- TEKREST S.A. is expanding Kresten Palace in Kallithea, boosting capacity from 532 to 743 beds (+211 beds) and expanding the plot to 65.7 decares.
- The project adds 70 rooms (63 triples, 4 quadruples, and 3 accessible rooms) across five low-rise, eco-conscious wings.
- Guests get even more water options with a huge 906 sq.m. communal pool, a wing pool, and four private swim-up pools.
- The expansion introduces a new restaurant, a pool bar, and 25 new permanent jobs, bringing total staff to 150.
- The €3.3k+ sq.m. build is slated for a two-year construction period following environmental approval.
The Kresten Palace, a 4-star staple on the Rhodes-Kallithea road, has decided that “big” wasn’t big enough. According to a new Environmental Impact Study currently up for consultation, the hotel is launching a massive organic expansion that will fundamentally change the scale of the resort.
Currently sitting at 283 rooms and 532 beds, the property is about to get a serious upgrade. The plan involves adding 70 new rooms and 211 beds, pushing the total capacity to 353 rooms and 743 beds. That is a roughly 40% increase in bed capacity, which is no small feat.
Water Park
If you thought the hotel had enough pools already, think again. The expansion includes six new swimming pools:
- One massive communal pool (906 sq m).
- One wing-specific pool (60 sq m).
- Four private 15 sq m pools for the new “swim-up” rooms in Wing XI.
This is in addition to the existing extensive pool infrastructure, suggesting the hotel is aiming to become a self-contained aquatic resort.
The project involves building five new wings (VII through XI), mostly single-story structures designed to minimize visual impact, plus a new restaurant and pool bar. The study claims the architecture will blend modern elements with local tradition. Of course, why not?
For neighbors and future guests, the key number is 24 months. That is the estimated construction timeline. The hotel currently operates seasonally (May to October) with an 80% occupancy rate, so the construction noise will likely overlap with the guest experience for at least two full seasons.
This is a significant investment in Rhodes’ tourism infrastructure, creating 25 new permanent jobs (bringing the total staff to 150). However, for travelers booking a stay in the next two years, it is worth asking the front desk exactly which wing they are assigning you to, and whether your “sea view” comes with a complimentary side of jackhammering.
