at the hotel are calculated. Also in the hotel you can order one extra bed. In this case, guests are provided with an ordinary single bed or a sofa. The floors in all rooms are hygienic. The rooms have a view of the sea, mountains or garden.
In the rooms of the complex, guests can use:
- TV
- a hairdryer;
- a refrigerator;
- by phone.
Showers in this hotel in each room are individual. Here, guests, among other things, can use a hairdryer. Also, all rooms rented out in the hotel have balconies or terraces.
Television at Cathrin Hotel 4 * satellite. If desired, guests have the opportunity to watch including Russian-language channels. Of course, there are air conditioning in this hotel. True, there are no individual split systems in the rooms. Air conditioning at this hotel is centralized.
Reviews of tourists about hotel rooms
For rent in the complex Cathrin Hotel 4 * (Faliraki) for tourists, in most cases they consider albeit not luxurious, but quite cozy and comfortable. The maids at this hotel are cleaned daily. Bed linen at the hotel is changed once every 10 days.
The furniture in the hotel rooms, according to many guests, is quite comfortable. Household appliances also do not cause almost no complaints. However, many vacationers consider local refrigerators to be too small and low-power. The same goes for hairdryers in showers. It offers guests mostly outdated models.
The bathrooms at this hotel are praised by many tourists. They are quite large in size. The bathrooms in the showers have curtains, and the sink is complemented by a countertop, on which it is convenient to store toiletries.
What services are provided at the hotel
In the hotel, tourists, among other things, can use:
- outdoor pool;
- luggage storage room;
- free parking;
- laundry room.
A TV is available in the lobby. If desired, hotel guests can visit the fitness center. The hotel also has a business corner. Hotel guests can purchase any trinkets to commemorate a visit to Greece directly on its territory - in a small souvenir shop. Wi-Fi is available for guests at the hotel for a fee.
Sports and Entertainment
The Cathrin Hotel 4 * (Rhodes, Faliraki) also provides some services to lovers of outdoor activities. Hotel guests have the opportunity to play:
- table tennis;
- in darts;
- to billiards.
There is also a large tennis court on site. In the evenings it is lit. Many tourists visit the well-equipped gym at this hotel. The hotel also has a small massage parlor.
Animation in this complex is organized every evening. True, all events are held mainly in German. But still, many Russian tourists visit them. In any case, the sign language is understandable to everyone, and the organization of these events, according to most vacationers, is simply excellent.
Facilities for children
Many tourists come to the Cathrin Hotel 4 * (Ladiko) as a family. For children in this hotel, of course, various sorts of amenities are also provided. So, the hotel has:
- a small playground;
- clean kids pool.
It operates on the territory of the hotel and a club for young guests. Children from 4 to 12 years can visit it. If necessary, parents can leave the child for a while with a qualified nanny. This service in a hotel is not particularly expensive.
Opinion of tourists about the service provided at the hotel
Most Russian vacationers consider the Cathrin Hotel 4 * hotel comfortable enough to stay, but not without flaws. The staff in this complex is quite polite. But, unfortunately, none of the hotel workers speaks Russian. Therefore, in dealing with hotel staff, domestic tourists may experience certain difficulties.
There is only one pool in the hotel, but its area is quite large. In any case, no crowd near him is ever observed. There are a lot of sun loungers and umbrellas around the pool. Enough of them for all the guests. If desired, hotel residents can use mattresses for free. The depth of the hotel pool is large enough for comfortable swimming. A special area is fenced off for children.
Car parking near the hotel has a large area. Many hotel guests rent a car in Rhodes. But there is always enough parking space for everyone. Leaving a car in this parking lot is completely free. However, unfortunately, the hotel parking is not guarded.
Dining at the hotel
If you wish, the Cathrin Hotel 4 * (Greece, Rhodes, Faliraki) can rent rooms with breakfast or all-inclusive. Tourists generally have a good opinion about the food in this complex. Served at the hotel breakfast, lunch and dinner, tourists are most often satisfied. The menu in the hotel's dining room is quite varied, and the dishes here are very tasty and always fresh. If desired, tourists can take soups, salads, desserts, fruits, etc. Drinks for dinner are served at the hotel’s dining room. Experienced tourists do not advise taking them. At a local convenience store you can buy drinks at a much lower price. Also, many hotel guests are not advised to take fish dishes in the hotel's dining room. They are here, according to most vacationers, completely tasteless.
In addition to the restaurant, the hotel, of course, has a small bar. Here, tourists have the opportunity to order different drinks - cocktails, wines, beer, etc.
This hotel also adds to the attractiveness of the guests in the fact that there is a small shop near the reception. If you wish, at this outlet you can purchase everything you need at a not too high cost.
Cathrin Hotel 4 *: hotel beach reviews
The distance from the sea to the hotel is large - about 650 meters. Many tourists prefer to walk to local beaches on foot. In total, the road to the sea from the hotel takes no more than 10-15 minutes at a quick pace. But for older people and vacationers with children, such walks can be difficult. And especially from the beach to the hotel. The fact is that this hotel is located on a hill. Meanwhile, hotel guests do not need to walk to the beach on foot. Three times a day, a shuttle bus runs to the sea from the hotel. The schedule of his trips is posted in the hotel lobby.
Most often, guests of the Cathrin Hotel 4 * (Rhodes, Ladiko) visit the Ladiko beach . It is located in the bay of the same name. Most tourists find it very beautiful. From all sides the beach is surrounded by cliffs of bizarre shape, and the sea here is absolutely transparent and dazzling blue. The size of Ladiko beach is small. Therefore, there are always a lot of people here. This beach is covered with small pebbles, on which it is very convenient to sunbathe. Of course, the infrastructure on Ladiko is very well developed. If necessary, tourists can rent sun loungers and umbrellas here. They are not too expensive - 4 euros. There are many cafes and restaurants along the coastline in this place. According to most tourists, Ladiko beach is perfect for those vacationers who came to rest on Rhodes with their children. The entrance to the sea is gentle, and the relief is flat.
Some guests also prefer to visit Anthony Quinn Beach . It is located a bit further than Ladiko - about 850 meters from the hotel. It is also a very beautiful sand and pebble beach. The sea here is as clear as on Ladiko. Anthony Quinn Beach is especially popular among young people. Here, tourists are offered many water activities.
Experienced vacationers are advised to take masks and fins on both beaches. The water here is really absolutely clear. Also, many tourists advise guests of the Cathrin Hotel to bring a camera with them from Russia. Pictures on the beaches located next to the hotel can turn out to be really beautiful.
Available Attractions
Tourists, as already mentioned, prefer to visit various kinds of interesting places on the island of Rhodes by car. The most popular sights at Cathrin Hotel 4 * are the St. Nectarios Church and the water park located in Faliraki . Also in the east of Rhodes, tourists can visit the monastery of Tsampiki, the fortress of Feraclos, the Acropolis of Lindos, etc.