Sunshine Rhodes

Josh Gander

Genuinely a good hotel/resort. Breakfast was good. Lunch was good. Dinner was okay. Entertainment was okay. Soft drinks were not good I'll admit, they lacked fizzyness. The five swimming areas were very good. Room was good (303), bathroom was good, shower was very good, hot & fast, air con was freezing cold, 30°c ambient and you'd be shivering inside. On-site shop was good, affordable and good variety. Hotel location was great, by the beach, near the middle of Ialysos, bus routes to Rhodes for €3 each way. Not really much to complain about apart from the soft drinks, maids made beds every day and emptied bins, staff were lovely and really friendly towards our children. For what we paid, we would definitely go back, it's definitely worth it in that sense, didn't lack anything for us. Random photos without us or children inside added.

Rdog998

Definitely NOT a 4 star hotel!! (Rated 4* in 2012 btw). Positives: most of the staff are really friendly and do their best to make you feel welcome, this is despite all the odds up against them! The location is great and is really close to the beach. Their al la carte restaurant Mamma Mia was the one good meal we had at the hotel. Negatives: the food was really poor, the quality isn’t there with the food being bland, only fatty cuts of meat and there being a limited choice of food, within a couple of days you’ve seen everything at the buffet which gets boring fast. The rooms are outdated, our bathroom flooded after every shower and the shower was no longer bolted to the wall. The air con was also broken in our room. The beds were like laying on an ironing board with a pillow for each of us which felt like you were laying straight on the mattress. Unlikely to be the best bed for somebody who has back pain. Also will note not all the arcade machines work and will take your money but the hotel are not able to access these so just take your money! In summary: staff are friendly and do their best but the hotel needs a lot of work and the food seems to be very cheap and needs work!

Evelina Mockiene

Unfortunately, our experience at this hotel was absolutely terrible. It does not live up to the four-star rating in any way and, in our opinion, barely deserves even one star. Let’s start with the staff – unwelcoming, impolite, and lacking professionalism. The reception was cold and unhelpful from the beginning. The condition of the rooms was unacceptable. Everything was extremely outdated – probably untouched for 20–30 years. The bathroom was in a horrible state, the entire interior looked neglected, and the bedding was worn out, even chewed by moths. The mattress was filthy and stained. After our stay, the entire family had bite marks on our bodies, suggesting the presence of bed bugs or other pests. Housekeeping was superficial. Although the rooms were “cleaned” daily, the floors were never mopped. Once, we came back to find the walls splashed with dirty mop water. Water was unavailable several times, and the electricity went out repeatedly. We even witnessed electrical wires sparking dangerously on the street – a serious safety hazard. Food was one of the biggest disappointments. Every meal – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – was served cold. The food was not fresh, salads appeared to have been previously frozen, and the overall taste and presentation were very poor. The food warmers didn’t work – if you didn’t grab something immediately, you’d be stuck eating cold leftovers. The breakfast area had only two coffee machines, often running out of milk. Long lines would form because one was always out of order or empty. The pool area looked decent and well-maintained – probably the only positive aspect. However, the outdoor bar had a poor selection of drinks, and the grill bar food was equally bad. Even basic items like salads seemed old or spoiled. Fruit options were very limited – just apples, bananas, and oranges. Parking was another issue. Although the hotel advertised parking, we were told there was no space available for guests, even though a lot was clearly visible in front of the hotel. It appeared to be used exclusively by staff. We had to search for parking on the street. Late check-out was also poorly managed – we were only informed on the last day. Luggage storage was inconvenient, using coin-operated metal lockers. There was no proper place to freshen up – only dark, electricity-free cabins near the beach. After showering there, you had to walk across the entire hotel grounds with your luggage. It was uncomfortable and poorly organized. To sum up – I would absolutely not recommend this hotel. It is severely neglected and in desperate need of renovation. The staff is rude, and the overall experience was one of the worst we’ve ever had on holiday. A single star would be generous. I regret spending our time and money here.

J N

Hi everyone, I can't recommend this hotel. We were initially put in Block 4, on the top floor. The elevator was broken, so we had to carry our luggage upstairs ourselves. The beds were worn out, and the TV didn't work either. After we requested bed toppers, which weren't brought, we changed rooms. In the new room, the beds were also worn out, and the TV and hairdryer didn't work, so we had to go back to reception. The bed toppers were brought, the hairdryer was repaired, and suddenly, that same night, there was a cockroach in the room. The towels are replaced, but they're still dirty. You pay climate taxes, but the air conditioning doesn't work until June. The food is always the same and almost inedible. The soft drinks and "cocktails" are sugary sweet and therefore undrinkable. The supposedly sandy beach was created by the hotel itself, and most of it consists of huge rocks, making it difficult to reach the sea even with swimming shoes. The refrigerator in the room hums so loudly that you feel like you're in a spaceship. The room cleaning is superficial: they sweep, empty the trash cans, and make the beds. There's no mention of cleaning here; we still have the tomato stains from the previous guest on our room floor for a week. It's advertised as a four-star hotel, but these four stars are nowhere to be found at the entrance. I cannot recommend the hotel and appeal to people's common sense not to support this either!

Jekaterina Vorobjova

**Review of Sunshine Rhodes Hotel – Unsafe & No Security** **⭐ 1/5 – Avoid if Traveling with Family** Our family of 4 adults and 3 kids experienced a **terrifying incident** at Sunshine Rhodes Hotel, making it clear that this is **not a safe place** for families. While relaxing on the hotel’s beach, we were **aggressively confronted by a group of 15 teenagers**—rude, threatening, and even **carrying stones in their hands and pockets**. When we urgently asked hotel staff for help, we were shocked to hear: **"There is no security here."** Despite filming the entire dangerous situation, **no police were called**, and no real assistance was provided—except for one brave bartender who ran out to help. **Major Safety Concerns:** ❌ **No security presence** – Anyone can enter the hotel unchecked. ❌ **No staff intervention** during a violent threat. ❌ **No emergency protocols** – No police were contacted despite clear danger. This hotel **fails to provide basic safety**, putting guests at risk. We **strongly discourage families** from staying here. A vacation should be relaxing, not life-threatening. **Choose a safer hotel.** **Video evidence available upon request.**