Esperos Mare Resort & Spa

We arrived at 23:50 and greeted by reception who advised that the bar was still open and had food available and that we could go and get food and drink and come back and check in later. This was a great start to the holiday and was much needed after a long day of travelling. When we got to the room there were drinks in the mini fridges that were all part of the All Inclusive deal. Again this was much needed given the time of arrival. The room was great and looked just like it did in the photos so no surprises there. We did have one surprise though in that the side of the hotel we were located over looked a large construction site for a new hotel development with 2 large cranes. I expect this will go on for over a year. We did ask it there were alternately rooms available on the opposite side and was offered one 4 days later once available however we didn’t bother as it was so late in the holiday and it didn’t actually bother us that much as we tend to get up early so wasn’t disturbed by the works. The food is amazing and there is so much choice so be prepared to either put some weight on unless you’re stronger willed than me. When we went at the end of October it was extremely quiet and was just what we wanted this meant that we were able to get a sun lounger any time of day either next to the pool or on the beach. The pool was very cold which was a little uncomfortable I’d suggest that this is more refreshing in the summer months when the temperature are in the 30’s. The weather was great for what we wanted at 25 degrees each day so allowed us to sun bath and go sight seeing without it being unbearable. The only downside side with the time of year was that by 5pm it was dark after the clocks went back. The beach is very stony and the closer you get to Faliraki the sandy the beach gets. Again we knew this before we booked so this wasn’t a problem. The sea was warmer than the pool and was lovely to swim in. There was a pool bar that served all sorts of drinks including a good selection of cocktails and the local beer is quite good as well. On the evening the Casino bar opens at 5pm where you will be greeted by George who was excellent and was very welcoming. The staff in the restaurant and bars work so hard and can only imagine what it’s like for them in the peak of summer… I feel that the hotel seems to cater for German tourists more than English as there were a lot more Germany’s than English but this could just be the time of year but again this wasn’t a issue for us but the fact there were no English speaking channels on the tv with the exception of BBC news was so best take a IPad with some movies downloaded or Netflix etc. The hotel was extremely clean with a nice little gym area. We can’t comment on the evening entertainment as we didn’t attend or the Spa. The pool tables weren’t included in the All Inclusive deal which was surprising but for €10 you can have an hour on the table. Great hotel and ideally located to visit Rhodes old town and Lindos on the buses which are located right outside the hotel. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.