Atrium Platinum Resort And Spa is overlooking the sparkling Aegean Sea. This majestic property has bagged a prime spot in the coastal resort of Ixia. There’s traditional Greek restaurants, laid-back bars and a beach packed with watersports lie on your doorstep, while the history-steeped capital of Rhodes Town is a short taxi ride away.

Serving a wealth of dining options, this foodie haven knows that the key to your heart is through the stomach. There’s five restaurants to choose from – international favourites are served at the sea-view buffet restaurant with Greek, barbecue, Italian and Asian dishes covered at the four a la cartes.

Providing everything from anti-ageing facials and body scrubs to hot stone massages – Aphrodite & Hermes Spa boasts a treatments list as big as its reputation. Meanwhile, a heated pool with Jacuzzi and water jets, hammam, hydrobath and sauna all combine to reinvigorate the body and soothe your soul.

A 5-star hotel on Ixia Bay, the Atrium Platinum Luxury Resort Hotel & Spa overlooks the Aegean sea — but pretty sea views and impressive sunsets are just the icing on the cake of this comfortable, elegant hotel.

There’s direct access to the beach from the hotel but if you’re ready to explore, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Rhodes town is 10 minutes’ drive away. Wander down cobbled streets and get lost among the classical, medieval and Italian architecture, then explore the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes and the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. The hotel is also within two miles of Rodini Park — a landscaped area dating back to Roman times.

Back at the hotel after a hard day’s sun-bathing or sight-seeing, there are plenty of options for dinner. Choose from the hotel’s five restaurants — each serves up different cuisines, and there’s a wide range of Greek, Asian, Mediterranean and international dishes. Two bars, one indoor, one poolside, offer drinks throughout the day. The resort also has a spa with a gym, indoor pool, sauna, solarium and hammam. A variety of treatments are on offer (charges apply; children under 14 are not allowed in the spa).

There are 308 rooms, all decorated in contemporary, elegant style — all have free WiFi, balconies and a sofa bed. Upgrades offer more space — suites have separate living areas — and some offer personal plunge pools, particularly useful if you’re travelling with a family.