Villa Vitabel sea view in Lindos

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Villa Vitabel, I wasn’t expecting much – I mean, you see “sea view” thrown around so casually these days that it’s basically meaningless half the time. But this place? It actually delivers on that promise in a way that made me stop mid-conversation and just stare. The villa sits perfectly positioned where you can see straight across to the Aegean, and I’m talking about those ridiculous sunset views that make you understand why people lose their minds over Greek islands. You know what really got me though? The way the morning light hits the white walls and creates these incredible shadows – there’s something about the architecture here that feels authentic to Lindos without trying too hard.

The location is sort of genius when you think about it. You’re close enough to walk down to the main village (maybe 10 minutes if you don’t mind the hill), but far enough up that you escape the tourist chaos that can get pretty intense during summer months. I actually appreciated being able to hear the sounds of the town below – kids playing, the occasional motorbike, church bells – without feeling like I was sleeping in the middle of a Greek wedding every night. The acropolis views are spectacular too, especially in the late afternoon when the ancient stones turn this golden color that photographs never quite capture right. Parking was surprisingly easy compared to some places I’ve stayed in Lindos – there’s space nearby, which honestly is half the battle in these historic villages.

What really impressed me was how the villa manages to feel both spacious and cozy at the same time. The rooms have this breezy, lived-in quality that makes you want to kick off your shoes and actually relax, not just pose for Instagram photos. The sea breeze comes through naturally, which is crucial because Greek summers can be brutal, and you don’t always want to rely on air conditioning. I spent most evenings on the terrace with a glass of wine, watching the lights come on across the bay – it’s one of those simple pleasures that reminds you why you travel in the first place. The whole setup feels like staying at a friend’s place rather than a generic hotel, if your friend happened to have incredible taste and prime real estate in one of Greece’s most beautiful spots. Look, Lindos can get touristy during peak season, but Villa Vitabel gives you this perfect balance where you’re part of the magic without being overwhelmed by it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $678. Three-Bedroom Villa with 1 extra-large double bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Melissa from United Kingdom – 13 September 2023 (9/10)

  The view from the Villa is breathtaking. The area is very quiet but only a short journey away from Lindos and Pefkos.
  
  What could be improved: The local taxis were quite expensive and due to the villas location, I would advise getting a car if you wish to explore.

• Claire from United Kingdom – 23 August 2024 (7/10)

  nice & quite
  
  What could be improved: it was smaller than it looked in the pictures,
  the 3rd room was tiny with very small beds suitable for young children, my girls were 15& 17, very tight squeeze and mattresses uncomfortable & very narrow
  
  The living area inside was small and didn't really accommodate 6 people (adults)
  
  TV was very old and didn't have HDMI we wanted to connect our firestick to watch UK TV
  
  Not the property owners fault I believe but the water mains stopped working and didn't have water to the toilets/showers or sinks for 1.5 days which was a pain.

• Georg from Switzerland – 6 October 2022 (9/10)

  Die Lage ist für Ruhesuchende hervorragend,die Aussicht ebenso!
  Ausstattung im Innen und Aussenbereich ist sehr gut.
  Küche ist komplett eingerichtet
  Schlafzimmer mit wunderbarem Weitblick
  Schattenplätze sind vorhanden
  
  What could be improved: Ein Wegweiser oder Beschriftung der Anlage wäre hilfreich.

• Sabina from Italy – 2 September 2022 (9/10)

  Villa Vitabel è esattamente com'è in foto. Stupenda. È una struttura ubicata in una collina di fronte al mare. Per cui vi aspetta un panorama bellissimo. Poi provvista di ogni cosa. Ha 3 camere da letto. Un'ampia zona giorno. 3 bagni. E una stupenda piscina a sfioro da cui godersi il panorama. Ottima la pulizia . Si trova vicino lindos. Per cui con la macchina si raggiunge in pochi minuti .
  Abbiamo comunicato con i proprietari..i quali sono stati disponibili ad ogni richiesta.
  La consiglio vivamente per trascorrere in pieno relax il vostro soggiorno a Rodi.
  
  What could be improved: Nulla.

• Catharina from Netherlands – 29 July 2022 (7/10)

  prachtige villa en mooie locatie
  
  What could be improved: watervoorziening zeer slecht!!! gedurende de dag geen water of heel erg weinig.

• Matthew from United States – 24 July 2023 (8/10)

• Christelle from France – 26 August 2024 (9/10)

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