Riu Atlantico, Ayamonte, Spain
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The soft, sandy beach right on the doorstep, the serene atmosphere, excellent service, fine food, great sports’ opportunities and impressive children’s facilities may make it impossible to leave the Riu Atlantico Hotel. The hotel’s elegance and charm are evident as soon as you walk into the dramatic reception area, with its marble columns and stylish décor. loading...
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Riu Atlantico Reviews
" Just returned from 10 day stay at Riu... "
Submitted By: Mrs L MISSEN
Just returned from 10 day stay at Riu Atlantico.As always difficult to fault Riu hotel: accomodation spotlessly clean very comfortable if on small side. Maid service excellent. Champagne or OJ on arrival, reception staff friendly and helpful, multi-lingual. We stayed on half board basis, plenty of choice hot and cold food, show cooking every meal. Only criticism maybe breakfast milk warm and had to pay for water with meal. Not good choice of hotel maybe for older children or teenagers as nothing to do-resort exceptionally quiet. No shortage of sun loungers and direct access to beach. Entertainment at night not very good- a bit staid. Would I go again- possibly not but only because bit too quiet; good choice if you want total relaxation though!
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" This holiday was fantastic. It is the... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Cox
This holiday was fantastic. It is the most relaxing holiday we have ever had. The hotel is very luxurious and spotlessly clean. Our room was cleaned every day and to a very high standard. The hotel staff were brilliant and went out of their way to make sure your stay was perfect.
Isla Canela is a quiet place with only a few shops and bars, and a lovely little harbour. I stayed in this hotel for one week with my husband and our teenage son. At the time of our stay the hotel was fully booked but it never felt crowded, and we managed to get a sunbed by the pool when we needed one. There is a beautiful beach at the back of the hotel, where you could rent 2 sunbeds and an umbrella for 6 euros per day. There was also a beach bar, where you could buy meals and drinks.
I thought I would save the best bit until last, the meals at the hotel were amazing, with so much choice for breakfast and dinner every day! But beware you will put on weight!!!! The only problem we had was having to come home, we wished we had booked two weeks instead of one, and we will definately be returning to the Riu Atlantico.
Isla Canela is a quiet place with only a few shops and bars, and a lovely little harbour. I stayed in this hotel for one week with my husband and our teenage son. At the time of our stay the hotel was fully booked but it never felt crowded, and we managed to get a sunbed by the pool when we needed one. There is a beautiful beach at the back of the hotel, where you could rent 2 sunbeds and an umbrella for 6 euros per day. There was also a beach bar, where you could buy meals and drinks.
I thought I would save the best bit until last, the meals at the hotel were amazing, with so much choice for breakfast and dinner every day! But beware you will put on weight!!!! The only problem we had was having to come home, we wished we had booked two weeks instead of one, and we will definately be returning to the Riu Atlantico.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Just got back from the Riu Atlantico... "
Submitted By: Mr K D'Arcy
Just got back from the Riu Atlantico after a 2 week holiday with wife and 13 year old son. The hotel was very good from the room, to pool, to service, to meals. The Animation team lead by Fabio was tremendous - they put in a lot of effort during the day and evening to keep all entertained. The food was excellent, but after 2 weeks we were glad to go home to have less fixed meal times and to loose some weight! The gym wasn't of much use with most of the equipment dated or not working. This a lovely part of Spain very close to the Portuguese border. The long and wide beaches are splendid.
The area is frequented mainly by Spanish which makes a very pleasant change from the more developed Costas. Many trips available - Seville 1 hour away, boat trips, a wonderful river, 4x4 trips in Portugal countryside. This is not a good place for snorkeling or scuba diving due to the wide sandy beaches, however an hour and a half down the road at the Trivoli Dive Center in Portugal diving is available. The local town of Ayamonte is okay for shopping and pleasant. There is a small commercial center and marina 5 minutes walk from the hotel with shops, restaurants and bars.
Overall an excellent hotel and holiday and felt very safe at all times of day and night. Only downside was the abrupt and unhelpful Thomson rep, who claims to be an excellent rep - Thomsons please re-assess what is the purpose of your reps as they (the UK TUI Reps) seem to just be there to sell trips, which are also available either through the hotel or locally. The German TUI rep had a wider selection of trips available, and seemed to be more approachable!
The area is frequented mainly by Spanish which makes a very pleasant change from the more developed Costas. Many trips available - Seville 1 hour away, boat trips, a wonderful river, 4x4 trips in Portugal countryside. This is not a good place for snorkeling or scuba diving due to the wide sandy beaches, however an hour and a half down the road at the Trivoli Dive Center in Portugal diving is available. The local town of Ayamonte is okay for shopping and pleasant. There is a small commercial center and marina 5 minutes walk from the hotel with shops, restaurants and bars.
Overall an excellent hotel and holiday and felt very safe at all times of day and night. Only downside was the abrupt and unhelpful Thomson rep, who claims to be an excellent rep - Thomsons please re-assess what is the purpose of your reps as they (the UK TUI Reps) seem to just be there to sell trips, which are also available either through the hotel or locally. The German TUI rep had a wider selection of trips available, and seemed to be more approachable!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" My Husband and I have just returned... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Barker
My Husband and I have just returned from the Riu Atlantico and had the most wonderful holiday ever. Everything about this Hotel is just fantastic and could not be faulted in any way. The whole place was absolutely spotless 24 hours a day, the rooms were of excellent quality and so were the all the hotels facilities.
The swimming pool was one of the largest we have ever seen and exceptionally clean. The staff were very attentive and dealt with any question or query immediately. There was a children’s club run twice a day (except Weds) plus there were children’s activities throughout the day. The food was absolutely amazing both at breakfast and dinner. There was a different choice every night and was not repeated the whole week we were there. It was all absolutely fresh and cooked in front of you. If you are thinking about visiting this Hotel I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
We booked this hotel direct on the Riu website, booking our own fights and private taxi transfer and saved a fortune on the Thompson Package price. This was the first DIY holiday we had done and would never book a package holiday again!
The swimming pool was one of the largest we have ever seen and exceptionally clean. The staff were very attentive and dealt with any question or query immediately. There was a children’s club run twice a day (except Weds) plus there were children’s activities throughout the day. The food was absolutely amazing both at breakfast and dinner. There was a different choice every night and was not repeated the whole week we were there. It was all absolutely fresh and cooked in front of you. If you are thinking about visiting this Hotel I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
We booked this hotel direct on the Riu website, booking our own fights and private taxi transfer and saved a fortune on the Thompson Package price. This was the first DIY holiday we had done and would never book a package holiday again!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" This is a great resort. Although... "
Submitted By: Miss RN McCallum
This is a great resort. Although quiet and either couple or family orientated it is fantastic. The hotel and resort in general are clean, comfortable and spacious. All hotel staff are friendly and will meet your every need. There are many activities to do such as dolphin watching, boat rides, 4*4 adventure. a day trip to Seville and many many more.
These are all relatively inexpensive. The local town is a great morning out with excellent shops, cafes and a market once a week. The beach is gorgeous white sand met with blue sea which is breathtaking. The views from the hotel are fantastic!! Although the hotel is rather expensive it is worth it. You a great quality hotel with pleasant staff in a fantastic environment. Perfect for a getaway. The weather is brilliant!!
These are all relatively inexpensive. The local town is a great morning out with excellent shops, cafes and a market once a week. The beach is gorgeous white sand met with blue sea which is breathtaking. The views from the hotel are fantastic!! Although the hotel is rather expensive it is worth it. You a great quality hotel with pleasant staff in a fantastic environment. Perfect for a getaway. The weather is brilliant!!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
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The rooms were an excellent size although they do vary slightly. Our room was facing the sea/river and the views were just stunning.
The evening entertainment was rather "pathetic" and be warned there is not a lot else to do in the evening. The resort is small and quiet with just a few bars.
My only other criticism was the cost of the drinks in the hotel - you can easily run up massive bar bills so I would suggest you pay as you go rather than sign for them and pay at the end of your stay.
Finally, we booked our own flights and taxi transfers and saved a lot of money from the Thomson package price so worth considering.
Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable holiday.