Residing on a hillside near the picturesque and popular town of Kalithea, the Kresten Royal Villas and Spas offer luxurious accommodation in an ideal location in the island of Rhodes. This 5 star resort recently opened in April 2010 and offers a contemporary and modern design for a fresh and vibrant atmosphere with over 200 spacious and comfortable guest rooms and villas for accommodation to suit nearly all guests. The hotel resort features a great selection of services and facilities on site with both outdoor and indoor pools, selection of restaurants and bars and not forgetting its luxurious spa facilities with massages, saunas, steam rooms and gym all available for a small additional fee. Alternatively guests may simply enjoy the use of the TV and lounge areas or enjoy a drink in one the several bars. Entertainment programs are also offered daily with folklore dance presentations, live music and a weekly barbeque held at the sea side restaurant. For business and event guests; the hotel features a large separate convention centre dedicated to holding events and meetings, with many small and large rooms with state of the art facilities for up to 400 persons, as well as, banquet facilities for dream weddings and special events. The Kresten Royal Villas and Spas are a popular place to stay for many guests due to its great location near Rhodes many attractions and sites. The several beaches of the island are never far away from hotel offering golden sands, clear blue seas and many water sporting activities available along the coast. With public transport available near the hotel, the medieval city of Rhodes is well worth a visit for its historical sites such as the Grand Master's Palace, now a museum and its many shops, restaurants and bars. Guests wishing to explore the island of Rhodes will find many more fascinating and historical sites including the world famous UNESCO World Heritage Monument just 6km from the hotel or within walking distance you can find the restored Kalithea Mineral Springs. Accomodation You will find a total of 137 modern and comfortable guestrooms at the hotel along with 66 villas offering even more space and privacy. The standard guestrooms feature double rooms with sofa space, air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi. The suites and villas range from junior suites to royal suites with two bedrooms and the grand maisonettes with two bedrooms and spread out over the 2 floors of the building. All the suites and villas feature private heated swimming pools, a Jacuzzi in the bathroom and enjoy magnificent sea views. In all the rooms' you can expect to find a range of amenities and comforts including: air conditioning, direct dial telephone, minibar, en-suite bathroom, Internet access, satellite TV with music channels and safety deposit box. Eating and Drinking There are a great selection of restaurants for a choice of dining at the Kresten Royal Villas and Spas. The main “Mediterranean” restaurant is where guests can enjoy a delicious buffet with a variety of Mediterranean and traditional Greek specialties for breakfast from 7am to 10:30am and dinner from 6:30pm and 9:30pm. At the Meltemi-Sea Breeze Restaurant guests can enjoy lunch and an ‘A la Carte' dinner service by the seafront in fresh outdoor surroundings. The Armyra ‘A la Carte' Restaurant also offers sea views for its exclusive dinner service where you can sample the island's many traditional dishes. The hotel also features 2 bars for a choice of places to enjoy a drink and refreshments during the day or evenings. The Horizon lounge bar being a great place to enjoy a drink or late evening snack while listening to music. Guests staying all inclusive at the hotel have all meals from the restaurants included, as well as, all non-alcoholic and local and international alcoholic beverages, with snacks included at certain times of the day. Swimming Pools The hotel resort features several swimming pools to enjoy all on site. There are 3 outdoor pools including a separate children's pool, also located in the hotel's spa and fitness centre you can find the heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi services. Guests staying at one of the suites or villas can enjoy the privacy and relaxation of their own separate heated swimming pools.