The Best Family Hotels in Rhodes: 2026 Guide

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Updated: December 13, 2025 • By Santorini Dave

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• Where to Stay in Rhodes

Rhodes Family Hotels – My Advice

• Best Areas for Families:
  • Rhodes Town: Best for history lovers and families who want to walk to dinner. You are surrounded by a real-life castle (The Old Town) and beaches (Elli Beach).
  • Faliraki & Kallithea: The hub for large resorts and the massive Water Park. Great beaches and easy connections to town.
  • Lindos: The most picturesque village (white houses, Acropolis). Car-free and charming, but hilly.
  • Kiotari: Located in the south (1 hour from airport). Several massive, purpose-built all-inclusive family resorts are located here.
• Best All-Inclusive Resort: Helea Family Beach Resort (Kallithea). A stunning, modern resort designed specifically for families with a cinema, water park, and escape rooms.
• The “Old Town” Stroller Warning: The Medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is paved with hochlaki (pebble mosaics) and uneven cobblestones. It is a nightmare for small-wheeled strollers. If you have a baby, bring a carrier. If you have a toddler, you need a stroller with large, rugged wheels, or be prepared for a bumpy ride.
• Best Beach for Kids: Tsambika Beach. This is the gold standard for families. It has soft golden sand (rare in Rhodes), shallow turquoise water for 50 meters out, and an inflatable water park in the sea. It is undeveloped (no hotels), so you need to drive or take a bus there.
• Rent a Car: Rhodes is big – much bigger than Santorini or Mykonos. To visit the Valley of the Butterflies, Seven Springs, or the remote beaches in the south (Prasonisi), a rental car is highly recommended. Driving is generally easy with wide main roads.
• Must-Do Activity: The Faliraki Water Park is one of the largest in Europe. It is built into a hill and offers everything from toddler splash zones to “Kamikaze” slides for teens. Go on a weekday to avoid the biggest local crowds.

The 9 Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Rhodes, Greece

1. Lindian Pearl – Lindos

A short walk from the mini markets, restaurants & shops in Lindos village, St. Paul’s Bay and the beach, this boutique establishment offers tastefully decorated, airconditioned, 2-bedroom apartments (family of 5) with lovely four-poster beds, washing machines (some), kitchenettes with cooking hobs and large, furnished balconies with sea and Acropolis views. Hotel Phone: +30 693 232 8891.

2. Delfinia Resort – Kolymbia

Set in Kolymbia, a few minutes walk from the beach, this all-inclusive hotel offers basic, spotless, large family rooms (up to 5 people) with sofa beds & bunk beds, kettles, refrigerators and big balconies with mountain/garden views. Has a kids’ club, playground, games room, multiple pools, restaurant & bar, activities (table tennis, volley ball, mini golf) and an on-site mini market. Hotel Phone: +30 2241056601.

3. Johnhara Studios & Apartments – Ialyssos

Enjoying a fantastic location a 5 minute walk from the beach and steps away from tavernas, bars and cafes, this family run hotel offers airy 2-bedroom apartments (up to 5 people) with full kitchenettes (stoves & fridges) and balconies with garden views. No on-site restaurant/bar/pool. Hotel Phone: +30 6942409130.

4. Evdokia Hotel – Old Town

Set in the heart of the old town, this lovely boutique hotel (restored 13th century building) with a home-like ambience features quaint family rooms (up to 4 people) with wrought-iron beds, wooden/tiled floors and mini-bars. No elevator and serves a very popular home-cooked breakfast (fee). Minutes away from the Medieval Castle and the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Hotel Phone: +302241077077.

5. Helea Family Beach Resort – Kalithea

The best kid-friendly resort on the east coast of Rhodes. This side of the island is much better for families because the water is calmer and the beaches are sandier than the windy west coast. Superb suites have swim-up access, sea views, or both, and sleep families of four to seven.

6. Zoes Hotel – Faliraki

Located a five minute drive from Faliraki town center, this affordable family-run hotel has simple, clean rooms (up to family of 4) with fridges, tea/coffee facilities, and furnished balconies with garden/sea & pool views. Has a pool with a sun terrace & snack bar and is a 15 to 20-minute walk from Ladiko Beach. Hotel Phone: +30 22410 85140.

7. Lefka Hotel & Apartments – Rhodes Town

Very friendly, family-run hotel in a quiet location, having good value, spacious 3-bedroom family apartments (up to 6 people) with kitchenettes (cooking hob, fridge, washing machines etc.) and balconies. Has a small kids’ playground, but there’s no lift. There’s a supermarket close by and the old town is a short walk. Hotel Phone: +30 2241 034959.

8. Athena Hotel – Rhodes Town

Unpretentious hotel offering clean 1-bedroom apartments (up to 4 people) with kitchenettes (cooking ring, coffee machine, fridge), sofa beds and balconies. Hotel has a small pool – short walk from the beach. Just so you know, it is near Orfanidou Bar Street, which is lively at night; ask for a room facing away from the street if you want total quiet. Hotel Phone: +30 2241 022631.

9. Angela Downtown Hotel – Rhodes Town

Great value for money hotel offering nice family suites (up to 5 people) with bathtubs, living & dining areas and kitchenettes. Central location within easy walking distance of the beach, Old Town, shops, pubs & restaurants. Hotel Phone: +30 22410 78906.

Why is Rhodes great for families?

Rhodes is arguably the most well-rounded family destination in the Greek islands. It offers a unique mix: a living medieval castle that fires up kids’ imaginations, some of the softest sandy beaches in Greece, and world-class family resorts. Unlike the steep cliffs of Santorini, Rhodes is largely accessible, and unlike the party focus of Mykonos, the vibe here is welcoming to all ages.

• The “Knights & Castles” Factor: The Old Town of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage site that feels like a movie set. Kids love the Palace of the Grand Master – it’s a real-life fortress with massive towers, cannons, and moats. Walking the Street of the Knights feels like stepping back in time.
  Practical Tip: The Old Town is paved with medieval cobblestones (pebbles). It is very difficult for strollers with small wheels. If you have a baby, use a carrier or a stroller with large, rugged wheels.
• Beaches for Toddlers & Kids: Rhodes has fantastic sandy beaches with shallow, calm water.
  • Tsambika Beach: The gold standard for families. Soft sand, shallow turquoise water for a long distance out, and plenty of inflatable water parks and amenities.
  • Agathi Beach: A hidden gem with golden sand and shallow water, usually quieter than Tsambika.
  • Elli Beach: Located right in Rhodes Town. Famous for its diving board platform in the sea, which is a huge hit with teenagers.
  • Lindos (Main Beach): Shallow, sandy, and protected from the wind, with the spectacular view of the Acropolis above.
• Top Family Activities:
  • Valley of the Butterflies: A lovely shaded nature walk where thousands of butterflies gather in summer (June–Sept). It’s cool and green, perfect for escaping the heat.
  • Faliraki Water Park: One of the largest in Europe. It has dedicated areas for all ages, from toddler splash pools to “kamikaze” slides for teens.
  • Rodini Park: A quiet park near the city with peacocks roaming freely.
• Where to Stay with Kids:
  • Rhodes Town: Best for families who want history, restaurants, and evening strolls without driving.
  • Lindos/Pefkos: Best for a relaxed beach-village vibe. Pefkos is particularly family-oriented.
  • Faliraki/Kallithea: Home to the massive all-inclusive resorts with kids’ clubs and huge pool complexes.