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Golden Odyssey
Greece, Europe
Kolymbia
Surrounded by palm and olive trees and a delightful garden area with four fountains, the attractive Golden Odyssey hotel complex comprises eight buildings on 25,000 m2, including a main building and various bungalows. It features a variety of excellent services and amenities such as a daily shuttle to one of the cleanest beaches of the island, which is about 950 m away. The centre of Kolymbia with numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs can be reached within a short stroll. This hotel is ideal for guests wishing to spend a beach holiday in one of the nicest areas of Rhodes.
Facilities
- Tennis
- Billiards
- TV lounge
- Children playground
- Sun loungers
- Children’s swimming area
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Luggage room
- Concierge
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
3.5 Very Good2,042 reviews
Excellent
38%
Very Good
23%
Average
17%
Poor
11%
Terrible
11%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Great Service, needs some TLC elsewhere
The absolute highlight of this holiday was the service and restaurant team! Michael the restaurant manager and the team were brilliant with our toddler and took great care of us for the full 2 weeks. I managed to get the names of a few of the team members that took the time to talk with us and with our little one so thank you to Vicky, Snette, Rhonda, Mary, Deniza, Zoi & Noah, each of you made meal times fun and less stressful than we usually find with toddler that loves throwing everything around. The choice of food was a solid range every night and something for everyone. I dont eat pork but had lots of alternatives. Greek night was our favourite!
The hotel cats are lovely! We recommend picking up some treats to make friends with them.
The room was spacious and the maid service was great, it just needed some TLC, we reported issues to reception who were lovely and the house keeper came to look promptly each time but there was no light switch for the balcony light at all (they looked) the sink plug was broken and a the shower grab bar was a little loose. It didnt ruin our stay by any means just a an area for improvement . Also there's a ring of grime around the pool? The water itself is clean and we saw it being maintained but it needs a good scrub to remove the green line around the edges, it comes off if you catch your nails on it which isn't too nice.
Entertainment is a bit repetitive but when it's a family hotel aimed at kids that tends to be quite popular so they can learn the dances and join in. Even our toddler was picking it up by the end! 😊
Location is definitely helped by the shuttle bus to the beach but make sure you're not too tired for a 25 minute walk back if you miss the last one! Kolymbia itself is great because its in the middle of Lindos and Rhodes so you can see both and enjoy the beaches and little shops without going too far. If we visit this area again we will rent a car! We had to cancel an excursion after discovering public transport didn't actually go in the direction we were needing too and a taxi wouldn't be affordable. So if you dont drive be sure to plan ahead!
Overall we had a great stay and would consider coming back for the quality of service and the lovely staff. Everything else is an easy fix.
2nd time at this hotel and would come back.
We are nearly at the end of of our weeks stay. We stayed here 3 years ago and we have found it just as good. Food is good with a great selection! Pizzas are lovely on a night. We had a family room which slept 5 so for a family it was a decent sized room. Comfy beds and pillows. Sunbeds not an issue any time of the day. Staff friendly on the whole, one barman was beyond miserable! Bring your own plastic beaker as the plastic ones here are the equivalent of what you would get at the dentist for mouthwash! So bad the environment!! Things that could be improved-the glasses! The pool toilets behind the children’s arcade are grim and the doors don’t lock. If you want a glass from the bar at nighttime you have to pay for the first drink and then keep the glass for the duration of the holiday! Terrible lighting in the bathrooms.
More of a low 3 star
Unfortunately, our recent stay at the Golden Odyssey in Kolympia was very disappointing and, in our opinion, did not meet the standard we would expect from a 4-star hotel.
One of the biggest issues was the cleanliness. Our room was not properly cleaned during our stay, and our sheets were not changed for four days after we arrived. The beds were simply made, rather than the room being properly serviced. Our rooms were never mopped or sweeped.
There was also a really bad sewage smell around the back pool, which made spending time in that area unpleasant. The main pool also had green rings of mould around the edges, which was concerning and didn’t give the impression that the pool areas were being properly maintained.
The hotel itself felt very run down and in need of some serious updating and maintenance. Disposable cups were being used both during the day and at night, which again didn’t feel in keeping with what we’d expect from a 4-star hotel.
Unfortunately, the food at the snack bar was also very poor and made us feel unwell, which was particularly disappointing.
The reception staff were not particularly welcoming and, on occasions, came across as rude, which didn’t help when raising concerns. On the positive side, the restaurant staff were always friendly and welcoming, and we really appreciated their service.
The TUI representative on site was by far the highlight of the hotel experience. She was helpful, approachable and did their best to assist us when we needed help.
Overall, based on our experience, we would not consider this to be a 4-star standard hotel. In our opinion, it is much closer to a low 3-star property and needs significant improvements to cleanliness, food, maintenance and customer service.
That said, Kolympia itself is absolutely stunning and is a beautiful place to visit. It’s just a shame that our experience at the hotel took away from what could otherwise have been a fantastic holiday.
The Best staff Ever ♥️🥰
Its a very nice resort /hotel , the location is great. The best thing in this hotel is the staff!!! Warm, friendly, smiling and best service staff from the Philippines 🥰♥️ Their the best!!!!
Review by Venture31941728409 Sweden
Worst Hotel Ever
I have no words for this hotel. Rude staff and unclean No entertainment Only good thing was the restaurant Not what is advertised on the TUI website Waste of my money Algae round the pool not cleaned for two weeks Drinks in flimsy plastic cups Entertainment staff unenthusiastic
Review by clairef427 Liverpool, United Kingdom
