Sun Beach Resort in Ialyssos

Fantastic Hotel, right on the beach, with great pools.
Great relaxed vibe about the whole place . Super friendly and helpful staff through out the hotel but especially at the beach bar where Michael makes the best cocktails ! That Ive ever had with a smile and a chat. I would defiantly recommend this hotel and would also suggest you try one of Michael's espresso martinis while watching the sunset . Beautiful !
Jamie and Lisa

Booked this as a last minute get away from Bournemouth in October, went self-catering. Time from airport in a private transfer about 10 minutes. Hotel is made up of a couple of blocks, we were in the main hotel block in room 516, suite with a sea view, free upgrade from the hotel which was great. The suite was large and roomy, separate large bedroom with own tv and safe (free to use), large double balcony with stunning views, large living room with own kitchen facility with fridge, etc. Own TV and two sofas/beds and comfy arm chair. Bathroom had a bath and shower built in and no issues with water pressure, wife says hair dryer was useless but never used it myself. The suite had everything we needed, couple of English News Channels and free internet was really good, in good decorative order but starting to look tired. There are only two small lifts to the floors in the main building and I could imagine in peak season this being a real problem, but no issue when we were there. Cleaners came every day and did their jobs well, no issues. Main pool was good, lots of sunbeds and large separate kids area/pool. Beach was rocky, lots of beautiful fag butts everywhere and not for me I'm afraid. There is a separate adults pool near the main building with its own bar and very swish but you need to spend a minimum of 10 euros to use this facility, maybe a God send during peak season but didn't use it. Main lobby very nice, staff all spoke great English and very pleasant. Only eat at the hotel once, we had lunch at the pool one day and the food was expensive but very tasty. No nightly entertainment so had to entertain ourselves. Outside of the hotel is not particularly attractive with empty decaying retail and residential outlets but a large supermarket right outside of the hotel with all you need to stock up on essentials. If you turn left from the main hotel and walk 5 minutes you come to a large selection of beautiful restaurants and bars and shops which we used for the majority of our visit, big shout out to - Costa Nostra, Casa Italia and Kosta Village Tavern where we wined and dined till the early hours, great company, great food and cocktails to die for. Further up towards main road, lots of sports bars and couple of shops/restaurants. TIP - there is a mini land train (main stop outside of the hotel to the left) that is about 9 Euros each and this takes you on an hour trip in and around Illysos and gives you a great overview of where to visit and explore. TIP - there is a private bus service that you can book from the hotel which you book on line in the morning or the night before (see reception for details) to take you into new or old town Rhodes at designated times for drop off and pick up (about 15 minutes to Old Town). 8 Euro Each return and we used this service 4 times in the week we were there and we were the only people on the bus each time. Another couple we got speaking to used a taxi service and paid 35-40 Euro return from the hotel to Old To

We were moved here after the hotel we booked closed early for the season. We weren’t disappointed overall. View to die for. We landed late but was left food and drinks in our room. Hotel very clean, room cleaned daily and little touches left. Few changes need to happen though. Food is lukewarm at best! It’s very nice just not kept hot. Staff don’t seem overly happy, if you don’t like your job guys leave! Your a long time dead, work to live not live to work. If you want a little pamper go see the hairdresser hands down one of the best blowdrys I’ve ever had! I nearly fell asleep. Overall good break away.

The hotel Sun Beach Resort is situated in a beautiful little corner of the island. Being located directly at the beach, you have an extraordinary view from the restaurant and even from the hotel room balcony. What we enjoyed most was the very kind and helpful service especially from the waiters. We would especially like to mention Ilias since he was always very friendly and welcoming. We always felt taken care after.

Ilias was excellent and made us feel so welcome,I thoroughly enjoyed speaking German with him. He made my family and myself feel really special and looked after us every day. Thank you Ilias!