Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Rhodes

The 380-room Princess Andriana Resort and Spa is a quiet and modern beach sanctum for families and couples with three big pools. There is a vast amount of family-friendly activities on-site including two archery lanes, a mountainside amphitheater with eight rows of seats, two modern tennis courts (one with artificial grass), a grassy mini golf course with trees, a water sports rental shack on the beach, and arcade room with two air hockey tables and a mini pool table.

The 308-room Atrium Platinum Hotel is a luxury Aegean seaside resort for couples and families, located a quick drive from Rhodes City. The hotel offers a full fleet of amenities and services, which is great for travelers keen on spending most of their time on the property. Features include a kids' club, five modern restaurants and two bars, and a glitzy full-service spa. In addition to the grassy playground, there are two game rooms with foosball, pool tables, and ping ping. Cribs are available for free.

A 10-minute drive from the historic city of Rhodes, the towering, 785-room Rodos Palace is an upscale all-inclusive resort up the street from the beach that has every amenity you could think of for a never-leave-your-hotel vacation. This runs the gamut from 24-hour room and front desk service, six outdoor and indoor pools, hair and nail salons, spa facilities, a gym, kids' club and more than enough on-site dining and drinking options. Bikes and scooters can be rented and there's a sandy playground. Families can also make use of the volleyball court, ping-pong table, and two tennis courts (for a fee).

The Sunshine Vacation Club offers plenty of activities for all ages, including a beach volleyball court, bicycle tours, scuba lessons, tennis, and miniature golf. Evening entertainment includes live music, Greek dancing (with lessons), musicals, and other performances. The fitness center is in a pavilion, open on the sides -- a nice feeling, with a larger than usual number of cardio machines for a hotel gym. There is a minimart on-site for souvenirs and necessities, and parking is free, but limited, and first come, first serve. The full-service spa offers a wide array of massage, bodywork, beauty treatments, and hydrotherapy.

With four pools and private beach access, the water scene at the hotel is a family-friendly affair, including a small kiddy pool and a larger, lagoon-shaped kiddy pool. The main pool -- between the mountainside and sea -- has a fake sandy shore, lounge chairs and white umbrellas, bridge, waterfall, swim-up bar, and terrace for casual dining. There's a kids' club, entertainment activities, and covered sand playground; a tennis court, ping-pong, beach volleyball, and oversized chessboard also keep kids busy.

The 323-room Hotel Calypso is a mid-range property geared toward families and couples who want an all-inclusive stay close to Rhodes town and the beach. In addition to three pools, there are plenty of activity choices, such as water sports rentals and free pedal boats for guests. There are also on-site restaurants, a poolside bar, an all-day snack bar, and nighttime entertainment courtesy of the animation team. For children, there’s a kids' club in a small terrace clubhouse with a grassy playground and mini-golf course. There is an on-site tennis court/soccer field, as well as beach volleyball. Water sports rentals and glass-bottomed boat rides can be arranged.

The 316-room Blue Sea Beach Resort is unique from other value family-oriented hotels with a prime location on Faliraki Beach. The hotel is a close drive to Rhodes town, offers large rooms with balconies and stunning sea views, and has entertainment for the little ones with a kid's club and sandy playground. There is an indoor pool along with a big lap pool, two children's pools, and a huge pool complex. There's a small outdoor stage for live entertainment.

A lively family atmosphere pervades, particularly around the popular pools. There’s an activities pool with a volleyball net, mountain views, multiple large slides, and an oversized chessboard on the deck. The all-inclusive plan includes access to the fitness center, sauna and steam room, sports facilities, kids' club, aqua park, and entertainment during the day and evening.

The 253-room Sun Palace Hotel is a mid-range property that appeals to sun-seeking families and couples with an on-site water park and a beach within close walking distance. The hotel offers air-conditioned public areas, casual family dining, and -- in addition to the water park -- four outdoor pools and the Lazy River. The hotel has an outdoor ping-pong table, pool games, and game room with billiards. There's also a kids' club with a small, grassy playground.

The 241-room Porto Angeli Beach Resort is a mid-range all-inclusive hotel in Stegna, on the east coast of Rhodes, that caters to active families. In addition to three outdoor pools and a charming private beach across the street, the hotel offers various on-site activities, such as beach volleyball and evening entertainment in the amphitheater. Guests can play beach volleyball or tennis, and catch evening entertainment in the amphitheater or pool area -- though entertainers and organizers speak German only. Aside from the kiddy pool, there is a colorful indoor kids' club with padded floor and various toys, a small wooden playground with a sandbox, and a covered outdoor room for kids' activities and art.

The 390-room Doreta Beach Resort & Spa is tailored to families wanting a modern, upscale setting and lots of on-site activity within footsteps of the beach. There's an entertainment pool area with two large slides and a kiddy section. There's a tennis/basketball court, a small soccer field, and beach volleyball, as well as a kids' club, sandy playground, and a kiddy train ride.