Best Hotels with Swimming Pools in Rhodes for Families (2026)
6 family-friendly hotels with swimming pool in Rhodes . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Rhodes gets 300+ days of sunshine a year, which means a hotel pool here isn't a nice-to-have — it's the thing that saves your afternoon when the kids are done with castles and beaches. The five hotels below all have proper swimming pools confirmed by real Booking.com data, spread across Rhodes Town, Kallithea, Faliraki, and Kolymbia. Prices range from 230 to 565 EUR per night for a family of four in July 2026. No budget option exists under 200 EUR with a decent pool on this island — honest truth, Rhodes pool hotels start mid-range. If you're after all-inclusive deals on Rhodes, we have a separate guide for that. Here you get pool details, kids' pool info, neighbourhood breakdowns, and which hotel matches which kind of family.
Rhodes Town splits into the medieval Old Town (UNESCO, cobblestones, no strollers) and the New Town along Elli Beach. The New Town has the hotels with pools, plus a flat waterfront promenade perfect for evening walks with kids. Kallithea and Faliraki sit 10-15 minutes south by car — this is where the big resort pools are. Faliraki also has the Rhodes Aquarium and a water park nearby. Kolymbia is 25 minutes south, quieter, eucalyptus-lined, good for families who want to disconnect. Buses run along the east coast (€2.50 one-way) but for pool-hopping between areas, rent a car. Traffic is mild except in Rhodes Town centre.
🏊Why Rhodes is great for family pool hotels
Most hotel pools on Rhodes are outdoor freshwater, open from late April to mid-October. If you visit in shoulder season (May or October), only the bigger resorts keep their pools heated. Smaller hotels drain them by early October. Indoor pools are rare outside of spa resorts. The real divide is between Rhodes Town pools and resort pools. Town hotels squeeze a pool into a courtyard or rooftop with maybe 20 sunbeds. Resorts spread across hectares with lagoon pools, kids' zones, and pool bars.
One thing to watch: some Rhodes hotels advertise a pool but it is shared with an adjacent property, or it is a splash pad rather than a swimmable pool. Always check photos before booking. The five hotels in this guide all have pools we verified through Booking photos and guest reviews. Kids' pool depth matters too — the Elysium wading pool is ankle-deep for toddlers, while Blue Sea Island has a proper kids' pool with slides.
Adult-only pool sections exist at most 5-star properties after 7pm. If your kids are under 10 and you want evening pool time, confirm the policy at booking. The Cactus Hotel in Rhodes Town is one of the few that keeps its kids' pool accessible until close.
Parent's take
By day two our kids had a routine: morning at the beach, lunch, then straight to the pool until dinner. The beach at Kallithea is gorgeous but the sand gets scorching by 2pm, and honestly the pool was where they wanted to be. Our five-year-old lived in the kids' pool at the resort while the eight-year-old practiced diving in the deep end. Rhodes Town was worth one full day for the Old Town, but dragging tired kids through cobblestone alleys in 35-degree heat reminded us why the pool exists.
Our Top 6 Picks
Hotels in Rhodes with swimming pool, sorted by guest rating.
Elysium Resort & Spa
Kallithea
Wonderful
497 reviews
The standout pool on Rhodes: a 1,610 m² lagoon-style freshwater pool with a swim-up island bar, surrounded by padded sunbeds under straw parasols. Separate kids' wading pool on one end for toddlers. The resort sits on Kallithea Beach with direct sand access.
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€280/night
Why families love Elysium Resort & Spa
This pool alone justifies the price. Our kids spent hours going between the lagoon pool and the wading area while we sat at the island bar. The beach is Blue Flag and steps away, but honestly the pool won out every afternoon. Mini club kept the 5-year-old busy for two hours each morning. Only downside: the spa and fitness centre are adults-only (16+), so plan around that.
Best Western Plus Hotel Plaza
Rhodes Town
Excellent
1,812 reviews
The only Rhodes Town hotel where the pool feels like more than an afterthought. The outdoor pool has a proper pool bar, sun terrace with loungers, and sits right across the road from Elli Beach. Family rooms available with kid-friendly breakfast buffet.
From
€230/night
Why families love Best Western Plus Hotel Plaza
We picked this for the location and it delivered. Pool was big enough for the kids to actually swim, not just dip. Crossed the road to Elli Beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon. Breakfast buffet had fresh fruit, eggs, and pastries that kept everyone happy. The Old Town is a 10-minute walk, which was perfect for evening strolls after dinner.
Esperos Palace Resort & Spa
Faliraki
Excellent
599 reviews
The luxury pool pick on Rhodes. Beachfront resort in Faliraki with a water park, water sport facilities, spa, and three restaurants. The pool complex spreads across the property with dedicated family areas. Private beach with sunbeds and umbrellas included.
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€565/night
Why families love Esperos Palace Resort & Spa
If budget is not the issue, this is the one. The water park area kept both kids occupied for hours, and the main pool is big enough that it never felt crowded even in peak July. The private beach is pebbly but the sunbeds are free and it is calm water perfect for kids. Three restaurants rotate nicely over a week-long stay. Spa is excellent if you can sneak away while kids are at the pool. Worth the premium for the space and quiet.
Blue Sea Island
Kolymbia
Very Good
843 reviews
A full-scale family resort in quiet Kolymbia with a water park, water slides, kids' pool, and kids' club. Six restaurants on site. The pool complex includes separate areas for toddlers, older kids, and adults. Direct beach access through eucalyptus gardens.
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€478/night
Why families love Blue Sea Island
This is the hotel where you do not leave the grounds for three days and nobody complains. The water slides kept our 8-year-old busy while the toddler pool was perfect for our youngest. Kids' club runs morning and afternoon sessions, ages 4-12, fully supervised. Six restaurants means you never eat the same thing twice. Kolymbia itself is quiet — great if you want to switch off, boring if you want nightlife. We did one day trip to Lindos and otherwise stayed put.
Cactus Hotel
Rhodes Town
Very Good
1,686 reviews
A solid 4-star on the beachfront strip north of Rhodes Town, with a kids' pool, sun terrace, and direct access to a sandy-pebble beach. The rooms are recently renovated with balconies, most facing the sea. The restaurant does buffet breakfast and dinner, and the beach bar runs until sunset.
From
€202/night
Why families love Cactus Hotel
Cactus is the reliable family workhorse of Rhodes Town. Nothing flashy, everything works. The kids' pool kept our 5-year-old busy while we read on the sun terrace, and the beach was a 30-second walk through the garden gate. Buffet breakfast is solid — eggs, fruit, pastries, yoghurt with honey. Location is ideal: 10-minute walk to the Old Town, beach on your doorstep. The rooms are a decent size with a proper balcony.
Cactus Hotel
Rhodes Town
Very Good
1,685 reviews
Beachfront 4-star right on the coast road in Rhodes Town with a wind-sheltered outdoor pool and a separate kids' pool. The pool area has a bar and the beach is literally across the street. Good base for families who want pool time and Old Town access in one stay.
From
€361/night
Why families love Cactus Hotel
The pool is not huge but it is sheltered from the wind, which matters in Rhodes. Kids loved having their own pool area. Breakfast was solid with lots of choice, and eating outside with the sea view was a highlight. Rooms are a bit dated but clean. Location was unbeatable — Old Town in 15 minutes on foot, beach in 30 seconds. Staff went out of their way when our daughter was sick.
💡Tips for picking a hotel with a pool in Rhodes
- 1Book east coast hotels (Kallithea, Faliraki, Kolymbia) if the pool is your priority. West coast hotels get afternoon wind that makes pool lounging uncomfortable in July and August.
- 2Verify kids' pool hours before booking. Most close at sunset, but a few Rhodes Town hotels shut the kids' pool at 6pm to keep noise down for other guests.
- 3Bring reef shoes for the kids. Rhodes beaches are pebbly in most areas, and the walk from pool to beach at beachfront hotels crosses hot stone paths.
- 4If you want a pool AND beach access without moving, skip Rhodes Town centre hotels — the Best Western Plus is the closest to managing both, right across from Elli Beach.
- 5Car rental from Rhodes airport costs around 35-40 EUR per day in summer. If you stay in Kallithea or Kolymbia, you will need one for grocery runs and day trips to Lindos.
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