Pastida in Rhodes, Greek Islands

Pastida, Rhodes – small hotels, big value and an all-inclusive-style plan that works – Discovering Pastida

Pastida is a traditional inland village on Rhodes, set under Mount Filerimos, about 10 km from Rhodes Town and close to the airport. It is all whitewashed houses, narrow lanes, cafes around the square and easy links to nearby beaches like Kremasti and Ialyssos. You come here for calm village life, not resort bustle.

Are there all inclusive hotels in Pastida?

No. Pastida does not have large all inclusive hotels. Accommodation skews to family-run hotels, aparthotels and traditional houses-perfect if you like friendly service and local flavour. (If you want a true all inclusive resort, you would look to coastal areas elsewhere on Rhodes).

Good small places to stay (hand-picked examples)

• ✔️ Garden Hotel (Pastida) – Classic family-run base with two pools (one of the island’s largest), gardens / orchard, bar and simple rooms; breakfast on site and easy bus / taxi access to Rhodes Town and Faliraki.
• ✔️ Marietta Hotel Apartments – 40 studios / apartments around a big pool and Jacuzzi; 200 m to the village centre; kitchenettes in every unit, great for mixing eating out with self-catering.
• ✔️ Marika’s Aparts & Studios – Small, friendly aparthotel with a garden-view pool, 5-minute stroll to the square; handy for Bee Museum and Ialyssos beach by short drive.
• ✔️ Philoxenia Traditional House (Maritsa / Pastida area) – Restored stone house for a live-like-a-local feel; ideal if you want character, a kitchen and village ambience.

Why these work: they give you a quiet base near the airport and Rhodes Town, with kitchens or on-site dining, so you can ‘package’ your days without paying resort premiums.

How to make it feel all inclusive (Cheap All Inclusive Holidays style)

You can recreate the set-and-forget ease of an all inclusive holiday while staying in Pastida’s small hotels:

1️⃣ Bundle the big pieces

Book a package holiday; includes flights + transfers + your chosen hotel. Add breakfast (BB) or half board (where offered) so mornings and many evenings are sorted. Garden Hotel and Marietta both serve on-site meals, so you are not hunting for food daily.

2️⃣ Pre-plan two ‘anchor’ days

Buy a couple of prepaid experiences (e.g., Filerimos hill & Rhodes Old Town day; a beach day at Ialyssos / Kremasti with reserved loungers). With tickets and loungers booked, those days run like resort programme days-only with more variety.

3️⃣ Use your kitchenette smartly

Pick up bakery breakfasts, fruit and picnic bits for beach / road-trip days; save your spend for one great taverna dinner. (Most apartments above have fridges / hobs.)

4️⃣ Set a simple dining rhythm

Aim for: hotel breakfast > light, pre-bought lunch > village taverna dinner. In Pastida / nearby villages, mains are typically modestly priced, so you keep costs predictable while eating well.

5️⃣ Add ‘day-pass convenience (optional)

If you fancy a classic pool-bar vibe one day, many coastal hotels and organised beach clubs around Ialyssos / Kremasti sell lounger or day-bed packages-so you dip into resort convenience, then return to village peace.

Days out that feel ‘included’

• ✔️ Filerimos & Ialyssos – Monastery views, then an easy beach afternoon (short hop from Pastida).
• ✔️ Rhodes Old Town – Bus or taxi for history, harbour walks and shopping; being close means you can go late afternoon and catch golden hour.
• ✔️ Bee Museum – A fun, inexpensive stop a few minutes from Pastida-great for families.

Who Pastida suits

• ✔️ Couples who want quiet evenings and cafe life in the square.
• ✔️ Families seeking space, big pools and short airport transfers without clubland noise.
• ✔️ Travellers who prefer local: small properties, friendly owners and a slower pace.

Getting there

Fly into Rhodes (RHO); Pastida is around 7 to 10 km from the airport making transfers short and. Buses and taxis make the village to nearby beaches and Rhodes Town within reason.

Why All Inclusive Style Works in Pastida

Pastida does not have all inclusive resorts, but it does have exactly what many UK holidaymakers are after: friendly, great-value small hotels and apartments, a central location and the ability to plan an all-inclusive-style week-with breakfasts handled, a couple of prepaid days and relaxed taverna evenings-so it feels effortless from touch-down to take-off.