The Lindos Sun is located about 1.5 kilometeres outside of Lindos on the Pefkos/Lardos Road, nestling beneath a hill of volcanic rock. It only takes about 25 minutes to walk into Lindos from the hotel, but it is uphill and fairly rigerous. A taxi ride costs 7 euros, bookable from reception and 5 euros to return from Lindos Square. The Lindos Sun is a pretty hotel, though it has seen better days and really could do with a bit of TLC, as parts of it look quite shabby now. There are a lot of things to commend it however, not least the spectacular views of the so called Naverone Cliffs (which featured in the film the Guns of Naverone) and which are a lovely sight first thing in the morning and throughout the day as the light and shadows on them changes. The grounds are beautiful, mature and well planted with geraniums, hibiscus, lemon and quince trees and more exotic flora. There is also an excellent swimming pool, deep and long, though not really suitable for non or nervous swimmers as the steps into the pool have been roped off for 'health and safety' reasons to prevent slips and the gradient from the shallow end to deeper water is quite steep. The rooms are fairly standard for Greece, quite small with a small bathroom and we found the (twin) beds pretty uncomfotable with the bedding and towels almost threadbare. We were half-board and the food on this occasion was first rate with a good range of food, a mix of buffet style and fixed menu evening meals all of which were very good and well presented. Prospective visitors need to be aware of the fact that around half of the rooms in the hotel are taken up by a travel company catering for solo travellers. This group of 'singles' tended to keep to themselves, eating together on designated tables, and sitting together on the terrace each evening and so forth. Therefore, there is not much opportunity for guests outside this group to engage or socialise and this can feel quite isolating. If there is a real criticism however, it is the lack of a proper hotel bar. The pool bar shuts at 5 pm and at 6.30 the bar service transfers to a kind of gazebo on the terrace at the front of the hotel. This closes at 11pm when presumably guests are expected to go to bed. This was a big complaint, particularly as there is no entertainment in the hotel and not all guests wanted to trek into Lindos every night. The staff themselves were very friendly but being mainly Italian communication was something of a problem as little English (or Greek) is spoken or understood, though it was fun trying. Finally, because the hotel is outside of Lindos shopping for even the most basic of items, such as a daily newspaper, means a trip into the village, or to the market in the nearest hotel - about 15 minutes away.

DO go to this hotel if: You are travelling solo with the singles group; you want a quietish location with spectacular views, don't mind a brisk walk or taxi ride to find some nightlife and don't mind basic accommodation

DON't go to this hotel if you are travelling as a couple or independent traveller and want a holiday socialising with other guests, want high standards of accommodation or facilities on your doorstep or are looking for a lively hotel with entertainment