Vivian Studios

Greece , Rhodes
Ialissos, Akropoleos st., 10
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10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2017

Justin

Great value

This is a very clean hotel and it's nice because it's a little out of the way from the main tourist parts but still close enough to walk. It's in a very quiet area and about 10-15 minutes walk from the beach. There are lots fo restaurants and grocery stores around. Small kitchenette in the room was great for making meals and keeping the cost of the trip down. Would definitely recommend Vivian studios.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2017

Adele

Brilliant Stay

My partner and I visited here for a week in June and we had an amazing time. On arrival we received a very warm welcome and were offered a cold drink. We were then shown to our room which was lovely.
Our room had everything you needed including a basic kitchen area with a fridge freezer, kettle, toastie machine and cutlery. There is also a double hob which was situated by the draining board.
We didn't really use the kitchen much as we ate out for most of our meals however on the odd occasion we did make a sandwich to take out with us. Overall the room was lovely comfortable and suited our needs. There was also a safe and air conditioning.
The apartments are located about 20 minutes from the beach and about 5 to 10 minutes from the bus stop and taxi rank.
I would suggest if you want to visit the beach to take some shoes you can wear in the sea as it is very stoney and a task to get into the water without.
The area itself is really nice and we found a couple of really good places to eat courtesy of Vivian. We did however find the portion sizes were huge so we ended up ordering one meal and sharing it between us to save wasting food.
Overall I would recommend people to stay here the accommodation is just what you need for a holiday and the owners make you feel very welcome and nothing is too much.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2016

HUI-JU

Friendly staff and good apartment for relaxing

We made the booking for dormitories, but they gave us a twin room on high floor. it was so happy and enjoy the holiday from their kindly.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2016

Laurie

Nice, Clean Hotel/Apartment. Great location

Easy access to all of the place's we wanted to go to. Vivian was extremely helpful with ferry schedules and directions

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Cozy hotel, fabulous staff!

We were picked up from the airport by the owner! Upon arrival at the property the greeting we received was warm and welcoming. The staff has gone out of their way to help us with all of our needs. We have extended our original stay and will return again!

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2015

Diana

Pretty hotel, fair sized and cosy.

Arrived to very friendly staff who have great recommendations on where to go and places to see in the area. Super helpful in every way and genuinely pleasantly surprised at how clean and well kept the rooms were. Very convenient place to stay where the beach is less than 10minutes away by bus, and the town centre is 15minutes away by bus! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2014

Suzanne

Relaxing holiday, wonderful people :)

We chose Vivian Studios for the reviews and for the location, we were not disappointed. The studios are well located not far from Rhodes Town but far enough that you feel part of the local community which was wonderful. The room was light, clean and had a little sunny balcony perfect to sit out on and watch the sun come up and the people go about their daily lives. I especially loved the songs coming from the monks on Filerimos on the Sunday morning. Vivian and Irene were welcoming and attentive. I loved sitting with an expresso in the shade of a lilac tree in the small courtyard and hearing all about Rodos from Irene. Self catering was easy as the Super Market and Bakery is just across the street and unbelievably cheap. Cooking was a bit of a challenge as there is only a two ring hob but we still managed eggs and bacon on most mornings and you can eat out at the local Tavernas each evening which was wonderful. We will definitely be returning to Rhodes and to Vivian studios hopefully very soon. I can highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Good food service close by

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2014

Rachel

Most lovely owner great hotel

After reading all the great reviews of this hotel I booked it with great expectations.
It isn't in a tourist part of town but within 15 minutes walking are the beach, more restaurants than you could ever visit and bus stops to lots of tourist attractions.
It is a basic hotel but it is clean and comfortable and the free extras such as fast wifi and air conditioning made it a very pleasant stay.
Vivian and her mother are always ready with a smile and a cup of tea to ask you how your day was and to give advice on places to go. Vivian will also arrange car or scooter hire for you and will book taxis if you require.
The only negative to the whole stay was the shower. We couldn't figure out how to put it up as it was attached to a tap, so we had to help each other to shower for the week. Luckily we're both tall so it wasn't too much bother!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2014

Chan

Family run hotel

Vivian and her mum are very nice helpful. Warm little apartment.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

A nice and sunny journey

I felt like 20 years ago when I enjoyed the new places and silence

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2013

Susan

Wonderful family owned hotel in Rhodes Greece.

As a woman traveling alone I highly recommend this friendly, safe, family owned hotel. Vivian and her mother Irene are warm, friendly and accommodating. Stayed for several nights and had a wonderful holiday.

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2013

Comfortable, welcoming - and Greek!

We wanted a base from which to explore the island and Vivian Studios was ideal for this. If you are looking for 5* comfort, constant entertainment, bars and swimming pools this is not for you - but if you want to stay somewhere with a local feel, which offers a welcome second to none, very comfortable beds, access to local retailers and tavernas and the chance to watch the sun come up whilst the man next door tends his chickens and hoes his garden, then you can't do better than Vivian Studios! The beach is a ten minute walk, and if you have a car Ialysos is handy for Rhodes town and the airport (but not affected by the flightpath at the Studios). Lindos and other east coast resorts can be reached in an hour or so, Monolithos took about 90 minutes.Vivian and her mum are absolutely lovely and nothing is too much trouble - whilst being happy to sit and chat in the evening they are not intrusive at all. Rooms are simply furnished (the one we had did actually match the website representation) and have AC (no extra charge), fridge and simple cooking utensils (take a cork screw!) a small balcony and thoughtful extras such as outdoor lanterns and tealights. Free WiFi is an added bonus (useful to book your taxi on your return if you have forgotten!). Vivian tells you on your first night to consider the Studios your second home in Greece - and it was. We will definitely be back.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Nice hotel 10 km far from Rodos town

Hotel rooms were nicely greek style decorated. There was a small kitchen with oven, fridge, and basic equipments.

The owner Vivian and her mum was so lovely. They were really helpful to go around. We also had A/C issue that it was kaputt but Vivian called technicians right away and also offered to buy a new one as we were there. But we were Ok so we didnt ask for to buy.

The building is located around the houses and threes. There are mosquitos around but there was İnsect killer plug in in the room as well as Mosquito net to put Around.

Some nights were laudy but in general quiet.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2013

Ian

Great place to stay

I stayed in Vivian Studios for two nights. The quality of the room was great and Vivian and her family are very friendly and helpful. The beach can be reached within 15 minutes on foot and there are several nice restaurants and bars in the area. The airport is just a short distance away and Rhodes town is easy to reach by bus or taxi. There is also a bakery and a store just a couple of minutes' walk away. Highly recommended!

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2013

Edite

Loved it!

Had an amazing stay! Staff is extremely nice and very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Orkhan

👍👍👍👍👍

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Seher Gülsüm

Tam fiyat performans

Odamız fotoğraflarda göründüğü gibiydi gayet temiz ve kullanışlı. Lüks değil de ev sıcaklığı arayanlar için ideal bir yer. Mutfağı olması çok güzel. Biz keyifli vakit geçirdik.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Proprietaria e collaboratori veramente disponibili e gentili. Colazione consigliatissima! tutto buonissimo e veramente abbondante! Mai fatta una colazione così! Davvero bravi!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Aria condizionata , proprietaria disponibile e simpatica. Per andare in spiaggia di da ombrellone e creme protettive :-) . ci sono dei gatti (pulitissimi) che puoi incontrare fuori della struttura e a volte anche dentro, per le scale .

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2018

sarah

etablissement agréable

nous avons été reçu avec beaucoup de gentillesse, très serviable.
Je recommande cet établissement

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

I stayed in shared room. I would have wanted to have different rooms for female/male. Now I was sleeping in the same room with some old men who were snoring. I didn't feel comfortable. Bathroom was old-fashioned and dirty. For 18 euros/night I guess this is what you get!

Staff was amazing tho!

4/10

Poor

05 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

The beds are terrible. Sleept on a tentbed for 3 nights and then got a regular bed and it was like it was no Madras at all.
The transfer cost 25 euro and compared to the bus for 2.60 that's a rip off.
The staff also forgot that I paid the hole amount and asked me for more money but then they said that maybe someone from the staff had taking some of it.
It's a hostel not a apartment studio.

But the staff was really nice and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2017

Sergio & Patty

VIVIAN'S STUDIOS, UNA PIACEVOLE CONFERMA

Eravamo già stati ospiti da Vivian's Studios due anni fa e ci erano piaciuti moltissimo il clima semplice, di gentilezza e di simpatica familiarità con i quali ci si sente accolti e \"coccolati\".
Quest'anno non solo abbiamo avuto piena conferma di questa gradevoli sensazioni, ma abbiamo trovato anche gli ambienti dei bagni ammodernati da una recente ristrutturazione e la possibilità di consumare la prima colazione, che due anni fa non ci era data.
Assolutamente onesto e concorrenziale il prezzo di soggiorno!
Anche la distanza dal mare (circa 15 minuti a piedi) non pesa particolarmente. Anzi, ti costringe a compiere un tuffo quotidiano nella vita del paese di Ialissos, della sua piazza, di suoi locali. Insomma, questa distanza ti porta ad assistere a scorci di vita dei suoi abitanti!

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2017

Lisa

The kindness and loveliness of Vivian and her staff deserves your reservation!
A peaceful location out of the noise, perfect for visiting Rodhes in all its beauty!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2017

Robbe

zalige, mooie, rustige plek en super vriendelijk!!

Veruit een van de beste verblijfsplaatsen waar ik al ben geweest! Een vriend en ik hebben last minute, en nogal impulsief, tickets gekocht naar Rhodos en kwamen dus toevallig uit bij Vivian studios. Maar het was kortweg zalig!!! Enorm vriendelijk cliënteel, deftige kamers, goede prijs en uitstekende locatie voor diegenen die dichtbij Rodos stad willen zitten, maar tegelijk ver weg van de drukte willen blijven! Een aanrader voor iederen

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2016

Andrea

Semplice, pulito ed economico.

Ho trascorso qui le mie vacanze estive insieme alla mia ragazza. La struttura si trova a metà strada tra la città di Rodi e l'aeroporto internazionale. Rapporto qualità/prezzo ottimo. Devo purtroppo partire dalle note dolenti, in quanto, pur avendo prenotato fin da marzo una camera superior con letto matrimoniale, per le prime due notti ci è stata assegnata una camera molto piccola, sprovvista di tv e con i letti singoli. Fortunatamente dal terzo giorno si è resa disponibile la camera che avevamo effettivamente prenotato. Camera spaziosa e molto pulita dotata di aria condizionata e tv: le lenzuola e gli asciugamani vengono cambiati praticamente tutti i giorni. Il personale è molto gentile, disponibilissimo e pronto a farti sentire come a casa.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2016

stefano

Studios , con bagno privato , cucinino e clima

Lo studios e situato nella parte alta della città , posizione tattica perché vicino ad una strada che permette di attraversare l'isola per spostarsi dall'altra parte dove le spiagge sono migliori, personale cordiale sempre sorridente , gentile e molto disponibile.

4/10

Poor

06 Aug 2016

alberto

poche pretese

in buona posizione, vicino ad aereoporto(5 km) e da Rodi città (7 km) , non facile da trovare ( indicazioni su cartelli di carta attaccati a segnali stradali.Struttura datata, servizio pulizie molto carente ( cambio lenzuola, svuotamento cestini e poco più)nella prenotazione c'era scritto che c'era tv...nemmeno l'ombra.Molto cordiale e disponibile lo staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2016

Eleftherios

Θα ξαναπήγαινα εύκολα.

Εξαιρετική τιμή, ευρύχωρο δωμάτιο και μπάνιο, ψυγείο, ηλεκτρική κουζίνα, σκεύη για μαγείρεμα, air-condition, WiFi (το οποίο δεν χρειάστηκα οπότε δεν μπορώ να απαντήσω για την ποιότητα σήματος). Μην περιμένετε χλιδές, αλλά τα αξίζει τα λεφτά του και με το παραπάνω. Θα χρειαστείτε ωστόσο δικές σας πετσέτες προσώπου και αφρόλουτρο ή/και σαμπουάν, αλλά και πάλι για την τιμή του δωματίου αυτά που προσφέρει είναι υπέρ-αρκετά. Οι άνθρωποι που το έχουν εξαιρετικοί και εξυπηρετικότατοι.
Η περιοχή είναι γειτονιά με όλα τα απαραίτητα κοντά και μια συμπαθητική πλατεία στα 2' με τα πόδια. Για την πόλη της ρόδου χρειάζεται συγκοινωνία ή μέσο μεταφοράς.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2016

VASILIKI

Υπέροχο 6ἠμερο

Η διαμονή μας ηταν υπεροχη. Ευχαριστουμε την Ειρήνη και τη Βίβιαν για τις πληροφορίες σχετικα με το νησι καθώς και την αρωγή τους σε ότι ζητήσαμε.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2016

jean

Hôtel familial très simple et propre

Accueil chaleureux, Vivian est très serviable et arrangeante. J'ai beaucoup apprécié la gentillesse des personnes présentes, le calme et l'accès rapide aux commerce aux alentour de l'hôtel. J'ai pu louer un vélo grâce à Vivian qui m'a été apporté sur place!
Je suis ravi de mon choix d'hôtel qui m'a permis de renouer contact avec la générosité et simplicité relationnelle des grecs. JE recommande fortement cet hôtel aux personnes qui n'aiment pas les grands hôtels que l'on voit partout dans le monde et qui n'ont rien de l'ambiance locale.

Une fois encore, le calme et l'accès aux commerces et petits restaurants est un point fort de ce lieux d'hébergement placé à 6 kms de la ville de Rhodes, c'est à dire à 30 mn en vélo, mais avec un parcours de toute beauté le longs des très belles plages ... pour des personnes qui apprécie l'activité physique, c'est un deal excellent !!

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2016

MARIE HELENE

Sejour à VIVIAN STUDIO

C'était absolument génial. Pour le rapport qualité/prix. Vivian est quelqu'un de chaleureux accueillant et très à l'écoute.Il ne faut pas être exigeant sur la globalité du séjour en terme de confort . On ne peut pas avoir le prix et le confort d'un shératon. il y a des choix a faire, et nous ne regrettons pas celui ci. De plus, la résidence est située a 10 mn de Rhodes ville neuve et ancienne ville. c'est donc super. je le recommande fortement pour des personnes qui ne cherchent pas le luxe a tout prix.... à bas prix.... surtout.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Sehr nette Gastgeber

Ein Hotel mit Wohlfülatmospähre und sehr netten Gastgebern!

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2015

Päivi

Henkilökunta tosi mukava ja pyrkivät toteuttamaan kaikki toiveesi. Wifi ei kyllä toimi toivotulla tavalla. Omistaja tietää asiasta ja yrittää selvittää asiaa. Jos tarvitset vain majoitusta etkä vaadi huoneistolta paljoa etkä halua olla turismin keskellä niin tämä on sopiva pieni hostelli sinulle.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2015

Desiree

Cordialità e Accoglienza

sono stata qui ad agosto, Vivian e sua mamma Irene, le proprietarie ci hanno accolto in un clima di disponibilità e gentilezza in un carinissimo giardino di fiori; la struttura in se non è moderna ma c'è tutto quello che serve per una vacanza in totale relax, la zona è molto comoda e ben servita. Ci ritorneremo!

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2015

Langlois

Vivian and her friends/family are very pleasant. They helped us feel comfortable and provided us with good advice. We've been able to speak French, and I assume they speak many other languages.
The rooms are cosy, and they have a sweet balcony without neighbors. The air conditioner is working properly.
The hotel is located close to the bus stop to Filerimos (20meters), and a little further to the other bus stops (Rhodes, the airport,...) but it's still only 5-10 minutes walking and the streets are pleasant and typical. There are buses to the airport or Rhodes every 15 minutes, it is quite easy and fast to get there (ticket price ~2€).
There are 2 small supermarkets really close (5meters - 20 meters) where you can buy food and water, and a bigger one about 200 meters away. The area is filled with one sweet restaurant and some snacks. If you walk through the center you will encounter a few bars.

We believe it is a real good deal and we've enjoyed our stay ;) Thanks Vivian.

Pierre et Marie

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2015

Ulf

Guter Preis

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Leute,
In die Studios müsste mal wieder etwas investiert werden, etwas hellhörig, in manchen Zimmern schwächelnde Aircondition.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2015

annemieke

Gezellig familiehotel!

Hele fijne vakantie gehad, erg lieve mensen. Het hotel is erg schattig en doet heel Grieks aan met de blauw tinten die je overal terug ziet.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2015

Sophy

Som å bo hos familie

Dette er et utrolig koselig pensjonat drevet av mor og datter. Her er du langt unna bamseklubber og gresk aften; du bor midt i en stor landsby med gresk hverdagsliv rundt deg. Uslåelig pris med tanke på at det er både god aircondition og en ganske stabil wifi inkludert i prisen. Rommene er svært enkle, renholdet er ok, ikke helt tipp topp, men vi var likevel superfornøyde. Eierne er bare så varme, hjelpsomme og rause mennesker at det er umulig å mistrives her. Populært blant backpackere og studenter. Mange matbutikker og spisesteder i umiddelbar nærhet og en grei gåtur ned til stranden. God bussforbindelse til Rhodos by. Vil du ha et hyggelig opphold på lavbudsjett, er dette stedet å bo på.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Ottimo punto di partenza

Sono andato con la mia ragazza la settimana dall'11 al 18 luglio 2015..Ottimo punto strategico per girare l'isola e vicino alla città principale di Rodi. Personale molto disponibile e simpatico..se avevamo bisogno di qualcosa erano subito pronti ad aiutarci!!Consiglio molto!!

4/10

Poor

23 Oct 2014

shihyun

離機場還算近

房間的香水味怪可怕的，不過vivian人很nice

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2014

Elias EL_Khoury

Mycket bra Service

Mycket nöjd

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2014

Matteo

Appartamenti ideali per coppie e famiglie. Top!

Appartamenti carini, per chi non abbia grosse pretese, puzza sotto il naso e si sappia adattare. Personale molto premuroso, accogliente e caloroso. Vivian è molto solare e disponibile, il custode notturno molto di compagnia e socievole. Ci è stata proposta una camera con letto matrimoniale nonostante avessimo prenotato una a due letti singoli e noi abbiamo accettato molto sorpresi e compiaciuti (senza costi aggiuntivi). La locazione è perfetta, in Ialyssos, tranquilla e molto vicina sia a Rodi città che all'aeroporto. Personalmente sono soddisfatto di avere scelto questa zona e questa costa, sicuramente meno caotica. Vivian inoltre ci ha aiutati nel noleggiare lo scooter con cui ci siamo spostati tutti i giorni e il giorno dell'arrivo ci è venuta a prendere con l'automobile alla fermata dell'autobus (non sapevamo proprio dove andare). Gente di Rodi molto calorosa e affettuosa. Vacanza stupenda, indimenticabile. Già mi manca Rhodes.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2014

Zoran

bra service

hotell ok, mycket trevlig personal

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2014

Мария

Милый отель, очень дружелюбный персонал, всегда готовый помочь. В наличии все самое необходимое. Возможность готовить себе самому. Немного далековато до моря, но это компенсируется прекрасными о окрестностям и возможностью ближе познакомиться с греческой культурой и жизнью)

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Vriendelijke en goede service

Familiehotel met zeer vriendelijke gastvrouw. Kamer die wij hadden was eenvoudig maar goed, alleen keukentje en badkamer waren niet al te schoon, de rest van de kamer wel!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2014

gianni

Ambiente greco

Fuori dal turismo di massa in un ambiente originale

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

HOTEL

Sur le descriptif il était indiqué que l'hôtel était près de la plage, or il est à 1/4 d'heure de marche, il est situé dans un quartier populaire de la ville de Rhodes. Il est tenu par une mère et sa fille qui sont très accueillantes.
Les chambres sont très simples, mais compte tenu du prix ça peut aller, la climatisation est bruyante, il n'y avait pas de rideau de douche ce qui fait que le sol restait imbibé d'eau et les toilettes se trouvent dans la douche, le pommeau de douche giclait car défectueux.
Il y a une plaque et un frigidaire dans la chambre, et pas la possibilité de prendre le petit déjeuner à l'hôtel (à moins de le prévoir dans sa chambre) mais très sommaire au niveau de l'équipement.
La gérante nous a conseillé un restaurant à côté, très bien, traditionnel grecque, c'est le seul autrement il faut se diriger vers la plage où il y a plus de restaurants (un peu loin si on n'est pas véhiculé). Nous avions réservé une nuit à notre retour de l'île de Karpathos car nous avions notre avion de retour le lendemain à Rhodes, heureusement que ça n'était que pour une nuit car nous avons trouvé l'environnement un peu \"sinistre\".

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2014

giacomo,monica

Albergo carino

Io e la mia ragazza abbiamo soggiornato presso vivian la prima settimana di agosto la nostra stanza era collocata al piano terra la stanza aveva tutto frigo fornelli aria condizionata e bagno in camera perfetto direi.. La cosa piu bella di questo hotel e' il personale a partire da vivian che e' molto cordiale ed esaudisce ogni tuo problema ed e' una ragazza solare. poi invece la mamma di vivian irene era veramente un piacere stare con lei a parlare sia alla mattina che alla sera e tutti i consigli dei posti da visitare spiagge e dove andare a mangiare.Cmq non so se avete capito il pezzo forte di questo hotel e' la gentilezza la generosita' di queste due persone fantastiche ci hanno fatto sentire a casa grazie per la splendida vacanza