TUI MAGIC LIFE Plimmiri by Atlantica

My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We were shocked to see any negative reviews at all! Entertainment Team: HUGE thank you to Alina, Georgie, Lou, Lara, Ignacio and Owen for bringing such high energy every day and being genuinely lovely people. They felt more like friends than staff after our week there and made our stay so much better. Activities: Getting involved with the games is a must - plus there are so many different activities throughout the day that there is something for everyone. The TUI Magic Life app was extremely helpful for booking activities and seeing the itinerary for the day. Beach activities such as canoeing were sometimes unavailable due to the wind (this is not the hotel’s fault but good to know to avoid disappointment - we can’t help the weather.) There is also a spa and fish spa available on site, though we did not end up going, we heard good reviews from others whilst there! Food: Delicious!! I really enjoyed trying different dishes each day, I could have lived at this resort just for the food. There were also lots of British-friendly foods such as pizza, chips and spaghetti bolognese. Fresh salad was available daily too which was welcomed when the weather was hot. My only critique would be that the ice cream station was part of the restaurant (so it was not available at certain points throughout the day when the restaurant was closed.) The ice cream was too good to be kept off limits!! -Deli: We often enjoyed having a toasted sandwich on days we didn’t eat much for breakfast or needed a light bite before dinner. There was a selection of danishes and fruits available too which we really enjoyed. -Specialty Restaurants: Great for trying different menu items from across the world. Our favourite was The Flavour, the design was beautiful and we had a view of the sea to go with it. We both enjoyed the food there and staff were always happy to wait on us which was really nice to experience. Adult sections: There was an amazing adult bar upstairs which we went to every evening. Instead of having to wait in queues downstairs for drinks, we would sit in the adult bar and a lovely waitress would ask us for our order. It was peaceful and quiet and there were lovely views. We were even able to watch the evening shows from up there! In the restaurant, there was also an adults only section, which removed us from children running around and their general noise..! The air conditioning was also very nice to have in there. Rooms: My partner and I were more than happy with our room. It was cleaned daily and fresh towels were provided upon request. Despite being told we would have to ask for water to be refilled, we returned to a fresh bottle each day without fail. The sheets were fresh and perfect for the heat, and we loved the pillows. It was very handy having the toilet separate to the bathroom and such a lovely space in the walk in shower. There was also a large mirror and hairdryer which was so convenient when getting ready for dinner. Nighttime Entertainment: There was always something for everyone on on evening. We don’t have children ourselves but for families out there - I don’t think you could ask for a better resort in terms of kids’ entertainment and clubs. The shows were always really enjoyable, the entertainment team is extremely talented (Lara’s voice is incredible and Brisa the acrobat was amazing.) External groups were also invited to perform and were the cause of many late nights as we did not want to leave! This is the first resort we’ve been to where the entertainment on an evening is not lacklustre. We could not fault it!! Pools: There were 3 very decent sized pools. The two main ones (with the pool bar and activity pool) were never too busy and sunbeds were available when we strolled up at 9am. We did not feel pressured by staff when they asked us to join in the pool games (though we did sign up for most as we really enjoyed them!) Having the bar close by was very useful too - the drinks were amazing. Special thanks to Cormak for introducing me to my new favourite drink! He was extremely friendly and made sure we were enjoying our time. There was a pool nearer to the beach labelled as a children’s pool due to the no smoking rule. This had a bar adjacent to the restaurant which wasn’t too far, yet we favoured the activity pools as the bar was more accessible. Beach: The private beach is a great addition to the resort. It is mainly made up of small stones and pebbles, however, which may put some people off. As aforementioned, it can get quite windy on this part of the island which definitely adds a chill when you are in the sea! There were definitely enough sunbeds to go around and a shower to rinse your feet on the way out which I thought was a great addition. We also enjoyed the beach bar! Location: Very far out. I would recommend this resort for those who do not feel the need to venture out to explore the Greek culture and can find everything they need at the hotel. The total transfer time from Rhodes airport was around 2 and a half hours. My boyfriend and I explored Lindos one day, which was €3.50 for a single ticket each and took roughly 1 hour. I could not recommend this enough as the town was beautiful. My advice would be to rent a car, or be prepared to pay a hefty taxi fee (as the hotel is so far out) because the bus departs at 8:45am, again at 9:30am and does not return to Lindos for pick up until 5:40pm. We were extremely hot and ready to go back by 2:30pm, so another bus around this time would have really helped. It is absolutely beautiful where we stayed, however, and the hotel even looked the part. Shops: There was a small shop where snacks and souvenirs could be bought, as well as fashion shops and a few arcade games outside. The snacks were relatively expensive compared to UK prices, but with the free Deli open throughout the day (only closed when the restaurant was open) was a great feature for if we needed a light bite! Thank you again to the staff who made our stay at the resort so amazing for us. We would come back in a heartbeat!

Positives: Animation Team, shout out to Alina, Lara, Georgie, Ignacio and Lou. They are absolutely great, all individually make sure the day to day doesn’t become dull/ repetitive. Of an Evening they really get people going and involved as well putting on great shows that are actually entertaining to watch. I would recommend taking the time to have a conversation with them as they are great people and easily to get along with. Food, we stayed for a week, there are reoccurring basics such as Pizza, chips, pasta, bolognaise and fresh salad to enjoy. As well as themed nights, for people who want to try and experiment there are plenty of Greek and international dishes to enjoy as well. Breakfast is also good, lots of options. Everything to need to construct a fry up, fruit and cereal also available. There is also a deli with treats and Sandwiches throughout the day when the restaurant is closed. Pools, there are three pools. Two are located next to one another, with the Water Park not even 20 seconds away. These are the louder pools where most people are, sunbeds were readily available never found myself searching or fighting with people to get them. The other is a ‘kids pool’ but just seemed more like a pool for people to relax without any music. Temps were fine for the pools, the activity pool is colder than the rest but not horrendous. Drinks, the options for drinks are amazing. There are menu’d cocktails that you can order but the bar staff are incredibly flexible and are happy to make whatever as long as you can tell them what it’s made of. Our personal go to was Rum, Strawberry Slushii and Peach Syrup. On top of that the bar staff are great, speak and understand good English for anyone that was worried about that. Shout out to Cormac at the Pool Bar for being incredibly friendly and willing to make whatever you ask and even giving tips for mixing drinks. Beer, wine and Prosecco is also available but I don’t drink that so I wouldn’t comment. Adult Bar, this was possibly the highlight of hotel for us as a couple (without kids), its much quieter up there, there is basically no queue at the bar and a Lovely waiter (I forgot her name but she’s amazing and deserves recognition) that will come take your order and bring your drinks to your table. There is also a part where you can see the entertainment below as a viewing area but with limited seats so get there early. The Room, its clean, it has a bed that is comfortable and cleaned/ changed daily. Air con works lovely. The bathroom is spacious and a separate toilet not in the bathroom. The showers don’t really get ‘Hot’ more of a lukewarm but after being cooked all day by the sun it wasn’t something we were concerned about. Safe is free and drinks in the fridge on arrival. I’ve seen people saying that thier fridge wasn’t refilled but we had two new bottles of water every day so take that with a pinch of salt when reading other reviews. Nighttime entertainment, this was really refreshing as the entertainment was actually good. Live music, themed events, silent disco (great to watch people from above in the adult bar). Most all inclusive I got to I could pass on the night time entertainment and just play cards 500 times over but I found myself watching and listening every night which really completed the day. Staff in general, I saw people writing reviews before I went about staff speaking limited English and that it was more aimed towards Germans. This is a mystery to me as I would say 97% of staff spoke decent to really good English, so those who are worried about this shouldn’t be put off by the reviews of some nutcase who couldn’t get what they wanted and blamed it on a language. All the entertainment is also performed in English and even most of the German guests speak English too. So props to them and the German education system. Overall I had an amazing week and was easily one of the best holidays I have ever been on. Negatives: Location, this isn’t anything that TUI or the hotel can actually do anything about however if you are looking to explore parts of the Island, especially Rhodes/Lindos then I will would advise possibly going somewhere else. Unless you are happy to hire a car. The beach, again this isn’t on the Hotel but the beach is pebbly and especially this part of the Island is incredibly windy so I personally found it difficult to enjoy but if that doesn’t bother you then it won’t be a problem. Water is beautifully clear and clean and so is the beach itself. Specialty restaurants, they are free and do need reserving (you can do this at a Kiosk in reception). We ate at two of them, they were okay, I would personally rather eat that main restaurant but the food was good but options were limited. I really enjoyed the food I ordered at ‘The Flavour’ and staff are friendly. Airport/Transfer, again not really TUI’s fault but the airport is busy and flights are typically delayed from Rhodes (don’t ask me why but that’s just how it is) and the transfer does take 2.5 hours due to it being the last stop and at the complete other end of the island. But this is the same for most all inclusive bus transfers so it’s hardly a negative. Get a private taxi if you don’t want to sit there that long.

We had a great time here especially as vegans! The staff were all so friendly, they thought of everything here, it was a super relaxed and enjoyable hotel. Food: The food was well labelled, showed exactly what was in there, they had a vegan section, lots of salads, hot and cold food. We met the chef who explained we could request vegan desserts as they weren’t put out in the buffet. We didn’t go without! This really made our holiday because before we’ve survived on cold salad and chips! Also the coffee shop was awesome and we had vegan cake there too. We tried the Italian speciality restaurant which was really great, the pasta was delicious! Rooms: The rooms were clean and pretty average, the mini bar had a stash of drinks we could have for free to begin with and water was always available. They would top it up if needed. Resort: Plenty to do here, lots of pools, the beach was great with sunbeds and a beach bar. We went canoeing which was included. The gym was really good I thought, probably the best I’ve seen in a hotel abroad. I did a yoga class in the spa garden which was really lovely. They have lots of activities going on throughout the day and throughout the evening. The wunderbar lounge upstairs was really cool and adults only so nice if you wanted somewhere a bit quieter. Entertainment: The entertainment was really good after 9pm as it was mostly catered to children before that in the wunderbar I would say. Personal favourite was the silent disco which we loved! And also the ladies who sung through the decades. Tip: -If you are vegan, speak to guest services and they will introduce you to the chef. -If you have a late flight like us, they have showers with hairdryers and fresh towels in the toilets by reception which really helped us as we had a full day at the beach, stored our luggage in reception and got showered in the evening before our flight. Shout out to: -Flori at the Wunderbar who was really friendly and made great cocktails! -The (tall) head chef in the Magico buffet who helped explain all our options, gave us vegan desserts and made eating vegan so much easier! -the ladies at guest services! Really friendly and helpful, answered all our questions no matter how small! -Brisa who was a great dance partner most nights! We had a lovely holiday and really miss it, thank you all!

Got a massage in the spa (Anna Maria) and it was absolutely amazing and a very nice experience. Very calm, perfect pressure and sweet staff. 10/10. Feel like a brand new person. The hotel it self is also very nice and clean. I have nothing bad to say :)

As a family of 5 with children aged 13, 8 and 4 years old, we had an amazing time! The family room with sliding doors was perfect for us, with plenty of space for all our stuff. The room was cleaned daily and we had no issue with the cleanliness of our room! The swimming pools are clean and our children particularly enjoyed the main pool and the waterpark! Our 8 year old was able to sit on his dad’s lap to go down the yellow slide which he was thrilled about! The pools are cold but once you’ve braved it and in, they are fine. The football pitch was perfect for our 8 year old to let off some steam and meet other children too. He spent at least n hour a day here! The food was lovely, with lots of different choices at each meal time. All food is clearly labelled with what allergens are in the food, making meal times with allergy children a lot easier! The only negative thing I would say in regards to the meals would be there wasn’t much or any choice for desserts for my dairy free children unless they just wanted fruit. The beach is pebbly and hurts your feet when walking across so I would recommend beach shoes. We hired a boat from the water sports area and enjoyed exploring the coastline together. This is an experience I would highly recommend trying! The staff are all so lovely and welcoming and nothing was ever too much of an ask.