Rhodes is known as the Island of the Sun from ancient times. According to mythology Zeus the King of Gods, after his victory against the Giants decided to divide the worlds among the Gods. God Helios was absent at the time and no one included him in the share. When he returned he complained and made Zeus promise him the next land that would emerge from the sea as he had seen with his eyes beneath the water a land growing blessed with rich nourishment.
When the island sprung out of the Aegean Sea, God Helios shined it with his light making it the brightest of the Mediterranean. Legend says that God Helios fell in love with Rhode, a sea nymph and gave her name to the island Rhodes. As God Helios was very important to the Rhodians they built the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to honor him.
The room Helios couldn’t be located anywhere else but on the top floor of Elakati Luxury Boutique Hotel , where the sun shines in bright. It is the hotel’s penthouse suite and consists of a bedroom a sitting area, a bathroom with a hydro massage shower cabin with two shower-heads and a hammam, a balcony with an outdoor private hot tub with 30 water jets and an infrared sauna. To provide more privacy to our guests, the elevator has access to all floors except for the top floor, offering peace and tranquility.
A brilliant light filled room decorated in youthful and harmonious tones creating a joyful ambiance making it the perfect place to rise and shine.

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No-show. If you do not arrive within 4 hours of the confirmed pick-up time (within working hours) and have not phoned Surprice to report a delay, the reservation may be treated as a no-show and a vehicle may not be provided. Bookings with flight details supplied in advance may be treated as an exception.
Pick-up. If you do not appear four hours after the confirmed pick-up time and do not notify Surprice by phone, they may declare a no-show and are not obliged to provide a car if you arrive later.
Drop-off. Rates assume collection and return at the same location. Rental days run on a 24-hour basis from pick-up. There is a two-hour grace period at drop-off; beyond two hours an additional day is charged.
Non-refundable rates: the full rental amount is charged in the event of a no-show or last-minute cancellation.
Early return. If you end the rental before the agreed return date, no refund is due for unused days.
The main driver must present a credit card in their own name at pick-up. Failure to meet the rental requirements results in cancellation at the desk with no refund due.
A deposit is held as a pre-authorisation on the credit card for the vehicle excess. It is blocked for the duration of the hire and released automatically at the end; depending on the bank, release can take 15–25 working days.
If the driver cannot provide sufficient means for the pre-authorisation, purchasing additional coverage to reduce the excess to zero may be mandatory.
The card's expiry date must be at least one month after the drop-off date.
Accepted for the deposit
| Credit card (Visa / Mastercard) | Accepted |
| Non-embossed Visa / Mastercard | Accepted |
| Debit card (Visa / Mastercard) | Not accepted |
| American Express | Not accepted |
| Maestro | Not accepted |
| Electron | Not accepted |
| Diners | Not accepted |
| Cash | Not accepted |
| Prepaid card | Not accepted |
| Virtual cards / digital wallets / revolving cards | Not accepted |
| China UnionPay | Not accepted |
Third Party Liability (TPL) — included
Cover up to EUR 1,300,000 for physical damage and EUR 1,300,000 for property damage.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) — included
A police report is mandatory after an accident to satisfy the insurer. Damage caused by weather through the customer's negligence is not covered. An excess applies in the event of damage.
Theft Protection (TP) — included
The key must be presented to the insurer to qualify for cover; otherwise the renter is liable for the full value of the vehicle. An excess applies.
Optional extra cover
Not covered by any option
Cover may be invalidated in cases of gross negligence, off-road driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if the vehicle is driven by an unauthorised person. SCDW and FDW are likewise voided in those circumstances.
The vehicle is supplied with fuel and must be returned with the same amount. No refund is due for unused fuel.
Drivers under 23 can be provided with vehicles from car groups A–D only.
All extras are on request and subject to availability at pick-up.
| Credit card (Visa / Mastercard) | Accepted |
| Debit card (Visa / Mastercard) | Accepted |
| American Express | Accepted |
| Maestro | Accepted |
| Electron | Accepted |
| Prepaid card | Accepted |
| Non-embossed Visa / Mastercard | Accepted |
| Cash (up to EUR 500) | Accepted |
| Diners | Not accepted |
| Virtual cards / digital wallets / revolving cards | Not accepted |
| China UnionPay | Not accepted |
Unlimited mileage is included.
Cross-border travel is not allowed. Crossing into a non-authorised country incurs a fine and invalidates the insurance.
Taking the vehicle on a ferry is not allowed from any destination.
One-way hires are strictly on request. Send the request by email in advance of the hire start date to Surprice central reservations; expect confirmation within 24 hours. Any fee is payable locally at pick-up.
Reservations outside the location's stated opening hours are treated as on request and carry an additional charge. The same may apply on national holidays.
Out-of-hours fee: EUR 30 per event.
The vehicle must be returned in the same condition as received, allowing for normal wear and tear.
Transporting animals is not allowed. The vehicle carries active GPS which can track and record its movement.
Hotel delivery and collection may be available for an extra charge of EUR 2 per km each way.
Heraklion: port and hotel delivery or collection within the city limits carries a EUR 15 fee each way. For Agios Nikolaos, the distance is measured from Heraklion station and charged accordingly.
Breakdown assistance is included in the rate. Call the number on your rental agreement, or contact Surprice customer service. Where a replacement vehicle is required it will be provided within 48 hours of notification, subject to season and distance.
A particular make, model or fuel type cannot be guaranteed. The car shown is for guidance only and may be substituted for a similar or upgraded vehicle at no extra cost. If the booked car cannot be provided at pick-up due to breakdown or accident, a similar or upgraded car will be supplied.
Your contract is with the Surprice Car Rentals location named on your reservation confirmation, together with the rental agreement you sign at pick-up and these terms. By providing your email address you agree to receive a copy of the terms and the rental agreement electronically.