Rooms

The seven suites are all slightly different in layout, but all share the same basic design: showers, shelves, recesses and bed platforms are cast in concrete, the floors are polished cement and the mostly-white interiors are decorated with a few well-chosen artefacts, sourced locally and from around the world: a woven rug from Turkey, perhaps, an embroidered throw, a collection of earthenware pots, an antique ceramic, or a handcrafted side table made by a Greek artisan. Beds are all kingsize and come with handmade toppers. You also get ensuite shower cubicles with separate toilets, TVs, minibars and Nespresso machines.

Deluxe and King suites are the most affordable options. The beds are slightly raised, separated from living areas by soft, linen drapes. If you want views of the Med, opt for a King suite with sea view. The split-level suites have beds on mezzanines and living areas below. We stayed in one of two larger Deluxe King suites each with a private terrace that opens onto the garden – both furnished like an outdoor room with chairs, cushions, rugs and wicker coffee tables.

Features include:

• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Mosquito net
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfasts at Casita Casita are a real treat. They are prepared in an open kitchen and are served at rustic tables in the shade of ancient olive trees. The emphasis is on traditional Greek products – yoghurt, fruit, fresh bread and pastries (gluten-free alternatives on request), local honey and nuts, dried figs, a tasty Cretan salad (tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, herbs and barley rusk or dried bread), plus eggs cooked to order.

No other meals are served here, but they do offer a poolside brunch menu, menu (Greek salads, toasties and sandwiches) plus there’s a bar for chilled beers and sundowner cocktails.

For lunch or dinner, try Maria’s in the heart of Lindos village for old-fashioned Greek-taverna dishes with a twist; or Palestra on the main beach (5 mins’ walk) for fresh fish and seafood, seaside sunbeds and views of the Acropolis.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby
• Room service
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Explore the souk-like cobbled alleyways, shops and ancient architecture of Lindos town (5 mins' walk). Find a bar with an Acropolis view in the village square, and don't miss the ornate frescoes in the 14th-century Church of Panagia
  
• Walk up to the Acropolis and look back at the spectacular panoramic views (go early or late to avoid the crowds)
  
• Head to the town beach (5 mins' walk), which is sandy and shallow, or venture further to busy but beautiful St Paul’s Bay (25 mins’ walk)
  
• Take a boat out for the day, or go diving, kayaking, snorkelling, waterskiing and fishing in Lindos Bay
  
• Back at the hotel, relax with a massage or join a yoga session (ask staff to arrange this for you)
  
• Visit Rhodes old town, a stunningly preserved Crusader fortress (50 mins' drive), with cobbled alleys and magnificent medieval architecture
  
• The island of Halki makes for a lovely day trip (1 hour by boat from Kamiros Skala). Here you'll find beautifully clear waters, a lovely village and an end-of-the-world atmosphere

Kids

Casita Casita only welcomes children over the age of 14. Most rooms have sofabeds for one extra guest, but the vibe is very relaxed and better suited to couples.

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Casita Casita is set on the edge of Lindos, 50km south of Rhodes town on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes.

By Air:
Fly into Rhodes (50km). From here, you can to hire a car (there is no parking at the hotel but there is free parking nearby). Alternatively, ask the hotel to arrange a transfer, or jump in a taxi.

By Boat:
Rhodes Town (50km) has ferry connections from Piraeus (Athens), most other Dodecanese islands, and (in summer) Marmaris and Fethiye in Turkey.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.