Best family hotels in Rhodes according to Mumsnet users

This 5-star hotel is amazing for families with babies and toddlers, especially those who love to splash about in the water. There are four outdoor pools, one indoor pool and a children's pool with a pirate ship, a waterslide, and an adventure park. Children aged three and over can also learn to swim with lessons run by ASA-qualified instructors.

There’s a children's playground and a kids' club along with an action-packed entertainment programme throughout the day and evening. Swim-up rooms and family suites are available too. For families whose children love getting wet and wild this hotel could be a great fit.

On the south coast of Rhodes, TUI Blue Sensatori Atlantica Dreams is a charming family-friendly resort. Built around the ruins of an Ancient Greek Village, it sits directly on a pebble beach scattered with loungers and Bali beds and has accommodation options to suit most all-inclusive budgets, including a range of luxury rooms and swim-up suites.

Foodie families will love exploring the seven bars and six restaurants, including traditional Greek food at Kuzina and American classics at Liberty.

There are two main pools and an activity pool, and kids will love the splash park slides and sprinklers - a great way to cool off from the late afternoon heat.

The TUI kids’ clubs are highly rated, with a well-planned activity programme to suit children up to the age of 12. The fun character T-Bots bring shows, music, dancing and games to life, while the evenings include quality tribute acts, live music and comedians suitable for the whole family. 

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Located by the Blue Flag Lardos beach, just 15 minutes' from the ancient town of Lindos, Mark Warner Kamari Beach Resort is a brilliant retreat for families looking for more than a fly-and-flop escape.

Families can stay in contemporary garden rooms or in a separate family annexe which provides easy access to the beach, childcare centre and family pool.

With excellent wind conditions, it's a great base for sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding, while the deep, clear waters provide great visibility for scuba diving. Kamari is also a great place to travel around on two wheels; the cycling trails range from relaxed routes to more challenging tours and trails.

Back at the resort, families will love the purpose-built tennis centre, with floodlit courts and you can also try your hand at Padel, a hybrid of squash and tennis.

Kamari offers childcare for kids aged from four months to 17 years, with age-appropriate activities on offer. Younger children will love the exclusive childcare centre with a soft play area, toys and games and while the kids are off having fun, parents can check in for a treatment at the spa or cool off in the 25m adults-only pool.

Dining is on a half-board basis including breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, which offers stunning sea views from the terrace. With a varied buffet service, you’ll find something to suit everyone from traditional Greek mezes to soups, salads and freshly caught fish.

With plenty of amenities, lush gardens, and a quiet location, the Cyprotel Hotel is a smart choice for a 4-star family-oriented, all-inclusive hotel.

It's located at the edge of the bustling resort of Faliraki on the east coast of the island. The hotel is a village-style resort with family rooms and family-friendly restaurants. There’s also a kids' swimming pool with a cute boat feature. For children aged six and over, there’s also a fun-filled water park.

Activities like tennis, aqua aerobics, darts, water polo, volleyball, archery, and mini football are all available here. Adults get a daily activity programme, too, with family-friendly evening shows hosted in an open-air theatre.

Outside the hotel, Faliraki is a five-minute drive away and is where you'll find a sandy beach. This is a fantastic choice for a budget-friendly, action packed stay in Rhodes.

This hotel is amazing for families travelling with young holidaymakers. Located at the edge of a sand and shingle beach in Kolymbia, this sun-drenched resort on the east coast of Rhodes offers stunning sea views of the Mediterranean, and is set between mountains and the ocean.

The highlight of the hotel is the large, lagoon-style swimming pool and the water park, which has a separate area for babies aged eight months to three years.

There's a nursery for babies as well as baby lounges throughout - ideal if you’ve got tots under two. The air-conditioned baby lounges are close to the pool and open all day, every day. They’re stocked with microwaves and bottle warmers, and offer changing facilities. Parents can also pre-book baby and toddler equipment for the rooms. The hotel also organises parent and toddler activities like storytelling and singing.

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Ideally located on Kiotari's beachfront, overlooking Lagouni Bay, the Rodos Princess Beach Hotel offers fantastic 4-star services and an impressive beachfront location. The hotel is conveniently located for exploring the local area and Lindos with its famous Acropolis.

A spacious sun terrace with five outdoor pools are perfect for soaking up those Grecian rays. Children can spend their time in the separate children's pool, playing on the water slides or using a wide range of water sports including windsurfing, water polo, and jet-skis.

Archery, basketball, aerobics, water gymnastics, mini golf, boccia, and archery are among the all-inclusive sports you can take part in here.

Rodos Princess Beach Hotel offers cosy, spacious guest rooms with balconies or terraces.

The Eden Roc is a 5-star ultra-all-inclusive resort in a prime location between Kalithea Beach and Rhodes Town. Guests can soak up the scenic sea views from the hotel's private sand and shingle beach.

There are plenty of food and drink options at the resort with an impressive roster of nine restaurants and five bars, all of which are included in the all-inclusive package!

The hotel offers a wide range of activities to suit all interests and ages, including an extensive entertainment program for adults and children with evening entertainment shows. With four swimming pools and a kids' club, Mumsnet users recommend Eden Roc an excellent choice for a luxury family holiday.

A paradise for fly-and-floppers, this expansive resort has everything you need under one roof. This enormous 699-room hotel is adjacent to Kallithea Bay on the eastern coast, and features a waterpark with five slides, a lazy river, and dedicated adult and family zones throughout the resort, to make sure everyone enjoys their stay.

As for the food, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, and there are three fully staffed kids’ clubs, as well as a 400-seater amphitheatre and fantastic entertainment options for all the family. Phew.

Set in one of the most attractive locations in Rhodes, overlooking Kalithea Beach, and providing 430 metres of beautiful waterfront, the Amada Colossos Resort is a great choice if you're looking for a hotel that you don’t have to leave during your stay as you’ll find everything you need onsite.

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Sala Historical Suites is a contemporary apartment located in the heart of Rhodes city centre, and is ideally situated close to The Old Town and Elli Beach.

The enchanting architecture of the building is elegantly combined with an excellent contemporary aesthetic, and offers outdoor space in the form of a garden, a terrace, and a patio. It's a spacious one-bedroom apartment with room for four guests, as well as a cot if needed.

If you’re looking for authenticity and a self-catering holiday in a central location, this suite is ideal for families that want a base in the centre of Rhodes.