ABSOLUTE KIOTARI

My best friend and I have just returned from a week in Kiotari staying at Absolute which surpassed our expectations. The area is off the beaten track, unspoilt and charming. The local beach is stoney but the water is clear teal perfection. There are a sprinkling of local family owned restaurants in enticing positions scattered along the beach front. Unfortunately we only had enough time to dabble in a few, having nothing but positive things to report. With only 90 rooms, this quiet and intimate hotel was perfect for a chilled getaway and beautifully maintained. We had the superior room with private pool and loved it. Room 5007 gets sun on the pool from about 11am, spilling over into the majority of the terrace area by 3pm at this time of year - so we were very lucky. House keeping were very friendly and seemed to really appreciate us making an effort to use the greek language during interactions with them. If you're after a relaxed but high design aesthetic, this place is for you. The property was managed by a small and very friendly team who looked after us brilliantly. Special shout out to Neil at the Bar who consistently went over and above. The main pool was beautiful - Most guests used the neutral beach towels available from the hotel, beds were spread out nicely so nobody was encroaching on your space, the pool was beautifully kept and there was the low level hum of relaxing music playing throughout the day. Perfection. We also enjoyed the food offerings at the hotel. Breakfast buffet had a good selection of fresh fruit, cereals, cake and fried foods. Lunch (à la carte) by the pool was lovely, with generous portions and good prices. For dinner buffets there were theme nights with a decent selection. We particularly enjoyed Greek night, trying some of the traditional pastries and desserts. Chicken gyros - chefs kiss! The hotel is well Positioned for days out/ meals in surrounding areas. We found a local taxi driver (Mike - The Greek Canadian) who added value to our holiday. We simply whatsapp'd him whenever we needed a taxi and found him to be very responsive. Additionally the Kiotari train stops immediately outside the hotel reception which is very handy and helps you get to grips with the geography of Kiotari. In summary: 10/10 Relaxed Holiday Vibes 10/10 Charismatic Staff 10/10 Attentiveness 10/10 Aesthetics 10/10 Beachside location This place is a gem! Selfishly I hope this hotel remains an undiscovered wonder...

ABSOLUtely amazing hotel! Excellent service and food!

We returned for our second visit here in June 26. We had such a fantastic time here last year so we came back and this time our son and his girlfriend joined us. We all enjoyed our stay so much and had a fantastic time. The food is excellent and ALL the staff are great. Perfect service all round. This is a very relaxing place with the beach and some excellent restaurants a short walk away. I especially like the quiet location and all my boxes were ticked. The world is a big place and I like to explore different places but I must say I will return because of the quality of this fantastic resort.

Me and my boyfriend had an amazing stay here. When we arrived with our transfer it was already 21.15 and we hadn’t had dinner yet however the receptionist immediately said that we could have dinner first and later show us our room. She was very nice and helpful. The accommodation is stunning and especially the buffet is worth to mention, each day they have a different variety of foods and some nights are themed nights , for example ‘Italian’ where they serve different kinds of Italian cuisines. Our room was very nice, a bit on the smaller size but it had everything you need and was very nicely decorated. The room was also cleaned each day and we got fresh towels each day. The cocktail bar had a huge variety of different cocktails and drinks so there is something tasty for everyone. Overall we had an amazing stay and would definitely recommend!

Overall, we loved our time here. It's a beautiful, clean, and stylish hotel with fantastic food and helpful staff. A special shoutout to Neil, who couldn't have been more friendly and helpful throughout our stay. If you're planning a chilled, laid-back getaway, then this is the place for you. However, if you want to explore Rhodes, you'll definitely need to hire a car, as the hotel is quite a distance from most attractions. One minor downside is that the hotel's entertainment is pretty much non-existent, so be sure to bring a deck of cards or something similar to keep yourselves entertained.

This hotel is a luxury gem nestled in a quiet peaceful part of Rhodes. Close to the crystal clear waters of the picturesque Kiotari beach. I keep coming back. It’s a very special place for me and I hope it never changes. The hotel is superb - exceptionally clean and always smells nice! If anything I think the food is even better than my last visit. So many hotel buffets are dull and repetitive but I look forward to every meal. The staff are smartly dressed and always friendly. They make you feel so welcome. The pool is fabulous, plenty of comfy sunbeds and a lovely bar and lunch restaurant. If you want to relax and have a peaceful holiday, this is the place. There are a couple of tavernas nearby, a small supermarket and a bus stop. But it’s perfectly located to set off and explore if you feel energetic.

The Hotel is lovely with tasteful furnishings and fittings. Staff very helpful (to a point). Cleanliness OK, food lovely and Greek evening was great fun. We asked our travel agent to request a quiet upper room. On arrival it was confirmed that the hotel had been able to give us a quiet upper room. However our room was very samll and lacked storage facilites and necessities. We had 5 coat hangers in a very small wardbord/cupboard and four shelves, there was a shelf on the wall and a shelf under the vanity unit. This was all the storage for all our belongings for a week. We lived out of our suitcases. The balcony was 32 inches wide and wasnt cleaned when we were there. The wash hand basin was in the bedroom. When we asked about a bigger room we were told it was like that at the Absolute! We had dogs which were in a fenced area over from the hotel, which barked day and night (not exactly quiet). On departing we were told when we come back next time we should email reception to ask for a quiet room and they would ensure we got one!!! I asked for the GM's contact details as I wished to advise him of our disappointment. However my email to reception was ignored. Really disappointing as the hotel was lovely