Belair Beach Hotel

Just home from a fabulous week at this hotel. I was trying to keep up to date with the reviews before coming and saw that they were pretty mixed but everyone expects something different so I tried not to let it put me off. I can honestly say the hotel exceeded our expectations. Transfer: We travelled by taxi as it’s only approximately 10km from airport to Ixia. It cost €25 and I would thoroughly recommend as you’ll be at the hotel within 15 - 20 minutes (give or take busy traffic times) plus the cars have amazing air con which is so pleasant in the heat. Hotel: The hotel is clean in every area, the rooms are clean and modern with a good sized balcony and the staff are all friendly and attentive especially at reception and the restaurant. We were always met with a smile and hello. Some reviews mentioned the staff at the pool bar being unfriendly and talking amongst themselves. Yes they talk amongst themselves but they always smiled and said hello and to be fair, I would stand chatting to my partner so why is it not ok for them to chat to each other too? The entertainment team Alex and Bob were funny. Always trying to engage with the guests and get them involved in the activities. The water aerobics was fun to watch. There was entertainment each evening but we didn’t watch as we ended up out at sports bars watching football. Pool: The pool was the best part. Looking over the sea which is a huge plus. It is a good size, never felt too busy and didn’t feel too cold. The sun loungers were comfortable with a fixed umbrella per set of 2 loungers so there was no fight to get one if needed. Plenty of sun loungers so there were no “sunbed wars” to get towels down. There is a quieter second pool but we never used it. Food: The food was really nice. We never went hungry and certainly never got ill. The breakfast was delicious with an omelette station to create your own. There is a wide variety of food and the staff are super friendly. Area: It’s not too big and not too busy which was a nice feeling. If you want the hustle and bustle and loud nightlife then Ixia is not for you. There are a few restaurants and sports bars which all served good food and plenty of variety of drinks. The beach was a mixture of sand and pebbles so beach shoes are needed if wanting to go for a swim. Lots a sun loungers and water sports eg. Jet skiing, paddle boarding and wind surfing. The sunsets are so gorgeous. I would definitely recommend this hotel and we are already looking to return next year.

We arrived late due to our plane being delayed, so were told that drinks would be to pay for full price even though we were all inclusive. We were charged 10 euros for a safe key which was none returnable.we asked for more sun beds at the quiet pool and was told oh just move some around to where you want to sit. The toilet door lock was broken by the pool and was not fixed all week. The charge for a late check out was 70 euros which was just ridiculous.. On the plus side the food was excellent, good choice and variety. Staff very pleasant. Clean rooms.location to airport, beach and Rhodes old town excellent, via service bus only 1.70 euro each way

Very clean hotel , beautiful views of sunset always beds at the pool , great pool not too cold , rooms are fine cleaners in every day do a grand job . Food is ok always found something to eat staff are very helpful. The two girls at the pool bar put in a lot of effort and always have a smile all in all Nice hotel , would definitely go back .

We’ve just returned from a two-week all-inclusive stay at the Belair, and overall I have mixed feelings. There were some definite positives, but also several things that disappointed us. The positives We were given a free upgrade to what the hotel called an Executive Room, which was a lovely surprise. Our room had a pool and sea view, was a good size, and had a large shower room. It was also spotlessly clean. There are quite a few different levels around the hotel, with lifts, slopes and steps to contend with, but overall we were very happy with our room. The food in the main restaurant was excellent, with plenty of choice throughout our stay. This was definitely one of the highlights of the holiday. We also appreciated the quieter pool area, which was much more relaxed and suited us far better. Quite an issue here with the sun beds though as a large number were broken. The negatives For us, the hotel seemed to be aimed more towards a younger clientele, with lots of young couples, families and groups. Of course, this isn’t necessarily a fault, but it just wasn’t the atmosphere we were looking for. The constant background music, particularly the heavy drum and bass-style music, became quite tiring and made us feel that we had chosen the wrong hotel. My biggest disappointment, however, was how I felt we were treated as all-inclusive guests. After two or three days, all our drinks were served in plastic cups. We were told there was a problem with the glass washer, but it was noticeable that guests on half board who paid for their drinks were still being served in proper glasses. On one occasion, I ordered and paid separately for a bottle of soft drink and was still given a plastic cup simply because I was wearing an all-inclusive wristband. I found this particularly frustrating. The soft drinks from the machines were far too syrupy for our taste, and we noticed many people leaving them. Quite a few guests, ourselves included, ended up going to the supermarket to buy cans instead. The cocktails were another disappointment. Even the premium cocktails, which were made using non-branded spirits, were very poor. In fact, the alcohol content in most of the drinks seemed almost non-existent unless you paid extra for branded spirits. The entertainment, which was brought in from outside, also didn’t feel what I would expect from a hotel advertising itself as four-star. That said, Alex and his team deserve credit. They worked extremely hard, and the fire show they put on was genuinely very good. Location The location also didn’t live up to our expectations based on previous reviews. The road outside the hotel was nose-to-tail with traffic from morning until night, and there didn’t appear to be a safe crossing point anywhere close to the hotel. The beach directly opposite the hotel was also disappointing compared with beaches further along in either direction. The resort itself didn’t have a huge amount to offer either, with mainly a few restaurants and not much else. Overall There were certainly things we enjoyed about the Belair, particularly our upgraded room, the cleanliness, the excellent food and the quieter pool area. However, taking everything into account, we felt that the hotel and location simply weren’t right for us. The atmosphere, treatment of all-inclusive guests, drinks and location were significant disappointments, and unfortunately we wouldn’t choose this hotel again.

We arrived at about 2am, greeted by a lovely man on reception. Our room and the whole hotel was spotless! Staff are really friendly and efficient. My only complaint is the bedroom doors slam shut, so we were woken up several times! Huge choice of food in the restaurant! Really enjoyed our stay!