Kresten Royal Euphoria Resort

Michael Gendelman

We had a wonderful stay at Kresten Royal Euphoria. The greatest strength of this hotel is, without a doubt, its people. Every member of the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. A special thank you to Malina in the main restaurant. She is exceptionally professional, attentive, and always serves guests with a smile. The bar staff also deserve recognition—they are skilled, efficient, and provide excellent service. The hotel itself is very pleasant, and you can truly feel the warmth of Greek hospitality through the staff. They make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. There are a couple of areas that could be improved. The rooms would benefit from having an exhaust fan in the bathroom, and while the food is tasty and enjoyable, it isn't particularly outstanding compared to other resorts. Overall, it's a very good 4-star hotel with exceptional service and wonderful people. The genuine Greek hospitality is what makes this place special, and it's the reason we would happily recommend it. 🇬🇷

Kirsty Brookes

It’s not a bad hotel. But it’s over marketed. It’s clean. The food is bland and we ate out 5 of the 7 nights. You queue for the restaurant at both breakfast and dinner. You queue for drinks. It’s constant queues. The ladies at the snack pool bar were lovely and are a credit to the hotel. The snack bar is the best food. Even for breakfast. No kids options. Buffet is small. Cocktails aren’t nice. 45 minute wait for a crepe! The lady at the reception bar was nice but she would go missing for 30 mins at a time. Lifeguards were extremely unpleasant. We had a private pool and that was nice. The cleaners work hard. Actually all the staff do. The amount we spent on this holiday is sickening for what we got. It’s a shame, cause it’s a beautiful place. The beach on site is nice. Beds are comfortable.

Thifany Kirk-Ellis

The hotel premises and facilities were lovely overall, but I do not personally feel the experience met the standard expected from a true 5-star hotel. The main issue was the service and organisation. The queues for the main restaurant were consistently very long, especially on Sundays when the other restaurants were closed, and the hotel clearly did not have the capacity to comfortably accommodate everyone. Another disappointment was the alcohol-free cocktail selection. As I am pregnant, this was something I particularly noticed. There were only a few mocktail options, they were very syrupy, and the bars refused to make standard cocktails such as a Piña Colada alcohol-free, which gave the impression of using pre-mixed drinks rather than freshly made cocktails expected in a 5-star hotel. The room itself was lovely, although arriving to twin beds instead of the double bed we had specifically requested was also disappointing. Overall, the hotel has potential and beautiful premises, but the service and guest experience need improving to truly justify a 5-star rating.

Kai

We had a great time at the Kresten Royal. The little beach was excellent for relaxing and the staff service was impeccable. Especially our waitress Venetia Gaia and the Junior Manger Eri were always helpful. Venetia always made sure we feel welcomed and she took really good care of us. She is a real gem! The vegan food options where good and plenty. There was always something to find at all times (dinner, breakfast, snacks, lunch) and the variations changed daily (national and international food). A personal highlight was the vegan dessert options they had. Really loved it! We were positively surprised about how well they take care of stray cats! They fed them and had a little playing and hiding area. They feel welcomed and we think that is beautiful. We have the utter most respect for the staff members who have to deal with the guests. We were baffled how many aren’t capable of showing decent behaviour. Overloading your plate at the buffet and then leaving almost all of it for the trash is just irresponsible. Also the reservation of sunbeds with a towel hours before the pool opening is just plainly rude and egoistic. Some seem to be too dumb to get their trash from the beach. So chapeau to the staff for always being so respectful. The only really negative we can say is that the dress code that is stated on the website and in front of the restaurant is not enforced.

PH

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic family holiday – we’d happily return! We stayed at Kresten Royal Euphoria Resort as a group of 16 across five rooms and had a fantastic holiday. We’d happily recommend the hotel and would definitely return. Our only negative experience was at check-in. We arrived just before 3pm and one of our rooms wasn’t quite ready, which wasn’t a problem in itself. Unfortunately, the receptionist who dealt with us (I believe her name was Katerina) came across as quite unfriendly and made what should have been a simple check-in feel unnecessarily difficult. Our passports were mixed up, the tourist tax was initially allocated to the wrong rooms, and the whole process felt far more complicated than it needed to be. It wasn’t a great first impression, but thankfully it was the only disappointing part of the holiday. From then on, everything was excellent. We stayed in a private pool room overlooking the sea, which was absolutely beautiful. The room was huge, with a massive bathroom, freestanding bath, walk-in shower and double sinks. The private pool was a fantastic bonus and the sea views were incredible. The only other small suggestion would be for larger families. We’re a family of five and had to book a second room, even though the private pool room was easily big enough for an additional foldaway bed. The hotel kindly placed the rooms next to each other, which we appreciated, but it would be great if larger families had the option of staying together. The food was excellent throughout our stay, with a huge variety every day and plenty of choice for everyone. We chose to eat out a couple of evenings to explore Rhodes, but other members of our group spoke very highly of the Greek and Asian restaurants. The pool areas were brilliant and never felt overcrowded despite the hotel being full. There were lifeguards on duty at every pool, and they clearly took safety seriously, which was reassuring with young children. A special mention goes to Nikos, one of the lifeguards, who was fantastic throughout our stay. The biggest thank you goes to Petros at the main pool bar. He is an absolute credit to the hotel—friendly, welcoming, always smiling and full of great recommendations about Rhodes. He genuinely helped make our holiday even more enjoyable. In fact, all of the staff deserve praise. The restaurant team were always friendly and hardworking, the housekeeping staff kept our rooms spotless every day, and everyone we met (apart from our initial check-in experience) couldn’t have been more helpful. The location is excellent, with direct access to a small shingle beach that was never crowded and was perfect for snorkelling. The children loved jumping from the platform into the sea, and there is also a lovely walk along the coast to a local fish restaurant. The spa was also excellent, and the treatments were thoroughly enjoyed by our group. The hotel shop was surprisingly well stocked too, selling everything from snorkelling equipment to gifts and essentials. Overall, we had an amazing holiday. Great food, beautiful rooms, excellent facilities, fantastic staff and a relaxed atmosphere that never felt overcrowded. The check-in experience could certainly be improved, but it was a very small issue in what was otherwise an excellent stay. Thank you to everyone at Kresten Royal Euphoria Resort, especially Petros, for helping create some wonderful family memories. We hope to visit again.