Delfinia Resort Hotel

"Great bar man kosmas Food amazing Ice cream great Pool bar very good"

"The hotel does the best, to have a quiet noise level, so everyone can have a good Sleep. And everyday there came a housecleaner, so its very clean. The rooms are also big enough and we where lucky to have our private pool. Its also near the Beach, you can reach it by feet. You have to meet Kosmas at the bar, he is a great bartender and a funny guy Food was good and you need to meet the bartender at the pool. But the people I got the most in contact with, were the animation team of 2026 (Theo Ola, Sara and Anna), they r so kind and heartwarming people, I really felt to be in another world and they did their best to make us the best holidays! They r all full of positive energy and after my trip, I felt like I got fully recharged! so the overall Atmosphere is really enjoyable and there are lots of kind people, I really didn't met there any people who aren't enjoying their holidays."

"Delphinia Hotel Rhodes – Honest Family Review If you are looking for a luxury hotel, then I would say the Delphinia probably isn’t the hotel for you. Personally, I don’t agree with the current 4-star rating, although I do think that with some relatively small changes and a little TLC, it could absolutely reach that standard. That being said, we travelled as a family of three and had a really lovely holiday, and there were plenty of positives that I would like to highlight. Arrival & Our Room We had booked a family swim-up room, but unfortunately, on arrival we were initially given the wrong room. As we arrived later at night, we had to wait until the following morning for this to be resolved. Thankfully, reception sorted this out without any problems, and we were moved into the correct room. Being given the standard room initially did give us an opportunity to see what those rooms were like. For a family of three, the standard room was a good size and ours had a pool view. However, I would say the balcony furniture really needs updating. The chairs looked like old restaurant chairs that had seen better days, and one of the leather-seated chairs had a cushion on it that looked like it was ready for the bin. Had that been our actual room for the holiday, I wouldn’t have been particularly happy with the condition of the furniture. Our family swim-up room, however, was a good size. The patio area was large, with loungers and matching patio furniture, and the room itself was clean and nicely presented. The only thing I would say is that the wardrobe space was quite limited. For three people it was manageable, but with any more people in the room, I think you would probably be living out of your suitcase! We did have an issue with ants on a couple of occasions, but housekeeping and reception acted quickly and the area was sprayed. My suggestion would be that if staff are aware of certain rooms having ant problems, the affected areas could be treated as part of the room preparation before new guests arrive. The garden area around the swim-up rooms was lovely, clean and peaceful. However, some of the pillows and bean bags were burst and really needed replacing. These are small things, but replacing them would make a big difference to keeping the area looking well maintained. Our room was cleaned daily, and there was a button we could press outside the room to request cleaning. We had no issues with housekeeping at all. Pool Area The pool area was enjoyable, but this is definitely one of the areas where I think a little TLC would make a big difference. Some of the loungers were old and worn and could do with being replaced. I would also suggest having all the loungers matching. There was a mixture of plastic loungers and other styles. It wasn’t a problem for us, but aesthetically, having the same style throughout would make the pool area look much smarter and more like a 4-star resort. I would also suggest having a member of staff give the pool tables a quick clean each morning. There were several bins around the pool, and most guests were actually very good at putting their plastic drinks glasses in them. There were also two members of staff who went around the pool area every couple of days with bin bags collecting plastic glasses left beside the loungers, which was good to see. However, there were cigarette butts left on the ground around the pool area for a couple of days. Obviously, guests should take responsibility for cleaning up after themselves, but having staff keep an eye out for things like this would make a noticeable difference to the appearance of the pool area. Food The restaurant had a good variety of food, with everything you would expect for breakfast and a selection of salads, meats, potatoes, vegetables, pasta and pizza for lunch and dinner. There were also themed nights during the week, which helped add some variety. If you are staying for more than a week, however, I think the food could start to feel a little repetitive. Thankfully, there are plenty of restaurants within around a 10–15 minute walk, so it is very easy to mix things up. The snack bar mainly offered pastries and some absolutely delicious baklava-style desserts, along with sandwiches which, personally, I didn’t find particularly appetising. We’re used to hotels offering more food options between meal services, but this wasn’t a major issue for us. In fact, it encouraged us to sit down and eat lunch in the restaurant rather than eating around the pool, which I actually thought was a positive. A few suggestions for the food service: Breakfast: Fresh omelettes made to order would be a fantastic addition. We’ve had this at previous hotels and I think it would work really well at Delphinia. Lunch: Some hot dogs as an alternative to chicken nuggets/fish would be great for children. A toastie machine beside the morning toaster would also be a nice addition, allowing guests to make their own cheese or meat toasties. Pizza: I think investing in a staff member making fresh pizzas with a selection of toppings, either in a dedicated area of the restaurant or at the snack bar, would be fantastic. It would add another fresh option and help keep the food offering interesting. Restaurants We Tried Nearby We tried a few restaurants during our stay and would definitely recommend them: OKI – Chinese/Asian Restaurant The restaurant itself looks beautiful and the food was delicious. It’s located on the main Eucalyptus Street strip and is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended! Rosa De Serra We had pizza here and it was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. There is a selection of Italian food on the menu, although we only tried the pizzas — which we would definitely recommend. Zeus Street Food The pork and chicken gyros were delicious. You can eat in or take away, and the prices were very reasonable. Another place I would recommend visiting. Local Bus Service The local bus service is fantastic and reception has a timetable available. We used the bus to travel to Lindos and Rhodes, which cost €8 return per person. There are two bus stops close to the hotel: * One outside the Blue Island Hotel – K13 * One outside the Atlantica Imperial Hotel – K11 For the return journey, you just need to check that the bus is returning to K13 or K11, as the service seems to run on lines, depending on where you get off and you will be fine. I believe the bus service was cash only, so it’s worth having some cash with you. The Staff ❤️ This is where the Delphinia really shines. The staff are an absolute credit to this hotel. They were always friendly, attentive, hardworking and happy to help. Nothing was ever a problem for them, and genuinely, knowing that you are going to be looked after by such a lovely team would make me consider returning. A few special mentions: Radi – Pool Bar Manager 🍹 Radi had a smile on his face every single day. He was always chatty, attentive and friendly with guests. He even remembered our orders — I could just say “the usual” and he knew what I meant 😂. He also made very good cocktails! Haki I’m not 100% sure I’ve got the spelling of his name right, but he was full of fun and was always friendly and chatty with the guests. He was great with the kids around the slides — our son particularly enjoyed having a race down the slides with him! He also stepped in to help with water polo when there weren’t enough guests to play and was genuinely great fun with everyone. Entertainment Team 🌟 The entertainment team were fantastic. It can’t be easy going around guests every day trying to encourage people to get involved, but they did it with so much enthusiasm and passion. Theo was great with the water polo and really got involved with the guests. And a special mention absolutely has to go to Ola. Her energy, enthusiasm and passion are fantastic. She is great fun and a real credit to the entertainment team. 🌟 Both Theo and Ola spoke several languages, which was particularly impressive and helped ensure that guests didn’t feel left out. We joined in with the water aerobics every day, which was great fun. Bomba and Opa Opa was my favourite 💃 and will forever be my Delphinia holiday song! ❤️ The stretching classes were also a lovely, relaxing way to start the day. My son and husband took part in water polo every day, which they really enjoyed. The evening entertainment was also good fun on the nights we joined in, particularly Bingo and Man vs Women. Everything was well organised by the entertainment team. Overall So, would I say this is a 4-star resort? Personally, no. I would currently rate it around 3 stars, mainly because there are quite a few areas that need some TLC and updating. But the important question is: Did we have a good holiday? ABSOLUTELY! ❤️ We had a fantastic family holiday, and there was a really good mix of families and couples. Would I return? Yes. Definitely. And if the hotel made some of the changes I’ve mentioned — particularly updating the worn furniture, loungers, pillows/bean bags and generally giving certain areas a little TLC — I would have no hesitation in returning. The biggest asset this hotel has is undoubtedly its staff. They work incredibly hard and genuinely make the experience what it is. So, Delphinia, thank you for a lovely holiday. ❤️ Hopefully, some of the suggestions in this review are helpful, because with a few relatively small improvements, I genuinely believe this hotel could be up there with the 4-star rating. Thank you for the memories! 🇬🇷❤️"