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Best family hotels in Rhodes according to Mumsnet users

With over 300 days of sunshine and casual, family-friendly vibe, this Grecian island is loved by Mumsnet holiday goers of all ages. Here’s our guide to the best family hotels and resorts in Rhodes to help you plan your visit.

By Karen Basnett | Last updated Apr 28, 2026

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Best family hotels in Rhodes

With over 300 days of sunshine per year, Rhodes is a great option for families seeking a sun-soaked Greek getaway. Families can expect a warm and sunny climate on the east coast and cooler winds on the west and it's undoubtedly one of the most popular family-friendly destinations in Greece

You’ll find traditional villages and extraordinary archaeological sites alongside water sports and beach adventures. Dubbed ‘The Island of the Knights’, Rhodes appeals to all ages. And travelling around the island is a breeze as it's only 52 miles long.

The Old Town of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you’ll find plenty of shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy throughout the island.

With help from well-travelled Mumsnetters, we've rounded up the best family hotels in Rhodes to help you find the perfect place to stay while visiting this incredible island.

For more Greek holiday inspo, we've got guides to the best family hotels in Greece, Kos, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Kefalonia, Skiathos and Athens, as well as the best TUI BLUE hotels in Greece.

Best family hotels in Rhodes at a glance

1

Best family hotel in Rhodes overall

Atlantica Holiday Village Rhodes, Kolymbia

Pros
  • Fab on-site waterpark

  • Swimming lessons for kids 3+

  • Easy beach access

Cons
  • The buffet restaurant can get busy at peak times

  • Not much to explore in the immediate area

What Mumsnet users say

CurlsandCurves · Recommended
We went a few years ago and enjoyed it. My kids found it easy to make friends, and the Waterpark is very safe. We also hired a car for a couple of days to get out and about a bit for a change of scenery.
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This 5-star hotel is amazing for families with babies and toddlers, especially those who love to splash about in the water. There are four outdoor pools, one indoor pool and a children's pool with a pirate ship, a waterslide, and an adventure park. Children aged three and over can also learn to swim with lessons run by ASA-qualified instructors.

There’s a children's playground and a kids' club along with an action-packed entertainment programme throughout the day and evening. Swim-up rooms and family suites are available too. For families whose children love getting wet and wild this hotel could be a great fit.

Best family hotels in Rhodes: quick comparison

Hotel

Kids' club?

Waterpark?

Transfer time

Atlantica Holiday Village

Yes

Yes

60 minutes

TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Dreams

Yes

No (splash park)

120 minutes

Cyprotel Hotel

Yes

Yes

30 minutes

Atlantica Aegean Blue

Yes

Yes

60 minutes

Rodos Princess Beach

Yes

No (splash park)

120 minutes

Eden Roc Resort Hotel

Yes

No

35 minutes

Amada Colossos Resort

Yes

Yes

40 minutes

Sala Historical Suites

No

No

25 minutes

Mark Warner Kamari Beach Resort

Yes

No

60 minutes

2

Best all-inclusive family hotel in Rhodes

TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Dreams

Pros
  • Built around the ruins of an Ancient Greek Village

  • Direct beach access

  • Fun kids' clubs for children aged 3-12

  • Excellent pool with slides and a splashpark

Cons
  • Location is fairly remote

  • Airport transfers take around an hour

What Mumsnet users say

stclair · Recommended
It was a brilliant holiday (we don’t usually do all-inclusive) and my 10-year-old still talks about it.. The hotel was lovely, with lots of pools, restaurants, night entertainment, and a good beach with water sports. Would use them again.
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Our verdict

On the south coast of Rhodes, TUI Blue Sensatori Atlantica Dreams is a charming family-friendly resort. Built around the ruins of an Ancient Greek Village, it sits directly on a pebble beach scattered with loungers and Bali beds and has accommodation options to suit most all-inclusive budgets, including a range of luxury rooms and swim-up suites.

Foodie families will love exploring the seven bars and six restaurants, including traditional Greek food at Kuzina and American classics at Liberty.

There are two main pools and an activity pool, and kids will love the splash park slides and sprinklers - a great way to cool off from the late afternoon heat.

The TUI kids’ clubs are highly rated, with a well-planned activity programme to suit children up to the age of 12. The fun character T-Bots bring shows, music, dancing and games to life, while the evenings include quality tribute acts, live music and comedians suitable for the whole family. 

3

Best budget family hotel in Rhodes

Pros
  • Great selection of pools including a waterpark and play features

  • Fun swim-up bar

  • Amenities for active families including tennis courts and a gym

Cons
  • Some rooms look a little tired

  • Music can be loud by the pool

  • Beach isn't within walking distance but the hotel provides a shuttle service

What Mumsnet users say

pootleposeyperkin · Recommended
Cyprotel hotel Faliraki is good, and has its own water park.
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Our verdict

With plenty of amenities, lush gardens, and a quiet location, the Cyprotel Hotel is a smart choice for a 4-star family-oriented, all-inclusive hotel.

It's located at the edge of the bustling resort of Faliraki on the east coast of the island. The hotel is a village-style resort with family rooms and family-friendly restaurants. There’s also a kids' swimming pool with a cute boat feature. For children aged six and over, there’s also a fun-filled water park.

Activities like tennis, aqua aerobics, darts, water polo, volleyball, archery, and mini football are all available here. Adults get a daily activity programme, too, with family-friendly evening shows hosted in an open-air theatre.

Outside the hotel, Faliraki is a five-minute drive away and is where you'll find a sandy beach. This is a fantastic choice for a budget-friendly, action packed stay in Rhodes.

4

Best family hotel in Rhodes with a waterpark

Pros
  • Awesome on-site waterpark

  • Brilliant for babies and toddlers with poolside baby lounges equipped with handy equipment like bottle warmers

  • Beachfront location

Cons
  • Beach loungers cost extra

  • Rooms near the lift can be noisy

What Mumsnet users say

FoodieToo · Recommended
Atlantica Aegean Blue in Rhodes has a big water park on-site. We stayed here and loved it. Hope to return next year.
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Our verdict

This hotel is amazing for families travelling with young holidaymakers. Located at the edge of a sand and shingle beach in Kolymbia, this sun-drenched resort on the east coast of Rhodes offers stunning sea views of the Mediterranean, and is set between mountains and the ocean.

The highlight of the hotel is the large, lagoon-style swimming pool and the water park, which has a separate area for babies aged eight months to three years.

There's a nursery for babies as well as baby lounges throughout - ideal if you’ve got tots under two. The air-conditioned baby lounges are close to the pool and open all day, every day. They’re stocked with microwaves and bottle warmers, and offer changing facilities. Parents can also pre-book baby and toddler equipment for the rooms. The hotel also organises parent and toddler activities like storytelling and singing.

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5

Best family hotel in Rhodes for kids of all ages

Pros
  • Beachfront location

  • Well placed for exploring Lindos (20-minute drive)

  • Range of pools including a splashpark

  • Mini club for kids aged 4-12

Cons
  • Not much to explore in the immediate area

  • Music around the pool can be loud

What Mumsnet users say

NotThatSocial · Recommended
We stayed at the Rodos Princess Beach in Rhodes. The pools were lovely, the food was very good, the evening entertainment was fantastic, there were lots of sports activities and a good kids club.
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Our verdict

Ideally located on Kiotari's beachfront, overlooking Lagouni Bay, the Rodos Princess Beach Hotel offers fantastic 4-star services and an impressive beachfront location. The hotel is conveniently located for exploring the local area and Lindos with its famous Acropolis.

A spacious sun terrace with five outdoor pools are perfect for soaking up those Grecian rays. Children can spend their time in the separate children's pool, playing on the water slides or using a wide range of water sports including windsurfing, water polo, and jet-skis.

Archery, basketball, aerobics, water gymnastics, mini golf, boccia, and archery are among the all-inclusive sports you can take part in here.

Rodos Princess Beach Hotel offers cosy, spacious guest rooms with balconies or terraces.

6

Best luxury all-inclusive hotel in Rhodes

Pros
  • Very stylish throughout

  • Private beach

  • Champagne bar

  • Olympic-sized pool with a separate kids' pool

  • Kids' club and a babies club for little ones up to three years

Cons
  • Pricey, especially across peak summer dates

  • Rooms near the bar can be noisy

What Mumsnet users say

DazedandConcerned · Recommended
Check out Eden Roc in Rhodes, on the Aegean with a lovely pebble beach. Slide pool for the kids. Honestly can’t fault the hotel.
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Our verdict

The Eden Roc is a 5-star ultra-all-inclusive resort in a prime location between Kalithea Beach and Rhodes Town. Guests can soak up the scenic sea views from the hotel's private sand and shingle beach.

There are plenty of food and drink options at the resort with an impressive roster of nine restaurants and five bars, all of which are included in the all-inclusive package!

The hotel offers a wide range of activities to suit all interests and ages, including an extensive entertainment program for adults and children with evening entertainment shows. With four swimming pools and a kids' club, Mumsnet users recommend Eden Roc an excellent choice for a luxury family holiday.

7

Best hotel for a classic beach break in Rhodes

Pros
  • Direct beach access

  • Balinese beach beds for guests to use

  • A waterpark with five slides

  • Variety of entertainment options and kids' clubs

Cons
  • Pool can feel cold later on in the season

  • Outdoor playground isn't open in the morning

What Mumsnet users say

everythingbutthesink · Recommended
In Greece there's a chain called Colossus Hotels. They're amazing. Had a Chinese restaurant on site, a bbq then had themed nights also! Plus snacks non-stop all day and night for the kids and a water park and a kids "night club" too. Was brilliant and a lovely lovely hotel to stay at!
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Our verdict

A paradise for fly-and-floppers, this expansive resort has everything you need under one roof. This enormous 699-room hotel is adjacent to Kallithea Bay on the eastern coast, and features a waterpark with five slides, a lazy river, and dedicated adult and family zones throughout the resort, to make sure everyone enjoys their stay.

As for the food, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, and there are three fully staffed kids’ clubs, as well as a 400-seater amphitheatre and fantastic entertainment options for all the family. Phew.

Set in one of the most attractive locations in Rhodes, overlooking Kalithea Beach, and providing 430 metres of beautiful waterfront, the Amada Colossos Resort is a great choice if you're looking for a hotel that you don’t have to leave during your stay as you’ll find everything you need onsite.

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9

Best for self-catering in Rhodes

Sala Historical Suites, Rhodes Town

Pros
  • Charming and authentic design features

  • Central Rhodes Town location

  • Access to a courtyard and garden

Cons
  • Kitchen facilities are quite basic

  • Suites sleep four but in one bedroom + sofabeds in the lounge

Our verdict

Sala Historical Suites is a contemporary apartment located in the heart of Rhodes city centre, and is ideally situated close to The Old Town and Elli Beach.

The enchanting architecture of the building is elegantly combined with an excellent contemporary aesthetic, and offers outdoor space in the form of a garden, a terrace, and a patio. It's a spacious one-bedroom apartment with room for four guests, as well as a cot if needed.

If you’re looking for authenticity and a self-catering holiday in a central location, this suite is ideal for families that want a base in the centre of Rhodes.

3

Best hotel for water sports in Rhodes

Mark Warner Kamari Beach Resort, Lardos Beach

Pros
  • Price includes all activities and daily kids’ clubs 

  • Excellent evening movie club for kids

  • Early dinner sittings for kids

  • Great food options - fresh and tasty buffet breakfast and dinner

Cons
  • Pool isn’t very exciting for younger kids

  • Drinks cost extra

  • No lifts in the family annex 

  • No room service

What Mumsnet users say

Crikeyalmighty · Recommended
I would be looking (budget dependent) at something like Kamari beach in Rhodes (Mark Warner) Faliraki has a huge water park too and the resort has a lot of activities suitable for all ages.
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Our verdict

Reviewed by Mumsnet tester Sarah Murray-Muncila: Read our full review of Mark Warner Kamari Beach Resort

Located by the Blue Flag Lardos beach, just 15 minutes' from the ancient town of Lindos, Mark Warner Kamari Beach Resort is a brilliant retreat for families looking for more than a fly-and-flop escape.

Families can stay in contemporary garden rooms or in a separate family annexe which provides easy access to the beach, childcare centre and family pool.

With excellent wind conditions, it's a great base for sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding, while the deep, clear waters provide great visibility for scuba diving. Kamari is also a great place to travel around on two wheels; the cycling trails range from relaxed routes to more challenging tours and trails.

Back at the resort, families will love the purpose-built tennis centre, with floodlit courts and you can also try your hand at Padel, a hybrid of squash and tennis.

Kamari offers childcare for kids aged from four months to 17 years, with age-appropriate activities on offer. Younger children will love the exclusive childcare centre with a soft play area, toys and games and while the kids are off having fun, parents can check in for a treatment at the spa or cool off in the 25m adults-only pool.

Dining is on a half-board basis including breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, which offers stunning sea views from the terrace. With a varied buffet service, you’ll find something to suit everyone from traditional Greek mezes to soups, salads and freshly caught fish.

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Is Rhodes a good family holiday destination?

Whether you have toddlers or teenagers in your family, Rhodes offers a holiday that is suitable for everyone with beautiful beaches, lots of historical treasures and a huge range of family-friendly resorts and hotels that cater to kids of all ages.

Things to do in Rhodes with kids

If your children like animals, the Farma of Rhodes Petting Zoo is one of the most popular places to visit and an unforgettable experience. Children can feed and play with ostriches, llamas, kangaroos, ponies, deer, and camels.

Kids just love water parks, so don't miss the opportunity to spend an adrenaline-filled day at Faliraki Water Park - the largest water park on the island. Or take a break from the sun and visit Rhodes Aquarium, which is an educational and fun experience.

One of the most enchanting places in Rhodes is the Valley of the Butterflies. Take a relaxing family walk along the peaceful valley, with its small river and beautiful waterfall. During the walk you will constantly be surrounded by butterflies, which often land on your arm, fascinating children. Admission for under 12s is free.

Don’t forget to visit Lindos. The quaint town is a huge favourite with tourists due to its archaeological and historical importance.

When is the best time for families to visit?

The busy peak month of August can be very hot and crowded so it’s far better to visit in May, June, July, September or even October when the heat is more bearable for children.

Do you need to hire a car in Rhodes?

Unless you’re staying in a self-catering apartment or villa, you shouldn’t need to hire a car while travelling in Rhodes as many of the resorts offer transfers to and from the airport in your booking.

However, if you find it easier to get around with younger holidaymakers and want to explore further afield, renting a car may suit your family - just make sure you have the best car seat with you!

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How we chose our recommendations

Our recommendations are based on feedback from real parents on the Mumsnet forums, customer testimonials, and review sites. Being parents ourselves helps us to understand what families need when booking a holiday, and we always offer unbiased, independent advice you can trust.

After we’ve collated our hotel picks, we then consult the likes of TripAdvisor, Booking.com, and Expedia to check reviews of individual properties, taking into consideration both positive and negative points to bring you a well-rounded and honest guide.

About the author

Marketing Director and Content Writer, Karen is a wife and the mother of a very energetic two-year-old son, Zachary. Currently expecting her second baby boy, she has a passion for travel, live music, fashion, food, and loves nothing more than having a good time with family and friends... Plus, chasing after her crazy Golden Retriever, Alfie.