AMADA COLOSSOS RESORT RHODES, GREECE T his chic Rhodes all-inclusive resort offers a premium level experience in an area of breathtaking natural beauty. There is plenty to do within the resort, but for those who like to combine five-star relaxation with exploration and discovery, it's perfectly located to get the most out of Rhodes. A modern design exudes serene chic, and despite the 699 rooms in a sprawling complex it maintains an exclusive, intimate atmosphere, helped by the wide-open sea vistas, landscaped grounds, and clear blue skies. With its 140m-long pool, bridges leading to the 430m, Blue-Flagged beach, and olive trees on mini-islands, Amada Colossos Resort is a visual treat by day or night. While the resort gets very busy around the pools, it does not feel overly crowded and the exclusive beachfront provides the ideal setting for soaking up the Mediterranean sun, whether you’re in the mood for building sandcastles or lounging on a private gazebo. Within six miles of Rhodes' capital and medieval Old Town, the hotel sits on a long, sand-covered beach at Kallithea. Lindos and its ancient acropolis are just 41 minutes away, and Anthony Quinn Bay can be reached in less than 15 minutes. Bus stops are just outside the resort, and a taxi rank is just a minute's walk away. Rooms Amada Colossos offers 13 types of rooms, three types of suites, and two types of villas. As part of the Diamond Ultra All-Inclusive Collection, we stayed in a Sea View Junior Suite. With this package, we had access to an exclusive lounge where we could order off-menu breakfasts and lunches and enjoy some quiet time away from the pool. With a gloriously large balcony overlooking the Kallithea beach, these Junior Suites provide guests with a fabulous view of the hotel's stretch of sand and the Aegean Sea. With blues and wooden accents, the decor was modern and Greekinspired. There are also Sea View Suites and Villas available on the Elite collection for those seeking a greater level of luxury, as well as added benefits and absolute privacy. Food & Drink A generous array of all-inclusive packages ensures that all appetites are satisfied. In the main restaurant, which has a separate section for adults, you can enjoy a varied breakfast that runs until 11am. A beachside snack bar offers gyros, souvlaki, and burgers, and buffet dinners alternate Greek classics, such as moussaka, with child-pleasing standards, such as spaghetti Bolognese. As part of the Diamond package, guests have access to the executive lounge, which serves breakfast and drinks. Additionally, they have unlimited access to three traditional à la carte restaurants featuring Greek, Italian, and Asian cuisine. Guests with the Gold Ultra All-Inclusive Collection can dine at each of these once a week. Don't miss Enalia Seaside Restaurant famed for its ‘antikristo’ lamb and other flavoursome meats on skewers that sizzle slowly and tantalizingly over specially lit fires. Our verdict In one of Rhodes' most attractive locations, overlooking Kalithea Beach, Amada Colossos Resort provides relaxation and entertainment in equal measure. This glossy resort offers exclusive packages, five restaurants, ten bars, three of which are swim-up bars, and an award-winning beach. What more could you want? Amazing Destinations 93
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