Guest User
June 14, 2024
First things first, the standout for this hotel is the staff, absolutely amazing, they are so friendly, warm, inviting, personable. So helpful, Maria on reception and another who's name I couldn't pronounce ( my bad for not asking), I felt like for the week i was there that we were friends, that's how lovely and engaging they are. I wish them all the success in the world. They deserve recognition for their tireless work ethic. Phenomenal. Ok so now for the usual stuff, the hotel itself is a little dated, not enough sockets in the room, the pillows as usual like sandbags, I didn't sleep too good the entire time, the shower was lukewarm if went in after 6.30pm. Aside from a few ******* this did not alter my stay, the vicinity from hotel to the beach is amazing, literally step out and walk ahead 2 mins and you're there. I preferred walking right on the beach to the end sunbeds, so relaxing and these are more spaced out, although pricey at 15 euros for a pair. I actually put a towel on the beach, shingles so it's not bad at all and you'll find a lot more people opt for this. You can lie right by the water. The hotel pool although lovely and clean, the position for the sun in a morning wasn't the best, most were in the shade. The best place was closer to the bar on the right but later in the day that was slim pickings as then the sun moved behind the building. So I preferred the beach but came back at teatime for a beer by the pool. I didn't venture into many bars although the sports bar opposite the hotel was my favourite and a large beer costing 4.20 euros compared to the expensive 4 euros for a small beer at the hotel, this irked me. The staff at the arena sports bar are the nicest. They chat to you throughout if you like that, and not just to get you to come in like other places. The atmosphere is good and it's big. The food at the hotel is plentiful, buffet style of array of salad stuffs, middle section was more main meal things, moussaka, vegetables, a chef making different dishes every night, some I wasn't too keen on because they didn't cook meats enough for me, but that's just my preference. A big shout out to the pizza chef, everyday, lunch and dinner he's there cooking up a storm. I'm a big pizza lover and honestly these are without doubt the best pizzas I've ever had. Light crispy base and various yummy toppings and he'll even show you how he likes them, he'll drizzle oil on the pizza and scatter herbs on. He's a character and really lifts the dining room up. The waiting staff don't stop, constantly topping up drinks, asking if you want anything. They work so hard and supr friendly. Adonis was my favourite, a young lad that was chatty and warm with me everyday and everytime I saw him. The big downside for me was the bar area, it lacked presence, uninviting and small, the entertainment every night was at the bottom of the small bar, so they would pull chairs in into the lobby area which is where the bar is offset. I never bothered.