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Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

9.1
The Palmprint
9.1 out of 10
Six fronds, six scores ·
Fly into
RHO · 60 min
Dining
6 venues
Best months
May – Sep
Guests say
4.8 out of 5 on Google · 1,282
From $328
pp / night · $655 for two
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Value8.6 out of 10
Service9.2 out of 10
Beach8.1 out of 10
Dining9.4 out of 10
Rooms9.0 out of 10
Pools & Spa9.1 out of 10

Last verified August 2026. Beach is the weakest mark at 8.1. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

Dining, pools and the beach

Infinity pool with geometric tile pattern at dusk, curved pergola and dining area on left, black umbrellas and guests on right, sea visible beyond.

Dining & bars

14venues · 6 restaurants, 1 buffet, 7 bars

A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in

Official accommodation page supports the premium all-inclusive scheme and 24/7 room service; third-party booking sources repeatedly describe broad gastronomic experiences and multiple restaurants/bars.

International buffet · Greek · Asian · Italian · Mediterranean · Street food · Champagne bar
Food 9.4
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa overlooks two large pools with palm trees, loungers, and a calm sea beyond under blue sky with white clouds.

Pools & waterplay

3pools

With heated

Official room pages describe heated shared pools for swim-up suite categories; wider pool inventory is supported by booking and review sources.

Pools 9.1
White modern resort building with geometric architecture framed by palm trees, lounge chairs visible on the beach terrace below.

The beach itself

8.1beach score · high confidence

Beachfront Kiotari setting on the Aegean; guest summaries consistently praise water clarity but flag a pebble/stone beach surface where water shoes help.

  • Moderate water, swimmable most days
  • Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

All 10 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.

Resort suite bedroom with ocean view through sliding glass doors, bed with green bedding, round mirrors above desk, and pool visible beyond the terrace.
Modern bathroom with dual round white sinks, large circular mirror, wood and marble tile walls, and glass-enclosed shower.
Room categories at Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancySizeBedroomsAspect
Deluxe Room Sea ViewSleeps 3323 ft²301 bedroomSea
Deluxe Bungalow Sea ViewSleeps 2323 ft²301 bedroomSea
Premier Room Sea ViewSleeps 3323 ft²301 bedroomSea
Deluxe Bungalow Swim Up Garden ViewSleeps 2323 ft²301 bedroomGardenswim-out
Deluxe Room Swim Up Sea ViewSleeps 3323 ft²301 bedroomSeaswim-out
Junior Suite Sea ViewSleeps 2409 ft²381 bedroomSea
Junior Suite Swim Up Sea ViewSleeps 2409 ft²381 bedroomSeaswim-out
Premier Bungalow Suite Sea ViewSleeps 4431 ft²401 bedroomSea
Premier Bungalow Suite Swim Up Sea ViewSleeps 4431 ft²401 bedroomSeaswim-out
Mayia Suite with Private Pool Sea ViewSleeps 3517 ft²481 bedroomSeaprivate pool

Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

= sleeps 2 of 4 max

Every table on property

The dining, restaurant by restaurant

What is open, when, and whether it is in your plan or costs extra.

In your plan

8

Covered by the all-inclusive rate.

  • Asian Restaurant

    Asian
    Guests rave

    Asian dining is repeatedly singled out in guest sources as a favorite.

    Dinner · A la carteReservation recommended
  • Beach Bar

    Bar
  • Champagne Bar

    Guests rave

    Guests repeatedly mention the Champagne bar as a luxury all-inclusive differentiator.

    Bar
  • Greek Restaurant

    Greek
    Guests rave

    Greek à la carte dining is consistently mentioned positively in review summaries.

    Dinner · A la carteReservation recommended
  • Italian Restaurant

    Italian
    Dinner · A la carteReservation recommended
  • Pool Bar

    Bar
  • Street Food Corner

    Street food · Casual dining
    Lunch, Snacks · Snacks
  • Waterfront Main Restaurant

    International · Greek
    Guests rave

    Guests repeatedly praise buffet quality as unusually strong for an all-inclusive.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Buffet

Venues, hours, and what is included come from the resort's own pages and can change by season. Guest verdicts are drawn from recent reviews. Confirm anything that will make or break your trip when you book.

The research file · Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

Before you book

Eight things the research turned up about Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa that the brochure does not say.

  1. Mayia is one of the stronger adult-focused all-inclusives in Greece for food quality.

  2. It is best for couples who want to stay mainly on-property.

  3. Beach comfort depends on expectations: clear water, but a pebbly/stone entry.

  4. Hidden tips

    Prioritize swim-up or private-pool categories if pool time matters more than beach lounging.

  5. Book à la carte restaurants early in the stay.

  6. Things guests wish they had known

    Mayia is a true premium all-inclusive and adults-only resort.

  7. The beach is attractive but pebbly; pack water shoes.

  8. The resort is set in quieter southeast Rhodes, far from Rhodes Town nightlife.

Most loved

4 themes
  • Food and premium all-inclusive dining58 mentions
  • Modern adults-only design36 mentions
  • Cleanliness and room quality33 mentions
  • Pools and swim-up rooms29 mentions

Most complained about

3 themes
  • Pebble beach and sea entry24 mentions
  • Remote Kiotari location18 mentions
  • Restaurant reservation fairness8 mentions
From Reddit
Sentiment: Split

Reddit discussion is limited but positive, especially around Mayia as one of Rhodes’ stronger adult all-inclusive food and honeymoon options; comments caution about remote location and beach surface.

What it costs

The rate, and where to check it

Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.

Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.

$328pp / night
$655 for two, all in · checked 13 Aug
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Best time to visit

May to Sep

Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 86°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.

Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average daily high59 degrees Fahrenheit59 degrees Fahrenheit63 degrees Fahrenheit70 degrees Fahrenheit77 degrees Fahrenheit84 degrees Fahrenheit86 degrees Fahrenheit86 degrees Fahrenheit82 degrees Fahrenheit75 degrees Fahrenheit68 degrees Fahrenheit61 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain days8 days6 days5 days3 days2 days0 days0 days0 days1 day4 days5 days7 days
VerdictCoolCoolCoolFineBestBestBestBestBestWetCoolCool

Getting there

60 minutes from RHO

Nearest airport
RHO · Rhodes International Airport
Transfer
60 min
Address
Kiotari 851 09, Greece
Phone
+30 2244 440100

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Included, but on their schedule.

Your rate covers a transfer on the resort's timetable, by way of whoever else is on it. A private car leaves when you land and goes straight there.

The fare
Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
If you're late
The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
On arrival
Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
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60Minutes by car
RHORhodes International AirportResort
Before you fly

Greece

Language
Greek (English widely spoken)
Currency
Euro
Power
230V, European Type C/F plugs
Driving
On the right
Main airports
Athens (ATH) + island airports
Flight time
~9–11h from the US, often via a hub

Read the Greece guide: passport, visa, tipping, safety

The vibe

Who it suits

Romance9.4
Quiet9.0
Wellness8.8

Three of the 12 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa; the full set is above.

What we'd book around it

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Flights

Fly into RHO, 60 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $669.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 14 August 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

rooms · google · hotels · reddit · booking · expedia · official · coordinates · tripadvisor · booking_reviews
9.1

The six that set the score

Value8.6
Service9.2
Beach8.1
Dining9.4
Rooms9.0
Pools & Spa9.1

And 6 more we track

Romance9.4
Luxury9.2
Quiet9.0
Wellness8.8
Nightlife7.8
Remote work7.8

Open a category

Value8.6
Price Vs Segment
9.0
Inclusion Breadth
8.8
Guest Value Sentiment
8.8
Method: Price sentiment analysisBooking.com · TripAdvisor · KayakVerified 14 August 2026
Service9.2High confidence
Concierge
8.9
Housekeeping
9.4
Restaurant Service
9.0
Staff Friendliness
9.3
Booking Review Count
207.0
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · RedditVerified 14 August 2026
Beach8.1High confidence
Crowding
8.4
Swimmability
8.1
Beach Surface
7.0
Water Clarity
8.8
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · RedditVerified 14 August 2026
Dining9.4High confidence
Buffet
9.1
Premium Drinks
9.2
Guest Sentiment
9.5
A La Carte Quality
9.3
Booking Review Count
207.0
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · RedditVerified 14 August 2026
Rooms9.0High confidence
Modernity
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Room Grid Depth
9.0
Swim Up Private Pool Options
9.0
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · RedditVerified 14 August 2026
Pools & Spa9.1High confidence
Adult Calm
9.0
Pool Scene
9.1
Heated Swim Up
8.8
Swim Up Options
9.2
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.comVerified 14 August 2026
Romance9.4High confidence
Quiet
9.0
Food Drink
9.4
Adults Only
9.7
Room Choices
9.1
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · RedditVerified 14 August 2026
Luxury9.2
Spa Quality
9.0
Booking Score
9.4
Dining Quality
9.1
Property Design
9.2
Service Personalization
9.3
Method: Composite luxury indicatorBooking.com · TripAdvisor · Hotels.com · Official WebsiteVerified 14 August 2026
Quiet9.0High confidence
Pool Calm
9.0
Adults Only
9.5
Remote Location
9.0
Nightlife Low Key
8.5
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · RedditVerified 14 August 2026
Wellness8.8High confidence
Spa
8.8
Pool
9.1
Quiet
9.0
Fitness
8.4
Method: Weighted review and source analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · ExpediaVerified 14 August 2026

What it does best

  • Excellent food and drink reputation.
  • Adults-only, polished design.
  • Official room grid is strong and transparent.

Where it costs you

  • Remote Rhodes location.
  • Pebble beach is not ideal for barefoot sand lovers.
  • Reservation process gets some mixed feedback.
Palmprint methodology 1.0How we scoreWhat the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Rooms To Avoid
Standard beach expectations without water shoesThe beach surface is a common guest tradeoff rather than a room-specific issue.
Best Value Room
Deluxe Room Sea ViewEntry room still has sea view and premium all-inclusive access.
Best Room Category
Mayia Suite with Private Pool Sea ViewOfficial room grid confirms this is the private-pool sea-view suite category.

Everything we read on Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

What's actually included

In the plan, or on the bill

Where the line sits at Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa, item by item, with what we checked it against.

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay forStatus
Premium & à la carte diningOfficial and booking sources describe Mayia as premium all-inclusive with multiple restaurants and enriched buffet meals.Included
Top-shelf liquorOfficial accommodation page describes unlimited branded drinks under the premium all-inclusive scheme.Included
Room serviceOfficial accommodation page states guests may enjoy 24/7 room service.Included
Wi-FiOfficial room page lists free Wi-Fi internet.Included
In-room minibarOfficial room page states a fully-stocked daily refilled mini or maxi bar.Included
Spa treatmentsSpa facilities are offered, but spa rituals/treatments are not evidenced as fully included.Costs extra
Airport transfersOfficial honeymoon copy references VIP airport transfer as a honeymoon enhancement, not a base-plan inclusion.Partly included
No timeshare pitch: No. Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa doesn't run vacation-club or timeshare presentations. No vacation-club or timeshare sales-pressure pattern found in reviewed guest sources.

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this

Group travel

Taking a group to Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

Best for adult couples and quiet luxury groups rather than nightlife-driven groups.

Private dining & events
Bookable
Nightlife
Low-key, quiet by late evening
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