Amaya House in Kremasti near the Beach Rhodes

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Amaya House? It’s one of those places that looks modest from Oceanou Street – I mean, you might walk right past it if you’re not paying attention – but once you’re inside, everything just clicks. I’ve stayed at plenty of four-star places around Rhodes, and honestly, most of them try way too hard. This one doesn’t need to.

The thing about Kremasti is that it’s sort of caught between being a real Greek town and a tourist spot, which actually works in your favor here. You’re literally a five-minute walk to the beach (and I mean a proper beach, not some rocky coastline), but you can also wander down to the main square in the evening and grab dinner where the locals eat. The hotel sits right in that sweet spot where you hear the occasional moped puttering by during the day, but it’s quiet enough at night that you’ll actually sleep. I stayed there in August – peak chaos season – and was surprised how peaceful it felt once the sun went down.

What really got me was the attention to small stuff that most places completely miss. The shower pressure is actually decent (you’d be amazed how rare that is in Greece), and they’ve got this little breakfast setup that changes based on what’s good at the local market. Nothing fancy, but real tomatoes and proper Greek yogurt, not the tourist stuff. The woman who runs the front desk – I think her name was Maria – knows everything about the island buses, which beaches are worth the trip, and where to get the best souvlaki in town. She actually steered me away from some overpriced taverna near the port and pointed me toward this family place about ten minutes inland. That’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t Google, you know? The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable without being flashy – good air conditioning (crucial in summer), decent Wi-Fi, and windows that actually open if you want fresh air instead of AC all night. Parking was easy too, which if you’re renting a car on Rhodes, you’ll appreciate more than you might expect. Look, it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury amenities or Instagram-worthy pools, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want – a solid, well-run place where you can base yourself while exploring the island without feeling like you’re trapped in some resort bubble.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $150. Five-Bedroom House with 2 × 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 2 × 1 single bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Burak from Turkey – 19 August 2024 (10/10)

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