Kosher hotels in Rhodes: what exists, staying near Chabad, Pesach
What Rhodes offers kosher and Shabbat travellers, and how to choose a hotel.
- We found no year-round kosher hotel in Rhodes.
- Chabad in Ialysos runs a kosher restaurant, Shabbat meals and catering.
- Villa Di Mare Seaside Suites is next to Chabad, but we found no sign the hotel itself is kosher.
Book within walking distance of Chabad in Ialysos and register for Shabbat meals ahead. For Pesach, check the coming year's programmes.
Is there a kosher hotel in Rhodes?
The short answer: we found no year-round kosher hotel in Rhodes, and no kosher all-inclusive hotel anywhere in Greece. What Rhodes does have: an active Chabad house with a kosher restaurant, Shabbat meals by advance registration, and hotels within walking distance of Chabad. Kosher Pesach programmes are also sometimes held at large hotels on the island.
Chabad Rhodes: kosher food and Shabbat
According to the Chabad Rhodes website:
- Address: Leof. Iraklidon 84, in the Ialysos area, on the northwest coast of the island, not far from Rhodes Town.
- A kosher meat restaurant called Jerusalem.
- Shabbat meals by advance registration.
- Shabbat catering to collect, for those staying in an apartment or hotel.
- WhatsApp: +30 694 848 8761.
Register ahead, especially in summer and on holidays. More on Chabad on the island and the Jewish quarter: Chabad Rhodes and the Jewish quarter.
Where to stay near Chabad Rhodes
If you keep Shabbat you need to stay within walking distance of Chabad. According to Easy Kosher Travel, Villa Di Mare Seaside Suites is next to Chabad. Important: we found nothing showing the hotel itself is kosher or that its kitchen is supervised. In practice: you sleep at the hotel and eat at Chabad or from its catering.
The Ialysos area has many other hotels and apartments. When you book, check the walking distance to Chabad and whether you can enter your room without a key card on Shabbat.
Kosher Pesach in Rhodes
For Pesach 2024 the Sheraton Rhodes hosted a Shainfeld kosher Pesach programme under the supervision of Rabbi Moshe Nachshoni, according to GoKosher. Such programmes change from year to year, so check what is planned for the coming year before booking. See also Pesach in Greece: kosher hotels and Seder.
Kosher hotels elsewhere in Greece
If you want a hotel with a kosher kitchen, look at other Greek destinations and programmes, mainly in holiday seasons. National overview: kosher hotels in Greece.
Tips for a kosher holiday in Rhodes
- Kahal Shalom synagogue in the Old Town is the oldest active synagogue in Greece and worth a visit. See Kahal Shalom synagogue in Rhodes.
- Kosher products in the supermarket: what to look for on the pack: kosher products in Greek supermarkets.
- Shabbat times: Shabbat times in Greece.
- Beaches: Rhodes' best beaches.
- Flights: flights from Israel to Rhodes.
More on the island: Rhodes.
FAQ
Is there a kosher hotel in Rhodes? We found no year-round kosher hotel in Rhodes. There is a Chabad house with a kosher restaurant, and hotels within walking distance.
Where can you eat kosher in Rhodes? At Chabad's kosher restaurant, Jerusalem, in the Ialysos area. For Shabbat you can register for meals or order catering.
Which hotel is near Chabad Rhodes? According to Easy Kosher Travel, Villa Di Mare Seaside Suites is next to Chabad. We found nothing showing the hotel itself is kosher.
Is there a kosher Pesach programme in Rhodes? For Pesach 2024 there was a programme at the Sheraton Rhodes. Check what is planned for the coming year.
