Olive Treasure Villa

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve stayed at plenty of places along the Rhodes coast, but Olive Treasure Villa in Kolimbia just hits different. The moment you pull up – and parking is actually easy here, which is saying something for this area – you can tell someone put real thought into this place. It’s tucked away from the main drag but close enough that you can walk to those beachfront tavernas everyone raves about.

The villa itself feels like staying at a friend’s really well-appointed vacation home, if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and a serious budget. I mean, everything just works here – the AC doesn’t sound like a freight train, the shower pressure is actually decent (trust me, this matters more than you think when you’re washing off beach sand for the fifth time), and honestly, the beds are some of the most comfortable I’ve encountered in Greece. The staff genuinely seems to care about getting the details right, which you notice in little things like fresh towels that don’t smell like they’ve been sitting in a damp closet, or how they’ll actually give you useful recommendations instead of just pointing you toward the tourist traps.

What really sold me on this place though is the location – Kolimbia is one of those spots that feels authentically Greek without being completely overrun. You’re about a fifteen-minute walk from that gorgeous stretch of beach with the eucalyptus trees (seriously, the shade situation there is unmatched), and if you head the other direction, you’ll find some family-run places where locals actually eat. The villa sits in this sweet spot where you get the peaceful vibe but you’re not stranded – there’s a little market nearby for basics, and the bus connections to Lindos or Rhodes Town are pretty reliable if you don’t want to deal with rental car drama. I spent most evenings on the terrace just watching the light change over the hills, and honestly, that alone made the whole trip worth it. It’s the kind of place where you actually unwind instead of just checking boxes on a sightseeing list.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $224. Three-Bedroom Villa with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Andrei from Romania – 28 August 2024 (10/10)

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