Elissa Lifestyle Resort

I have waited until receiving final feedback from our Tour Operator before writing this review. There were several issues throughout our stay - firstly our room. We upgraded to the shared pool option - the photos on the website are vastly different to the actual rooms - you don’t overlook the pool or have direct access to from your room, it isn’t allocated to your building. I’m not really sure now on the purpose of the upgrade? The floors were also very dirty in the rooms, shocking almost. This is also advertised as adults only. Frequently there were guests with children, or sometimes children alone in the pools, and shared areas - never challenged by staff. It is next to the sister hotel but it is clear that this side is adults only. I was advised that although advertised as adults only, the hotel can take whatever bookings they want, regardless. You will struggle to get any à la carte bookings during the first 3/4 days of your holiday. The hotel don’t see an issue with this. The snack area is very unclean - sticky, grimy and not very well organised for lunch. When checking out there wasn’t any pleasantries and I wasn’t asked about my stay. There are far better hotels to visit in Rhodes. I wouldn’t return.

We stayed here for 4 nights with our 16 year old after moving from Helea next door that was just far to full of children for us, we wanted the peace and relaxation that Elissa offered. From the moment we arrived the reception staff were truly great, nothing seemed too much trouble, always friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful, it really is, the views are gorgeous too. The room was wonderful 7309 the fridge was always well stocked, towels changed and cleaned well and it opened straight out to a large pool and bar so felt really like we didn't need to move far at all around the hotel, we did though and enjoyed sitting around the main pool area too. The pools are very cold, which im sure in the high season when it's super hot and very welcoming but they were just too cold to fully enjoy in October, it was very funny people watching as they tried to suffer the cold dip though. We stayed the week the hotel was closing down on the weekend and left the Wednesday before they shut down. And this was evident. The food was excellent the amount of choice was great and it was always very fresh. Again the staff in the restaurants were absolutely great. Our only disappointment was that as our 4 day stay went on, we were denied certain things, Moet is included in the AI and I'm not sure if they limited the number of glasses allowed to each room number daily as they ask your room number everytime you order something but very often I was told Moet has finished today and offered a sweet sparkling wine instead which just wasnt the same, then the day before the final day of our stay we were told no more Moet at all because we are closing down, this also happened with a sauvignon blanc we enjoyed, now I didn't make a fuss as its not the staffs fault and they did seem awkward telling us no more left but actually, the hotel was still very much open, with guests that had paid good money to stay there and to have all the food and drink on offer for the entirety off their stay, not be told we are closing its gone now you cant have it, this is a big mistake by the management and actually made me quite angry as we weren't getting what we expected from the hotel, this is a real shame as this is a truly fabulous place that I would recommend to anyone and also we would like to return to year on year but only so long as I knew that guests would get exactly what they expected each day. Also the food was always great but the last 2 days there were definitely some dishes that had been re used and some meals were clearly use up meals put together by the chefs, whilst this is good so as to limit waste there was a couple of strange offerings, that said the rest of the food was always wonderful. Overall Elissa is possibly one of the most tranquil, relaxing and lovely hotels we have been to, the staff are a total credit to the manager and we would love to come again, with friends or as a family, but possibly not choose the last week of the season for the reasons stated. All told id like to thank the staff for a wonderful holiday and I hope they enjoy their winter break.

Georgia was incredible - I have a Nut allergy and she spoke me through the menu, advising me on what I can and can’t have as well as her personal recommendations.

We had a fantastic stay at this picturesque hotel — the grounds are absolutely stunning and really add to the experience. The staff were wonderful throughout our visit; they genuinely couldn’t do enough for you and always went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. The buffet food was very good with plenty of variety each day. I did think one night the chicken was a bit on the pink side, but overall, everything else was delicious. The à la carte restaurants were excellent and definitely worth the all-inclusive price alone! My only suggestion would be to make booking them a little easier — I’d recommend reserving as soon as you arrive to make sure you get a spot. Our room was spotless, very comfortable, and cleaned daily to a high standard. Again, the housekeeping staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. There are also a few small shops on-site which are handy — a special mention to the lovely lady in the pharmacy/beauty shop who was so kind and helpful. The real highlights for us were the pools, the easy beach access, and the fantastic street food hub. All in all, a wonderful stay and a place we’d happily return to!

Just returned from 6 nights in Elissa. Lovely hotel, great pools and grounds. Amazing staff, always smiling and helpful. Special mention to Georgia in Fourni restaurant, Patrick in buffet restaurant, Lovely at the Pool bar and Pete the Pool Boy. Fabulous food, huge variety. Would definitely go back. No negatives, however if you want a beach it’s probably not for you. Only small beach at one side of the resort.