Melenos Lindos
Lindos
851 07 Rhodes
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The Melenos Lindos is one of the most beautiful places to stay in Greece. It is a sequence of visual treats, ranging from the architecture, a mélange of Byzantine and Ottoman influences and the design of the intricate pebble-stone terraces outside, to the smallest detail inside. Impeccable aesthetics are matched by flawless service (friendly, attentive but not overbearing), excellent food (fine Mediterranean cuisine) and great comfort. Generously sized rooms offer a remarkable blend of local tradition and luxury. There are no beds, but superbly comfortable mattresses are placed on elevated sleeping platforms. A whole range of mod-cons is fitted into elaborately carved closets and the excellent bathrooms are stocked with a great range of bath treats. This is one of those rare hotels where you can experience luxury of the highest standards in a pleasantly laid-back atmosphere – a combination that is not easy to find.


What makes it special to me:

What can I say, everything made it special to me! The beauty, the details, the comfort, the setting, the views, the service, the food, meeting Michalis...


But what you should keep in mind:

In the summer, a few too many tourists to my taste visit the village, though fortunately, the Melenos Lindos itself is an oasis of peace and quiet.

OwnerMichalis Melenos
Address Lindos
851 07 Rhodes
Opening period:

All year

Children:Welcome
Dogs:Allowed
Credit cards: AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, MASTERCARD
Accommodation3 double suites (with a large double bed and a sofa that can be used as a single bed)
3 senior suites for up to 3 persons (with a large double bed and a sofa that can be used as a single bed)
2 superior suites for up to 3 persons (with a large double bed and a sofa that can be used as a single bed)
3 honeymoon suites for up to 3 persons (with a large double bed and a sofa that can be used as a single bed)
1 master suite for up to 4 persons with two bedrooms
Prices:

 Summer season

Accommodation type Apr May
Oct
Jun Jul
16-30 Sept
Jul, Aug
1-15 Sept
Double Suite 200 250 310
Honeymoon Suite 230 290 360
Senior Suite 270 330 400
Superior Suite 370 440 520
Master Suite (4 pers) 490 570 650
Extra bed 65 65 85
Extra bed for child 2 - 12 years old 55 55 70

 Winter season

Accommodation type Nov-Mar
(except christmas holidays)
21 Dec - 7 Jan
Double Suite 120 150
Honeymoon Suite 130 160
Senior Suite 150 180
Superior Suite 170 200
Master Suite (4 pers) 240 280
Extra bed 40 50
Extra bed for child 2 - 12 years old 30 35

  • Prices in Euro per unit per night (taxes included).
  • Children 0-2 years old can stay free of charge.
  • Breakfast is included in the prices.
  • The above prices are may be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed when you make a reservation enquiry.

 

Reservation policy:

A deposit of 10% of the total price of the stay is required at the time of booking. The hotel may ask for an additional credit card guarantee.  The outstanding balance is to be paid directly to the hotel upon checkout.  

Cancellation policy:
The 10% deposit paid online at the time of booking is non-refundable. The hotel will charge a further fee if the booking is cancelled less than three weeks prior to your arrival date. This fee is calculated as follows: 
40% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made between 20 and 15 days prior to the arrival date. 
65% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days prior to the arrival date.
90% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made less than 7 days prior to the arrival date, or in the case of a no-show or an early departure.
 
Jacoline's Small Hotels in Greece reserves the right to debit your credit card on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the above cancellation policies.
 
Room facilities

En-suite bathroom (shower)
Telephone
Television
CD player
Mini-bar
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Safe

Other facilities

Sitting room
Terraces
Garden bar
Shop selling traditional jewelery, crafts and art


Breakfast is served from 8h30 to 10h30 and basically you can have whatever you like, and wherever you like it. For lunch and dinner you can enjoy some fine Mediterranean cuisine in the restaurant or on the terrace at the top of the property.

The Melenos Lindos is situated near the top of Lindos, an unbelievably pretty (but touristy), historical village on the island of Rhodes, right below the Acropolis of Lindos, one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites. The views are amazing – of the sea when you look down and of the Acropolis when you look up. There's an organised beach a few minutes’ walk down (it is a bit of a climb to go back up), and if you drive along the coast you will find many more beaches, some organised with sun beds and umbrellas, others that are a more 'wild'. In the village of Lindos you will find lots of little boutiques, restaurants and cafés scattered around.

Rhodes can be reached by ferryboat from Piraeus (overnight ferries take about 12 hours), from other islands (Crete, Kos, Santorini, Paros and others) and also from Marmaras in Turkey (one hour away), while Rhodes airport is served by an array of domestic and international airlines. Lindos is about 50 km from the airport and 45 km from the harbour, and can be reached either by bus (cheap, but time consuming) or taxi. In Lindos, you will be met by the staff at the square at the bottom of the village, so you don’t have to haul your luggage up to the hotel. Upon request, the hotel can also arrange a private car transfer from the airport.

Known principally as a summer beach & fun destination, and attracting a lot of package-deal tourism (and not always of the best kind), Rhodes is generally carefully avoided by people who’d like to draw more from their holidays than a few beers and a golden tan. What a pity that is, because Rhodes has so much more going for it. It is a multi-facetted island, with a rich history and culture, as well as a beautiful landscape (it is a walkers’ paradise). The ideal Rhodes holidays would be in spring or autumn, with a few days spent in the Old Town, and at least another week further south on the island, to explore the beautiful inland and enjoy some of the best beaches. And to make it absolutely perfect, you could spend a few extra days on the island of Kastelorizo

 

The Old Town of Rhodes is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world and a destination in its own right. The moment you pass through one of the gates to the 14th century city ramparts and you enter the Old Town, you feel as if you travelled back in time. As long as you don’t venture into the few streets where most of the tourists gather, you will experience a uniquely medieval atmosphere as you wander around the narrow, stone-paved pedestrian streets tracing the footsteps of the Knights of St. John who ruled the town from the beginning of the 14th century for over 200 years. Major sights such as the Palace of the Grand Master, the Archaeological Museum, the Suleiman’s Mosque and the Byzantine Museum are all within easy walking distance one from another, and there are plenty of places to eat, drink or shop in between, so you could easily spend a few days in the town without ever getting bored and without ending up totally exhausted.

 

Now as far as the rest of the island goes, avoid the coastal stretch between the airport and the town. It has been developed to cater to mass tourism, and you should simply stay away. The beaches on the other (southeast facing) side of the island are a lot better anyway, though there are some big resort hotels there as well. Basically, the further south you go, the better it gets. You could use Lindos as your base, a (village-sized) town crowned by a magnificent Acropolis. The ‘town’ is somewhat Cycladic in style (i.e. very picturesque!) with whitewashed houses (including some beautiful mansions), narrow alleyways and an array of little shops, cafés and restaurants. Beneath Lindos lies a wonderful sandy beach, but of course it gets crowded. 

 

You will find the best beaches on the southern part of Rhodes, some with white sand and dunes, beautiful! Prasonissi, all the way down, is great for surfers. On the south-western part of the island, you’ll find some good sandy beaches near Monolithos.

 

Do also explore the inland: the Venetian castle near Monolithos, the Tharri Monastery, and the village of Asklipio in the south; the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Foutouklis, Prophitis Ilias, the archaeological site of Kamiros and the valley of the butterflies further north. This list of places to see is by no means exhaustive. Rent a car for a few days and get a detailed map, and you will discover a lot more.

 

If you’re interested in doing sports, you’re on the right island as well. Rhodes has plenty of organised activities, though of course for some you will have to go to the areas I just told you to avoid. There’s scuba diving, paragliding, bungee jumping, sailing and surfing, waterskiing and horseback riding. If you’re into golfing you won’t be disappointed by the 18-holes Afandou Golf Course 15 km from the town.

 

Read here what others said about Melenos Lindos

Just a brief note to let you know we came back last Sat. from our one-week stay at Melenos Lindos.  We simply adored Melenos small hotel.  Was just perfect in every respect - accommodation, service and the cuisine....simply perfect!  We wish we could say the same for the Lindos village itself - extremely bad services, horrible food!  What a pity for such a magnificent location with one of the most beautiful clear, blue sea I've ever seen.  Anyway, as far as we are concerned Lindos is a great place to go, stay and eat at Melenos, go to the beach, visit Rhodes inland and that's it. 

Juliette M.
Athens, Greece
June 2011

Our stay at Melenos Lindos was phenomenal.  An absolutely beautiful hotel, great staff combined made for the best experience.  For me especially being of Greek background, the experience was very very good. Being able to use the Greek language I know with a young/fun staff was just great for me and was the best way to start off our travels in Greece.  Michalis especially sets off the pace at the hotel. The pace is calm and comfortable with the staff taking care of their tasks while at the same time taking the time out to talk to guests, I definitely felt welcomed and could have stayed there for the entire time of our vacation.  I have already recommended you and Melenos to numerous people who’ve showed interest…. That’s assuming you will save space for us next year! Thanks

Manolis J.
Altadena, USA
August 2006
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