🌞 Holiday Village Atlantica Rhodes – Family Fun in the Sun
We’ve just returned from Holiday Village Atlantica Rhodes — a place where the sun shines endlessly, the pools are basically a child’s dreamland, and the kids somehow found new ways to tire us out every single day. If you’re thinking about heading to Rhodes with little ones (or big ones) in tow, here’s everything we loved, everything we learned, and they moments we’ll be laughing about for years.
📍 Location
Kolymbia, Rhodes — a peaceful, family‑friendly area with mountain views, warm breezes, and that classic Greek‑island charm.
4–4.5 hour flight from the UK — short enough to avoid major meltdowns, long enough for snacks and a movie.
We took the TUI coach transfer, and while it worked, it definitely wasn’t our finest decision with four kids aged four and under. Because we landed late at night, everyone was tired, cranky, and running on fumes. The journey took over an hour, and the bus made multiple stops, which felt like an eternity when all we wanted was a bed, a shower, and children who weren’t on the brink of a meltdown.
Next time, we’d 100% book a private transfer. After doing it the long way round, we can confidently say it would be worth every penny for the 30 minute journey, comfort, and the sheer luxury of going straight to the hotel without detours.
💦 Swimming Pools
Pirate Ship Waterpark: (Suitable for little ones 0.5m+) a total kid‑magnet — slides, splash zones, and a full adventure playground that guarantees tired legs by bedtime. This spot was perfect for our 4 boys aged 4 and under!
Big Slides: Minimum height 1.2m - Smaller Slide: Minimum height 0.9m -
Lazy River: A gentle loop perfect for floating, relaxing, or pretending you’re supervising while actually doing nothing at all
It’s colourful, lively, and one of the resort’s biggest highlights for families.
One small downside — the waterpark has deck chairs instead of sunbeds, which isn’t ideal if you’re hoping to stretch out and relax. That said, with kids running from slide to slide like they’re training for an Olympic event, it’s not like you’ll be lying down long enough for it to matter anyway.
Seven Outdoor Pools
Yes — seven. You’re basically spoiled for choice.
Activity Area: 3 pools (including one heated), Relax Area: 3 quieter pools perfect for a breather, Deluxe Area: 1 pool exclusively for Deluxe guests
All are surrounded by sunbeds and parasols, and each has its own vibe — from full‑on family fun to blissful calm.
Indoor Pool -
This one’s strictly adults‑only, tucked away inside the spa and fully heated. It’s peaceful, calm, and the complete opposite of the splash‑filled chaos outside. If you manage to sneak away for a quiet dip, treasure it. We never made it to the indoor pools on holiday — probably because indoor pools are our only option in Scotland, so choosing one on holiday just feels wrong.
🛏️ Rooms
Rooms at Holiday Village Atlantica Rhodes are split into three zones — Activity, Relax, and Deluxe.
The Activity and Relax areas offer double and family rooms.
The Deluxe zone gives you upgraded double and family rooms with extra touches.
Many room types can be upgraded to swim‑ups, and there are suites with a lounge and even a private pool.
Depending on the category, rooms sleep 3–5 people.
Our Room: Relax Swim‑Up Family Room with Partition & Terrace
This room type officially sleeps 2–4, but because two of our little ones were under two, we were able to stay as a family of six.
This room was in the Relax area and comes with:
A terrace
A queen‑size bed
Two extra beds behind a partition, giving everyone a bit of privacy
Was it a squeeze? Absolutely. Did it work? Surprisingly, yes. The older two slept in the partitioned beds, the littles were in their travel cots in the middle, and we still had our own space to unwind once everyone finally fell asleep.
🍽️ Food & Drink
If there’s one thing Holiday Village Atlantica Rhodes does well, it’s feeding families who seem to be permanently “just a little bit hungry.” Honestly, with this many restaurants, bars, snack corners, food trucks and ice‑cream stops, your kids will forget what hunger even feels like — but somehow still ask for a snack every 20 minutes.
Main Buffet
Olive Chef’s Market – Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Activity area.
The buffet restaurant features a special kids area including seating which our 3 and 4 year old loved!
Included À La Cartes
La Trattoria – Italian
Stars & Stripes – American diner (Our favourite!)
Kuzina – Greek All require reservations and are open 6 days a week. You get two a la carte dining visits per stay.
Deluxe Dining
Cosmopolitan Restaurant* – Exclusive for Deluxe guests (others can pay to dine here).
More Bars & Snacks…
HV Spirit Bar – Activity area
Snack Corner – Activity area
Isola Swim‑Up Bar – Relax area
Orange Pool Bar – Deluxe guests only
Pool Bar Cantina – Activity area, near the main stage
Paaru Adults‑Only Bar* – Premium cocktails in the Deluxe area
Chilly’s Gelataria – Ice cream included; crêpes/waffles extra
Meraki Food Truck – Relax area (summer only)
Noodle Bar – Grab‑and‑go noodles
Paaru Sushi Bar* – Not included; reservation required
🎭 Evening Entertainment
Mini‑disco, mini-shows and mini-games followed by a more adult inspired act that the children can enjoy too! The kind of family fun that guarantees at least one child will fall asleep mid‑sentence.
🧗♂️ Activities
Holiday Village is famous for its activities, and Rhodes delivers:
High ropes
Climbing wall
Football academy
Swim academy
Archery
Tennis
Water polo
Games room
Spa (for when you need to escape your family)
You will not run out of things to do.
🌊 Beach
The beach is a short walk away (slightly longer with 4 kids in tow)— pebbly in places but beautiful, warm, and calm. Great for older kids who love snorkelling and exploring.
Water sports available:
Kayaks
Pedalos
Paddleboards
Boat trips (extra charge)
⭐ Our Rating: 9/10
Pros
Amazing pools and splash areas
Brilliant kids’ clubs and activities
Great food variety
Perfect for families with kids of all ages
Cons
The resort is quite big — expect lots of walking especially if your room is on the delux/relax side.
Kids Club needs to be booked on the HV app and creche and kids club didn’t always align meaning it was tricky to have a full child free hour!
Would we go back? No - but only because we can’t! This resort doesn’t accommodate 6 guests in one room and my husband and i don’t like the idea of sleeping in separate rooms! Otherwise… absolutely yes!
**Update as of 21st January 2026 - this is still my 7 year old’s favourite resort in the world!
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