Today it is difficult to meet a person who would not hear about the island of Rhodes, which is part of the Hellenic Republic. Tens of thousands of tourists come here from all over the world every year. This island is very popular among domestic travelers. Three-star hotels are in the greatest demand here. This is not surprising, because 3-star Rhodes hotels may well compete with Turkish or Egyptian four-star establishments.
Today we want to familiarize you with one of the hotels of this category. It is called Loutanis 3 * (located in the town of Kolimbia). In the article we describe what is offered to guests here, as well as what impression was left on our compatriots from the rest in this hotel.
Location
The hotel in question is located in a place called Kolymbia. It should be noted that this settlement is changing right before our eyes. So, a few years ago, he was an ordinary small fishing village. Now Kolymbia is gradually turning into a fashionable resort area. Here hotels of various levels of stardom are being built, restaurants are being built, etc. In addition, Kolymbia boasts an excellent beach, the road to which passes through a picturesque eucalyptus grove.
As for the nearby interesting places, here you can distinguish the small village of Archangelos, which has long been famous for its ceramic products and carpets, as well as the Valley of the Seven Springs (a picturesque area with a beautiful lake and its sources).
You can travel around Kolymbia by bus. The stop is just a hundred meters from the Loutanis Hotel. The distance from Hotel Loutanis 3 * to Rhodes is 25 kilometers. The hotel is 35 kilometers away from the airport. So it will take you less than an hour to arrive at the air harbor on your way to the hotel.
Since tourists mostly come to Greece mainly for a beach holiday, when choosing a hotel for living, people are guided by their proximity to the sea. As for the hotel in question, the nearest beach is 600 meters away. Thus, you can reach the sea in just 10-15 minutes at a leisurely pace.
Loutanis 3 * (Rhodes, Kolymbia): description and photos of the hotel
This hotel complex first opened its doors almost a quarter century ago, in 1990. In 2010, a global reconstruction was carried out here, so today Lautanis is a fairly modern and comfortable hotel. Guests are invited to stay in one of 127 rooms located in four two-story buildings. The number of rooms here is represented by standard, as well as family comfortable and equipped with all necessary apartments.
The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Food is organized on an all-inclusive basis. The hotel complex has a swimming pool with a section for children and a sun terrace. Hotel Loutanis 3 * is perfect for families with children and older tourists, as well as young people looking for fun and vivid experiences.
Posting Rules
Like many other hotels, Lautanis has a set time for check-in for both guests and guests. So, check-in of travelers in rooms of the type booked by them is carried out after two in the afternoon. However, this does not mean at all that if you arrive at the hotel much earlier than the indicated time, you will have to spend several hours near your own suitcases in the lobby. The administration of Loutanis Hotel 3 * (Rhodes, Kolymbia) always tries to meet the guests and does everything possible to accommodate travelers immediately after their arrival. However, at the peak of the tourist season, this is not always possible due to the 100% fullness of the hotel complex. In this case, you will be asked to leave your things in the luggage room and go for lunch, take a swim in the pool or take a walk around the area.
On the day of departure, the occupied room should be vacated until 12 noon. Then you need to pay for the entire stay (if you have not previously paid the full cost of travel to a travel agency) and for using additional services. You can pay at the reception both in cash and with Visa and Mastercard cards .
Guests with children
Hotel Loutanis 3 * (Rhodes, Greece) welcomes accommodation of tourists arriving on vacation with their families with children of all ages. If you are one of them, then keep in mind the following information. All children under 2 years stay free of charge in your crib. There is no possibility to add an extra bed for older children or adults in the rooms of Loutanis Hotel. Keep this in mind when choosing a room type during the booking process. Please inform the hotel in advance if you require a cot.
Guests with pets
Fortunately for those who like to travel in the company of their little four-legged pets, their stay at the three-star Loutanis Hotel in Kolymbia (Rhodes Island) is not forbidden. However, the rules of the hotel allow pets up to five kilograms. Also, if you plan to come to Loutanis 3 * with your pet, you must notify the administration in advance in order to obtain consent from it.
Number of rooms
As mentioned above, the Lautanis Hotel has 127 comfortable rooms. All of them are located in four two-story buildings. The number of rooms is represented by standard (single, double and triple), as well as family apartments (two adults + two children). Regardless of the category, all rooms have air conditioning (they can be used free of charge from June 20 to September 20, the rest of the time you will have to pay), a bathroom (hairdryer), mini fridge, TV, telephone and balcony.
You can enjoy garden or pool view from the room. The rooms have tile flooring. Rooms are cleaned, and towels and bed linen are changed three times a week.
Nutrition
Meals at Loutanis Hotel 3 * are organized on an all-inclusive basis. Three times a day a buffet is served in the hotel restaurant, which serves dishes, snacks and desserts of both European and local cuisine. Fresh fruit is also available. During the day, you can grab a bite to eat at the snack bar. Also near the pool there is a bar where they offer treats with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Sea and beach
Hotel Loutanis 3 * (Rhodes) is located on the third coastline. He does not have his own beach. The nearest municipal beach is 600 meters away. There is a regular bus service, which is free for hotel guests. The beach itself is sand and gravel. The entrance to the water is shallow, with small pebbles. There are comfortable sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as equipment for recreation and sports on the water. You can take beach towels at the hotel on bail .
Entertainment
Hotel Loutanis 3 * (Greece) has an outdoor pool. It has a section for children. Near the pool there is a sun terrace with sun loungers and a snack bar with a wide selection of drinks. As for other entertainment, there are not many of them in this hotel. So, there is a playground, and themed Greek parties are held every two weeks. Beach lovers can enjoy water sports.
Infrastructure
Despite the fact that the Loutanis Hotel is a three-star hotel, all the conditions for a comfortable stay of guests are created here. So, at any time of the day in Loutanis 3 * you can contact the reception on duty at the reception desk, who will do everything possible to solve any problems that arise. The hotel also has free parking, a luggage room and a picturesque small garden. In addition, for an additional fee, guests can use the laundry and dry cleaning services, undergo a massage or visit a beauty salon, and also call a doctor if necessary. Tourists are provided with complimentary wireless Internet access in the lobby.
Cost of living
Hotel Loutanis (Kolymbia, Rhodes) can be safely called a budget. So, a seven-day accommodation in July will cost you from 17 thousand rubles for a standard single, from 22 thousand rubles for a standard double, from 27 thousand rubles for a standard triple and from 38 thousand rubles for a family room (two adults + as many children) .
Loutanis 3 *: traveler reviews
In order for tourists planning to stay during their holidays in Rhodes in this hotel to have a more complete impression of him, we give generalized comments from our compatriots who spent their holidays here. In general, the Russians considered this hotel to be a good one, maximally corresponding to the declared level of stardom. If you consider yourself an unassuming tourist, then you will surely like it here. But we suggest paying attention to details.
Most of all our compatriots were pleased with the location of the hotel. So, from here you can very quickly get to the mass of attractions of Rhodes. In this case, it is not necessary to book an excursion. Simply rent a car, take a taxi or public transport.
The remoteness of the hotel from the beach also confused few people, as a bus takes the guests to the sea. So if you do not want to go to the beach on foot, then you can get to it completely free. However, experienced tourists recommend, if possible, not to be late by the time of departure of the bus, since he will not wait.
As for the rooms, they seemed to travelers quite acceptable. Some guests considered the rooms cramped, but this did not cause any problems. Since the hotel is not new, there are some interruptions in the operation of a particular technique. However, contacting the administrator will allow you to solve any problem as soon as possible. Some of our compatriots were a little embarrassed by the lack of channels in Russian, but, according to them, during a vacation it is quite possible to do without watching TV.
As is the case with many other hotels, the issue of food caused the most controversial comments. So, someone found the food quite acceptable, and the choice of dishes sufficient. According to tourists who adhere to this point of view, there is always enough food (meat, chicken, seafood), and it was simply impossible to stay hungry. Another group of travelers assures that the choice of dishes is poor for a three-star hotel.
Summing up, we can say that most of our compatriots staying at Lautanis were satisfied with the choice of a hotel for their holidays in Rhodes. In their opinion, the hotel is consistent with the declared three stars and the cost of living. They advise this hotel to tourists who want to economically and comfortably relax on the Greek island of Rhodes.