Lindos Horizon Studios

We stayed here for two weeks in September and had a wonderful relaxing holiday. We were met by Stavros on arrival. The location is a 10 minute is minute walk in to Lindos. The apartments are large and well equipped with a large bathroom. The water pressure is marvellous and there was always plenty of hot water. You have cooking facilities which probably need updating particularly the hotplates but that is possibly the only negative comment I would make of this excellent establishment. We had numerous meals here and they were always excellent and the prices were extremely reasonably. The complex itself is maintained to a very high standard but what makes this place special is service from Stavros and his wonderful staff. I have no hesitation recommending Lindos Horison to couples and families who want a relaxining holiday and being looked after by a great team.

My wife and I first stayed at Lindos Horizon in 2005. Since then we have returned year after year, as have many of the guests, and it was always great to renew old acquaintances, including the owners. The hotel is very much a family run establishment and Stavros together with his wife Poppy continue to offer the same high standards as when we first stayed. Lindos Horizon is a 32 room hotel, commanding fantastic views across Lindos towards the Acropolis with the village nestled beneath. We stayed in a two bed studio, always scrupulously clean, with a fridge, small hob and tea and coffee making facilities. Every room has a balcony, and whilst we are unable to comment on the larger family rooms, we can say that the first floor rooms allow almost complete privacy while the ground floor apartments are ideal for those of a more sociable nature, as people would always walk past or stop to have a chat! The towels and bed linen are changed every couple of days and the rooms are air conditioned, although there is (or was) a small charge for this. Anyway, enough of the bedrooms, on to the pool bar and swimming pools. The pool bar is situated at one end of the pool, and serves a decent range of snacks and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Depending on the time of day there may be a little bit of a wait, but this is Greek time so don’t be too hasty. There is a main pool, about 25 metres long and a children’s pool, both cleaned regularly, if not daily. The last time we went there chairs, or bar stools, were situated at the shallow end and how decadent is it to be able to sit in a swimming pool with a beer? Lindos village is a 15-20 minute walk down the hill, a has a great selection of bars, tavernas and restaurants. There are a couple of sports bars as well as plenty of souvenir shops. The village is pedestrian only, although there is the odd delivery vehicle, and the taxi rank is situated in the square at one end (also conveniently situated near a couple of bars). The streets are cobbled, adding to the olde worlde charm. From the village it as an easy stroll, albeit up hill, to the Acropolis. During the day there is transport in the shape of donkeys to get you up there, and once you are there the views across Lindos and the sea are amazing. Further afield, and requiring a bus or car, a visit to see where the two seas meet is an interesting experience. This is at the south of the island and the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean, separated by a wide isthmus of sand. Further round the island it is given to agriculture; the Greeks don’t have scarecrows, they have giant Teddy Bears to ward off carrion and other crop seeking animals. Quite surreal when you first see them! A visit to Rhodes Old Town is a must. Once again, it’s all cobbled streets with a variety of shops and bars. Outside of the Old Town there is the marina, the entrance of which was guarded by the legend of the Colossus. There is little to see of this as it was destroyed, but someone worked out that with the width of the entrance to the marina the Colossus would have had to be something like a hundred metres high, and an unlikely structure. However, the legend lives on. The new town of Rhodes is much like any town, anywhere, and even has a Marks and Spencer. Back to Lindos. Depending on how hot you like it, the temperature is a pleasant 30-32 degrees in June, but come July and August it’s not unusual for this to rise to 40+. In June there has been a festival in past years called Rhodes Rock, a collection of tribute bands ranging from Queen to The Eagles performing at various locations around the village. Rhodes Rock is no longer held in Lindos, but has been replaced with a similar and equally as good rock festival, usually in June. Old rockers, be prepared to get your old t-shirts out and don your bandannas! It’s quite a highlight and well worth the entrance fee. That’s pretty much the end of my bit, apart from to say that for a relaxing, sun-soaked, friendly, high-standard holiday you would have to go a long way to better what’s on offer at the Lindos Horizon Hotel. We love it!

Myself and my husband have visited Lindos Horizon every year for the past 5 years . Lovely clean apartment situated on the hillside 15 mins walk up out of Lindos . Stavros and his family make you feel so welcome every visit and is always a pleasure to see again . Great pool area with pool bar serving fabulous food all day until 5pm then a smaller menu served after that until 2pm There is a small supermarket just down the hill in front of the Horizon (Krana) 5 mins walk or a larger one on the main road about 10 mins walk away (Flora). The village of Lindos is just down the hill where you find many restaurants and bars amongst the lovely quaint whitewashed streets . Large main beach to the left of the village (as you walk down the hill) and the beautiful St Paul’s Bay the other side . We saw Rick Stein in Tambakios here last year . If you fancy a nice 3 mile walk (or a quick taxi ride) Pefkos is the next village along the coast . Nice little resort with plenty of restaurants and nice beach . If you want a good day out catch the local bus (I think the first one goes at about 5.45am from main bus stop on main road near Flora/Icebar ) and go up to Rhodes Town for the day . Beautiful old town and lots of historical old buildings to wander around . Lindos is a little gem and once it’s in your heart you are hooked forever and the Lindos Horizon is the perfect place to stay when visiting . Gutted not be going to the Horizon this year as a big birthday calls for a long haul trip in November but we will be definitely be back next year for our Lindos fix.