Marianna Palace Hotel
Kolymbia, Rhodes

Mr K Takoutis, Giannitsa

Everything was perfect. Cleanliness, food, pool, good value!

Mr D Meadows, Sheffield

We stayed for 7 nights and we booked this hotel because we wanted the option of all inclusive without being tied to the hotel.

We hired a car and drove from the airport. There was a power cut in Kolimbia and all the street lights were out. It proved to be hard to find the hotel and we had to ask at local hotel that had lights on. My biggest tip to anyone driving from the airport. Don't go down the main road to Kolimbia. Ignore the sign and drive about 200-300 metres past. Turn left into ROME street. This road takes you all the way into Kolimbia. At the end of the road turn right and then do a left into the first road (OSLO street) with the no entry signs. The gate to the hotel is immediately on the right.

The hotel staff were fine. They have to deal with some really difficult people (from ALL countries) with ridiculous expectations. If you pay a cheap price for all inclusive in Greece you can't expect them to be singing and dancing around. Give them a smile, say "calamera" and be polite. It is amazing how far this can get you.

The food is fine because you are in Greece. If you want English food then don't go to Greece. The salads were fantastic. On the flip side the selection of fruit was pretty poor especially at breakfast, I took my own bananas and nuts to have with my muesli and greek yoghurt.

We had breakfast everyday, lunch twice and dinner twice. I have nothing more to say than it is ok. If you expect better food then don't book a cheaper hotel.

The pool was lovely, very big and deep so it made swimming in the sun very very nice. We didn't lie next to the pool at all, not our cup of tea.

The beach close by was nice but I definitely recommend Tsambika beach next door. It is beautiful, sandy and the water is crystal clear.

The room itself was fine, very clean, new towels every day. Maid service was very good. The shower was very powerful. We had balcony looking at the hills and it was fantastic, sat outside in the evening. One problem was the pillows, they were wafer thin and we had to fold up beach towels to plump them up a bit.

What did frustrate me a little was the add ons. Wifi was 15 euros extra. Air Con was 6 euros a day. Beach Towels were 10 euros each but this was a deposit we got back. The pool table was a bit tired but the table tennis was fun. I would rather pay a bit more and have it all included.

Ask at reception about the trips. They will book things for you.

Overall, the hotel was fine as a base. But if you want a holiday where you are tied to the hotel, I would recommend spending a little more.

Stayed June 2013, travelled as a couple.