Ialysos, Ixia Beach, Rhodes Town, Greece | (251) 219-4428
Beach resort offering spacious rooms with garden and sea views
Outdoor pool with bridge, grass umbrellas, children's pool, and hot tub
Lovely, little spa with bamboo decor and a small sauna
Restaurant with buffet, lobby bar, and a bamboo pool/beach bar
Bamboo children’s clubhouse, picnic area, and arcade game room
Beach volleyball, tennis court, ping-pong, and grassy soccer field
Animation team leads exercise classes, water polo, and soccer games
Car rental shop, hair salon, and mini market
Charming room for card games plus business area with computer
Free parking and breakfast
Pool area can get crowded and lounge chairs full
Furnishings in some rooms feel dated with tube TVs
Rooms only have partial sea views
Property is frequented by friendly cats
The 224-room Avra Beach Resort Hotel -- a short walk to the Ixia beach -- appeals to budget-minded families with huge outdoor pools, casual cocktails and dining, and entertainment for kids. Rooms are bright and spacious with balconies that have partial sea views, but furniture is outdated and TVs are the old tube style. There are a spa, sports courts, rental car shop, and mini market on-site. More modern furnishings can be found at the Hotel Olympic Palace Resort, but for significantly higher prices.
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Scene
No-frills, value beach resort
The Avra Beach Resort Hotel is perfect for families looking for a budget-friendly vacation. The grounds -- with friendly cats roaming around -- features fountains and green lawns with residential-grade playground equipment, a soccer field, and a large stone fountain nearby the outdoor pool. The lobby is bright and large with neutral marble flooring, a fireplace, a bar, flat-screen TV, and comfortable beige and red couches. The bar is stylish and furnished with brown and white chairs. There are also a chair and easel for a caricature artist and two massage chairs available for a fee. Hallways are clean, but lacking wall decorations and feel rather sterile. The atmosphere can be noisy, with many families.
Location
Off the shores of the Ixia beach in Rodos
The hotel is within footsteps from Ixia beach and is a 10-minute drive to Rhodes town, where there are walking tours or opportunities to explore the Palace of Grand Master of Knights, Acropolis of Rhodes, and/or the Ancient Olympic Stadium and Theater. There are a rental car shop on-site and mini market that sells souvenirs, snacks, and liquor. A Sixt Car hire company is also two blocks from the hotel. The airport is an 18-minute car ride. A bus stop is located directly outside the hotel and goes to Rhodes.
Rooms
Traditionally decorated rooms with old TVs and garden or side sea views
The hotel offers double rooms with side sea views, beach double rooms, and family rooms. The interior decor and furniture is classic and slightly outdated, particularly the old tube TVs on wooden writing desks. There are no frills or unique design details -- aside from colorful bougainvilleas on folded bath towels. Rooms have mattresses with flowered bedspreads and wooden headboards, a minibar, and balconies with white plastic furniture and partial sea or garden views. Bathrooms are standard and fitted with white fixtures and beige tiles.
Features
A resort-sized outdoor pool, spa, and on-site family dining
The beach is within easy walking distance of the hotel. There is a large, resort-sized pool, geometric-shaped children's pool, and hot tub. The main pool is equipped with a white bridge, waterfall, and deck with blue lounge chairs and grassy umbrellas. Nearby is a pleasant bamboo pool bar. The main restaurant has a lot of natural light, a terrace, brown chairs, and a buffet with carved fruit. The spa is small but charming with bamboo accents and a small sauna.
