Dionysus seaside villa

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Dionysus seaside villa on Eleftheriou Venizelos street – I mean, the name sounds a bit fancy for what looks like a pretty straightforward place from the outside. But you know what? Sometimes the best spots are the ones that don’t try too hard to impress you right off the bat. This place sits right in Ialyssos, which is actually perfect if you want to be close to Rhodes but away from all the cruise ship chaos that hits the main town. The owners clearly know what they’re doing because that 9.7 rating isn’t just luck – it’s the kind of score you get when you pay attention to the details that actually matter to people.

What really got me was how they’ve managed to nail that sweet spot between being close enough to everything but far enough from the tourist madness. You’re literally a few minutes from Ialyssos Beach, which is honestly one of the better stretches of coast on this part of the island – less crowded than the famous spots but still gorgeous. The villa itself has this relaxed vibe that feels more like staying at a friend’s place than some sterile hotel. I actually loved how quiet it gets in the evenings; you can hear the sea but not the constant hum of traffic or late-night partying that you get closer to Rhodes town. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid four-star place – nothing revolutionary, but everything works properly (which, let’s be real, is sometimes more than you can say for some five-star places I’ve stayed at). The air conditioning actually keeps things cool, the Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every five minutes, and the beds are comfortable enough that you’re not waking up with a crick in your neck.

The location is really where this place shines though – Venizelos street puts you right in the heart of Ialyssos, so you can walk to proper Greek tavernas where locals actually eat, not just the tourist traps with laminated menus in six languages. There’s this little bakery about three blocks away that does incredible tyropita in the mornings, and the bus connections to explore the rest of Rhodes are actually decent from here. Parking isn’t a nightmare either, which anyone who’s driven around Greek islands will appreciate. I mean, it’s not going to blow your mind with fancy amenities or Instagram-worthy infinity pools, but sometimes you just want a place that does the basics really, really well. The staff seems to genuinely care about whether you’re having a good time, and there’s something to be said for that kind of straightforward hospitality. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels authentic without being rough around the edges, and you want to experience Rhodes like someone who actually lives there rather than just passing through, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $294. Three-Bedroom Villa with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Lorraine from United Kingdom – 18 October 2024 (9/10)

  Location was excellent
  Villa was lovely and had everything we needed

• Preben from Norway – 9 August 2024 (10/10)

  Very nice villa! Calm and quiet area with everything you need nearby. The host was very helpsome and nice. Would recommend!

• Karen from United Kingdom – 21 September 2023 (10/10)

  Absolutely beautiful villa which was even nicer than the pictures. Lovely welcoming hosts. Perfect location, Close to the beach and easy public transport into Ixia and Rhodes town. We ate out all the time but if you wished to cook the villa was equipped with everything you'd need and a choice of sitting inside to eat or outside.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Elena from Italy – 26 June 2023 (10/10)

  location: close to the beach restaurants and supermarket
  safe neighborhoods
  the apartment is very clean and equipped of all the necessary things
  amazing garden and rooftop
  
  What could be improved: –

• Charlotte from United Kingdom – 3 May 2023 (10/10)

  The location was really good and the owners were so attentive and helpful

• Barnesa from United Kingdom – 26 July 2024 (9/10)

  The location of the property even though it was hard to find its a great location. The pool was very welcoming on the hot mornings and nights and it was cleaned during our stay. The house was nicely equipped for our needs and close to transport links beach and shops. The hosts provided coffee and tea which we truly appreciated. On arrival there was a welcome wine and snacks lots of cold water and ice! What a lovely welcome! This property is well maintained and perfect for 6 people to relax comfortably
  
  What could be improved: The grass was not cut so it made lounging in the back uncomfortable we ended up laying on the side of the pool instead
  The notice about noise should be on every level. If we did not go up to the top balcony we could have been hit with a heavy noise fine.

• Yishai from Israel – 24 April 2023 (9/10)

  Big Villa in a perfect location by the sea (3 Min. walk)
  The hosts and neighbors are Great!
  Clean
  Nice garden and roof

• René from Netherlands – 20 July 2023 (9/10)

  De ruimte, de ligging, de ontvangst, super vriendelijke eigenaren
  
  What could be improved: Er is niets om op aan te merken

• Stefan from Sweden – 21 July 2022 (8/10)

  Läget och de sköna sängarna
  
  What could be improved: Lösa elkablar under spisen och lös trappräcke på inomhustrappan

• Eylon from Israel – 12 May 2025 (10/10)

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