Absolute Kiotari

🛋️ Modern décor and contemporary, boutique-style interiors
🏖️ Just 130m from Kiotari’s long Blue Flag beach
🏊 Swim-up style shared pools and private pool suites available
🌿 Peaceful, low-key atmosphere ideal for unwinding
🍽️ Two restaurants including a Greek-influenced à la carte
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 89 | Blocks: 3 | Floors: 2 | Lifts: 1
Board options: Full Board, Half Board
Child age for pricing: up to 11 years

Set in the laid-back resort of Kiotari on Rhodes’ south-east coast, Absolute Kiotari enjoys a quiet yet convenient spot. Meander 130m down to the long Blue Flag beach, where one end is soft sand and the other shingle, or stroll around 750m into the resort centre for seafront tavernas and low-key bars. Lindos, with its iconic hilltop acropolis and sugar-cube houses, is an easy day trip around 20 minutes’ drive away.

Beach: approx. 130m
Kiotari resort centre: approx. 750m
Lindos: approx. 20 minutes’ drive
Rhodes Town & Medieval Old Town: around 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive (traffic dependent)
Approx. transfer time from Rhodes Airport (RHO): 2 hours 15 minutes

Kiotari, Rhodes, Greece

Absolute Kiotari keeps dining focused and high quality, with a sleek buffet and a relaxed à la carte by the pool:

Main Restaurant
– Buffet-style breakfasts and dinners with show cooking
– Mix of international favourites and Greek specialities
– Highchairs available for younger guests
– Smart-casual dress (no beachwear at dinner)

All Day Pool Restaurant (à la carte)
– Serves lunch with a Mediterranean and Greek twist
– Poolside setting for leisurely, feet-in-the-sand-style meals
– Highchairs and kids’ menus available

Pool Bar
– Open from morning through to the small hours (seasonal)
– Local and international drinks, cocktails and soft drinks

A smart dress code may apply, and restaurant opening dates, reservations and supplements can change by season. Always check the latest details on arrival. For guests on Full Board and Half Board, inclusions follow the hotel’s board description. What All Inclusive typically includes.

The heart of the hotel is its stylish main pool – a freshwater lagoon edged with parasols, sunbeds and Balinese-style daybeds:

– Large outdoor freshwater pool with integrated whirlpool section
– Generous sunbathing terrace with loungers, parasols and daybeds
– Pool towels provided free of charge
– Inflatables permitted (great for families)
– Seasonal opening (typically late April to early November, weather dependent)

You’re just 130m from Kiotari’s Blue Flag beach, where parts of the shore are golden sand and other stretches are shingle. There’s plenty of room to spread out and dial the pace right down, with watersports and beachfront cafés available along the bay in high season.

Absolute Kiotari is all about relaxed, low-key days. While there’s no big sports complex, you can expect:

– Regular evening entertainment (June–September) with live music and DJ sets
– Peaceful pool scene perfect for reading and sunbathing
– Concierge-style reception team for local tips and excursion arrangements

Other on-site facilities include:
– 24-hour reception
– Concierge service
– Currency exchange
– Luggage storage
– Fan hire (subject to availability and local charge)

Spa and beauty facilities are not formally listed; local massage and wellness options can usually be arranged nearby or via reception.

Standard Double Room (and Sole Use)
Sleeps: 1 (Sole Use) or 2 guests
Calm, modern rooms with a minimalist aesthetic – light woods, crisp linens and a balcony or terrace for that all-important fresh air. Ideal if you plan to spend most of your time by the pool or beach and want a comfortable base.
Key features include: flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace, shower bathroom, hairdryer, kettle and coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change, linen changes on request.

Superior Double Room
Sleeps: 2–3 guests
More space and an elevated feel, perfect for couples or small families looking for extra comfort. Expect a similar contemporary design with added room to spread out, plus a balcony or terrace to enjoy the warm Rhodes evenings.
Facilities as Standard Double (with additional space and capacity for a third guest).

Superior Room with Shared Pool
Sleeps: 2 guests
For that coveted swim-up feel, these rooms open out onto a terrace with sunbeds and steps straight into a shared pool used by a small cluster of rooms. A fantastic option if you love the idea of a quick dip before breakfast or a sunset swim in near-privacy.
Extras include: shared pool access directly from your terrace and dedicated sunbeds, alongside all standard in-room facilities.

Superior Room with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 guests
Your own private pool elevates the experience considerably. These rooms are made for couples who want a more exclusive, villa-style vibe while keeping hotel comforts and services close at hand.
Extras include: private swimming pool, terrace with sunbeds, plus all the facilities of the Superior Rooms.

Pool Suite
Sleeps: 2–4 guests
Great for families or friends travelling together, Pool Suites combine generous indoor space with a private pool and sun terrace. There’s room to lounge, read and relax both inside and out, with hotel facilities just a short walk away.
Key features: private swimming pool, sunbeds, balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, air-conditioning, shower bathroom, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities and daily cleaning.

Junior Suite with Whirlpool
Sleeps: 2–4 guests
A romantic choice that also works for small families, these suites feature an outdoor whirlpool on the balcony plus a whirlpool bathtub inside. Sunbeds on the balcony mean you can switch effortlessly between bubbling soak, sun and shade.
Added luxuries: outdoor whirlpool, indoor whirlpool bath, bathrobe and slippers, fridge, balcony with sunbeds, alongside the core facilities found in other room types.

*Images indicative; layouts, décor and views may vary between rooms and buildings.

🎵 Regular evening entertainment (June–September), including live music
🎧 Selected nights with a live DJ by the bar or pool
🏖️ Beach time a short stroll away, with plenty of space to relax
🚶 Scenic walks along Kiotari’s shoreline and low-key resort centre
🚌 Easy access by local bus or taxi to Lindos and its Acropolis for a culture-filled day out

🛎️ 24-hour reception with friendly, locally-savvy staff
🎒 Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
💱 Currency exchange on site
🌬️ Fan hire (subject to availability; local charge may apply)
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids’ menus and highchairs in both restaurants
🌐 Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
🤝 Concierge-style assistance for taxis, car hire and excursions

Local area & essentials
Kiotari is one of Rhodes’ more relaxed resorts, known for its long Blue Flag beach and easy-going vibe. Inland, you’ll find small churches, museums and medieval ruins, while the celebrated Valley of the Butterflies and the whitewashed village of Lindos make superb day trips.

– Country: Greece
– Island: Rhodes
– Resort: Kiotari
– Language: Greek (English widely spoken in tourist areas)
– Currency: Euro (€)
– Time difference from UK: +2 hours (GMT+2)
– Average flight time from UK: around 4.5 hours
– Typical local costs (approx.): local beer ~£4.30, meal for two ~£53.40

Hotel information, facilities and entertainment are based on the previous season and may change; some services are weather-dependent or may incur a local charge. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Greece advice.

Absolute Kiotari Prices & Book

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Absolute Kiotari from the beach?
Absolute Kiotari is around 130 metres from the beach. It’s a short, easy walk to Kiotari’s long Blue Flag shoreline, where you’ll find both sandy and shingle sections and plenty of room to spread out.

2. What board basis options can I book at Absolute Kiotari?
You can book Half Board or Full Board. Half Board includes buffet-style breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant. Full Board includes breakfast and dinner in the buffet restaurant and lunch, typically served à la carte at the All Day Pool Restaurant. Exact times, menus and inclusions can vary by season and are confirmed locally.

3. Does Absolute Kiotari offer swim-up or private pool rooms?
Yes. If you’d like direct water access, look for Superior Rooms with Shared Pool, which step out to a pool shared by a small number of rooms. For total privacy, Superior Rooms with Private Pool and Pool Suites each come with their own pool and sun terrace.

4. Is Absolute Kiotari suitable for children?
Children are welcome and the hotel offers kids’ menus and highchairs in the restaurants, plus room types that sleep up to four people. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful rather than high-energy, so it suits families who prefer a more relaxed, grown-up environment over big kids’ clubs and waterparks.

5. Is there evening entertainment at Absolute Kiotari?
Yes. From June to September, Absolute Kiotari puts on regular evening entertainment, including live music and a live DJ on selected nights. The programme is seasonal and may vary during your stay.

6. How long is the transfer from Rhodes Airport to Absolute Kiotari?
The transfer from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Absolute Kiotari is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and the number of drop-offs en route. Private transfers are usually quicker.

7. Does Absolute Kiotari have Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms and most public spaces, so you can stay connected or stream by the pool if you wish.

8. What room facilities can I expect?
All rooms at Absolute Kiotari come with a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, shower bathroom, hairdryer, kettle and coffee-making facilities, and daily cleaning with towel changes. Selected upgraded rooms additionally include features such as shared pools, private pools, outdoor whirlpools and bathrobes with slippers.

9. Is Absolute Kiotari a large resort?
No, Absolute Kiotari is relatively intimate, with just 89 rooms spread across three low-rise blocks. That smaller scale helps maintain the peaceful, boutique-style atmosphere that many guests love.

10. Can Travelisto arrange flights and transfers to Absolute Kiotari?
Yes. Travelisto can package your stay at Absolute Kiotari with return flights, luggage allowance and airport transfers, all ATOL Protected. Speak to our team or use the search box above to build your trip.