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Rhodes 5 stars all inclusive: thirteen hotels on the first line

Rhodes 5 stars all inclusive: thirteen hotels on the first line

Thirteen hotels on Rhodes operate on an all inclusive basis right on the first line. Each one sits on its own beach, so the choice comes down to the area of the island, the size of the complex, and the style of vacation. We have gathered options ranging from quiet family resorts to adults-only complexes.

The resorts are scattered along the entire coastline, so the distance to the beach and to the old town depends on the area. Mitsis Alila occupies the beach of Faliraki, which has a Blue Flag designation (as of 09/2026, Alila description on the Mitsis website).

Pick a hotel that matches your scenario: if you are traveling with children, look for complexes with a water park, a kids' club, and a children's pool, while adults-only hotels work well for a quiet getaway. Below are thirteen options with location, complex amenities, and a clear breakdown by area.

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How to choose a 5-star hotel on Rhodes

💡 In short:

  • First line on Rhodes means your own stretch of beach and direct access to the water without crossing a road.
  • Children need a water park, a kids' club, and a children's pool, while adults are better served by couples-only complexes.
  • Prices and seasons: 09/2026, verified on the official Elysium Resort & Spa website

The area of the island matters more than the star rating or the hotel chain name. Faliraki and Ixia have a promenade, bars, a water park, and a bus to Rhodes, while Lindos, Afandou, and the Lahania coast remain quiet bays away from the noise. That is where the difference comes from: hotels in the same category offer different experiences because the wind, waves, and building density vary from one shore of the island to another.

The all inclusive concept covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet, plus drinks and entertainment. At some complexes, dining spans up to four restaurants with a la carte menus, and tables there must be booked in advance. Before booking, check whether a drink at the pool is included in the rate: at some hotels it is charged separately.

1. Afandou bay resort suites

Rocky bay shore with greenery and boats© Maurizio Ceol · CC BYPhoto: Maurizio Ceol, CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), Wikimedia Commons

The complex sits between Afandou and Ladiko beaches, in a green part of the eastern coast. A golf course with the same name lies nearby. The area is quiet, with no club scene.

  • Who it's for: couples and families who want a quiet beach.
  • Location: eastern coast, about a three-minute walk to Afandou beach.
  • On site: a spa with facial and body treatments, a private stretch of beach, two pools with a swim-up bar.
  • Extras: bicycle rental, souvenir shops, a hair salon, free parking.
  • For children: a separate pool and an outdoor playground, continental breakfast in the morning.
  • Price: Afandou Bay prices on Trip.com

You can walk to the sea, and loungers are available both at the pools and on the hotel's own beach.

2. Mitsis alila resort & spa

Mitsis Alila sits on Faliraki beach, next to a private beach area where guests get sun loungers and shade canopies (as of 09/2026, Mitsis chain website). The chain classifies the hotel as ultra all inclusive, meaning food and drinks are included around the clock. The room interiors blend minimalism with classic style.

  • Who it's for: couples and friends who care about bars and dining with no extra charges.
  • Location: Faliraki beach, eastern coast of the island.
  • Dining: three buffet services, a beach pizzeria, three bars.
  • On site: an open kitchen, a wine bar overlooking the Aegean Sea, a Turkish bath, a sauna, a hot tub.
  • Extras: cosmetic treatments and massage, more than three hundred rooms.
  • Price: Mitsis Alila rooms on Trip.com

You pay once and do not have to tally up the bill after dinner. For a table at the wine bar, it is best to arrive before sunset.

3. Amathus beach hotel rhodes

White hotel on a hill behind the beach with umbrellas© Алексей Решетников · CC BYPhoto: Алексей Решетников, CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), Wikimedia Commons

Amathus Beach sits above Ixia Bay, and nearly all rooms face the sea or the nearby forest. The loggias here are spacious, with lounge areas. You'll find it convenient for trips to both the old town and the beaches of Ixia.

  • Who it's for: families with children and couples who value a sea view.
  • Location: Ixia, west coast, a few kilometers from Rhodes.
  • Nearby: Rodini Park, the Acropolis of Rhodes, the Temple of Apollo, the Archaeological Museum.
  • On site: indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, fitness center, Turkish bath, sauna.
  • Services: tour desk, currency exchange, dry cleaning and laundry.
  • Price: Amathus Beach prices on Trip.com

Almost every room has a sea view. If you want the forest, ask for a building facing the pines.

4. Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort And Villas

Beach with umbrellas and loungers by the sea

The resort occupies its own stretch of coast in the quiet area of Lachania, far from the major resorts. The architecture is low-rise, with bungalows and villas right by the water. You can walk to the sea in a couple of minutes from any building.

  • Who it's for: couples and families who want peace and privacy.
  • Location: Lachania coast, away from the busy centers.
  • In rooms: jacuzzi, individually controlled air conditioning, balcony or terrace, minibar, safe.
  • On site: thalasso spa, villas and bungalows on the first line.
  • Price: compare Atrium Palace prices

The grounds are gated. You get a quiet evening on the terrace and a sea view with no road in front of you.

5. Elysium Resort & Spa

Panorama of Faliraki Beach with white hotels by the sea© KrauS · CC BYPhoto: KrauS, CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), Wikimedia Commons

Elysium Resort & Spa stands on a Blue Flag beach near the Kallithea Springs, eight kilometers from Rhodes (as of 09/2026, official hotel website). Faliraki is about four kilometers away. The spa runs ESPA programs.

  • Who it's for: couples and families who want a premium-level spa.
  • Location: Kallithea, east coast, eight kilometers to the old town.
  • On site: two freshwater pools, a floodlit tennis court, fitness center, ESPA spa.
  • Restaurants: Emerald with an evening dress code and a terrace over the sea, buffet breakfast.
  • Pool bar: La Piscine serves light snacks and pizza.
  • Price: see Elysium prices on Trip.com

If you want a quiet beach next to a spa, this is your option. The spa operates by appointment, so book your slot on the first day.

6. Sentido Apollo Blue

Sentido Apollo Blue occupies Faliraki beach and echoes ancient Greece in its architecture. Light-colored buildings and pools with lounge areas create a calm atmosphere even at the height of the season. The Temple of Apollo, the Acropolis of Rhodes, and the Palace of the Grand Masters are a few minutes' drive away.

  • Who it's for: active couples and families who want diving and horseback riding.
  • Location: Faliraki beach, east coast.
  • On site: spa center, massage, several pools, Turkish bath, hydromassage tubs.
  • Activities: diving and horseback riding sessions, fitness.
  • Price: Sentido Apollo Blue prices

The atmosphere is calm. You can alternate between the beach, the pool, and trips to the monuments of Rhodes.

7. Sentido Ixian Grand

Woman in a hat having breakfast on a seaside terrace

Sentido Ixian Grand is adults-only, so there is no children's entertainment at the pools or on the beach. The hotel is in Ixia, with bright rooms facing the sea or the landscaped garden. In the evenings, live music plays in the restaurants, and the a la carte menu features Greek and Mediterranean dishes.

  • Who it's for: couples without kids and travelers who want quiet.
  • Not for: families with children, there are no kids' clubs or kiddie pools here.
  • Location: Ixia, on the west coast of the island.
  • On the property: a spa with personalized programs, a Turkish bath, and hydro-massage tubs.
  • Activities: windsurfing and diving, with instructor-led sessions.
  • Price: rooms at Sentido Ixian Grand

There are no children here. You relax in peace and quiet, which matters for a calm couple's getaway or a solo trip.

8. Rodos Palladium leisure & wellness

Yellow boat sailing along the Faliraki coast with hotels© Pjotr Mahhonin · CC BY-SAPhoto: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia Commons

Rodos Palladium has two pools, five restaurants and four bars, so the dining options here are wider than at neighboring resorts. The wellness center includes a gym, sauna, steam room and hammam. For children there is a kids' club, playground and a buffet with a separate menu.

  • Who it's for: families and couples who want sports and a variety of restaurants.
  • Sports: lit tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, ping pong, darts, mini golf.
  • Services: business center, conference room, ATM, luggage storage, currency exchange.
  • The catch: airport transfer is paid and on request only.
  • Price: Rodos Palladium prices on Trip.com

You pick a restaurant to match your mood every evening. The gym is open to guests all day.

9. La Marquise luxury resort complex

La Marquise has a whole complex of pools: four separate ones, one on the roof, one with hydromassage, plus an indoor and a heated one. Sun loungers, umbrellas and towels are free here. There is a separate club for teenagers aged thirteen to eighteen.

  • Who it's for: families with children and teenagers who need a wide range of activities.
  • Activities: tennis courts, mini golf, basketball, billiards, table tennis, children's library.
  • Spa: Thai massage, saunas, steam rooms, hydromassage, phyto bar.
  • Restaurants: Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, vegetarian and children's menus.
  • Price: compare prices at La Marquise

Your child will find something to do at the teen club while you are at the spa.

10. Ixian all suites by Sentido

Ixian All Suites is also adults-only and sits in the resort area of Ixia, a few steps from the beach. There are fewer than seventy suites in total, so the pool areas stay quiet. Some suites have a private pool, and the rooms overlook a blooming garden.

  • Who it's for: couples who want an intimate hotel where some suites have their own pool.
  • Not for: families with children, the hotel accepts adults only.
  • Location: Ixia, a few steps from the beach.
  • On site: spa with hydromassage and toning treatments, indoor pool, Turkish bath.
  • Dining: breakfast buffet from 7 am to noon, DEGU7 restaurant and MILONGE taverna.
  • Activities: diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, currency exchange, 24-hour front desk.
  • Price: Ixian All Suites prices

The hotel is intimate. If you want a suite with a private pool, check the room category when booking.

11. Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa

Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa is small in size, but it has its own spa center and the beach is a few steps away. City noise does not reach here, so the hotel suits a secluded getaway. The service is geared toward a small number of guests.

  • Who it's for: couples and business travelers who value quiet.
  • On site: several pools, restaurant, bar, tennis court, hair salon, gym.
  • For business: business center and a spacious conference room.
  • Price: see Boutique 5 prices

You won't have to walk far to the beach. The spa center operates at the hotel, and you can book at the front desk.

12. Lindos imperial resort & spa

Lindos Imperial sits in the beach area near Lindos and looks out over the Aegean Sea. It is a large complex with almost five hundred rooms, so it has both a water park and evening shows. Lindos is nearby, and you can reach its streets and the acropolis in a few minutes.

  • Who it's for: families with children who want a water park and entertainment.
  • Location: Lindos beach area, southeast coast.
  • On site: four pools, water park, gym, mini pool with a water slide, playground.
  • Spa: cosmetic treatments and body care.
  • Restaurants: Greek, Italian and international cuisine, nightclub with DJs.
  • Price: Lindos Imperial prices on Trip.com

It is noisy here during the day because of the slides and entertainment. You can drop the kids off at the mini club and head to the beach.

13. Olympic Palace Hotel

Hotel building behind palm trees and beach umbrellas© Алексей Решетников · CC BYPhoto: Алексей Решетников, CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), Wikimedia Commons

Olympic Palace is located in Ixia and has more than three hundred rooms with sea views. On site there is a mini market, two restaurants and five bars, and the front desk is open around the clock. You will be fine without a car: the bus stop is nearby.

  • Who it's for: families and couples who want service a step away from Rhodes.
  • Location: Ixia, west coast, bus stop at the hotel.
  • On the property: two seasonal freshwater pools, a separate kids' pool, a hair salon, a lounge.
  • At the beach: umbrellas and sun loungers are provided free of charge.
  • Extras: car rental and bike rental, multilingual staff.
  • The catch: there is a disco, supermarkets, and bars right by the hotel, so it gets crowded in the evening.
  • Price: Olympic Palace prices on Trip.com

Convenient without a car. You can walk to bars, supermarkets, and the disco in a couple of minutes.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Where is the first line on Rhodes and what does it give you?

The first line means that the building and the beach are connected without a road. In Faliraki and Ixia, hotels stand along the promenade, so you walk out to the water straight from the garden. Check on the hotel map whether there is a road between the property and the sea: in some places it runs along the shore.

Which Rhodes hotel should you choose with kids?

Look at Lindos Imperial Resort & Spa, La Marquise Luxury Resort Complex, and Rodos Palladium Leisure & Wellness. They have a water park or water slides, kids' clubs, mini pools, and entertainment. Properties in Afandou are also convenient for families, with a playground and a quiet beach nearby.

What is included in all-inclusive on Rhodes?

Usually it includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet, drinks, and entertainment. At some properties, dining is a la carte, for example at Sentido Ixian Grand and Ixian All Suites. Check whether a drink by the pool and the minibar contents are included: at some hotels this is a paid option.

Are there adults-only hotels on Rhodes?

Yes, the selection includes two such options: Sentido Ixian Grand and Ixian All Suites. They have no kids' clubs or children's entertainment, but it is quieter by the pools and on the beach. Both are in Ixia, on the west coast not far from Rhodes.

When is the best time to go to Rhodes and when are hotels open?

The season at five-star properties usually runs from April to October, and some hotels close for the winter. In summer, Faliraki and Ixia are windier, so the beach is more comfortable in the morning. Check the opening dates of a specific hotel when booking on its official website.

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In short: what is worth booking

If you are traveling with kids, choose Lindos Imperial Resort & Spa or La Marquise Luxury Resort Complex. For an adult couple, Sentido Ixian Grand and Ixian All Suites in Ixia are a good fit. If you want a quiet beach next to a golf course, look at Afandou Bay Resort Suites.

The area of the island matters a lot: Ixia and Faliraki are closer to Diagoras Airport, while Lindos and Lahania require a transfer. First-line rooms get booked first, so reserve a sea-view room in advance. Compare available dates and prices in the widget above.