Capsis Hotel Rhodes & Convention Center

The prestigious, 5 star, deluxe, fully equipped resort is set on 40 acres of privately-owned land and consists of a star-shaped hotel surrounded by colorful gardens, expansive pools, palm trees, a lake, a mini-zoo, and views of the beach. The bright, spacious, indoor common areas, built using Greek earth tone marbles and sumptuous woods, as well as the outdoor facilities, ensure a magnificent experience for every guest. The resort comprises a total of 691 guestrooms, including 642 deluxe guestrooms, 24 junior suites, 10 rooms fully equipped for guests with special needs, and a private VIP floor on the 9th level with 13 suites, 1 presidential suite, 1 royal suite and a VIP Lounge, all with direct private access reserved only for VIP guests. The resort offers 3 restaurants, 4 bars, many choices for catering in open-air areas, a full range of recreational and sports facilities, activities inside and outside the resort, and a private section on Ixia Beach reserved exclusively for resort guests.
With a total conference capacity of up to 8,000 delegates in 100 meeting rooms, it is the largest resort/convention center in Greece.

This 5-star deluxe resort hotel is located at the historical area of Ialyssos, in front of the magnificent Ixia Beach (accessed directly from the private hotel section). The hotel is at 5 minutes away from the fascinating Medieval City of Rhodes (a world heritage protected by UNESCO). It is surrounded by colourful gardens, expansive pools, palm trees, endless beach views and a lake with a small zoo. The beautiful lounges, with comfortable sitting areas and high ceilings and the public areas are decorated with antique furniture, statues and paintings and create a cosy feeling.

Access

• 80 International Airlines connect Rhodes, Greece with the rest of the world from approximately 100 destinations
• 75 daily flights from the major European Cities to Rhodes (April to November)
• 20 daily flights connect the new Athens International Airport with the island of Rhodes all year round
• maximum European flight time to Rhodes: 4 hours
• Daily Boats to Rhodes Port daily from the Piraeus Port of Athens
• Located in front of the Ixia beach
• 15 minutes drive from the Rhodes International Airport
• 5 minutes drive from the Medieval City of Rhodes
• 60 kms from the Ancient Acropolis of Lindos
• Regular Public Bus stop to all the directions of the island in front of the hotel on the main national highway
• 50 meters from the main national highway

Capsis Minoan Amusement Park

“A mythical escapade”

Brand-new & unique product

Concept
Inspired by the famous Ancient Minoan Palace sites of Knossos, Phaistos and Malia, the OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort features a brand new fairyland and historical amusement park of about 4.000 sq. m. for children from 4 to 14 years of age and their parents.

This park constitutes a unique venue ideal for children’s parties and activities.

This Minoan Amusement Park is the only Minoan Mythological Park in Greece and the only theme park within a resort in Greece, introducing children to the world of Minoan and Greek Mythology where the Ancient World is recreated in front of their playful eyes.

It consists of a main Minoan Palace with various facilities and a range of outdoor game areas.

Location
The Capsis Minoan Amusement Park is located on the west section of the peninsula and close to the Eternal Oasis bungalows, bungalow-suites and maisonettes.

Surrounded by expansive gardens and cultural richness this Aegean landmark is inviting everyone to revive the Minoan myths.

Facilities & Services

• Snack Bar (indoor & outdoors): where children and their parents can enjoy light meals, snacks, beverages, ice-creams and candies.
  

• Carousel with Minotaurs based on the Minoan Mythology (indoors)
  

• Minoan Palace Pool (outdoors): a river/lagoon type pool in the centre of the park featuring a replica of Ulysses ancient trireme boat for children to play and a trembling bridge simulating earthquake chocks

• A private Children’s Guesthouse & Nursery (only accessible to children and under the attentive care of professionally-trained staff) with sleeping area, bathrooms and dinning area for a total of 26 children (indoors)
  

• Labyrinth (outdoors): a unique game with more than 20 communicating rooms with Minoan decorations where the winner reaches Ariadne’s clew and the loser falls into the Minotaur’s trap. Including the Archaeologist Game: An area within the labyrinth where children will take the role of the Archaeologists, wear casks and carry lambs for a unique archaeological treasure hunting and puzzle game

• Climbing Areas: climbing walls where children can practice climbing with ropes.
  

• Indoor Puppet theatre: a theatre where all types of shows can be organized, such as puppet shows with puppets in human size, 3-D video projections with special glasses, etc. (capacity: about 40-50 children)
  

• Outdoor amphitheatre: an ancient-like amphitheatre where a variety of shows and performances take place (capacity: more than 80 children)
  

• “Ball” Room: a room with special areas filled with colourful balls where children can play
  

• Drawing & darts room
  

• Rodeo Minotaur
  

• An atrium with trampoline
  

• Video & interactive games areas: a neighbourhood of various screens and sitting areas where children will be playing simultaneously many different videogames in groups
  

• Tree Houses: a neighbourhood of tree houses where children of various ages can play (outdoors)
  

• Playground: a fully-equipped playground with slides, sand basins and other games
  

• Animation team with actors, clowns & jugglers
  

The Capsis Minoan Amusement Park will feature two costumes designed by Yiannis Metzikof. The male costume represents the “Prince of the Lilies” and the female costume represents the “Minoan Queen of Snakes”

These two tailor-made costumes will be exhibited within safe stands for all guests to observe.

Yannis Metzikof was born in Crete, Greece in 1955. He was educated at the Athens School of Fine Art where he studied painting under Yannis Moralis and stage design under Vassilis Vassiliades. As a stage designer he has been working for the Greek National Theatre and other independent theatre companies.

Crèche Facilities
Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort is offering crèche facilities (6 months to 4 years old).

The day nursery will be run by a team of fully qualified, professionally trained staff with certificate in childcare. 

• The crèche will accept six month year old babies up to four year old children.
  

• Minoan amusement Park operation Hours: 10.00 -22.00 Hrs Daily
  

• Crèche Operation Hours: 10.00 – 17.00 hours Daily
  

• The crèche is located within the Capsis Minoan Amusement Park in order to ensure the babies’ and toddlers’ safety.
  

The nursery personnel is a team of highly professional, fully qualified and experienced childcare staff with certification in childcare. The staff various qualifications in early childhood studies.

There is a daily programme of age specific activities and sporting events to ensure that all age groups are fully occupied and enjoying their holiday, leaving their parents to have some well earned Relax and Recreation!

The on site children's club manager will be delighted to discuss a child’s individual requirements or to clarify any details.

Romantic Escapes

The OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort offers the best wedding services for both civil & religious ceremonies of every denomination, by creating uniquely personalized events and making every moment unforgettable for the one event in your life that should be glorious and unique.

From bridal showers and bachelor/ette parties, to the big day, your honeymoon, anniversary and/or your first child’s christening, our team of professionals combine the finest elements to ensure a day you will never forget.

At this resort, you will find everything in one place:

• 2 private chapels,
• superb surroundings,
• flower decorations especially created for you,
• award-winning cuisine,
• customized menus,
• personalized support,
• flawless service,
• magnificent guestrooms, suites and private pool-villas,
• a large variety of indoor and outdoor function areas,
• the staff's commitment to making each moment uniquely precious...