Rodos Star

We travelled to the Rodos star Oct 6th for 10 night's. We travelled as a family with three young children, ages 10, 6 & 3. We were allocated two separate rooms upon arrival (12.30am) had to pay for drinks, were asked to pay room tax (for two rooms €30, even though we were a family under one booking) Safety deposit €30 Drinks €9 Tax €30.... €69 before we'd even unpacked. We quickly learnt the hotel is very secluded, and very quiet. This suited us perfectly. Entertainment is practically non existent, however our son was always ready for bed before it started (9.30pm) We didn't feel the "all inclusive" options were that great. There is a big gap from lunch ending, to dinner being served (2.30pm-7.30pm) and in those 5 hours only a basket of biscuits are put out by the pool bar for an hour (approx 4pm) obviously having the children with us, this was a bit of an issue. We expected ice creams, burgers, hot dogs etc. We personally feel this hotel should be advertised toward older people/ people travelling without children, purely because we were split up, the hill is too steep for young ones, there is zero entertainment for them. We were extremely blessed to have well behaved children who were more than happy with the pool, we were all happy to have met some fabulous people, Rob, Magda, Lorna & Phil, whom all loved the kids, and appreciated their antics around the pool. The food was good, however repetitive. All the above may have ruined the holiday, but Mos introduced herself on our first morning, this lady is a saint. She worked tirelessly to sort us a room out so we could all be together (this was achieved after 4 night's apart) she was so loving toward the children. Arranged a hire car for us to go into rhodes. Arranged a taxi for us to visit falaraki. Iordanis (jordan) at the pool bar - amazing. Paulina in the restaurant- amazing. If you are looking to relax in seclusion, read a book and not move for days on end, book this hotel. Whilst our children are still young, we would not return, but we do hope one day to be back as a couple. The staff defiantly make this holiday. Rob,if you ever read this, Joseph says he'd love to see you again so he can push you in the pool.

Overall you get what you pay for and this was for me value for the money, remember that things Tourist Tax, Air Con, Safe and Wi-Fi that you have to pay for are not unusual for the Med. The hotel is situated on top of a HILL (which is mentioned in the brochure, and it can be a bit of a killer on your return from the village Afantou (not to touristy). This was a great hotel we had room 424 in the new building, lovely and quiet nobody overlooking you. The room was absolutely beautiful immaculate and so clean. Plenty of storage cleaned daily by the friendly staff. Fridge safety deposit box air con some you needed to pay for. Walk down hill to where road splits head down follow all way down into village till you get to shop on corner which sells everything you'd expect. Turn right follow the narrow streets passed shops and you will come to the square. In the square there is a little train that takes you to the beach and around the village, also that is where the main bus stop is and you can get to most places like Rhoades town, Lindos, Faliraki and many others from there, also there are a few bars await you. Back to the hotel we found the food exceptional with plenty of choices to choose from. I did read a review about the food and they were there same time as we were, I don’t know if they were eating at the same hotel as us but the food was similar over the time we were there but with some nice little tweaks to give it variety. The all-inclusive bar shuts at 11pm, for drinks after that you got charged for, which is no different from anywhere else I have been in the world. Only problem I found was getting a sunbed mostly ok, but some people would “reserve” some at silly o’clock in the morning and then not turn up until later in the day, go off for a few hours and sometimes not at all. The staff can't do enough for you and especially if you had a crack at using Greek which could be fun. I did find some people complained about the staff, but from my own observations it was mainly how they interacted with the staff that was often the problem, treat them with a bit of respect and you’ll get it back in return, remember it’s their country. Moss the hotel manageress is just the best nothing was ever too much trouble and she was there in the morning and then back late afternoon until 9 PM or a bit later. If you want something just ask them I'm sure Moss would do her best to do it. You get what you pay for – Read all the reviews