stephaniecY8203NB
October 5, 2024
For context, we stayed at the Atlantica Princess in the last weekend of September 2024 and we are a couple in our late twenties. We absolutely loved this hotel and experience from start to finish. The weather at this time of year was perfect for us (roughly 30° every day), and the people of Rhodes were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Check in/ rooms: checking in was easy and we were given an all inclusive wrist band immediately and directed to our room. Couldn't believe the size and quality of our room. While some features were a little bit tired, it was totally perfect for what we needed with a beautiful sea view. One thing to mention with check in - the -hotel charge an environment tax of €7 per night, which immediately took €49 of our budget which wasn't accounted for as we weren't aware. It wasn't an issue but wasn't the nicest surprise - may be worth checking with booking vendors that they advertise this. We booked with easyJet. Staff/ service: all of the staff in this hotel were totally lovely. So smiley and couldn't do enough for you, it was so impressive how efficient and speedy the service was at every meal, and at the bar. The greeter at the main restaurant was always a highlight. And all the chefs and more kitchen based staff always did an incredible job - thank you all for making our experience so wonderful. Food/ drink: the food at this hotel was incredible in both variety and quality. The themed nights were amazing. There was definitely something for everyone and it was lovely to always have the option to try something new, especially on the more local or international nights. There was a great variety of drinks available on the all inclusive and was served until 1am. Entertainment: not sure I quite understand some of the other reviews for entertainment, as we found it really enjoyable most nights and there was always something on offer during the day. This is a family hotel, so there is often a mini disco for the kids before the main entertainment, which offered a great variety and something to suit everyone throughout the week. For a family hotel I think the entertainment ended at the right time (roughly 10pm), with the option to stay in the bar/ outside area until 1am. The entertainers do a great job. Pool/ beach: the pool is big enough to provide space for children to play but also a quieter side for adults. It was clean and refreshing. There was always enough sun loungers. The beach is only a 2 minute walk away, although there was a charge of €15 euros for 2 beds, so worth committing to a full day at the beach if considering it. There are plenty of mini supermarkets just up from the hotel for beach supplies. Other features/ bits: the hotel offer a bus service into Rhodes town for €8 return which is a great option to have. The local busses are cheaper, however service varied massively over our time there - one day had no problems at all, one day waited over 2 hours for no bus to show. We would highly recommend