Hotel Overview
**Winner of TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013**
The Electra Hotel can be found on the western coast of Rhodes island, right next to the Triante beach and at a short distance from the island's capital. This 5 star and all-inclusive hotel was originally built in 1974 and received a complete renovation not long ago in 2006 helping ensure its accommodation and facilities are kept to a modern standard. The hotel is tastefully decorated with an art deco style inspired by the Italian flair of the island and the complex is comprised of 2 main buildings with over 300 rooms and suites to choose from.
There are also a good range of facilities and services available at the hotel so guests are sure to enjoy their stay with 3 restaurants, 3 bars, a TV and a games room, large outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Plenty of activities can be found onsite at the hotel as well with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts as well as an archery range. Indoor activities include the TV room and the games room with internet, video games, pool/snooker, darts and more available.
The hotel also has an animation team that provides daily and evening entertainment with shows and music such as Greek dancing nights and there is plenty of entertainment for younger guests too with a children's mini-club and disco, playground area and a junior club with internet and video games.
The concierge/front desk is available 24 hours where you can check in/out and provides useful services like currency exchange, car rental and taxi services.
Business and events are also well catered for with fax/photocopying, email and a large conference rooms for up to 200 people equipped with all the needed AV facilities.
The private beach of the hotel is located just 20m away and you can find a variety of outdoor activities on offer with water sports, a golf course, horse riding and more to choose from. There is public transport with buses and taxis easily available close to the hotel, which can take you to the popular destinations on the island including Rhodes city where you can find all the shops and restaurants you could need. Rhodes is an island with a fascinating history and culture and you can find several areas of interest well worth a visit, such as the Acropolis of Rhodes or the Grand Master's Palace that was built in the 15th century but now more recently converted into a museum all make for great days out.
*Official star rating: 5**
##Location
The gulf of Ialyssos is on the northwestern side of the island and has many new-classical buildings and mansions, a superb sand and shingle beach and the Acropolis of Ialyssos on top of Mount Filerimos. The hotel has 321 rooms and suites.
##Accomodation
The Electra Hotel boasts a total of 308 rooms with a variety of accommodation that includes 249 standard rooms, 12 junior suites, 34 family suites, 11 family rooms and 2 executive suites.
All of the rooms come with views of the sea or the garden and pool and at least; one bathroom with bath and a shower. Amenities in all rooms include air conditioning/heating, direct line telephone, radio, tea/coffee maker, Wi-Fi (fee), electronic safe box, bathrobe and slippers and a minibar.
The suites offer more space and luxury with additional features and amenities including DVD player, plasma TV and deluxe furniture. Junior and Executive suites feature front sea views and family rooms and suites offer great views of the pool and gardens. The family and executive suites also offer additional living space with an additional bedroom and separate living area/lounge with sofas.
Certain amenities may be payable locally.
##Eating and Drinking
The hotel offers a great selection of bars and restaurants to choose from, all of which can be enjoyed as part of the hotel's all-inclusive package.
The Grant is the main restaurant at the hotel offering great views over the Aegean Sea and serving an American breakfast from 7:30am to 10am. A varied buffet service is also served for lunch from 12:30pm to 2:30pm and dinner between 6:30pm and 9pm.
The Chinese Corner is the hotel's Chinese ‘A la Carte' restaurant situated in the hotel's pretty gardens next to the pond. A smart casual dress code is required and offers a memorable dining experience for guests who enjoy Chinese cuisine. Open for dinner only between 7:30pm and 10pm.
The Italian Flair offers Italian cuisine served ‘A la Carte' and has a great location by the hotel's pool. Open for lunch from 1pm and 3pm and dinner between 7:30pm and 11:30pm.
The 3 bars at the hotel each offer a different atmosphere to suit different moods. The lounge bar features soft music and chic atmosphere open from 4:30pm – 1am. Lobby bar offers great views of the sea in refined comfort, open from 10am – 12am and the pool bar is the best place to grab a drink and refreshments while out by the pool or soaking up the sun, open from 10am – 6pm.
##Swimming Pools
There is a large outdoor swimming pool featured at the hotel, freeform shaped and with a separate children's area.
