Cook's Club Kolymbia Rhodes -Adults only

Hotel and grounds are stunning. All the staff were so friendly and helpful and smiling. The breakfast was amazing, alternate days of either pancakes, waffles, or crepes freshly made. The rest of breakfast was gorgeous too, a lot of choice. Lovely lunch by the pool (need to pay if B&B). We had a view of the mountains from our room. We preferred this as more private than the pool facing rooms. We went to the Asian restaurant for dinner and the food was delicious.

Nothing bad. Just a few little comments to mention. The room had very minimalistic feel maybe a bit too much as no where to store clothes really. Took a real hunt to find the hairdryer and no kettle in the room. We asked for double but got a twin but could not be bothered to say anything after a long journey there. The location is a good taxi ride to Rhodes old town about 45euros each way. It is one of the most beautiful hotels in Rhodes but either hire a car or allow for taxis to go to other places.

The decor is lovely and the hotel being split across two sides makes it feel quieter than it is

Location is quite far away from restaurants and shops but ok if you don’t mind that and don’t want to do too much

- The staff were very efficient, and very hard working. Specifically the cleaning staff and the servers at the restaurant and breakfast buffet. - The hotel offered a wine tasting experience, and again, the hosts were excellent. -The suite was incredibly spacious and lots of room for two people. - Overall the vibe and feel of the place was very relaxing.

- The location was about a 20 minute walk from all major restaurants in the area. - The parking wasn’t ideal. Although there is spaces on the hotel grounds, most guests parked across 2 spaces. Staff should take this more seriously. - The live music some nights was incredibly loud, not really what I would’ve expected from a 5 star hotel.

Ideal hotel for a holiday to relax by the pool in a chilled but still upbeat atmosphere. Sun loungers are comfortable, good selection of drinks which you can order from your sun lounger as well as food. Service around the pool is generally quick. Hotel looks premium throughout. Location is in a quiet town of Kolymbia. It is a 1hr bus to Rhodes €4 or €40 taxi. Dinner at the Cantina restaurant is ok but not 5 star quality if your on the half board.

Half board is limited to only two main course choices per day on a set menu. It alternates each day but for a 5 star hotel, only two main course choices is really poor. Also, the hotel bulk cooks the two options and then servers them look warm at best. I'd recomend going B&B only. Other options on the menu looked good as cooked fresh to order. Waiters insist on paying for your drinks before even finishing my desert? Really rude putting a card machine in my face while still eating. Cooked buffet breakfast is always cold! The hot plates the cooked food sits on are cold. So it is never hot or fresh. You have to ask for fresh juice, why isn't it available at the buffet. You get that at 3 star hotels.... Service at breakfast is really poor, the waiters are very grumpy. Slighly better service at dinner. Plates aren't cleared away so your sat with dirty plates all the time.. Generally just a really disappointing experience everyday. Rooms are basic to in keep with the vibe but a kettle is a basic requirement for a 5 star hotel. Again, you'd get this at 3 star hotel. Water only provided on day one.