In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 68 guest reviews of Ella Elissa. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Condition & cleanliness. The most common complaints: Some guests found reception and guest services unfriendly or unhelpful. The à la carte restaurants must be booked well ahead and are often full.
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Facts we have checked
- Adults only
- Minimum age16+
- Adult facilities
Source: ellaresorts.com · checked 16 Oct 2026
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Ella Elissa is a resort for couples who want an easy, all-inclusive holiday in a grown-up setting. It is adults-only for guests aged 16 and over, set at Kallithea on the east coast of Rhodes, with sea-view rooms, some with private pools, a large number of pools, a private beach area, a spa and four restaurants, all on an ultra all-inclusive basis. Guests speak most warmly about the service, the à la carte restaurants, the cocktails and how clean and beautiful the resort is. The trade-offs come with its size. The resort is spread out, so some rooms are a long walk from the nearest bar, and service on the beach is more limited than by the pools. Room service and housekeeping draw the occasional complaint. Rhodes Old Town is only 7 km away, though, and couples who want to be looked after from breakfast to the last cocktail will find it easy to settle in.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 26 hotels we list on Rhodes is 9.2.
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- The staff are the most praised part of a stay. Guests describe them as welcoming, smiling and proactive from check-in to departure, and several describe the service as exceptional.
- The buffet is good, but the à la carte restaurants win the warmest words, and guests praise the bars too, with signature cocktails and mocktails worth trying.
- The resort is large, and one guest in a room with a shared pool had a long walk to the nearest bar. If you like everything close by, the layout is worth bearing in mind.
- Drinks and food service on the beach offers fewer options than by the pools, and one guest wished staff were stricter about sunbeds being reserved, despite signs saying it is not allowed.
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Should you book it?
Ella Elissa is worth booking for couples who want an all-inclusive stay with à la carte dining — but pick somewhere else if you are travelling with children – the resort only takes guests aged 16 and over.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want an all-inclusive stay with à la carte dining
- Travellers who want plenty of pools in a grown-up resort
Pick somewhere else if
- You are travelling with children – the resort only takes guests aged 16 and over
- You prefer a small, intimate hotel where everything is a few steps away
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 68 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A huge buffet at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with plenty for vegetarians
- +Excellent à la carte restaurants
- +Good bars, signature cocktails and tasty poolside snacks such as gyros
- –The à la carte restaurants must be booked well ahead and are often full
- –Some found lunch, dinner and room-service food mediocre
- –Cocktails that vary a lot in quality
”The buffet at breakfast, lunch and dinner had a huge spread, and even as vegetarians we had plenty of choice.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, smiling and attentive staff throughout the resort
- +Waiters and bartenders whom guests remember by name
- +Kind gestures, such as letting guests use the hotel after check-out until their flight
- –Some guests found reception and guest services unfriendly or unhelpful
- –Rooms that did not match the category booked, or bookings changed without notice
- –Slow service for drinks at busy times
”The service was simply extraordinary from the very first moment until the second we left.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A large number of pools spread across the grounds, so finding a lounger is easy
- +Clean pools and comfortable pool areas
- +A relaxing private beach
- –Loungers at the main pool are reserved with towels from early morning
- –The beach is small
”The pools were amazing and never crowded.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, modern and comfortable rooms
- +Lovely sea views from many rooms
- +A well-stocked minibar
- –Some rooms are on the small side
- –Air conditioning that is noisy or will not go cool enough
- –Showers that drain poorly, and water coming into a room during a storm
”The rooms are spacious, comfortable and very modern, with beautiful views.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +A spotless, modern and beautifully maintained resort
- +A bright, fresh lobby and clean public areas
- –Several guests found dirty rooms, bathrooms or bed linen
- –Rooms sometimes not cleaned until late afternoon
”Everything was superbly well maintained.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A spectacular setting with sea views
- +A short taxi ride to Rhodes Old Town
- –The surroundings are untidy and not pleasant for walking or cycling
- –Close to a port, so the sea right by the hotel is not ideal for swimming
”The location of the resort was truly spectacular.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet, relaxing atmosphere
- –Evening noise from the bar and live music at the neighbouring hotel
- –A pool pump that runs day and night outside some rooms
- –Air conditioning that clicks on and off at night
”If you want a quiet and relaxing holiday, I would recommend it.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +All-inclusive here really does mean everything is included
- +Good value for money, according to some guests
- –Some felt it was overpriced given the food and service
- –Extra charges, such as a fee for a late check-out
”The place is new, clean and stunning, and good value for money.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ella Elissa from Rhodes International Airport (RHO)?
Ella Elissa is approximately 13.2 km from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Ella Elissa?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 1,583 guest reviews.
How many stars does Ella Elissa have?
Ella Elissa is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Ella Elissa offer?
Ella Elissa offers adults Only (16+), ultra All-Inclusive, swimming Pools, private Beach, 4 Restaurants and spa.
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Leoforos Kallitheas, Kallithea, 85100 Rhodes, Greece