Trianta Hotel Apartments

I spent a week at the Trianta Hotel Apartments recently and had the most relaxing time ever. It was the perfect place to re-charge the batteries. I had a double/twin apartment overlooking the pool and the mountains and can't fault it at all. It was fresh, large and spacious, with everything I needed for a self-catering holiday (might take a fish-slice next time, though) and a bathroom I'd be proud to have at home! The room was cleaned every day and the sheets and towels at least every second day. The balcony - which was very large - had the sun from sunrise to sunset (as I believe most do) - perfect, as I prefer not to go to the pool, although that too was lovely, with a more than adequate number of sunbeds. The entire hotel is beautiful - fresh and well-maintained. And the owners/staff, just lovely, and so friendly and helpful. They take pride in what they do/offer - and quite rightly so :-) I had breakfast on the first day - it was delicious - and to say it was value for money is an understatement! Perhaps it was the time of year I was there, but (save the village noise) it was lovely and quiet, day and night, meaning I could totally unwind: although I'm a light sleeper, after the first night I didn't notice the village noise and as for the planes, I was occasionally aware of them, but that's about it. The hotel is very well situated, with a taxi rank at the end of the road and round the corner from the bus stop to various locations (including Rhodes Town) with a corner shop just there too, or a larger supermarket a 10minute stroll away. The beach too, is a pleasant 15 minute walk away, passing numerous shops and cafes etc on the way. Note, however, that the beach is very narrow and stoney. And if you're at the wrong place./time then the playground beside it could be full of hyperactive kids! But stroll 2mins to the right (facing the sea) and you reach a gorgeous, peaceful part (that isn't 'owned' by a hotel). Although I was a solo traveller and so didn't venture out at night, I can say that there is an abundance of restaurants, bars etc. within minutes of the hotel, if that's what you're after. I honestly cannot fault this hotel, it's owners, or it's location, so much so that I'm considering returning next year! Thank you all who helped to make this a most memorable holiday :-)

Previous reviews cover it all. Lovely clean apartment and complex. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment with large balcony. Bathroom was superb. Great shower, always plenty of hot water although a minor point, water does tend to spill out of the shower area onto floor leaving a soaking bath mat. Well fitted kitchen. Close to shops and nearby restaurants. Beach approx 12-15 minutes walk. Always plenty of sun beds whatever time of day so great not to have to get up early in order to get a sunbed. It would have been a nice gesture not to charge to stay on in the room for the afternoon of departure. Totally understand the need for paying during the busy season when cleaners have to be paid overtime but when the complex is very quiet and very few new guests arriving it would have been a nice end to the holiday to be able to vacate the room after the 12 noon check out at no extra cost. Very friendly and helpful family run complex and wouldn't hesitate in recommending this complex.

We recently had a wonderful weeks holiday here, returning to Rhodes after nearly 15 years. This hotel is about 20 mins from Diagoras Airport, so not too long a Transfer time. it is in Ialyssos, a much nice resort than Ixia further up the coast, which is all huge faceless hotels. On our arrival we were welcomed by Savvas, who was a wonderful and helpful host during our week stay, helped by his lovely Mum and Dad. The Hotel is just off a large and crazy road junction - definitely use the crossings and keep your eyes peeled in all directions when you are crossing here. The Coach Transfer drops you off on this junction, so be careful when getting your cases and making your way to the hotel The Hotel is spotless, with a lovely Reception, Snack bar and lovely pool area. There is a lift which is very helpful with big cases, and after the occasional busy day. As in all Greece a small Tourist Tax of 50c a night is payable, and also extra to pay for is the Air-Con @ 45e per week - more than reasonable and well needed even in September - and also the safe which I think was approx. 15 e for the week - all standard prices for Greece, some people seem to think this should all be free, but its 2/3 star self catering not 5 star all inclusive - and certainly the prices are not exorbitant, and it is advisable to use these facilities. Our room was excellent, a fab size, twin beds- again standard for Greece, West facing Balcony - as all the rooms are, with comfy chairs and a table, and a nice view over to the Filerimos Mountain; Bathroom, small but adequate, good shower system though there was no shower tray to prevent water spreading out in to the whole bathroom, but careful usage prevented too many disasters. Towels were good, big fluffly and changed along with linen once in our weeks stay, Bins were done pretty much every day but one. Self catering is what it is, the basics, though we did have a small oven as opposed to just 2 hob rings, not that I ever cook while away, there was a toaster coffee machine kettle and basic cutlery mugs etc. enough for 2 people who only want to make drinks. Beds were comfy, plus there was a large sofa bed type of thing which was nice for lounging on. we had plenty of storage, and not to bad for plug sockets either . We did not encounter much in the way of Mosquitos on this trip, but wherever you go, we can only advocate the use of plug-in deterrents for the room and repellent coils for the Balcony. Even in mid-September, day temps were35/36c so nights were warm and sitting on the Balcony highly enjoyable, occasional noise from the busy junction, but nothing that spoiled our evenings. During the day it gets super hot on these West facing Balconies, and there is no blind or awning available to provide shade, so this may be time to make use of the lovely compact pool and sweet garden area. The Bar does all the usual drinks, Frappe Mythos etc, and there is a good choice of Snacks, Breakfast and lunches, all at a good price, plenty of it and deliciously cooked and presented - approx 15e for 2 people for breakfast, maybe a shade more for lunch. There is Parking behind the hotel, and Savvas kindly arranged our car hire for 3 day, approx 110 e including Full insurance, we had a Fiat Panda - it was delivered and collected to the hotel, an excellent service and was a great car for what we wanted to do during our trip - FYI - it is best to go down the one way system behind the hotel and join the main road further down - as trying to get out on the big junction is not for the fainthearted!!! It is worth walking around Ialyssos - aka Trianta - the old part of the village behind the hotel, it still retains the old style close together housing and higgledy-piggledy streets. Bits of it are sadly a little careworn, but that should not put you off exploring. Listen out for the Church clock chimes that are rarely on time! Coming out of the hotel turn left and cross at the Junction, there is a huge supermarket opposite the police station where you can get pretty much all you need. Walk down past the Supermarket and shops and eventually - about 20 mins- you will get to the beach area. It is a pebbly /sandy beach, there are places that you can pop down a towel if you are not after a sunbed. On the way you will pas slots of shops and Taverna's - , Ialyssos is quite big and has lots of roads to wander down and explore. Can highly recommend the Gelataria on the way down to the seafront. All the Taverna's we ate in were very good, prices here are slightly higher than some other places we have been to of late, and there is rarely any' On the house' treats as in other parts of Greece, however al the food was of excellent standard, fresh tasty and well presented. We visited 4 Tavernas during our stay - Sirtaki, Platon, Maestro and La Serra, approx. 45e for Starters, Main and 1lt of wine for 2 people. Food, service, helpfulness all very good indeed. Highly advise La Serra's House Special Lamb with Bacon and Mushrooms - outstanding. Worth visiting while you are here Rhodes Town:- Rhodes Acropolis and Stadium on the Monte Smith (free) - NOT at Lindos (which is currently 12 e p.p) Roloi Clock Tower (5e p.p inlc drink ) Walk the Town Walls (2e pp tickets from the Palace of the Grand Masters 12-3pm only I think) Mandraki Harbour - free - all RhodesTown Do be aware in Rhodes Town,there are lots of people who will approach you and try to hold your hand and stuff like this, they are best ignored and avoided, and can be aggressive and abusive,we encountered this when we went through the gate to Mandraki Harbour, not a nice experience, so head down and keep walking is the best advice. Parking is hard and payable in the Old Town area, so park a little outside to get a spot, its a nice seafront stroll into the old town Further afield Petaloudes - and Kalopetra Monastery Kalithea Spring near Falaraki - small charge of about 3e.pp Feraklos Castle - Free but wear really good walking shoes as no real path up to castle - then drop down into Charaki for a really fab seaside Gyros Pita approx. 2.50e Kritinia Castle - free - fab views from here Monolithos Castle - And of course there a loads of other things to see - highly advise a good local guide book to help you plan your trips. We found we did not use even half a tank of petrol and we did a lot of driving in our 3 days Our holiday was booked with Tui and we flew with Easyjet, everything apart from our arrival greeting at Diagoras airport- where the TUI staff seemed highly uninterested in us - and a lack of any departure information for our return transfers (we had to ask Savvas, luckily he had all the info we needed, thank goodness) was very good. Over all a really wonderful Holiday, Loved Ialyssos, and the Trianta aparthotel, fab location, brilliant place to stay.