Villa Palmeras

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places on Rhodes, and Villa Palmeras just gets it right in a way that surprised me. It’s tucked away in Soroni – you know, that quiet village between Ialyssos and the more touristy western coast spots – and honestly, the location is kind of perfect if you want to feel like you’re actually in Greece rather than some resort bubble.

The thing about this place is it feels like someone’s wealthy Greek uncle decided to open a hotel. I mean that in the best way possible. The building has this understated elegance that doesn’t scream “look at me” like some of the flashier places down the coast. When you pull up (and yes, parking is easy – thank god, because have you tried parking in Rhodes Town?), there’s this immediate sense of calm. The staff actually remember your name, which sounds small but makes such a difference when you’re dealing with that weird jetlag haze the first couple days.

What really sold me was how they handle the details. The rooms are spacious without being cavernous, and the beds – honestly, I slept better there than I do at home. The air conditioning actually works properly, which anyone who’s traveled in Greece in July will tell you is not a given. But here’s what I really appreciated: the place is quiet. Like, genuinely quiet. No slamming doors at 2 AM, no pool parties that go until dawn. You get the sense they’re pretty selective about who they let book, which creates this relaxed atmosphere where everyone’s just… chill.

The location thing is interesting because you’re about a 15-minute drive from some of the island’s best beaches – Theologos, Soroni Beach – but you’re also close enough to zip into Rhodes Town when you want that medieval fortress vibe or need to hunt down good souvlaki. There’s this little taverna about a five-minute walk away (ask Maria at reception, she’ll point you in the right direction) that does this lamb dish that still makes my mouth water thinking about it. And if you’re into the whole Ancient Greece thing, you’re practically on top of some serious archaeological sites that most tourists never even hear about.

I’ll be honest – it’s not cheap. But you know what? Sometimes you get what you pay for, and this is one of those times. The service feels personal without being intrusive, the common areas have that lived-in elegance that makes you want to linger over coffee in the morning, and there’s something about the whole vibe that just works. Maybe it’s the way the evening light hits the terrace, or how they somehow manage to make check-in feel like you’re being welcomed into someone’s home rather than processed through a system.

If you’re the type who needs a massive pool complex and organized activities every hour, this probably isn’t your place. But if you want somewhere that feels authentically Greek, where you can actually relax and use it as a base to explore the real Rhodes – not just the postcard version – Villa Palmeras delivers in ways that honestly surprised me.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $322. Villa with Private Pool with 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 7

Reviews

• Alan from United Kingdom – 5 June 2025 (10/10)

  Rural private location. No neighbours. Open farmland all around
  
  What could be improved: Distance to good beaches

• Vaughan from Ireland – 30 June 2024 (10/10)

  The property is set in such a beautiful location two minutes walk from Soroni beach and Elenas restaurant which is just in such a perfect location with the Sea at your feet they are a family run restaurant and the food was delicious
  Also Michael was a fantastic Host so helpful and gave us good advice on places to visit and places to park….
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Peter from United Kingdom – 28 September 2023 (10/10)

  Lovely location and a short walk (15mins) along flat road to tavernas.
  Well stocked kitchen with comfortable beds. Air con worked well.
  Very peaceful area within easy reach of local shops and tourist attractions.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Michael from Austria – 26 June 2023 (10/10)

  Die Atmosphäre im gesamten Außenbereich

• Sabina from Austria – 21 June 2023 (10/10)

  Alles war mehr als Perfekt, besonders die Ruhe und Alleinlage war für uns ein Traum. Erholungswert dadurch enorm!!!

• Paul from Netherlands – 29 June 2022 (10/10)

  De Villa, het zwembad en de rustige ligging waardoor er alle privacy was! Voor alle deuren en ramen zaten horren; erg prettig!
  
  What could be improved: Een klein detail… de verlichting mag wat subtieler…iets minder fel…. dimbaar!

• Maurizia from Switzerland – 26 October 2022 (9/10)

  Freundlicher, aufmerksamer Gastgeber.
  Er war immer erreichbar und hat innert kürzester Zeit auf meine Fragen reagiert.
  Tolles Haus, gepflegter Garten.
  Lage ist abgelegen. Ein Auto zu mieten ist unbedingt nötig.

• Alix from France – 26 August 2024 (10/10)

• Julia from Austria – 17 June 2023 (10/10)

• Esther from Belgium – 8 July 2022 (9/10)

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