Inside Look

What we love: The private pool with every Water Bungalow

As standard, guests can expect a chic, bright and modern space, with some form of outdoor seating area and plenty of first-class amenities. These include air con, a fully-stocked mini-bar, WiFi and luxe bathroom products. It’s all in the detail here, so expect the likes of a beach bag with beach towels, and a welcome drink with a tasty platter of chocolate truffles waiting in-room on arrival. 

Larger suite categories have a shared swimming pool, while the Water Bungalows have their own private pool.  

There are extra comforts in each suite; like a pillow menu and an orthopaedic mattress for a dreamy night’s sleep.   

Taste the Luxury

What We Love: Trying the unique street food hub

There’s plenty to whet the appetite of hungry guests at Elissa, thanks to the four restaurants, and four bars. Every visitor’s favourite: the Street Food Hub. Here guests can grab a Mexican wrap, an ice cream or crepe, burgers and sandwiches, or just a cool drink to enjoy under the Greek sun.  
 
Fanes serves up buffets for breakfast and dinner with heaving tables of Mediterranean dishes, with a focus on local, Greek ingredients. Fourni is a Mediterranean grill specialising in made-to-order meat dishes paired with an extensive wine list. An evening of seafood sushi entices diners into Japanese restaurant Masari. Then as well as the bars found in the lobby and by the pools – there’s a ‘Cellar Experience’ where guests can sample local wines with the hotel’s sommelier. Or of course there’s the option to just chill by the swimming pool with a Rhodes Sunset cocktail 

Immerse Yourself

What We Love: The clear waters near Kallithea Springs

Ella Resorts Elissa is just 20km from Rhodes Airport. It is situated on the north-east of the island in Kallithea; a prime location for making the most of the region. The hotel is set on a beachfront and a short distance from bustling Rhodes Town.  

Day trips can be taken in the Valley of the Butterflies, or windsurfing at a famous south-island beach. Night owls can get a transfer to Faliraki for a tipsy venture down its famous Bar Street.  

A real adventure can be found right at the southern tip of the island at Prassonisi, where windsurfing is very popular. Followed, of course, with a tasty meal in one of the beach’s traditional tavernas.  

Be sure to make time for a visit to Travel Seen’s favourite Rhodes spot nearby, Kallithea Springs. This pretty bay with its clear waters, that are perfect for swimming, and its elegant, Insta-worthy architecture has to be one of Rhodes’ best visitor attractions.