Golden Odyssey Hotel - All Inclusive

“Dont always listen to negative reviews”

Firstly we was a family got abit anxious coming here going off the negative reviews from here.. but learnt not to listen after our holiday to golden odyssey We got to the hotel about 7pm friday night after a long day travelling from gatwick with a 1 and 5 year old.. probably didnt get off on the r… more

Firstly we was a family got abit anxious coming here going off the negative reviews from here.. but learnt not to listen after our holiday to golden odyssey We got to the hotel about 7pm friday night after a long day travelling from gatwick with a 1 and 5 year old.. probably didnt get off on the right foot as even after a rapid check in we was given the wrong style of room because I paid for a swim up room but they said stay the night here and first thing in the morning come back and we will change rooms, which was fine as not going to use pool late at night.. first thing in the morning that was sorted and moved to room 807 right in front of the quiet pool with a room with double bed, 3 singled and a baby cot so no complaints there. Receptionists are friendly, one gives you monsters inc receptionist vibes but take her with pinch of salt. The amenties of the hotel are reasonbly decent stuff to do and pools to go by if you like a quiet pool there is one, if you like a main pool by the snack bar with animation team there is one then also another quite crowded pool with the splash park right next to it so got a choice. Only thing about the pools not sure what there cleaned with as they stain the sides of the pool and any light coloured clothes but didn't bother us Food suprised me as going off the reviews I was expecting food miles below par but breakfast always had the right things to eat, didnt do lunch so cant judge but dinner time was always decent had plenty of choice with all different meaty meals and plenty of carby stuff.. big shoutout to the restaurant crew as their super friendly and on the ball. At nighttime the entertainment wasnt the best but we had a laugh by it and the children enjoyed the kids disco so all we was bothered about on that front. Kids arcade below it with stuff to do for them. The shop on site is very overpriced.. €38 for a kids ring, no thanks I walked 5 minutes up the road when your turn right outside hotel to a little family run shop where the lady was super friendly and the prices of snacks and toys/floats were cheap. So everyday I invested my time and money to there. 20 minute walk to kolympia strip which we didnt really know what was there until last night but wish we went sooner as looks decent. We went to faliraki one night before as didnt give it a chance before. Personally I went on a 5am walk up mt tsambika to the historic monastery and loved every second of it. Nice walk up a roady hill with some history up the top and lit a candle there after marching up the 300 steps before. Loved that. From the top i got a better view and noticed a really good golden sands clear sea beach down below called tsambika beach.. best day we had. More pricey that the hotels beach but worth every penny. €40 for a bed all day, €30 for the kids water park for me and my eldest then got 3/4 restaurants for your lunch time meals which are very nice. Also a nudist beach at the most southern point of the beach if thats your thing. Hotels beach is fine but stoney, shuttle every hour and half for free so thats okay, €10 for beds all day which is cheap, cheap water sports aswell so worth that also. Nature is a thing as the hotel but we love the little creatures, plenty of locusts, crickets, spiders and ovbiously the geckos with a bit of noise but gives you that abroad feeling. People might look as this review and thing why the 5 stars and not overly raved about it but I compare it with what I paid for it and deffo not my monies worth so thank you Golden Oydessy and thank you Rhodes I will deffo be back 🙌

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“Amazing beautiful”

The hotel is amazing! All the staff are so nice, kind, happy and always smiling! Very helpful and always on the go! Dimitris is a very kind man! Very helpful and always smiling and happy 100% recommended! The drinks and food is so good! Kids love it here first time all inclusive and in Greece 🙂

“Amazing hotel”

Just returned from a lovely 7 nights holiday with our family 2 adults and 3 children aged 4, 6 and 10. We didnt want to come home! Check in Arrived just before midnight and had a quick check in shown to the bar where we were given a few big bottles of water. Room I was very sceptical after read… more

Just returned from a lovely 7 nights holiday with our family 2 adults and 3 children aged 4, 6 and 10. We didnt want to come home! Check in Arrived just before midnight and had a quick check in shown to the bar where we were given a few big bottles of water. Room I was very sceptical after reading some bad reviews however I think they must have stayed at a different hotel. Room was clean had 2 single beds pushed together for the main bed and a single and bunk beds for the kids. Cleaners came every day and gave us fresh towels and changed bin bags. They did come when my little one was having a nap each day so I asked for them just to do the bathroom and bags. The cleaning staff were so lovely and respectful. Pools Pool areas where perfect the kids just wanted to go from one to another. 4 pools plus the kids spash pool with little slides and then the one with big slides. Ideal for younger kids and older. Managed to get a sun bed every day. However some people are quite selfish and reserved more beds than they use.. obviously not the fault of the hotel. I dont really see the point in people reserving beds for the kids when they dont ever use them 🤔 Food Breakfast was good. Fresh and tinned fruit with yoghurt, fresh pancakes, breads and salad, usually eggs, beans and bacon. Obviously not the full English you would get in England but you arent England. Snack bar was the best Fresh melon, Nuggets, burgers, kebabs, chips salad. They had burgers already made up and had salad on. I asked for a burger to be made plain for my son and they did it straight away and was no problem for them. Catering staff were all so nice. Korean pasta on the snack bar was amazing! I would definitely pay for it in a restaurant. Restaurant for the evening was what you would expect from a usual all you can eat. They did fresh pizza oven pizzas which were delicious! We had some really nice meals. Location It is close to a little town where theres plenty of shops and restaurants and bars however the road is so dangerous to walk it. The drivers are crazy and theres a section where theres no path. The hotel provides a free shuttle to the shops and beach but the last bus was 5pm. We used this a few times and got a taxi back which was 10euros. We used a restaurant/street food bar called Zeus twice. The food was amazing and unbelievably cheap! Definitely recommend. There is a bus stop right outside the hotel which you can use to go into Rhodes old town, Lindos, Faliraki and a few other places. We got the bus to the old town cost us 10euros there and 12euros back. Was easy enough and definitely worth a visit. Entertainment Kids disco every night which the kids got involved in great for younger kids. We only stayed out for the entertainment one night which was the greek night. They got all the adults and children involved and was fun. Aqua aerobics in the pool daily. Staff Never been to a hotel where all the staff are friendly and nothing is too much to ask. There was one evening when my little boy was shattered and didn't feel great. He didnt want to go to the restaurant so stayed in the room with my husband. I asked at restaurant if it would be ok to take some food out to them and he said of course.. have your meal and go back and get whatever you want for them its no problem at all. If you want to come back just go ahead. We have been to other hotels where they would never allow this. Tips- Take your own cups/ beakers for during the day because the plastic disposable cups they provide for drinks are small and tip easily. Overall we really enjoyed the holiday and would return. Never been to such a friendly hotel. Nothing is a problem for anyone. Clean and tidy couldn't fault it. Views from the hotel are amazing!

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“Amazing holiday”

We had an amazing week away. The staff are so friendly and helpful, they would do anything for you. My two sons aged 8 and 10 had such a brilliant time, couldn’t fault the hotel at all. 5 pools to choose from, slides, splash park, tennis court, park. Children couldn’t want for nothing. For the pric… more

We had an amazing week away. The staff are so friendly and helpful, they would do anything for you. My two sons aged 8 and 10 had such a brilliant time, couldn’t fault the hotel at all. 5 pools to choose from, slides, splash park, tennis court, park. Children couldn’t want for nothing. For the price it’s deffo worth it! The hotel manager was such a lovely man, Dimitri at the bar again so lovely as well as the life guard Andrew. The food was lovely and fresh for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The snack bar was 10/10 that was my boys favourite. All the staff work so hard and are generally happy to be there and to help you. Thank you so much for a lovely week away, I would definitely recommend and return.

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