Olivia Blue Sea

🆕 New for Summer 2025 after full 2024 renovation
🏊 Cool pool scene with 5 outdoor pools
🌊 Swim-up and sharing-pool rooms available
🎨 Clean, modern décor across rooms and public areas
💆 Wellness-focused with spa, sauna and indoor pool
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: All Inclusive

Minimum guest age: 16+ (adults-only)

Hotel size & layout:
• 5 accommodation blocks
• 214 rooms
• 4 floors
• Lift access in main building

Olivia Blue Sea sits in the laid-back resort of Afandou on Rhodes’ east coast, a great choice if you prefer authentic Greek villages and long beaches over busy nightlife. The hotel is a short walk from Afandou’s sand-and-shingle shore, where you’ll find clear, calm water and a scattering of beach bars.

Afandou village itself is leafy and traditional, with narrow streets, local cafés and an impressive Orthodox church by the square. It’s a quiet base that still puts you within a manageable taxi ride of livelier spots like Faliraki or Rhodes Town if you fancy a change of pace in the evenings.

• Pebble / sand-and-shingle beach: approx. 500m
• Nearest shops, bars and restaurants: approx. 500m
• Afandou resort centre: approx. 1.8km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes

Afandou, Rhodes, Greece

All life at Olivia Blue Sea is designed to be easy, thanks to a straightforward All Inclusive set-up. The main buffet restaurant handles breakfast, lunch and dinner with a mix of Mediterranean and international options and live cooking stations. Expect plenty of Greek salads, grilled meats and veggie-friendly choices alongside familiar favourites.

Between meals, the terrace snack bar steps in with light bites during the day, ideal for poolside grazing. Evenings centre around the lounge bar for pre-dinner drinks in a relaxed setting, while the pool bar keeps cocktails and long drinks flowing until late.

Smart casual dress may be required in the main restaurant and lounge bar (no beachwear). Restaurant and bar schedules, menus and any reservation requirements can change by season and board details, so use the on-site info or app to check what’s current during your stay. What All Inclusive typically includes.

Water is the star of the show here. Spread across the grounds you’ll find five outdoor freshwater pools, each with generous sunbathing terraces, loungers and parasols. Some areas feel livelier; others are more low-key, so you can pick the vibe that suits your mood.

Inflatables are permitted in the outdoor pools (subject to lifeguard guidance), and free pool towels mean one less thing to pack. Inside the spa centre, an additional indoor freshwater pool – heated in the main season – offers a calmer spot for a relaxing dip.

Afandou’s long sand-and-shingle beach is around 500m away. It’s one of the island’s longest stretches, with clear water that’s ideal for swimming and rocky patches that reward snorkellers. Despite its size, it rarely feels overcrowded, and low-key beach bars dot the seafront for drinks and simple lunches.

Wellness is a real focus at Olivia Blue Sea. The compact spa features a sauna, whirlpool and massage rooms for head-to-toe relaxation (treatments are chargeable). The indoor pool, located within the spa, is heated during the main operating season and offers a quieter alternative to the outdoor pool scene.

The air-conditioned gym is well set up for holiday workouts, with cardio machines, a free weights section and strength equipment. Opening hours typically run from late morning to early evening in the summer season.

Elsewhere, there’s occasional daytime and evening entertainment – think laid-back activities, live music and low-key shows rather than loud party nights – plus an on-site mini-market for sundries. Reception can arrange mobility scooter and wheelchair hire (at extra cost) and offers luggage storage and charging facilities for scooters.

Standard Double Room
Sleeps: minimum 2 | maximum 2

Bright and contemporary doubles come with either a balcony or terrace, a sleek bathroom with walk-in shower and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Expect a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, hairdryer, kettle and fridge, plus air conditioning between June and September. Daily cleaning and towel changes are included.

Standard Double Room with Pool View
Sleeps: minimum 2 | maximum 2

As per the Standard Double Room, but overlooking one of the hotel’s pools – ideal if you like to keep an eye on the pool scene from your balcony or terrace.

Standard Triple Room
Sleeps: minimum 3 | maximum 3

With the same clean-lined style and facilities as the doubles, these rooms add extra sleeping space for three adults. You’ll still have a balcony or terrace, shower bathroom, Wi-Fi, TV, safety box, kettle, fridge and seasonal air conditioning.

Standard Triple Room with Pool View
Sleeps: minimum 3 | maximum 3

All the benefits of the Standard Triple but with a pool-facing balcony or terrace for a more scenic outlook.

Junior Suite
Sleeps: minimum 2 | maximum 4

Junior Suites are the best pick if you want extra room to unwind. They add a more spacious seating/sleeping area and upgraded touches such as bathrobes and slippers. You’ll also have a balcony or terrace, shower bathroom, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safety box, kettle, fridge and seasonal air conditioning.

Double Room with Sharing Pool
Sleeps: minimum 2 | maximum 2

For a treat, opt for a Double Room with Sharing Pool. These contemporary rooms open onto a terrace that leads directly to a semi-private pool shared with a small number of neighbouring rooms, typically 3–7 metres from your door. Inside, you get the same facilities as the Standard Double: TV, Wi-Fi, safety box, shower bathroom, kettle, fridge and seasonal air conditioning.

Promotional Double Room without Balcony
Sleeps: minimum 2 | maximum 2

Usually offered at a sharper price, these rooms do without a balcony or terrace but still include a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, hairdryer, kettle, fridge, shower bathroom and seasonal air conditioning, with daily cleaning and towel changes.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🏊 Five outdoor freshwater pools with loungers and parasols
🏋️ Air-conditioned gym with cardio, weights and strength equipment
🎵 Occasional daytime activities (seasonal)
🎶 Occasional evening entertainment including live music (seasonal)
🧘 Relaxed wellness atmosphere with spa and indoor pool

🛎️ 24-hour reception with luggage storage
🧼 Daily housekeeping and towel change
🧴 Spa with sauna, whirlpool and massage treatments (local charge)
🦽 Mobility scooter and wheelchair hire, plus charging points (local charge)
🛍️ On-site mini-market for essentials
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
🧺 Complimentary pool towels

Local area: Afandou is one of Rhodes’ more traditional spots, with a long beach, a pretty village square and easy access to Rhodes Town and Faliraki by taxi or bus.

Key points:
• Country: Greece
• Island: Rhodes
• Resort: Afandou
• Language: Greek (English widely spoken in tourist areas)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: GMT +2 (GMT +3 in summer)
• Average direct flight time from UK: around 4.5 hours

Hotel notes:
• Adults-only, minimum age 16 years
• All Inclusive hotel – inclusions can vary by season and management
• Air conditioning typically operates June–September, at set times
• Outdoor facilities, entertainment and pool heating are often seasonal and weather dependent

*Details are based on the most recent supplier information and may change; you’ll receive up-to-date details on arrival. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Greece advice.

Olivia Blue Sea Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Olivia Blue Sea adults-only?
Yes. Olivia Blue Sea is an adults-only hotel, with a minimum guest age of 16 years. That creates a peaceful, grown-up environment that’s particularly suited to couples, friends and solo travellers who prefer quieter pool days and more relaxed evenings.

2. How far is Olivia Blue Sea from the beach and Afandou village?
The hotel is approximately 500m from Afandou’s sand-and-shingle beach and around 500m from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants. Afandou resort centre is roughly 1.8km away, so you can reach the main square and local tavernas on foot or with a short taxi ride.

3. What does All Inclusive include at Olivia Blue Sea?
All Inclusive at Olivia Blue Sea generally covers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, plus snacks served for at least three hours per day at the snack bar. A range of local wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks is usually available for a minimum of 12 hours daily from the hotel’s bars. Exact brands, venues and times can vary by season and hotel policy, so always check the latest All Inclusive information on arrival.

4. What leisure and wellness facilities are available?
Guests have access to five outdoor freshwater pools, an indoor heated pool in the spa centre, a fully equipped air-conditioned gym, and a wellness area with sauna, whirlpool and massage treatments (extra charge). There’s also occasional daytime and evening entertainment, including live music on selected nights.

5. Are there sharing-pool or swim-up rooms at Olivia Blue Sea?
Yes. Olivia Blue Sea offers Double Rooms with Sharing Pool, where your terrace leads directly to a semi-private pool shared with a small number of neighbouring rooms, typically 3–7 metres away. These are perfect if you want that “swim-up” feel and easy access to the water without booking a full suite.

6. How long is the transfer from Rhodes Airport to Olivia Blue Sea?
The transfer from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Olivia Blue Sea in Afandou is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by coach, depending on traffic, routing and the number of hotel stops on the day. Private transfers may be quicker.

7. Is Wi-Fi available at Olivia Blue Sea?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in guest rooms and most public areas, so you can stay connected, stream or work remotely if needed.