Kresten Palace Hotel

🌄 Stunning panoramic sea and mountain views
⛰️ Beautiful hillside setting above Kalithea’s coast
🎯 Great range of facilities for couples & families
🏊 Lagoon-style main pool plus kids’ pool with sprinklers
🏖️ Direct access to a small pebble beach below the hotel
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 282 | Blocks: 4 | Floors: 3 | Lifts: 5
Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board
Child age guideline: Up to 12 years (for room & meal discounts)

Kresten Palace Hotel sits on a gentle hillside just outside Kalithea, framed by gardens and open sea views. A short path takes you directly to a small pebble beach, ideal for a quick swim or sunset stroll. Kalithea’s centre is around 1km away, home to laid-back tavernas and bars, while the UNESCO-listed old town of Rhodes is within easy reach for days out.

Kalithea is known for its picturesque coves and historic thermal springs, so you can mix relaxing pool days with coastal walks and scenic viewpoints. If you want a livelier evening, the nightlife of Faliraki is also a straightforward taxi ride away.

Access to pebble beach: Direct, via path
Kalithea resort centre: Approx. 1km
Rhodes Town (Old Town & harbour): Approx. 7km
Kalithea Springs: Short local drive or taxi

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 10 minutes

Kalithea (Rhodes), Rhodes, Greece

The hotel’s dining scene balances relaxed buffet meals with an à la carte option and sociable bars.

Olympia Main Restaurant
Buffet restaurant serving breakfast and dinner with a mix of Greek, Italian, international and local dishes. Highchairs and a kids’ menu are available, making family mealtimes easy. Expect salads, grills, pasta, themed options and show-style stations.

À la carte Restaurant
Set by the pool, this restaurant serves a range of Italian, Greek and international dishes at lunch, ideal if you want something a little more leisurely during the day.

Main Pool Bar
Casual drinks and snacks by the water – perfect for daytime refreshments between dips.

Kresten Cocktail Bar
Open from late afternoon until late (approx. 16:00–01:00), this is the go-to spot for pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks, with cocktails and long drinks in a relaxed lounge atmosphere.

Smart-casual dress codes, reservation requirements and supplements can vary depending on the season and your chosen board basis – always check the latest information on arrival. What All Inclusive typically includes.

The centrepiece of Kresten Palace Hotel is its expansive lagoon-style freshwater pool, edged by palms and sun terraces with plenty of loungers and parasols. There’s space to swim, space to play, and quieter corners to relax with a book.

You’ll also find a separate freshwater children’s pool with playful sprinklers and a dedicated sunbathing area, where inflatables and water toys are permitted – a big plus for families.

From the gardens, a path leads down to a small pebble beach. It’s a natural-feeling cove rather than a built-up promenade, ideal for a refreshing dip in the Aegean between poolside sessions or a peaceful early-morning swim.

Well equipped for active days and relaxed evenings, Kresten Palace offers a wide line-up of facilities:

Spa & Wellness
– Spa with sauna and massage menu (charges apply, 18+; typically open 10:00–18:00)
– Beauty treatments available for an extra charge

Fitness & Sports
– Air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, free weights and stretching zone (18+, approx. 07:00–21:00)
– Aerobics and aqua aerobics
– Tennis and volleyball courts
– Table tennis and darts
– Games room for extra indoor fun

Family & Convenience
– On-site mini-market for snacks, drinks and holiday essentials
– Reception offering concierge service, currency exchange (charge) and luggage storage
– Mobility scooter and wheelchair hire available (local charge)

Entertainment is a big part of the atmosphere here, with varying daytime and evening programmes across the summer and winter seasons (details under Activities below).

Single Room with Sea View
Sleeps: 1
Compact but comfortable rooms tailored to solo travellers, with a balcony or terrace and sea views.
Room features include: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi (local charge may apply), safety deposit box (charge), kettle, fridge, hairdryer, shower bathroom, air conditioning, and daily cleaning with towel change.

Promotional Room
Sleeps: 2–3
Great-value rooms that offer all the essentials in a slightly more economical allocation. Views and locations may vary.
Amenities: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi (local charge), safety deposit box (charge), kettle, fridge, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, shower bathroom, air conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

Double Room with Garden View
Sleeps: 2–3
Comfortable rooms overlooking the gardens, ideal for couples or friends.
Facilities: TV, Wi‑Fi (local charge), safety deposit box (charge), kettle, fridge, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, shower bathroom, air conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

Double Room with Sea View
Sleeps: 2–3
Similar in layout to the garden view doubles but oriented towards the Aegean for those classic Rhodes vistas.
Facilities: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi (local charge), safety deposit box (charge), kettle, fridge, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, shower bathroom, air conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

Double Room with Garden View for Sole Use
Sleeps: 1
A comfortable option for solo guests wanting a bit more space than a single, with garden-facing balcony or terrace.

Family Room with Garden View
Sleeps: 2–4
Ideal for families needing extra sleeping space, these rooms combine a main bedroom area with additional sleeping options and a balcony or terrace facing the gardens.
Amenities: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi (local charge), safety deposit box (charge), kettle, fridge, hairdryer, shower bathroom, air conditioning and daily cleaning.

Family Room with Sea View
Sleeps: 2–4
As per the garden-view family rooms but with an outlook over the sea – a lovely upgrade if you like to unwind on the balcony after a day by the pool.

Swim Up Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
Sleeps: 2–3
A more premium choice for couples or small families. Each room comes with a furnished terrace and direct access to a shared swim-up pool, plus sea views.
Extras include: flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi‑Fi, in-room safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, sunbeds on the terrace, hairdryer, shower bathroom, air conditioning and daily cleaning.

Swim Up Deluxe Family Suite with Sea View
Sleeps: 2–4
Designed for families who love the idea of a private-feeling pool experience. These suites have a terrace that leads directly to a shared swim-up pool, with sunbeds and sea views.
Facilities mirror the deluxe swim-up doubles: flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi‑Fi, safe, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, hairdryer, shower bathroom, air conditioning, and daily cleaning with towel change.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎯 Aerobics & aqua aerobics sessions
🎾 Tennis and volleyball courts
🎯 Darts and table tennis
🎮 Games room for all-weather fun

🎭 Summer entertainment (approx. 01 Jun–15 Oct):
– Frequent daytime activities: arts and crafts, family games, team sports and water-based fun
– Frequent evening entertainment: bingo, quizzes, in-house shows, live music, mini-disco and professional performances

🎭 Winter / shoulder-season entertainment (approx. 16 Oct–31 May):
– Regular daytime activities: crafts, small team games, sports and poolside fun
– Regular evening entertainment: bingo, quizzes, in-house shows, live music and mini-disco

Programmes and schedules may vary by season and occupancy, so check the weekly activities board on arrival.

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge support
💷 Currency exchange (local charge)
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
🛍️ On-site mini-market for essentials and snacks
♿ Mobility scooter & wheelchair hire (charge)

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly services:
– Highchairs and kids’ menus in the main restaurant
– Children’s playground with slides (age/height restrictions may apply)
– Indoor soft play area (approx. 10:00–19:00)

💆 Wellness services:
– Spa with sauna and massage treatments (18+, extra charge)
– Beauty treatments available for an additional fee

Wi‑Fi is available in reception and lounge areas, with further connectivity options available in rooms (some services may be chargeable).

Kalithea sits on Rhodes’ scenic east coast, known for its rocky coves, historic springs and easy access to Rhodes Town. Expect a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild springs and autumns – ideal for both peak-season family holidays and shoulder-season couples’ escapes.

Language: Greek
Currency: Euro (€)
Time difference from UK: +2 hours
Average UK–Rhodes flight time: Around 4.5 hours

Local area tips:
– Don’t miss a visit to Rhodes Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 7km away, with medieval walls, narrow lanes and atmospheric squares.
– Kalithea Springs is a beautiful nearby spot for sea swimming and heritage architecture.
– For a livelier night out, Faliraki’s Bar Street and Club Street are a short taxi ride away, while Kalithea itself keeps things more low-key and local.

Hotel information (including facilities, opening times and entertainment) is based on previous seasons and may change; some services are seasonal or weather-dependent. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Kresten Palace Hotel on the beach?
Kresten Palace Hotel is set on a hillside above the sea and offers direct access to a small pebble beach via a path from the gardens. The main activity hub is the large lagoon-style pool area, with the beach providing an extra option for sea swimming and coastal walks.

2. Is Kresten Palace Hotel suitable for families?
Yes, the hotel is very family-friendly. There’s a dedicated children’s pool with sprinklers, a playground, indoor soft play area, kids’ menus and highchairs in the main restaurant, plus daytime and evening entertainment that includes family games, mini‑discos and shows.

3. What board basis options can I book?
You can book Kresten Palace Hotel on a Bed and Breakfast or Half Board basis. Bed and Breakfast gives you flexibility to explore local tavernas in Kalithea and Rhodes Town, while Half Board includes your buffet breakfast and dinner at the main restaurant, with drinks purchased separately.

4. How far is Kresten Palace Hotel from Rhodes Town?
Rhodes Town, including the famous medieval Old Town, is around 7km from the hotel. It’s a short taxi or local bus ride away and makes an excellent day or evening out for sightseeing, shopping and dining.

5. What are the pool facilities like?
The main pool is a large, lagoon-style freshwater pool surrounded by terraces and gardens, with plenty of sunbeds and parasols. There’s also a separate children’s pool with sprinklers, and inflatables and water toys are permitted in the kids’ area, which keeps younger guests entertained.

6. Is there Wi‑Fi at Kresten Palace Hotel?
Free Wi‑Fi is available in the reception and lounge areas. Additional in-room Wi‑Fi services may be available, sometimes for a local charge – check the latest details at reception when you arrive.

7. Are spa and gym facilities included?
Use of the air‑conditioned gym is typically included for guests aged 18 and over. The spa facilities – including sauna, massages and beauty treatments – are payable locally. Opening hours and availability can vary by season and occupancy.

8. How long is the transfer from Rhodes Airport?
The transfer from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Kresten Palace Hotel is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and how many stops are made en route. Private transfers may be quicker.

9. Does Kresten Palace Hotel have accessible facilities?
The hotel has lifts across its main blocks and offers wheelchair and mobility scooter hire at reception for an extra charge. Due to its hillside layout and steps in some areas, guests with reduced mobility should contact our travel specialists so we can discuss suitability and available room types in more detail.