White Olive Premium Lindos

Just visited this hotel with my partner. There are some aspects to this hotel which are fantastic and some which I think you should be aware of before booking!

We arrived in the early hours of the morning and were met by incredibly welcoming staff. They explained everything in great detail and took our cases to our room for us. They were incredibly approachable and helpful, given the fact we were very tired!

We noticed how lovely the staff are throughout our stay, everyone from reception, through to the bar and cleaning staff were very polite and friendly. Always smiling too!

The complex itself is beautiful. The entrance, the pool area and the bar area are all incredibly well kept and aesthetically pleasing. There is an abundance of sunbeds and we found there always seemed to be ones free, no matter what time of day it was.

It is incredibly quiet considering its close proximity to Pefkos’ main strip. Just a short walk down towards the beach, which is beautiful and the veranda is the perfect spot for a sunset!

The room is well equipped and comfortable. The beds and pillows are comfortable and we slept well throughout our stay. The aircon is incredibly nice as well! However, there were a few issues with the room. The shower is usually either very cold (which you don’t always mind in the heat!) or very hot. The pressure isn’t great and the water goes in all sorts of directions. This may have just been a problem in our room. The tap was also warm all the time, no matter which way it was turned.

There were a lot of mosquitoes, so bring some bug spray. The cleanliness wasn’t always to a high standard, but nothing too bad.

The food is very hit and miss. We are not particularly fussy eaters, but we found there were quite limited options. Some of the food was delicious, some of the more basic foods were unfortunately not. Cold pasta at times. Breakfasts meats were not very appetising to us, but might be to some people’s tastes. As someone who loves breakfast, I avoided the meats from the third day of our stay. My partner stopped having breakfast all together.

The bar food was also hit and miss, some days the chips were lovely and others they were tasteless and chewy. Some days the Pizza was delicious and some days it was not. The burgers and hotdogs are okay, but they all come with ketchup and mustard, which is strange as they have the sauces on the bar food to add if you’d like. The buns are kept in the heat so they also become incredibly tough and dry.

The drinks selection is good. A nice selection of cocktails, with beer, wine and soft drinks on tap for whenever you want them. Bar staff incredibly friendly. The hot chocolate is also delicious!

Entertainment was fantastic when it was on. There is only entertainment on a Saturday, Monday and Wednesday night. This kept the hotel quiet and peaceful.

The hotel has a case weigher for €1 which is helpful.

The location of the hotel is absolutely spot on. Very close to the bus stop, which makes transport to different locations incredibly easy. If you’re wanting to venture further away, car hire is only €55 a day down the strip, which was recommended by the hotel staff. They were also helpful with bus times!

As to be expected with Rhodes, the cats are everywhere. They are absolutely beautiful and will leave you in peace, the hotel are very relaxed about them and clearly look after them, which is nice to see!

Overall, we would say this hotel is a lovely, quiet and pleasant place for a holiday. The only things that let it down slightly were the food and the bathroom.

We had a lovely holiday overall, but this hotel wasn't quite the right fit for us. The hotel was very quiet and would be ideal for couples or adults looking for a peaceful, relaxing break. However, there wasn't much for children to enjoy, and we would have preferred a livelier atmosphere. Our room was clean, as were all the hotel grounds. The view from our room wasn't the best, but as we didn't spend much time there, it wasn't a major issue. The all-inclusive food was a little disappointing. There wasn't a great deal of choice, and many of the dishes were repeated throughout our stay. On the plus side, the cocktails were excellent! The location was one of the hotel's biggest strengths. It was only a five-minute walk to a beautiful beach and around a 10–15 minute stroll into Lindos town, where there were plenty of lovely restaurants and bars. The town had a great atmosphere without being overly busy or rowdy. All of the hotel staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful, always making us feel at home whenever we returned from a day or evening out. One disappointment was the lack of evening entertainment and limited pool facilities. We felt the website gave the impression there would be more on offer, so this was a little misleading. As a result, we ended up spending more money than expected going out in the evenings. We would definitely return to Lindos, as we loved the area, but we would probably choose a different hotel next time with more entertainment and a livelier atmosphere. That said, if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday in a great location, this hotel could be the perfect choice.