The Hotel Kresten Palace is on a hill overlooking the sea, with its own private beach. Just a short stroll from the pool you can find the sand and shingle shore to stage a relaxed afternoon or some family fun, with numerous water sports on offer for those who fancy something a bit more active including great snorkelling opportunities. Rhodes town is just a ten minute drive away where you can find plenty of sights including a grand ancient palace and the cobbled streets of the Knights, and a lively nightlife accompanies the antiquated charm. The Hotel Kresten Palace is a large hotel housing 285 rooms across four buildings sat on a vast green expanse peppered with trees. Here is where you can also find the outdoor swimming pool in a lagoon-style and surrounded by a frame of loungers and parasols. For the little ones there is a swimming pool as well as a playground and numerous activities can be arrange with the friendly hotel staff who are on hand day or night for your peace of mind. Olympia is the main restaurant which serves delicious gastronomy throughout the day whilst the Pool Bar offers convenient meals as well as variety of beverages. After savouring your evening meal you can visit Red for a few drinks before returning to the comfort of your own room. ** Official star rating: 4 **