100 Iraklidon Avenue
Ixia 85101
Rhodes
Greece
The five-star Amathus Beach Hotel Rhodes is the perfect place to enjoy an island escape. With forest to one side and the sparkling Aegean Sea and mountainous coastline to the other, accommodation is comfortable and spacious with the newest addition – the 37 Elite Suites – oozing style, space, sophistication and understated glamour. Along with delicious dining options, fabulous outdoor spaces and the largest and most unique spa on the island, it ticks all the right boxes. The hotel is open from April – end October each year.
The Location
Located in the picturesque resort of Ixia on the west coast of Rhodes, the Amathus Beach Hotel Rhodes is set upon a hillside amidst green forests with uninterrupted sweeping views of Ixia Bay.
The Design, Look and Feel
A spacious main building dating back to the 1970s, the expansive lobby brings its surroundings inside with its glass frontage showcasing the sea views and at the back, the lush forest and cascading waterfall that greets each guest on entering. Outside, the two distinct pool areas sit at either side of the hotel – one offering the forest and mountain views and the other, the Aegean Sea and the Turkish coastline. The Elite Suites annex is distinct in style; sleek, crisp, low-rise and contemporary.
The 37 Elite Suites that opened in 2009, raise the bar in terms of luxury on the island. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer uninterrupted views of the sea and most suites open onto a large terrace with a large 25 square metre private pool – some even have private garden areas. Five top floor Elite Suites do not offer private pool but do offer unparalleled or breathtaking views. The beautifully appointed suites offer 44 square metres of space with wooden and marble floors, soft colours, a living area with sofa-bed and fantastic modern bathrooms.
Guests staying in an Elite Suite will benefit from VIP privileges including private check-in and check-out in a dedicated reception and lobby area, champagne and strawberries in-suite on arrival, complimentary 30-minute Swedish back massage, an exclusive breakfast lounge and complimentary airport transfers for bookings made directly with the hotel. Elite Suites sleep up to two adults and two children or three adults in high comfort.
With three restaurants serving varied cuisine ranging from fresh fish and seafood meze to à la carte fine dining options, and four lively bars, the Amathus Beach Hotel Rhodes offers a wide selection of delicious choices certain to tempt and tantalise every palette.
‘Ilaides’ is located on the 10th floor of the hotel offering panoramic views of Ixia Bay. This is the hotel’s main restaurant open for breakfast and dinner buffet-style.
‘Varkarola’ is located with the Elite Suites annex and serves breakfast exclusively for Elite Suites guests as well as lunch and dinner for all hotel guests. An à la carte menu with Greek and international specialities, the view across one of the pool areas is stunning.
‘Pool Deck Restaurant’ is located on the forest side of the hotel up on the 11th floor, this is a poolside lunch venue but also offers snacks throughout the day from 10.30 – 18.00.
Along with the hotel’s three restaurants, there are four bars to enjoy an aperitif, digestif, pool-side cocktail or pre-dinner tipple in.
Pampering Perfection
The Elite Suites annex is also home to an impressive new Spa and the only one of its kind in Rhodes, making it simple for guests to glide from the spa to their suite.
Designed by JH Hallwachs, the Rhodes Spa draws upon indigenous influences and spa practices around the world in the same way as its Limassol sister and also features luxurious products and treatments from Pevonia Botanica.
With a total area of 3000 square metres, the Amathus Spa & Wellness Centre provides an impressive hammam, steam bath, sauna, Jacuzzi, as well as 14 luxuriously appointed treatment rooms including a couple’s ‘aquaveda’ room.
Unwind before a treatment in one of the relaxation pools - the reflective pool or the romantic bath. One luxury treatment room is designed especially for couples’ treatments while the multi-function massage room is designed for Ayurveda, Shiatsu, and Indian head massage. Hydro-therapy, mud wraps, algotherapy, Swedish massage, aromatherapy, pregnancy massage, reiki, reflexology and hot stone massage are all on offer as well as a complimentary 30-minute Swedish back massage.
‘Waterfall Bar’ is at lobby level and located right next to the cascading waterfall – a rustic, cocooning space set against the lush greenery of the island’s forestry.
‘Rodian Bar’ is set high on the 11th floor with panoramic views. When enjoying a drink at the bar, guests will feel they are at sea as the windows behind the bar itself look straight out onto the Aegean. A perfect spot for a pre- or post-dinner tipple or two.
‘Pool Deck Bar’ is located on the 11th floor and is a relaxing poolside venue for all-day drinks and snacks.
Finally, there’s the ‘Varkarola Pool Bar’ located directly by the front-facing pool area that serves drinks and ice-cream throughout the day.
Active Experiences
With four outdoor swimming pools (one exclusively for Elite Suite and spa guests) and one indoor pool, a private tennis court and a host of water-sports, the hotel offers a wide range of facilities and activities to suit every taste.
For children, the Pelican Kids Club, playground, children’s pool and recreation centre, ensures the little ones are entertained all day long.
From Diagonas Airport, follow the signs to Rhodes Town along the coastal road. We are in the resort town of Ixia, 10 kilometres from the airport, on the right-hand side of the road.