Golden Odyssey

Javan Sparks

The perfect family holiday! This was our first abroad family holiday and we were quite nervous. However, we cannot fault this place in the slightest! The staff are outstanding - especially the restaurant team who are charming, efficient and considerate. We loved the pools, the views and the extras the hotel offered (like a free shuttle bus to the beach). The animation team were brilliant, making sure we had lots to do but not being pushy about it. The cleaners we wonderful and thorough, they even helped us locate a missing teddy! The lifeguards are very diligent and polite when helping people stay safe. We couldn't thank Michael and his team enough for how perfect they made this trip for us.

Rhia H

We were quite disappointed with this resort and wouldn’t recommend it if your goal is to explore Rhodes. While there are some positives, the negatives outweighed them for us. Positives: • Pools are nice and family-friendly. • Handy on-site store. • Rooms are clean, modern, and the main bed was comfortable (kids’ bed less so). • Air conditioning works well, though a bit noisy. • Most of the staff were nice especially the car rental guy next to reception, the bartenders and the cafeteria greeters. There were a few that were cold however. Negatives: • Food was bland, repetitive, and the snack bar served the same options daily. • All-inclusive cocktails tasted watered down and overly sweet. • Entertainment was mediocre, with the same songs on repeat by the pool and at night. • Location is very isolated — car rental was €100 for 12 hours, and taxis around €100 for a round trip. • Free shuttle to the beach is available, but the beach isn’t great and sunbeds cost €15 for two, with little space to just lay towels on the sand. • The Wi-Fi was terrible and barely ever worked Overall: If you want to explore Rhodes, this resort isn’t the best choice due to its location and high transport costs. But if you’re looking for a place to stay with kids and don’t plan on leaving the resort much, it may be a better fit.

Laura Channing

Stayed here for 5 days with my three teenagers. Was a bit worried after reading negative reviews before we came. But we had a really lovely time, the family room was better than the pictures, had sliding door which gave us needed privacy. Fridge was handy. Ground floor room was ideal position to pop back from the pool. Never struggled to get 4 sun loungers together by the pool. Plenty of food options, we all went back for seconds on occasion. Limited alcoholic drinks during the day, but that didn't matter to me. All the staff were lovely and everywhere was super clean and tidy. The entertainment was fun during the day and in the evening, the Jersey Boys tribute were fantastic. The hotel is slightly secluded, we took the free minibus down to the beach and shops 1 afternoon.

Rachyyy A

So me and my family were at the Golden Odyssey for 5 days and we had a very average stay. When we arrived nobody escorted us to our rooms and we arrived late in the night, so we were walking around for about 5 mins trying to find our rooms. The pool facilities may have been the best thing there. The all inclusive food was very repetitive and not that great. The selections of drinks were awful. The staff at the desk were slightly standoffish however bar staff and the rental staff were lovely. Golden odyssey is located very far from everything so you have to rent a car or pay high prices for taxis. There’s not much to do on the actual resort. The rooms actually weren’t too bad. Overall our stay was a 2/10, personally I wouldn’t recommend staying here as it wasn’t a good experience. Also they charge tax at the beginning of your stay , there were 5 of us so we paid 100 euros.

Rabar Rahim

Overall, the hotel is quite good and offers decent value for money. The service was generally excellent. Most of the staff are very friendly and helpful — especially the team in the restaurant and the managers there. They were always very welcoming, smiling, and kind, which made our dining experience enjoyable every day. A special mention goes to the lovely woman and her son who run the on-site mini-market. They were incredibly sweet, polite, and helpful — truly lovely people who made us feel very welcome. Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience with the manager at the pool snack bar. He was rude, unhelpful, and seemed to lack basic manners. One particular incident left a bad impression: I simply asked for some water for my children while we were at the pool — something very basic — and he made a big deal out of it for no reason at all. He refused to give me water, even though I saw other guests the next day taking drinks before the official opening time without any problem. He said nothing to them. It felt unfair and unprofessional. Aside from that, the rooms are basic but clean, and the hotel grounds are well-kept. The pool area is great for families, and the buffet has a decent selection, though the food can get repetitive after a few days. The beach isn’t right next to the hotel, but there is a shuttle service available. In summary, we had a good stay thanks to the majority of the staff, the relaxed atmosphere, and the cleanliness. However, the rude behavior of the pool snack bar manager was a real letdown and something management should definitely look into. With better consistency in staff attitude, this hotel could be an even better experience.