Atrium Palace

I have booked Anantara hotels before but this is the first time I stayed at one. It was unbelievable, the food, theservice, the rooms, the grounds, all were just fantastic

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. Staff can’t do enough for you and are so responsive and friendly. We loved the beautiful clean beach and pool area with more than enough sun beds to avoid the morning dash. Zen restaurant was a highlight. Only gripes were ants everywhere in ground floor rooms, buffet food not the best especially for veggies (sporadic food labelling). Bedrooms slightly tired looking but spotlessly clean so I couldn’t complain. Would definitely recommend and return if we come back to Rhodes

We had a very memorable stay at this hotel, not only because of the beautiful place and the service, but especially because of one person: Savvas. During a difficult moment of our holiday, when our little boy became unwell, Savvas went far beyond what anyone could reasonably expect from a hotel employee. We later found out that he is actually part of the hotel’s Public Relations team, and honestly, I cannot imagine a better person for that role. He was always available, even late at night, helping us contact doctors, hospitals and local services, trying to find solutions and making us feel that we were not alone. His kindness, patience and genuine concern made an enormous difference for our family. For us, Savvas became much more than a member of staff, he became someone we will remember with real affection. My father even jokingly renamed him “Salvatore”, because he was constantly trying to save the situation for us. A huge thank you to Savvas and to the hotel for having someone like him representing the property. People like this are what turn a good hotel into a truly unforgettable place.

This is the 2nd time visiting this hotel. We came last summer and just knew we had to return this July. We didn’t arrive till 2.30 in the morning and were handed cold bottles of water straight away. A cold selection of food was waiting in our room which was much appreciated and we also ordered a pizza to the room. I was with my 18 year old son and also my daughter. What can I say from the moment you arrive till you leave you are looked after. Breakfast is wonderful and we enjoyed chatting to Emma who is English but now lives in Rhodes. Plenty of sunbeds and pool towels are always available without having to hand over cards. We stayed in wing 1 which was perfect for us as we are so near the main pool. The mangers at the buffet restaurant were always there with a welcome smile and a hello. The food was delicious. The room was always cleaned and plenty of towels which were changed each day and more arrived in the evening. Lindos is about a 10 minute bus ride away and we got a taxi back and it cost us €15. We had one slight issue and the hotel manager dealt with it promptly. Thank you Mr Divanis. Will we back next year? I definitely hope so.

I’d strongly recommend reading the lower-rated reviews before making a decision. Some of the issues raised are clearly longstanding - there are comments going back to 2015 that still ring true today. For us, the main points were: * Ants in the room - not what you expect at this level, dealt with quickly by a room move but with “no promises that there won’t be ants in your new room”(!) * Beach - described as pebbles, but it’s really more like gravel. * Very isolated - you need a car if you want to explore or eat elsewhere. * Decor - clean but dated. General vibe of of a hotel that could have been 5 star in 2005 * Entertainment - mostly small scale in the outside bar, quality varied but encore were excellent. There are some nice touches, we had singers around the pool once - but not a 5-star entertainment offering. * Teenagers - very little for them and the entertainment feels targeted towards 50+ * Cats - there are a LOT around the accommodation, resort and dining areas. Some will love this; personally, I found the number in/around the hotel off-putting. * Restaurants, again reflective of a 3 star with some highlights such as Asian restaurant Zen which was very good. The Italian “restaurant”, however, is more like a reconstructed section of the hotel - quite dark and more like a poolside bar than a 5-star restaurant. * Gelateria was excellent and staff member was lovely. * On-site shop tucked inside the hotel was easy to miss, excellent and well stocked, all toiletries you would need, papers, gifts, drinks/ice creams (huge variety) * Staff generally very nice and helpful. * Poolside cleanliness needs a little more attention - it was clean but always felt like it needed a good scrub! The hotel is clearly trying hard. There are plenty of nice touches and you can see what they’re aiming for: a 5-star experience created from the raw materials they have. The problem is that creating a genuinely 5-star experience takes investment, and this is where Atrium Palace falls short. It often feels like the hotel is stretching beyond what the underlying product can deliver — which actually leaves you feeling slightly guilty for being critical because you can see the effort. Having stayed at Sani twice, I know my expectations may be high, but Atrium Palace simply didn’t feel like a 5-star experience to us. Our advice: definitely don’t go all-inclusive. Hire a car and drive the 10 minutes to wonderful Lindos. You’ll have far more freedom and options. Book Restaurants in advance - Dionysos and Almyra were excellent. This isn’t a bad hotel. It’s a decent hotel that is being marketed and priced above what the actual experience delivers. For us, 3 stars is fair - expectations versus reality.