Best Luxury Hotels in Rhodes

The 380-room Princess Andriana Resort and Spa is a quiet and modern beach sanctum for families and couples with three big pools. There is lots of entertainment for kids including archery, tennis, a playground, mini golf, and arcade room. There is also a modern spa, two restaurants and terrace snack bar, and live music in the evenings. Rooms are stylish and serene; some have balconies and private pools.

The 70-room boutique Lindos Blu is a luxury, adult-only hotel built into a steep hillside outside historic Lindos, with spectacular panoramic views of the Aegean. From the moment guests arrive, no detail is neglected, from welcome drinks to waiter service at the private beach, from the abundant (and delicious) free breakfast, to dinner at the hotel's romantic, gourmet restaurant. Rooms are spacious, luxe, and lovely, with whirlpool tubs, balconies, and, in some, private pools.

The chic Sentido Port Royal Villas & Spa is an exclusive getaway for couples, offering direct access to a beach cove, elegant dining settings, a full-service spa, a stylish hair and nail salon, lagoon pools, and a lazy river. There are 185 luxury bungalows with stylish details -- some with pools and sea views. The live entertainment from the nearby hotel, though, can be noisy and light sleepers might want to book rooms away from that side of the property.

The 308-room Atrium Platinum Hotel is a luxury Aegean seaside resort for couples and families, located a quick drive from Rhodes City. The hotel offers a full fleet of amenities and services, which is great for travelers keen on spending most of their time on the property. Features include two game rooms, a kids' club, five modern restaurants and two bars, and a glitzy full-service spa. Wi-Fi and breakfast are free. The hotel has contemporary furnishings, but the minimalist design feels sterile and unfinished in some areas.

The 146-room Lindian Village is a quiet, romantic, luxury getaway geared to couples. The property includes a stylish pool area, and couples can arrange both candlelit dinners and wine tastings on the beach. There's also a lovely spa and indoor pool, Greek cooking lessons, and a fitness center with personal trainers. Rooms provide modern comforts, and some have private pools.

The Amathus Elite Suites is a luxury property on the Aegean Seafront on Rhodes Island. This suites-only boutique hotel delivers lavishness and privacy with manicured gardens, beach access, an exclusive restaurant with sea views, an elegant spa with a freshwater pool, and a farewell surprise gift. The 36 suites are chic and modern, with sleek furniture, recessed blue lightning, and sea views -- most have private pools. A road, partly hidden by hedges, runs in front of the hotel.

The 70-room Lindos Memories resort is located in a secluded beachside area with spectacular sea views. Built in a grand scale with native wood and stone, the hotel combines an ancient feel with a modern, palatial vibe. Guests can walk straight from the enormous crystal blue pool onto the intimate private beach, then back to the spa, for the ultimate in holiday relaxation. Rooms are less upscale than common areas, and the quality of the air-conditioning could be improved, but they stunning private balconies and stocked minibars. There are several dining and drinking options plus a fitness center, children's pool, and playground all on-site.

The 314-room Mitsis Alila Resort & Spa lives up to its motto of “modern and fresh,” with sleek white designs, international dining options in elegant settings, and luxurious indoor and outdoor pools. Families and couples have lots of activities to choose from including private beach access and water sport rentals, tennis and volleyball courts, and a beautiful spa with beauty and body treatments. There's a chic conference room and several PCs available for guest use. Rooms and suites have posh white furnishings, mini-fridges, and balconies; bungalows offer sea views and private pools.

The 250-room Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas is a luxury oasis surrounded by water and flooded with luxe touches. Suited to couples willing to pay top dollar, the resort offers stunning sea views, direct access to a slightly pebbly beach, lagoon and infinity pools, six international restaurants, pool and beach bars, and a luxury spa with an indoor seawater pool. Bungalows and villas are available, in addition to guest rooms; sea views and private pool access are available in some. The hotel is isolated from the sights -- for some, this is part of its appeal, but travelers looking to be closer to the action might want to consider The Sentido Ixian Grand.

The luxury, 44-room Boutique 5 Hotel and Spa provides an intimate and elegant experience exclusively for adults. Along with edgy architecture and whimsical interior decor, the hotel offers a beautiful outdoor pool, romantic sea views from a restaurant and pool bar, close private beach access, a tennis court, and a spa with a hot tub and pool. Rooms have modern furnishings, stunning marble bathrooms with spacious tubs, chic black and white decor, and private terraces; many offer private pools and sea views. The hotel is peaceful, but removed from the major tourist sights. Those in search of a location closer to Rhodes Town and Ixia could try the Atrium Platinum Hotel.