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Luxury Villa Rentals in Rhodes
Villas with pools from the Knights' walled city to the white lanes of Lindos and the quiet beaches of the far south
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Crusader walls, a hilltop acropolis and a very long summer
Few Greek islands carry as much history as Rhodes. Its harbour was once home to the Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Knights of St John later ruled from here for two centuries and left behind a walled medieval city that is still lived in today. Then there is Lindos, where an ancient acropolis sits above a bay of improbably clear water. All of this comes with one of the longest summers in the Aegean.
Our Rhodes collection runs to 210+ properties. There are family villas with private pools in Kolympia and Afantou, sea-view apartments above Lindos and Kalathos, and beachfront houses in the far south near Plimmiri. The largest have up to 7 bedrooms.
Here is how the island divides up, where to stay and when to come.
Rhodes at a glance
- Villas
- 210+ villas and apartments, with up to 7 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,800 to £3,200 a week, from around £1,300
- Best areas
- Lindos, Kalathos and Kiotari in the southeast; Kolympia and Afantou on the east coast; Ixia and Ialysos near Rhodes Town
- Best time
- May, June and September for warm seas without the August crowds; July and August for full summer
- Airport
- Rhodes Diagoras, on the northwest coast, around 15 km from Rhodes Town
Browse all 210+ villas in Rhodesor see them on the map
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Meltemi Plimmiri: Luxurious 7-Bedroom Apartment with Seaviews & Pool – Rhodes7 bedrooms
Villa Argeous Lindos: Spacious 6-Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Pool – Lindos6 bedrooms
Villa Lefkos Embonas Plimmiri: Luxurious 6-Bedroom Penthouse with Sea Views & Pool – Rhodes6 bedrooms
Villa Ostria Charaketos Ixia: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Rhodes4 bedrooms
A medieval city, still lived in
Rhodes Old Town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. It is best seen early in the morning, before the cruise passengers come ashore. Walk the cobbled Street of the Knights up to the Palace of the Grand Master, then lose yourself in the lanes of the old Jewish and Turkish quarters, where tavernas set out tables beneath the plane trees.
Ixia and Ialysos lie just along the west coast, close to town and the airport. Above Ialysos, the hill of Filerimos has a monastery, the ruins of an ancient acropolis and long views over the island. The breeze along this shore is a gift on hot afternoons and a magnet for windsurfers.
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White houses beneath the Temple of Athena
Lindos is the postcard of Rhodes: a car-free village of whitewashed houses, painted pebble courtyards and captains' mansions. Above it, the acropolis rises to the remains of the Temple of Athena Lindia. Climb it early, then swim in St Paul's Bay, an almost enclosed cove where the apostle is said to have landed.
The village itself is busy in high summer, which is why so many of our guests stay just outside it. Kalathos and Vlycha are a few minutes' drive north, and Lardos, Kiotari and Gennadi lie to the south along a coast of long, shingly beaches and much more space. Further up the east coast, Kolympia and Afantou suit families, with the beach at Tsambika and the shaded walks of Seven Springs close by.
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Where two seas meet
South of Gennadi the hotels thin out and the island turns rural, with olive groves, small villages and empty beaches. Plimmiri is a sheltered bay with a single taverna and a fishing harbour. A little further on is Prasonisi, at the southern tip of Rhodes, where a sandbar divides the calm Mediterranean from the wind-whipped Aegean. On a breezy day it is one of the best kitesurfing spots in Europe.
This is the corner for people who want to be left alone, with a car for the occasional trip north to Lindos for dinner.
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Pitaroudia, melekouni and a long, warm autumn
Rhodian cooking is simple and generous. Try pitaroudia, the island's chickpea fritters, with grilled fish at a harbour taverna, and melekouni, a bar of sesame and honey traditionally handed out at weddings. Inland villages such as Embonas, on the slopes of Mount Attavyros, make the island's wine.
The season starts in May and runs well into October. June and September are the sweetest months, and the meltemi wind takes the edge off the July and August heat. Greek Easter is a fine time to see the island's traditions. Our concierge can book Lindos restaurant tables, a boat to Symi, a private guide for the Old Town and transfers from the airport.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Rhodes
Villa Zephyros Haraki Rhodes: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Rhodes3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,621 a week
Villa Enteka | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Ialysos6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,587 a week
Villa Kyanos Akti Kiotari: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Kiotari Rhodes3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,376 a week
Villa Meltemi Gennadi: Elegant 4-Bedroom Villa with Sea Views & Pool – Rhodes4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,348 a week
Villa Kyanos Akti Kalathos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Kalathos Rhodes4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,313 a week
Villa Meltemi Faliraki: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Faliraki3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,103 a week
Villa Aegean Lachania: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Seaview – Rhodes6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,026 a week
Villa Meltemi Rhodes: Spacious 3-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Rhodes3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,935 a weekWhy book your Rhodes villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Rhodes is a larger island than many expect, and we know which villas are a stroll from a beach, which are close enough to Lindos for dinner, and which are far enough south for real peace. With 210+ properties in Rhodes, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant tables in Lindos, private guides for the Old Town and the acropolis, boat trips to Symi, kitesurfing at Prasonisi, car hire and airport transfers. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Rhodes for a villa holiday?
Lindos and nearby Kalathos are the most sought after, for the acropolis, the village and St Paul's Bay. Kiotari and Lardos have long beaches and more space. Kolympia and Afantou suit families, Ixia and Ialysos are best for the Old Town, and Plimmiri suits those after real quiet.
When is the best time to visit Rhodes?
May to October is the main season. June and September bring warm seas and fewer people. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, though the meltemi wind keeps the coast comfortable.
Can you visit Symi from Rhodes?
Yes. Boats run from Rhodes Town harbour to Symi, a small island of pastel neoclassical houses stacked around a harbour, and it makes one of the best day trips in the Dodecanese. Our concierge can book a ferry or a private boat.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Rhodes?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Rhodes cost?
Across our 210+ villas in Rhodes, weekly rates typically range from £1,800 to £3,200, with the most affordable from around £1,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Rhodes and how long are the transfers?
Rhodes Diagoras airport has direct flights from the UK in summer and sits around 15 km from Rhodes Town. Lindos is around an hour's drive away, and the far south around Plimmiri takes longer. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there villas in Rhodes for large groups?
Yes. Our Rhodes collection includes properties with up to 7 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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