Very generous host preparing breakfast from his own grown produce.
It could have been such a great stay, but wasn't.
The hotel is in a superb location and the building has a very distinctive character. When I arrived nobody was there at the reception and had to communicate via Whatsapp to check in. When the owner/personnel were around, they were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fabulous. But the rest wasn't so great. My room was very small and not that comfortable. There was no wardrobe in the room and I was asked to use one in the vestibule (i.e. in a public area!). I ended up keeping my clothes part in my suitcase and part on the floor. I found a small fridge in the outside cupboard and took it, because the room didn't have one. The bathroom fittings were poor. A wall mounted hook fell to the floor when I tried to hang a towel on it. The shower head was not fixed to the wall and I had to hold it (there were holes in the wall, but the job was never finished). There were signs of damage here and there. The room was made after my first night but not after the second. The TV remote control didn't work: not that it mattered, since I hardly ever watch TV in hotels, but still. Despite the looks, walls are thin: there was quite a bit of noise one night. I saw pictures of some of the other rooms on the web and they look great, which combined with the location and the quality of the breakfast explains the high rates the hotel gets: unfortunately the occasional guest ends up in a dodgy corner and for those 3 nights that guest happened to be me.
arthur.familySep 14, 2024 Interesting architecture, central to everything. Also Savvas the host makes great omelettes.
Charming Comfort and Hospitality
Savvas and Jenny have hospitality in their blood, and they work hard to make sure guests are comfortable.
From the moment you walk in, the first thing you notice is how clean and fresh everything smells.
The beds are nice and firm.
Our first morning we intended to go out early for bougatsa. Jenny asked, “Where you going so early?” Savvas arrived with freshly baked bread shortly afterwards and said, “Why didn’t you say you wanted bougatsa?” Then he said, “Sit. I get you bougatsa.” While he prepared an amazing omelette, Jenny went and bought bougatsa and brought it back and served it to us with the rest of the amazing breakfast. Talk about service!
We had a little hiccup trying to get to the hotel. It was our first time in Rhodes, and we didn’t realize that being in “Old Rhodes” meant that the hotel was inside a walled fortress. GPS kept telling us to enter a gated street. After driving over an hour looking for another possible entrance, we called the hotel, and Savvas met us on his motorcycle and let us go with him down the gated street—being with him gave us access. He then had a local electric taxi meet us to take us to the hotel. He said we should have called first.
Our last day, we had to leave early to catch the ferry, and they served us breakfast an hour earlier than the stated time.
In every way, they were eager to serve.
Note: if you’re unfamiliar with remote control AC, be sure to ask. You don’t have to suffer the heat!
sylvia.familyJun 19, 2024 We had a lovely 1 night stay at this property. We booked the 2-bed house which is located just opposite the main building.
The location was fabulous with lots of shopping and dining options close by. We were right in the middle of everything, but our street was very quiet and peaceful.
Breakfast was excellent.
We only gave a 4* review due to lack of check-in experience, and it would have been nice if the lounge in the 2-bed house had air con.
We would stay here again if we return to Rhodes.
In the heart of old town.
Great location. Friendly staff.
marvin.familyMay 13, 2024 This was a wonderful hotel and we not only highly recommend this, but would travel half way around the world to return! What made it so special was the kind owner and his staff who pampered us: individually prepared breakfast (with the delicious omelets), daily room cleaning, free laundry, free high speed internet, etc. Of course, this Old Town facility was in a very old building and hot water was problematic. Twice we had cold showers which we discussed with the owner and he is aware of this issue. This inconvenience was overshadowed by the other many positives!
Amazing atmosphere in this very old house right at the heart of the old town near all the historical sites in Rodes and also to the port.
We enjoyed a lot breakfast and the conversations in the morning with other guests while we share the table.
A Gem in the Heart of the Old City
I don't normally review but Evdokia deserves a mention for both the staff and the breakfast. The staff were utterly charming and the spread of excellent quality bread, homemade jams, cold platter, salad and cheese omelette were outstanding. Greek hospitality at its best ! As I said, I don't normally review...
Very memorable experience the host was excellent very nice people I recommend this place.
The owner was very helpful, hospitable,and informative. Breakfast was delicious. My bed was comfortable.
deidre.familyNov 30, 2023 Great stay close to everything in Old Town
cindy.friendsNov 28, 2023 We kept extending our stay...we actually wanted to move in and become family. Savvos and his family were amazing from picking us up to rescuing us when we got lost...way over the top for the most charming boutique hotel I have ever stayed in . Get ready for a breakfast you will never forget and book 2 extra nights you also won't want to leave.
Thank you for everything you did to make our trip so special...Cindy and Deb
andreas.partnerOct 01, 2023 Everything was perfect. We only stayed a few hours as arrived at midnight and had to catch an early morning ferry, but still the manager waited for us to check us in, gave us instructions for where to go on a quick nigthtime walk around Rhodes, and made us breakfast early in the morning.
The location of the hotel is excellent, near the bustling main street of the Old Town, but tucked away in a small alley, meaning it was very quiet.
gerard.partnerSep 09, 2023 Our host Savvas made every moment of our trip delightful. Our In coming flight into Rhodes was two hours late. He patiently sat at the airport and waited for us. Each morning Savvas made us a from scratch breakfast omelette with fresh vegetables, fresh baked bread, homemade jams, assorted olives. We enjoyed our 5 night stay and watched as He treated each client with the upmost respect and dignity. He helped each client arrange excursions for the day ahead and provided recommendations to the finest Greek food and which shops to avoid. Even on our final morning which required us to be at the airport by 7am. Savvas offered to make us breakfast before shuttling us to the airport to catch our early flight. Would I recommend Evdokia Boutique hotel to a fellow traveler YES! It’s a good jumping point to many different places on the island.
We had a beautiful experience in Rhodes. What an amazing town. The hotel was perfect in a great location and easy to walk to everything. A perfect experience with breakfast was a country vibe where everyone ate together and got to socialise.
robert.familyJul 21, 2023 Liked the location - Lack of consistent AC in the Public Area. Liked the Breakfast Bathroom shower was poor
The staff went out of there way to help us , very nice people great breakfast , will definetly stay again , we highly recomend this great stay
douglas.familyJun 27, 2023 This was a great way to experience the medieval city!
