Katia Hotel, Ixia (Rhodes)

Accommodations

Katia Hotel offers tastefully furnished apartments that accommodate up to four adults, each with a balcony overlooking the garden or pool. The swim-up rooms provide direct access to a semi-private pool from the terrace, available in the rear block where numbers start with 300. Air-conditioned units include a walk-in shower, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV; private safes are available for 15 euros per week.

Pools & Recreation

Three outdoor pools form the centerpiece of the hotel: a main pool, a pool around the pool bar, and a children's pool for younger guests. The pool bar serves cocktails and snacks until 9pm, while billiards and live sport events are available on-site. Guests can use the children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and join evening entertainment organized by the family-run staff.

Dining

The family-friendly restaurant specializes in American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering both buffet and à la carte options. Breakfast includes fresh eggs, cereals, breads, cold meats, and juices, while lunch and dinner offer dishes like stifado served from a poolside menu. The pool bar also serves packed lunches, fruits, and wine or champagne, and guests can order room service at no extra charge.

Location & Transport

Katia Hotel sits 250 meters from the Aegean Sea, within a 10-minute walk to Ialyssos Beach and 15 minutes to Rhodes Town by bus from the stop outside the hotel. The Temple of Apollo is 5.7 km away, and Rhodes Town's medieval sites and Ancient Olympic Stadium are reachable by bus or taxi for 15 euros. Bicycle and car rental are available through the hotel, with parking offered across the road at the rental office.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Children have their own pool, outdoor play equipment, and a kids' menu in the restaurant, while the hotel provides a minimarket on site for essentials. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage and laundry service, and the staff arranges late checkout until 7pm for 50 euros on departure day. Safety features include CCTV in common areas and outside property, key card access, and a security alarm.

Highlights

Rooms: Swim-up apartments with semi-private pool access

Pools: Three outdoor pools including a kids' pool

Dining: American cuisine restaurant with poolside service

Location: 250 m from beach, 15 min bus to Rhodes Old Town

Family: Children's playground, outdoor play equipment, kids' menu

Services: 24-hour front desk, laundry, car rental