Ixia's beachfront resort strip and windsurfing bay on Rhodes' northwest coast, seen from the hillside above

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Where to Stay in Ixia, Rhodes

Ixia is a modern beachfront resort strip on Rhodes' northwest coast, sandwiched between Rhodes Town and Ialysos along the coast road toward the airport. Its pebble-and-sand beach faces near-constant wind, which has made it one of the island's best-known windsurfing and kitesurfing spots, and the shorefront is lined with resort hotels, restaurants, and travel-agent shops rather than historic sights. It isn't within easy walking distance of Rhodes Old Town, but frequent buses and a short taxi ride connect the two.

What it's actually like to stay here

Resort-paced and beach-focused, busiest around the hotels' pools and the beachfront tavernas rather than any old-town core. Evenings are calm compared with Old Town's bar streets — Ixia has restaurants and casual bars but no real club scene of its own.

Stay here if

Best for beach-focused visitors and families who want an organized resort strip close to Rhodes Town, without needing to be inside the Old Town's walls.

Stay elsewhere if

Consider Rhodes Old Town instead if walkable restaurants, nightlife, and historic sights matter more than beach time — Ixia is a genuine resort strip, not a walkable town, and its own dining and bar scene is limited and low-key.

Walkability
Walkable along the beachfront and the streets right behind it, but Ixia is a strip rather than a compact center — getting to Rhodes Old Town means a bus or taxi, since walking can take 40-50 minutes depending on which end of Ixia you're staying.
Noise at night
Quiet to moderate. Beachfront tavernas stay open into the evening, but Ixia has none of Old Town's late-night bar-street noise.

Best Hotels in Ixia, Rhodes

Dionysos Hotel

★★★★
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Best for families

Our take A large, well-established family resort built around genuinely varied pool and activity options — a practical choice for a family that wants to spend most of a stay on-site.

Good for

  • Families

Families who want a bigger resort with plenty of on-site activity for children, close to Ixia's beach.

Why we like it

  • A saltwater lagoon pool plus a separate kids' pool and a semi-covered freshwater pool give families real choice
  • Minigolf and a playground on the grounds, useful for filling an afternoon without leaving the property
  • Several bars and both buffet and à la carte restaurants, with flexible board-basis options rather than an all-inclusive-only setup
  • Extensive gardens that give the resort more breathing room than a tightly packed beachfront block

What to know

  • It's a large property, so expect a bigger-resort feel rather than a boutique or intimate one
  • Distance to the beach is short but not literally beachfront — sources describe it as a close, easy walk rather than steps away
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Hippocampus Boutique Hotel

★★★
  • 💰 Best value
  • 🧭 Best for first-time visitors

Our take A long-running, family-run hotel that keeps things simple and well cared for — an easy, low-stress choice for a first Rhodes beach stay.

Good for

  • First-time visitors
  • Budget travelers
  • Families

First-time visitors and families who want an easy, unpretentious stay close to Ixia's beach without booking into a large resort.

Why we like it

  • Family-owned and run since 1985, with the kind of continuity that comes from decades under the same management
  • About a 3-minute walk from Ixia beach, close enough for an easy back-and-forth without paying beachfront resort rates
  • A garden and terrace restaurant that give the property a relaxed, homely feel rather than a large-hotel one
  • A manageable size that makes it easy to get to know the staff over a longer stay

What to know

  • It's a short walk rather than direct beachfront — expect a few minutes on foot to reach the sand
  • As a smaller, older property, room styling is simpler than at Ixia's larger resort hotels
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Hotel Nathalie

★★★
  • 💰 Best value
  • 🤫 Best for a quiet stay

Our take A calm, good-value small hotel that trades beachfront for a quieter setting and a genuinely secluded pool — a solid pick for couples who don't need to step straight onto the sand.

Good for

  • Couples
  • Budget travelers

Couples on a budget who want a quiet, adults-only stay in Ixia without paying resort prices for direct beach access.

Why we like it

  • Adults-only, which keeps the pool and common areas quiet
  • A secluded pool with garden and hillside views, away from the busier beachfront hotel strip
  • Room categories that range from simple doubles to family and jacuzzi rooms, giving some flexibility within a small property
  • A genuinely small scale that keeps the stay feeling personal

What to know

  • The hotel is set back from the water, about 700m from Ixia beach, rather than beachfront
  • Being adults-only, it isn't set up for a family stay
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Oceanis Beach Hotel

★★★★
  • 🏖️ Best for beach access
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Best for families

Our take A straightforward, well-kept family beach hotel that does the basics well — pools, a beach right outside, and rooms sized for families rather than couples chasing a boutique feel.

Good for

  • Families
  • Beach time

Families who want an easy, beach-focused base in Ixia, with pools for downtime between trips to the sand.

Why we like it

  • Right by Ixia's beach, with the sea a short walk from the pool area
  • Multiple pools plus a pool bar, useful for families splitting time between sand and shade
  • Family room categories built for groups, not just doubles retrofitted with a sofa bed
  • Green Key environmental certification, a marker of more consistent housekeeping and operational standards

What to know

  • As a larger family resort, the pool areas can get busy with children in peak season
  • Sea-view rooms cost more than garden-view ones, so confirm which you're booking
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Transportation & practical information

Buses run from Ixia into Rhodes Town regularly, and Rhodes International Airport is about 9-11km away, roughly 15-20 minutes by taxi — one of the more convenient bases on the island for an early flight.

Not necessary if you're staying in Ixia and happy with buses or taxis into Rhodes Town. Worth considering if you want to explore other parts of the island, since Ixia itself has limited public transport beyond the Rhodes Town corridor.

Frequently asked questions

Can I walk from Ixia to Rhodes Old Town?
It's possible but long — roughly 40-50 minutes on foot depending on which end of Ixia you start from. Most visitors take a bus or taxi, both of which cover the distance in well under 20 minutes.
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