Picolo recommends · Hotel in Lindos, Rhodes, Greece
Melenos Lindos
Breakfast on a terrace high above Pallas beach, with the whitewashed lanes of Lindos behind you and the acropolis on the hill above.
Lindos climbs a hillside of white houses up to its acropolis, and Melenos sits on terraces right in the village, looking down over the bay and Pallas beach. The suites are few and furnished in a traditional island style.
The restaurant shares the same view, and the morning starts on a terrace above the water. The beach is a walk downhill, and the lanes, shops and tavernas of Lindos are all outside the door.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Melenos Lindos
We chose it because it lets you live inside Lindos rather than visit it. You have the village at its quietest, early and late, and a small, personal hotel with one of the best views on the island.
Lindos is steep and closed to cars, so expect stairs and uphill walks, including with luggage, although the hotel can help. Anyone with limited mobility should think twice.
What you get
- Terraces with views over the bay
- Restaurant overlooking the sea
- Suites in traditional style
- Pallas beach below the hotel
- Help with luggage in the car-free village
A day at Melenos Lindos
- Morning
- Climb to the acropolis at first light, ahead of the tour buses.
- Midday
- Down to Pallas beach for a long swim.
- Afternoon
- A siesta in the suite while the lanes are at their busiest.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant as the lights come on over the bay.
Location
Lindos, Rhodes, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about Melenos Lindos
Can you drive to Melenos Lindos?
No. Lindos village is closed to cars, so you walk the last part. The lanes are steep, but the hotel can help with your luggage.
How far is Melenos Lindos from the beach?
The hotel sits on terraces directly above Pallas beach, so the walk down is short, though it is uphill on the way back.
Is Melenos Lindos suitable for couples?
Very much so. It is small and personal, with sea views from the terraces and the restaurant, which makes it a strong choice for a romantic trip.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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