“Expectations fulfilling family vacation”

Booked flights from Helsinki to Thessaloniki first and then started to seek hotel for relaxing family vacation, easy all-inclusive with a lots of fun to do for kids, as we travelled with 2 and 6 years old kids. Quickly understood that such place can be difficult to find from Thessaloniki, so wide... lisää

Booked flights from Helsinki to Thessaloniki first and then started to seek hotel for relaxing family vacation, easy all-inclusive with a lots of fun to do for kids, as we travelled with 2 and 6 years old kids. Quickly understood that such place can be difficult to find from Thessaloniki, so widened search to nearby areas. Then found Atrium hotel, which seemed to tick all the boxes, so we booked stay for 7 nights. Our room was junior suite, 30sqm and nice view over to sea. Room was really spacious, house keeping kept the room tidy. Evening entertainment could be heard loydly, but it lasted only 22.30, so no issue with that at all. Nice that party option was available. Pool area was really a top notch, nice pool for kids and water park, where our kids spend 4 sunny days having a lot of fun. Next to it was beach volley, tennis, football and games were organised daily. A lot of fun and great animation host. During couple of rainy days kids spent a lot of time in playing Room, which had tons of fun toys to play with. I did personally eat breakfast and dinner, but both of those had great choice of selection. In addition of buffet options, grill offered special foods every day, such as stakes, squid, fish and other tasty options. Weather treated us well, 5 sunny days and a lot of sun chairs always available. Also life guard monitoring pools constantly. Staff was nice and professional, serving from pool bar worked well and we felt comfortable during our stay. Area was safe and comfortable for kids. Regarding some of the reviews which I read from here before our journey it made me.a bit suspicious, but based on experience I can recommend Atrium for families looking for easy and relaxing vacation with well working all inclusive amenities.

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“lovely summer break”

Fabulous holiday with my daughter (August 2022), we made amazing friends, the hotel isn't luxurious but it had everything we needed. The food wasn't great but we usually food something to eat. The staff were all fabulous. Its a 15 minute walk down to the beach / town and then back up the hill wh... lisää

Fabulous holiday with my daughter (August 2022), we made amazing friends, the hotel isn't luxurious but it had everything we needed. The food wasn't great but we usually food something to eat. The staff were all fabulous. Its a 15 minute walk down to the beach / town and then back up the hill which might be difficult for some - but there is also a shuttle bus that runs. Our room was a bit dated but they were in the process of updating them all.

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“Definitely room for improvements- group of 14”

Just returned from a 7 day all inclusive here yesterday. There were 14 of us all together, so a large group. It was my first holiday in 8 years and my 6 year old son’s first ever holiday. On arrival, the first thing I’d say is if you don’t like walking, or lots of steps it’s probably not the ho... lisää

Just returned from a 7 day all inclusive here yesterday. There were 14 of us all together, so a large group. It was my first holiday in 8 years and my 6 year old son’s first ever holiday. On arrival, the first thing I’d say is if you don’t like walking, or lots of steps it’s probably not the hotel for you. It’s located literally on top of a cliff, with not much around it. The hill is so steep so a taxi is needed which costs €5 each way into the town. There is a shuttle bus provided, but the times aren’t frequent enough. Also last bus at 6pm so you could get the bus down into the town for tea, but not back up again when you were done. Also no lifts in the hotel, and we were up 2 flights of very steep marble spiral stairs- they do take your cases up for you on arrival. On day 2, I had all my euros stolen out my room. I didn’t notice until later on the night as I went to get money out to go out for tea. I went to reception and was met by Sophia (look at previous reviews on this lady, middle aged short black hair) All I will say is her attitude is something else. There was zero sympathy from her for my situation despite being very distressed and upset, I was basically told it was my fault for not having it locked in the safe. Felt like she was totally judging me and wasn’t helpful at all. She called the manager to come down which he did, revved into the car park like I’d disturbed his evening, and he was just as helpful as her. Was very hesitant to call the police when asked as in his own words ‘they will just tell you what I have already told you’. A few other members of my party had weird things happen too as in shutters being open when they got back to the room, and doors open on some occasions. Someone with a master key definitely has access. I didn’t want this to ruin my holiday so I forgot about it as best I could while I was there and I still am not to the bottom of this and I am going through my insurance. So definitely hide your money in the safe (if you can work it) or keep with you at all times. The food- breakfast was probably the best of a bad bunch, however really greasy everyday. Lunch and dinner there just wasn’t enough choice or variation of food during our stay. It got boring and repetitive by day 3 and we started eating out a lot. The fresh salads were lovely everyday, the hot food had a lot to be desired. A few of my party had funny tummies during our stay and so did a lot of other holiday makers we ended up speaking to. So beware of that- stick to pasta and salads or eat out! The room- the room I had was really nice (superior double), however there was a major lack of storage with no wardrobe just a tiny rail and a shelf. The air con worked, but was really loud and rattled a lot. I’d like to say the room was kept fresh and tidy but I didn’t allow the cleaners into my room after my euros were pinched on day 2. I do not think it was them personally, but I didn’t want any one in there after that. Outside light on balcony didn’t work, that’s my only negative on the room. Gorgeous view from the balcony of the sea. The staff- apart from the lady at reception mentioned in the first section of this review, the staff were absolutely amazing and really are a credit to this hotel. The bar staff are so nice and helpful, and nothing is too much trouble for them. Special shout out to the lady at the pool bar with long dark curly hair and tattoos, she was my favourite and they were all amazing with my son too. Animation team really tried their very best to put on a good show every night and good activities during the day for kids and adults. The man in the on site mini market was lovely too, and seen me every day! The shop was great with everything you would need. Minibus driver also lovely. The staff really do make this hotel what it is. Pool- the main pool area could do with a bit of TLC- there is a lot of hazards which we unfortunately found out. A lot of a the plastic grid around the pool was sticking up, and sharp. My son ended up cutting both his big toes open with blood coming out and had to get treatment off the lifeguard (who was present every day) I know this part can’t really be helped but on a lot of occasions there were rubbish floating in the water. However it was quite windy every day which is probably where it was coming from. The older lady who helps with the cups and rubbish around the pool area, really is a little gem. She was lovely and worked very hard. Kids Splash park pool was ok my son used it a few times. Nothing to shout about really. Never a lack on sun loungers on a morning, we never struggled and needed 10+ situated together by the pool everyday to watch the kids. I would say it got busy by around 2pm where it may be a struggle to find one. Pefkochori town itself is a lovely place with gorgeous beach bars, restaurants and shops. Beware it is a very rocky stone beach! All in all we had a decent holiday minus the money incident. This hotel is definitely a 3 star by UK standard. Don’t expect 4 star and you won’t be disappointed. I would definitely return to Pefkochori, but I would not return to this hotel purely for the food and the location of it.

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“First holiday in Pefkohori 🙃”

Sooo... the trip was nice. When it comes to room and servise in restaurant I was kinda dissapointed. Room was "upgraded" without even seeing it and ability to change it. We firstly picked room double superior with garden view which was enough for us. That room what we got was nice, but we were ki... lisää

Sooo... the trip was nice. When it comes to room and servise in restaurant I was kinda dissapointed. Room was "upgraded" without even seeing it and ability to change it. We firstly picked room double superior with garden view which was enough for us. That room what we got was nice, but we were kinda separate, separate tv... it was weird. Balcony was cool. Big enough, Milk in the room for coffee was after expiracy date. Restaurant... Alexandros was perfect. One waiter, when we were on his section, we got served among last. We came first, sat, were waiting... and he ordered constatly tables that came after us, seriosuly i was thinking thats because we were not from Poland. And when he came to order... he was really weird. Didnt feel confortable. I am working in hotel like that IF not bigger and when waiter cant order 2-3 tables at the same time. Dont know ... Thank you Alexandros really. U are one of the best. 🩷 Bar ... ouu... the BEST!! ... one guy, dont know his name, omg... u were perfect... making my day better. ... they made really good drinks, making good atmosphere, always smiling and positive attitude. I appreciate that, really. Kid program... was perfect. Still singing songs even I am at home. Kid mini disko was amazing, funny for kids, even for adults as well as pool dancing or darts. Love it. Bartek and spol. ... u are the best. Pool and beach ....pools were cool. I felt kinda sorry when we wanted to take those big white altans for a day, bevause they were always reserved and we didnt know from where or whom... it was cool, water was a bit cold but nice, refreshing. Beach was nice, except the rocks on the beach..... really hurting and not even water pump for foot cleaning after leaving the beach. The trip was nice, shuttle was driving almost every hour to the beach and back, reception available 24/7. Would like to come back next year. SLAVKA DZUPINOVA 🥰

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