Hotel Atlantica Portobello Royal

This place is just perfect. I stayed here for a week with my partner and we had a brilliant time. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Check in process was smooth and fast. Our room was perfect. We had a partial sea view which we didn’t originally book, the mini bar and toiletries were re stocked daily at no extra charge. The resort wasn’t overly busy and we were able to get sun loungers without a problem. There was entertainment every night. We rented a car one day to get out and about which was very reasonable and easy to do from the hotel, the island is small so we got round 4 of the main attractions in that one day including a sunset meal at a restaurant in Zia-a must see. On another day we walked to the local town which took about 30mins all flat-a nice easy walk. The hotel provided us with packed lunches to take with us. The all inclusive drinks were brilliant and included cocktails which were made fresh. The food at the buffet was also very good with lots of variety which was updated daily. I highly recommend the geek buffet in the beach for lunch. The only down side is the 3 restaurants you have to book for were hard to get tables for and I recommend booking these early in the morning. The Asian restaurant wasn’t great we needed up preferring the buffet due to the massive variety. Lovely hotel and island I would definitely return and highly recommend.

We booked an 11 night stay here at the beginning of October and was not disappointed. The hotel is kept spotlessly clean, pools, rooms, dining areas etc. The staff were amazing and always willing to help with whatever you required. We were taken to our room by a professional and funny member of staff, who even gave us a lift back to the restaurant after he had kindly carried our cases to our room. The bar staff were incredible, polite and really friendly and always made us feel welcome(highly recommend a drink called "The Godfather") the choice of food was excellent, we ate at the Greek restaurant with a fantastic view of the beach and also ate at the Italian restaurant, we went on a couple of trips, one via Tui and also using the local tour operators which are alot cheaper. The beach was perfect and so relaxing, sunbeds were plenty, our room was 624 with the pool right outside and which looked across to the Italian restaurant. We absolutely loved our holiday here and will definitely return and recommend the hotel to friends and family.

We have just returned from a fantastic week here. We arrived late and Armando on reception was great at checking us in and even brought a giggle to some very tired faces checking in with us. Have to say his English is great and very impressed with his Italian too. We were taken to our room in the golf buggy which our daughter loved and shown into our room with everything explained which was a swim up room and a month old, which I really did not expect. Absolutely stunning and private too. The mini bar contained 3 bottles water, fizzy drinks, beer and red wine. The room maid was lovely and room is cleaned everyday with towel change if required. Water and drinks also filled. Food allergies is no problem either. You fill in a form at reception and go to meet with the head chef who explains everything and reassures you. I have never had this reassurance in any hotel at a buffet restaurant. We ate everyday in main restaurant as due to my allergy was easier. Katerina the maitre d’ was fantastic too along with the head chef who was constantly checking all the food, utensils etc. Lila the waitress who served us was also great and the waitress who makes roses from napkins. The food is amazing and please try ALL the Greek cooking. AMAZING. We tried the Italian restaurant and my husband was so impressed with the pasta (al dente) and he should know as he’s Italian and knows his food. We did not try the Greek or Mediterranean restaurant again due to my allergy to fish, as you could smell it being cooked when on beach. Wine is really good and the local dark rum was too. Entertainment at night was not that bad. Comedy night was hilarious. The entertainment company seemed to be Italian as they spoke in English and Italian which was great for us being a bilingual family and there is many Italian staying at hotel too along with all other nationalities which is great. We booked a late checkout room a few days before and managed to keep our original room. You get put on the list and go to reception after 3 the day before and pay a small fee. Much cheaper than booking with holiday company. They come and collect your luggage too so there is no lugging your cases through. We are looking to return again next year and can’t wait.