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Marathon Hotel - All Inclusive

Marathon Hotel – A sun-soaked Greek escape in the heart of Kolymbia


🏊 Large outdoor pool | 🍴 All-Inclusive dining | 📍 Central resort location | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere | 🍹 Refreshing poolside bar

Overview

Marathon Hotel is a friendly 4-star hotel perfectly positioned in the vibrant resort of Kolymbia, Rhodes. You’ll be just a short stroll from the famous Eucalyptus Street, a unique local landmark where hundreds of towering trees create a shaded, scenic path leading straight through the village. It’s a wonderful base for those looking to combine lazy pool days with easy access to the island's natural beauty and local Greek charm.


Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Private balcony or terrace
  • Satellite TV
  • Mini-fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe (at an extra charge)
  • Direct dial telephone

Dining

Savour the flavours of the Mediterranean at the main buffet restaurant, where you’ll find a variety of local and international dishes. For a relaxed afternoon, you can grab a cool drink or a light bite at the poolside bar, allowing you to dine just steps away from the refreshing water.

All-Inclusive:

The All-Inclusive package includes breakfast (07:30–10:00), lunch (12:30–14:30), and dinner (19:00–21:00), all served buffet-style. A selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including draught beer, house wine, and soft drinks, are available at the bar until late evening. Snacks and ice cream are also provided at selected times throughout the day. Meal times are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the season.


Pools and Spa

The heart of the hotel is the large freshwater swimming pool, surrounded by a spacious sun terrace with plenty of space to catch the rays. You can enjoy a relaxing afternoon on a sun lounger or take a cooling dip. For those seeking a bit of pampering, any beauty treatments or massages are subject to additional charges.


Beach

The crystal-clear waters of Kolymbia Beach are within walking distance, located approx. 400m from the hotel. This mix of sand and shingle is ideal for a day by the sea. Please note that sun loungers and umbrellas on the public beach are available at an extra charge.


Sport and Entertainment

If you fancy a bit of friendly competition, you can enjoy a game of billiards or table tennis on-site. The hotel offers a relaxed evening atmosphere, often featuring Greek-themed nights where you can experience traditional music and dancing. The central location also means you are never far from the lively bars and cafes of the village centre.


Family Amenities

Kids will love having their own space to play in the dedicated children’s paddling pool. There is also an outdoor playground on-site, providing a safe environment for your little ones to have fun while you relax nearby.


Attractive Location

  • Approx. 400m from Kolymbia Beach
  • Within walking distance of shops, bars, and restaurants
  • Approx. 25km from the historic Rhodes Town
  • Approx. 30km from Rhodes International Airport

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private parking
  • WiFi available in all areas

Internet

  • Internet services
  • WiFi
  • Free WiFi

Transport & Parking

  • Car hire

Activities

  • Billiards
  • Table tennis
  • Beach
  • Live music/performance

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Pools and wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (all year)
  • Pool bar
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Kids' pool
  • Swimming pool

Front-desk/reception area services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange
  • Tour desk
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/cash machine on site

Shared spaces

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Games room
  • Sun terrace
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Outdoor furniture

Entertainment and family services

  • Children's playground
  • Karaoke
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Other facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Air conditioning

Location

Kolymbia, South Aegean, Greece

Address: Efkalypton Str., Kolymbia, Greece

Reviews

4.3/ 5Very goodAverage review rating
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pkelly71Oct 2026
5.0/ 5

“Everything you need for a memorable stay !”

Just back from a week staying in the Marathon Hotel in Kolymbia Rhodes and have to say everything was perfect. The area itself is not a nightlife hotspot but has more than enough in the way of nice bars and lovely restaurants. The hotel was perfectly located ... 2 lovely beaches with 5 minute walk , bars and restaurants within 1 min walk and bus stop right outside. Vasilis and his team really cant do enough for you, from housekeeping right through to waiting staff. Food was excellent and the poolside pizzas were amazing !!!! Honestly if Nightclubs aren't your thing I can't recommend the Marathon Hotel enough . Really did provide us with the perfect hoilday . Thank you Vasilis , and say hello to Bruno !

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
rafaelmQ4713EDOct 2026
5.0/ 5

“10 nights in Marathon hotel”

We had such a lovely time here, amazing food ,nice cocktails and wonderful staff... I will definitely come here again . Marathon hotel I love you 💗

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
Anthony POct 2026
5.0/ 5

“Top hotel wonderfull food and service”

Well Marathon hotel what a place you did it!! We had an awesome experience from checkin to checkout friendly polite staff- lovely variety of food *greek night amazing* just an all round awesome vibe Max (mr sabotage) my friend and my Darts match oponent he rememberd me from last year great guy a credit to your team thank you Vasilis your friendly nature and kindness spread throuought the resort and it was nice to have talked with you on our last day we have no doubt we will be back-

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
Janet BOct 2026
4.0/ 5

“Good central location”

Central location, close to a few bars and shops. Not a big resort but easy to get a bus to other places. Photos do not show layout of rooms/apartments accurately. Some sites show tea/coffee facilities in rooms but none provided. Our two bedroom apartment was modern but seemed like the referb was still in progress, some finishing off needed. The accommodation was basically two rooms, one with balcony and one next to it which was inside and didn't have a window also had to go through this to get to bathroom and front door. No privacy! Storage very limited, only one wardrobe in smaller bedroom, other room only had a draw either side of bed and a larger one under dressing table. Had to leave a lot of clothes in my packing cubes and suitcases. Was a struggle for 3 people, definitely not suitable for 2 couples or family with kids - smaller middle room too near front door. Hot water very hit and miss, was told it was due to the bad weather but other rooms had no problems. Beds were comfortable with nice bedding and extra pillow's provided when requested. Free air-conditioning and safe were a bonus. We were in room 606, had two twisty flights of stairs to reach our apartment with no lighting, had to use phone torches to see our way when dark. Was even more horrendous when wet. Not enough sunbeds, even in October, unless you had a room by the pool and put towels on the beds! Same round pool bar. Reception had comfy settees but no bar or tea/ coffee available. Bad when it rained as had to paddle to pool bar for drinks. Went out to bar nearby a couple of evenings for change of scene and comfy seats. Restaurant was nice, food a bit repetitive, not much choice for kids but could always find something nice to eat. Pizza and giros available when restaurant closed which was good.

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
Dave HOct 2026
3.0/ 5

“Disappointing Stay – Great Location”

Disappointing Stay – Great Location and Food, But Definitely Not a 4-Star Hotel I’ll start with the positives. The Marathon Hotel is in a great central location for exploring the island. There is a public transport bus stop less than a one-minute walk away, which can take you all the way down the east coast. Additionally, the hotel food was great with something for everyone, and the staff were all very friendly. Unfortunately, there are quite a few negatives. Let's start with the official hotel rating. This is at best a 3-star hotel, definitely not a 4-star. Because it is falsely classed as a 4-star, it leads to a rip-off tourist tax where you are charged an extra 10 Euros a night instead of the 5 Euros you would pay for a 3-star property. Our arrival was late after a long day of travelling. We were told that the manager had given us a "room upgrade" and that we needed to see him in the morning. When we got to the room, it was clean and looked like it would be nice when actually finished, but it was clearly a newly refurbished room in progress. There was a hole in the ceiling with wires hanging out, no tea or coffee making facilities, and only a bottle of water in the fridge with no cups to drink out of. There were also no extra pillows, so I had to fold the single pillow several times just to get a bit of comfort. In the morning, we spoke to the manager who tried to charge me another 100 Euros for the upgrade. I said no, so we were moved to a different room that was much smaller and a lot noisier. Worst of all, we received several flea bites from the beds in this second room, requiring a trip to the local pharmacy. Do not go to this hotel if you expect nice drinks from the bar. There is only one bar, and everything tastes like it has been watered down by 90%. I know it sounds like I am being a moaning minnie, but it was just so disappointing. The island itself is a really beautiful place to visit. I will definitely go back to the area, but I will never stay at this hotel again.

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
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