MARATHON HOTEL

Great hotel, lovely atmosphere for couples. Not so much family oriented. Food was lovely, plenty of choice. Rooms cleaned to a very high standard everyday. Good value for money and literally on the main kolymbia strip. Taxi rank is right outside. Staff very friendly, bar staff fantastic. Will stay again.

Hotel is beautifully clean , cleaners come in daily Pool is nice and warm there’s a 2nd pool at the back but we didn’t use this , it’s a quiet area Soft drinks not the best tasting but are the same across Rhodes apparently , we just bought coke from shop and added to spirits in evening Only beer , wine and soft drinks in day but that suited us , we are beach people anyway Max the animation man is hilarious and speaks several languages , he’s super friendly All staff were wonderful , very friendly and helpful The hotel is located on main road in kolyombia. Where there are shops and bars but sadly no live music , kolyombia for us was a little too quiet but still a stunning place Food was excellent , wide choice daily and always warm , even the fussiest of eaters could find something . Deserts were varied and lovely and they had live stations throughout our stay with sushi and other traditional greek dishes being made fresh Local beaches are nice although be prepared to pay €20 to € 30 euro for 2 beds and umbrella Room was clean and adequate but small , but ok to sleep and get ready , tea/coffee facilities would be a bonus Ice creams , pizza available during day and gyros at night made fresh Local beaches Overall a lovely holiday , nice hotel , we sadly wouldn’t return as kolmbia too quiet for us but if you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday then the marathon is the place for you Definitely worth the 4 stars and good value for money Rhodes is stunning , Lindos is a must see , and if you want a lively night out then get the bus to Faliraki €2.40 pp and taxi back around €25to €30 euros Enjoy your stay , it’s a great hotel and staff 😃

We've just returned from a really great honeymoon at the Marathon Hotel. Location: The hotel is located in Kolymbia on Eucalyptus street, with some great shops within walking distance. The beach isn't far but is still a bit of a walk (unless we went the wrong way!). There's a bus stop just outside the hotel that will take you to Rhodes Town, Lindos, and other tourist areas for €4. Facilities: The pool is great but it's really hard to get a sunbed, we only managed to get two on our last day because my partner got up at 7am and laid on the sunbed. Lots of people reserve even though they're not supposed to. There's a pool table, table football, and gym if you're so inclined. Food: Amazing! Loads of options available and incredibly tasty. We were very impressed. Themed nights include Asian food (with sushi!), Greek night etc. 10/10 The pizza available during the day and gyros in the evening were a great touch. Entertainment: Max is a legend. We loved the quizzes, bingo, karaoke, and the couples quiz that we took part in. The man works incredibly hard and is great fun. He really tries to cater to all nationalities, but if he's playing music he'll play what people will dance to. Room: We were originally given a really small room right next to the pool. This room was not great. We did get given a better room a few days in to the stay which was bigger and more private. They were cleaned daily to a good standard. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you to everyone at Marathon who made our Honeymoon special.

We had an absolutely wonderful week at the Marathon hotel. The food exceeded expectations - there was so much choice! I did not expect it to be so good for what we paid . You could have something different every night and they were also theme nights like Greek food and Chinese. The staff were always friendly, smiling and helpful and ready for a joke. The hotel is in a good location because you can get a direct bus Rhodes town or Lindos very easily. Outside the hotel are loads of supermarkets and souvenir shops to look around. I took my teenager and as we know teenagers are not easy to please but Max the entertainment coordinator really made her holiday. He had her playing darts and volleyball every day and we all enjoyed the Aqua aerobics. I don’t know why someone said on a review that it is noisy around the pool because the activities are only for an hour or so and it is lovely and peaceful the rest of the day. Anyway there is a quiet pool so if you ask you can go there. In the evenings there is entertainment, twice a week there is a band or Greek dancers and then Max does the entertainment the other evenings - we had loads of fun! He is hilarious! Thank you Max, Asteris and the rest of the staff. We would definitely go back.

Staying here currently - Positives; The food, entertainment (particularly Max) and pool area are amazing. Most staff are really lovely and attentive. We did have one rude/abrupt interaction with a member of staff that left me upset, but it was later apologised for. The rooms/beds are very comfy and clean. The gyros available after 6:30pm are 10/10, and wood fired pizza offered in the daytime is out of this world. Negatives; The air con is O-K in the rooms could be more effective. Balcony is tiny, but depends what room you get (it's literally the width of a chair). Alcohol selection in the day is very limited - only ouzo and brandy/beer or wine before 6:30pm, it would be nice if more spirits were included. Overall we have had a lovely stay, with a few small improvements this could easily be a 5 star hotel. 😊

The hotel itself was okay, but overall our experience was disappointing. Upon arriving at Marathon Hotel, the first thing we noticed was that our room was much smaller than expected. It was clean and well-maintained, but simply too cramped for our liking. There was also a loose cable protruding from the bathroom wall, which wasn't ideal from a safety or maintenance perspective. The pool area was clean, but getting a sun lounger was a challenge. Many guests would reserve loungers early in the morning by leaving towels on them and then disappear for long periods, sometimes for well over an hour. This seems to be a common issue, but the hotel could benefit from introducing some form of organisation or policy to prevent loungers being occupied but unused. The food was another disappointment. Having stayed at several all-inclusive hotels before, including some much smaller properties, I was surprised by how limited the selection was. The menu was largely the same each day, with only a few items changing. There was one Greek-themed evening that offered a small selection of local dishes, but I expected to see more authentic Greek cuisine throughout our stay. While the food was generally acceptable, nothing stood out as particularly memorable. The all-inclusive drinks package was also unusual. Beer and wine were only available between 10am and 6:30pm, while cocktails were restricted to the period between 6:30pm and 11pm. I've stayed at many all-inclusive resorts and have never encountered such limitations on cocktails. Unfortunately, when we did try them, they were among the worst cocktails I've had and were barely drinkable. If you're not a fan of beer or wine, I would think carefully before paying extra for the all-inclusive package. The entertainment was probably the weakest aspect of the hotel. Every morning at around 10am, a staff member would place a large speaker next to the pool and play loud music. While this might suit a lively resort atmosphere, very few guests seemed interested, and it wasn't ideal for those looking to relax by the pool. The evening entertainment was equally underwhelming. Karaoke nights often ended up with hotel staff doing most of the singing, and the standard wasn't particularly high. There was also a music quiz where guests had to identify which films songs were from. However, despite the hotel attracting guests from many different countries, the quiz focused heavily on songs familiar mainly to British tourists, meaning most people couldn't participate. To make matters worse, exactly the same quiz was repeated on two separate nights. Overall, the entertainment team seemed unable to adapt activities to the audience or gauge what guests were actually enjoying. The only entertainment we genuinely enjoyed was the Greek night, which provided a much better atmosphere and offered something more authentic. In summary, if you're happy with a small room, a limited and repetitive food selection, restrictive drinks options, and loud poolside entertainment, then this hotel may suit you. However, based on our experience, there are better all-inclusive hotels available that offer better value and a more enjoyable overall stay.

This hotel in my opinion is perfect. Clean,great location and the staff are friendly, helpful and brilliant at their job. Rooms are a good size and have everything you need. Food is good with plenty of choice. Great bar and pool area, entertainment is spot on especially Max the main man doing the entertainment. Highly recommend and would definitely come again. Thank you marathon hotel for making my holiday a good holiday.

Two friends and I recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a good time. The location was excellent and made it easy to enjoy the surrounding area. There were several positives during our stay. The food from the pizza snack hut was very good, and the gyros snack hut was another highlight, offering tasty food and a great alternative for a quick meal. However, there were a couple of disappointing aspects. We were surprised that cocktails and spirits were not available until 6:30pm, which felt restrictive, especially when relaxing around the hotel during the day. Additionally, the bathroom was quite dated and could have been cleaner, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these issues, we enjoyed our stay and had a memorable trip. With some improvements to the bathroom facilities and beverage service hours, this hotel could offer an even better guest experience.

We holidayed here for just a week for a quiet getaway just the two of us to this hotel. The hotel is based on a main strip but with little external noise from the road and the all-inclusive buffet providing indoor and outdoor seating to take in the sights and hustle and bustle. The hotel lies infront of a fantastic view of the mountains from both front and back with the beach, shops, restaurants and bars all within walking distance from it. The rooms were clean and provided cleaning service every day but our room (401) left some to be desired with the most painful shower which we navigated by using almost switched off to lower the extreme pressure of some jets, no net curtain only blackout or completely open and an exposed wire in the bathroom wall and some sockets quite loose. Luckily, we are both sensible individuals and this hotel is undergoing some renovation work by the look of some of the rooms and some tile cutting we witnessed whilst we were here so hopefully all rooms will be undergoing some updating. However, the rooms were always clean, plenty of storage space, a trustworthy safe and ample lighting. Our balcony was a lovely size with a perfect people watch spot too! With regards to the sunbeds, every morning by the main pool there were none at all by about 8am despite signs not to hold them. However, lots of chairs at tables around them. On our second day we found the pool at the back of the hotel which was quieter and had plenty of space so we went there every day. Sunbeds do leave something to be desired as they do look dirty and well used but were comfortable and clean but just needed updating. Plenty of parasols to keep out of the sun if you wished and away from the bar so less people traffic with gorgeous views of the hills and mountains from both sides. The staff here were lovely though- took the time to speak to you and were so polite and kind. It is a very German-heavy hotel we found and the staff do speak a variety of languages from bar men, to the restaurant staff (all of which absolutely gorgeous humans and so attentive- didn’t grumble at us for feeding the stray cats either which was a huge bonus for us) to the owner who actually complimented our tattoos as we walked into tea one evening. You can tell the hotel have high standards and I do hope the owners allow them the finances to keep updating the rooms and some facilities as this is all that is knocking any rating down for us. The food was not much to our taste with the Greek options each night being the absolute best we had ever had! Breakfast was also lovely but we found the main dishes to be quite limited. However, the hotel has a pizza counter on site as well as gyros in the evenings. We instead went outside of the hotel for food; local restaurants being cheap and lovely. With “Nando’s” doing a fantastic authentic gyros in the day to “Gelato di bello” behind the hotel (turning right on exit) to do fantastic ice cream, crepes and waffles through the day. The drinks also leave lots to be desired as it is carbonated juices rather than lemonade or orangeade and don’t serve alcoholic drinks until 6:30pm on the all inclusive so we went to the shop over the road for cheap bottles and cans of drinks for around the pool and in the room which barely ate into any budget. Ideal for if you have children but a bit of a miss for us. All in all we had a lovely holiday and the weather was great, room was clean and locals were very friendly and just left us to ourselves as we wished to.