| Holiday-Truth Readers Reports |
Donna o' Doherty from donegal travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
direct holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2007 |
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| said: hotel spotless.food v good. bit of a remote location but 6 euros in a taxi to falaraki.bad time of year 2 go because every shop was closed already as it was the last week of the season and even the entertainers couldnt be bothered 2 do their job. but would be fab in full swing.
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Haslams from Llandudno,N Wales travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
portland
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2007 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Very clean and tidy hotel.Food got a bit samey after a while but nothing wrong otherwise.We had a family room just for the two of us, so plenty of space but lovely size for a family.
Nice bathroom but no over head shower ,had to crouch down in bath if you wanted a shower no good when you've got bad back or knees.
Brilliant location, nice to walk around along beach boards or road. Staff ok and the entertainment team work very hard which is a difficult job when you have different languages to cover.
Would go back here tomorrow and take my grandson with me as the place is fantastic for kids, even my husband enjoyed the water slide and he's 61 !!
We had wall to wall sunshine the best weather we've ever had any where in the world.
The only complaint I have is that they don't have TONIC for my gin lol !! Had to buy it from the shop.
This is a lovely hotel and apart from the Germans being very rude, we had a fantastic holiday.
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marshalls,fullicks and morriss from portsmouth travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
thomson
on a friends holiday.
There were 5 adults and 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Although this was quite a large hotel you never felt overcrowded, as plenty of space with pool area beach. Most staff were very friendly.
The animation team were fantastic and the children had a great holiday because of them. The animation team were always busy but always had the time to talk to you, especially Sam who was great with kids and adults. Every night they put on great shows including a great fire show. during the day plenty of pool games but no pressure to join in. Kids really enjoyed the mini olympics. Adults enjoyed the morning stretching class.
The food was great with lots of variety, only thing they could do with is warming the plates first. very generous with drinks and the cocktails were great. For info no one seems to keep to dress code in the evening in the resturant.
Hotel shop is really good value aand cheaper than the shops on Rhodes and Lindos.
The beach was excellent for snorkelling and very clean. Kids had a great time jumping off the concrete pier. Recommend trying Peters for paragliding will do a good deal, he is situated on the beach to the right hand side of our hotel.The beach is shingley but boat/beach shoes are really cheap in hotel shop.
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Elstow Party from Farnborough travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Cosmos
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: A wide selection of food, meat always cooked nicely and very tasty. Choice of eating in very clean, air conditioned restaurant or outside by the pool. Pizzas, sandwiches, ice creams and candy floss available outside of set eating times. Bedrooms were spotless with separate area which had sliding doors for the children. Plenty of wardrobes, drawers and space for lilos and pool toys. Always enough sun loungers even in August! Sun beds scattered around pools, grass areas and beach. Very well thought out pool designs. Small pools for families with younger children and large pool for older children/adults. Kiddies bumper cars/bouncy castle/flumes/football pitch/beach volley ball and loads of water sports all on site, even a cinema. We paid for a sea view and what a view - fantastic would recommend to pay the extra. Catering and cleaning staff always friendly and helpful. If going into Faliraki, which is a 20/30 minute walk would recommend take a taxi its only 5 euros. Animation team work very hard day and night. They put on a variety of different unique shows to cater for different tastes not all to our liking but most were very entertaining. A kiddies disco most evenings with the ever popular holiday dances. Definitely one of the better hotels we have stayed in and would recommend for families.
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Ivor Coombes from Yeovil travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just returned from a 2 week holiday which we all thoroughly enjoyed. The food was great, plenty of choice and variety. Cleaners were always out and about cleaning. Hotel was right on the beach. Entertainment was ok, the fire show is really something to watch.
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Kate Bayne from Portsmouth travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Eclipse Direct
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just returned from 1 week in Rhodes at this hotel. Transfer times were 20 mins from airport which was great. Hotel is lovley really clean and always cleaners around. Rooms were fantastic we had a family room which was realy big, had a separate area for childs bed, better than some hotel rooms i have stayed in in england! We asked to be moved as we were right on the pool and was really noisy at night but it was no problem and they moved us the next day.
Food was good im very fussy but there was always something you could find - spag bol, chips, salad, pork etc.
Hotel is a great location right on the beach, there are watersports at back of hotel as well which were fab, must recommend the safari bannana trip they take you out to the caves and let you swim into them which was amazing, all for 15 euros well worth it.
hotel itself was really nice, clean, spacious,helpful staff. The entertainment was ok, not my sort of thing but i must give credit to the animation team they do all the entertainment themselves and work so hard they never seem to sleep they done a really good job.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone it is in great location, right on beach ideal for families i would not stay here if you wanted a non children place as this is catered for kids. There are waterslides, carousol, bumpercars, bouncy castle climbing frames etc all for kids.
We had a fab time and would definatly go again to this hotel and to rhodes, it is a lovely island. Go you will have a great time
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ross from perth travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
direct holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2007 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hotel was spotless,cleaners were constantly out and about sweeping,wiping,polishing etc.Food was delicious.Chips,spag bol,salads and ice cream avail every night as well as lots more.There was something to suit everyone no matter what nationality or age.Location was fab right on beach front.The staff were very friendly and polite.The entertainment was absolutly fantastic.Day or night jonny and his team were there to make you laugh.We couldn,t ask for more.We will be returning here for our next holiday i hope the entertainment team will be the same.
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SHARE DALTON from ROTHERHAM SOUTH YORKSHIRE travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
THOMAS COOK
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The food was lovely and plentiful, however as a vegetarian I didnt find much choice, so I stuck to pasta/rice/chips!!/salad etc..
The cleaners (bless em) were at it from dawn till dusk, cleaning, mopping, polishing, shining! It was spotless.
I've read comments on the location, which some seem to be disappointed with? but we weren't, if we had wanted a proper "Faliraki" holiday we would have got a hotel there.. however we hired a Cherokee Jeep for 4 days so were able to get out and about (we drove the entire island! it's a must, absolutely beautiful) I feel like I know Rhodes like the back of my hand now. We'd have a night in Faliraki, or go for ice-cream in Rhodes town after tea etc.. etc..
Hotel staff were nice, and some of the waitresses were amazing (we took photo's of them) but the Animation Team were FANTASTIC! We miss you Jonny and the guys.. the kids were crying leaving you, and my little 2 year old keeps on asking after you! they were super friendly, especially with the kids, nothing was too much trouble.. the DJ even did me a copy of the Kids Disco music for about (£3) which we have had on nonstop! help! the whole team made all day everyday fun and exciting.
Do we wanna come back YES! we're missing the place desperately, it felt like our new home! today is Sat and we only returned Thurs am to the FLOODS!
Any family would have a fantastic holiday of all ages. My eldest boy is 10, he loved the on site cinema and free: dodgems/bouncy castle/water slides/popcorn/candyfloss!! and the beach being 2 steps from the hotel! and my little one (age 2) loved the baby pools (2)and the kiddie disco. And me and my partner loved the luxury of no cooking/cleaning for 2 weeks and the long rest. BEST HOLIDAY YET!
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Sarah Butcher from Sheffield travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Portland
on a friends holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and more than 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
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| said: We have all just returned from our holiday and every single one of us were gutted that our holiday was over.
We all had such a great time, the hotel is beautiful, all staff were freindly and really helpful, nothing was too much trouble. I was very lucky to celebrate my birthday whilst I was there and my husband and close friend(s), arranged with the staff to set out a table, with candles and birthday banners, and bottles of Asti on ice waiting for us when we arrived to the resturant. They also arranged for a cake which was enjoyed by us all.
The facilities for the children are great, the park with the dodgems and carosel are brilliant for all ages. The two waterslides on the resort are great and can be enjoyed by adults as well as the children, with the safety of a life guard on duty, during a majority of the day.
If you feel brave their is a hut on the beach were you can organise to go out to sea on the banana boats, or the squib, as some of our group did, and a deal can be done with them if you can get a big enough group to go out.
The entertainment team are constantly on the go. They arrange activities all throughout the day for all ages, such as water activities for the kids, football, beach vollyball and table tennis. Although my little boy didn't join the kids club, I saw many children with the animation team playing, or face painting and having fun.
They would then have a kids disco which was enjoyed not only by the kids in our group, but also by most of the adults who enjoyed joing in with the dance routines and the very catchy music.
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Sarah Butcher from Sheffield travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Portland
on a friends holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and more than 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
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| said: We have all just returned from our holiday and every single one of us were gutted that our holiday was over.
We all had such a great time, the hotel is beautiful, all staff were freindly and really helpful, nothing was too much trouble. I was very lucky to celebrate my birthday whilst I was there and my husband and close friend(s), arranged with the staff to set out a table, with candles and birthday banners, and bottles of Asti on ice waiting for us when we arrived to the resturant. They also arranged for a cake which was enjoyed by us all.
The facilities for the children are great, the park with the dodgems and carosel are brilliant for all ages. The two waterslides on the resort are great and can be enjoyed by adults as well as the children, with the safety of a life guard on duty, during a majority of the day.
If you feel brave their is a hut on the beach were you can organise to go out to sea on the banana boats, or the squib, as some of our group did, and a deal can be done with them if you can get a big enough group to go out.
The entertainment team are constantly on the go. They arrange activities all throughout the day for all ages, such as water activities for the kids, football, beach vollyball and table tennis. Although my little boy didn't join the kids club, I saw many children with the animation team playing, or face painting and having fun.
They would then have a kids disco which was enjoyed not only by the kids in our group, but also by most of the adults who enjoyed joining in with the dance routines and the very catchy music. The team would then entertain us further with a different kind of show each night.
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The Fitzgibbons from Nr Cardiff travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Portland Direct
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We all had a fabulous holiday to the Esperides!
The All Inclusive option is very good - be prepare to gain weight!! The day starts with a lovely breakfast in the main restaurant - a large selection of breads, cereals, pastries, omelettes, cooked breakfast etc - all cooked beautifully. Staff work hard to clear tables quickly, food was replaced & kept hot and they still had a smile.
The snacks consist of pizzas, pastries & sandwiches & ice cream all day & lunch can be taken either in the Taverna next to the pool or the main restaurant. Nice selection of meats, vegetables and salads etc (a lot of pork) but all beautifully cooked. Always spaghetti bolognese available & chips for the fussy children along with fish fingers & chicken nuggets most days.
The same sort of dishes available for the evening meal but plenty of choices on offer so you shouldnt get too bored.
Fab selection of desserts!!
Great AI drinks, all shorts plus cocktails made to order from a menu.
Hotel absolutely spotless - an army of cleaners inside & out from morning till night. Pools lovely & clean.
Family rooms spacious, carpeted floors in main room but bathroom floor like glass when wet!! Lots of storage - a sliding partition doors separate the childrens sleeping area. (Bunks or a single bed)
For the children there is a carousel, water slides, climbing wall, bouncy castle, play frame, play house and dodgems (open from 4pm - 8pm along with popcorn & candy floss during this time - all free!!). A hotel run mini club also operates which the kids really enjoyed. There are electronic games & pool tables in the bar/cafe near the beach (payable)
The animation team are superb. They have something going on every 1/2 hour throughout the day & will come around to ask you if you want to join in but they are not too pushy. They also provide the evening entertainment which is very professional. There is a mini disco for the children before the main show.
The hotel also has a soft play room and its very own cinema which shows a chidrens film in the morning & an adults film in the evening.
There is an internet room and a cashpoint within the hotel.
The beach is pebbly / shingly and you will need swim shoes - get them from the hotel shop - cheaper than in the UK
The hotel is situated along the main road from Kalithea to Faliraki - there are about 7 hotels spread along this road with shopping complexes dotted in between - a taxi into Faliraki is only 5 euro.
The hotel has its own jetty & the sea shuttle boat runs 3 times a day into Rhodes Town & also to Fakliraki - this works out slightly cheaper than getting a taxi for 2 adults ( children under 6 free)
Some points to note
1. Its expensive to phone from the hotel - even using the phones in reception - get a phonecard and call from the public phones in the shops up the road.
2. Its a very large hotel - apparently in high season there are 1500 adults & 500 kids. I would imagine the sunbed rush would be dreadful & the queues for food & drinks ridiculous - when we went at the end of September there was plenty of room for everyone to have space & there were no queues for anything and the weather was lovely so bear this in mind.
3. Get good insect repellent - we were bitten to death!
4. The hotel has very good pushchair / disabled access but the pavements outside are very narrow & potholed.
If you have children then this is the place for you - its very safe - you can let the kids have some freedom and theres so much for them to do they will love it!
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Nicki Connor from Liverpool travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Direct Holidays
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
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| said: We went to the Esperides in a group all different tour operators for a family wedding.
We chose the Esperides because of the children's entertainment and the location of the hotel (the couple got married in the Esperides chapel at the top of the hill).
When we arrived we were put in a family room in the old building which was fine until we seen were are friends were staying and our room was like Pontins as theirs was like the Hilton!! We asked to be moved and were moved to the new building with no fuss at all our room was unbelievable lovely, clean and spacious with a carpet fantastic when you have an 18 month old falling over frequently!!
The pools were great and the lagoon although freezing was kept clean.
The location was not the best as we were all young couples with children and like the nightlife but we walked to Faliraki every night which took about 30 mins (kept our weight off for the wedding)
The staff were ever so lovely and kept stealing our daughter to give her cuddles and kisses, they were so helpful, polite and courteous.
The entertainments team deserve an award they were all from Italy and worked so hard on keeping us all going through the day and night...fantastic.
I would return to this hotel again only thing which would stop me is location too far from Faliraki centre. We had a brill holiday, my thanks to all at the Esperides.
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Mrs Lambert from Hexham travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Portland
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
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| said: We have just returned for a 2 week stay at this hotel, and we would recommend this hotel to anyone. The hotel was very clean and the maid attended the room everyday, towels were changed regularly and the beds also.
The room was a nice size with twin beds and bunk beds. The balcony was very safe for little one as it was a solid wall and about 3 ft high.
The food could be a bit repetitive but I thought it catered well for all nationalities, and my son really enjoyed the bacon in the morning!
The location was ideal for us. We were about half a mile from Faliraki which was ideal. We walked into Faliraki via the beach and it took us about 20 mins. Wasn't too impressed with Fali though!!
The hotel staff were really friendly and some of the bar staff were excellent. As for the animation team I cannot say enough about them, they were an excellent, really hardworking bunch.
The shows that they put on were brilliant and they were so friendly and amusing that you felt you had to join in at some point with their games.
They really made this holiday for us. We never ventured far from the hotel as there was no need to, everything from the entertainment to the childrens rides and pools were right on your doorstep.
We went to the waterpark, which we thought was excellent, (5 mins walk away), we had a full day there and throughly enjoyed it. It catered from the very young to the needing to feel young again!!
Only downside is it is built on a hill and there are a lot of steps to climb!
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The Hornes from Blackburn travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
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| said: We stayed in the Hotel Esperides in August of this year.
The room we were in was okay but apparently not up to the standard of the newly refurbished rooms. The room was cleaned daily and clean towels provided on a daily basis.
The hotel food was good but a bit repetitive. However, with two children aged 10 and 11, there was plenty to choose from. The hotel staff were friendly. We had two waiters assigned to our area of the dining room and both were great.
It was my sister's birthday whilst we were there and without any prompting, a birthday cake appeared whilst we were eating dinner which was a lovely gesture.
The entertainment team were brill and the kids couldn't wait to get down for the shows at night - every evening a different show which meant we never had to leave the hotel at night for entertainment.
During the day the entertainment team came round to ask for participants but there was never any pressure to join in! The only downside and this was a real bugbear was that you had to be up at 6am to get a sunbed in a decent place round the pool. There were also numerous arguments about the sunbeds due to the fact that some people were taking towels off etc etc etc. I found it a bit of a bind getting up at 6am to reserve a sunbed and felt a bit of a "saddo" but if you didn't, no sunbed!!!
The hotel is on the beach, however, getting into the sea is another matter! The beach is shingly and trying to get into it is entertainment itself! Having finally managed to get in, you then stumble onto the rocks and seaweed which is very slippery and there were many surprised faces as people slithered about. If you manage to get past that, then it's great!!! The only problem then is getting out!
All in all, however, a very enjoyable holiday. When we went, it was on a half-board basis but there were rumours that in 2006 it was going "all inclusive" so don't know what that will be like.
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Bernstein from London travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
JMC
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel is really in two sections. The newer part is really quite nice.
The older part is terrible. Noisy, cramped, worn, dull.
The food would only satisfy those who like boring, unadventurous food, don't like anything too fancy or foreign and enjoy grease more than Greek. If pasta and ham/pork are your favourites you'll be in heaven (every day).
The pools are OK. But if you have kids and need to lie within sight of the pool, under an umbrella to give them some shelter, then don't expect a lie-in in the mornings. It's the 6:00AM shift for you. If your towel isn't in place by 6:45 you'll have to make do with what's left.
The staff vary from the really helpful to the really useless.
The Animation (entertainment) team are the real stars. They are amazing. Out from 10:00AM to midnight. They organise activities, sports, kids clubs, mini-disco etc. And then go on to do wonderful shows most nights of the week.
The hotel kids' club was OKish.
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Higgins from Essex travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
JMC
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just returned from 2 great weeks at the Esperides.
The rooms and the hotel in general were kept extremely clean, towels and linen changed daily etc.
The food was of a good standard and well presented, although it could be a little bit repetative. The sweets were excellent.
The hotel is right on the beach with all the usual ammenities, para gliding, pedallos, etc. Also right in front of the hotel you can pick up the water taxi to Rhodes Faliraki and Lindos. There is a small childrens funfair with roundabout dodgems and a climbing wall.The hotel is about 10 minute from the water park, although I would reccomend a taxi (5 euros) up the hill to the entrance.
The hotel staff, with 1 or 2 exceptions on the front desk were superb, Goerge and Maria in the restaurant as well as Sammas, Stavos and Raymond at the bar couldn't do enough for you.
The animation team worked really hard to make the holiday fun. there was always something to do from about 10.30 in the morning, bowls, football, water aerobics etc. I really can't praise them too highly.
Only one real downside. The lifts. We were on the first floor, which is really the fourth floor, and we found we couldn't call the main lifts from our floor so had to take the scenic lift or walk.
Although we do not really return to places (the world is a big place) we would certainly return to the Esperides
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P Colebourn from Liverpool travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
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| said: I have just returned (yesterday) from Espirides Hotel and felt compelled to write and let everyone know what a fantastic holiday me and my children have had.
Absolutely brilliant and well recommended.
The hotel was spotless and the staff very accommodating and friendly. Considering it is such a large hotel, it was so well run and you didn't have to worry about a thing.
Location is right onto the beach, which was shingle but pleasant.
Very large and well maintained pool and gardens. There was a slight problem with the sunbeds, but we found it generally ok, getting enough sunbeds for all of us on all but the last 2 days.
Apart from the pools, there is plenty for the kids (and adults) to do, ranging from the small waterpark/fair/bouncy castle/games on site, to the extensive range of activities during the day from the Animation Team - "kick the flip flop" being one of the more unusual activities, but also the usual volleyball/water polo/water aerobics/keep fit type activities. The Animation were second to none!!! They really made our holiday and it is partly due to them that we wish to return next year. The shows were absolutely fantastic and the team gave it everything (and more) they had.
The food was lovely, although a bit monotonous after 2 weeks. Typical half board fare, but always beautifully presented and very appetising. The dining room staff, again, always very friendly and made you feel really welcome. My daughter was 13 while we were away and we had planned to go out for the evening. The head of the dining room arranged for a birthday cake at breakfast instead. This is automatic for any birthdays and the staff will join in with singing Happy Birthday. Really made her day.
The only downside, and I suppose there has to be at least one, was the lifts. Considering the size of the hotel, there are only 2 small lifts that service every floor. There are 2 other lifts that only service a few floors and 1 small glass lift that doesn't go further than reception (pool access is on floor below - which is a nuisance if you have lilo's etc to carry)
On the whole, I would totally recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a really good atmosphere, friendly and professional accommodation and an all round fantastic time.
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Clare from Liverpool travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2005 |
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| said: We Have just returned from a great two weeks holiday at the Esperides Beach. Have not got any complaints it well lived up to our expectations, even though the hotel was very large and busy our service was of a high standard.
Our room was cleaned very well everyday and fresh towels left everyday too, the restaurant staff were very helpful as were the bar staff and we even had a table reserved everynight with a good view so we could see the superb entertainment.
The animation team were great and deserve a medal for their shows they had great enthusiasm especially during the day with all the activities that were planned, my 8 year old son loved the hotel and wants to go again next year. Even my 16 year old son who was reluctant to come away with us really enjoyed himself, the food at the hotel was great.
We ventured into Faliraki a couple of nights, we did not feel threatened in anyway, lots of families were there, we got a taxi outside the hotel and it only cost 5 euros, if there was a downside at all about the hotel it was the sunbeds as I had to get up between 4-5am every morning to get a chance of any sunbeds by the pool !!
A great hotel would recommend to anyone !!
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a harding from carmarthen travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
first choice
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2005 |
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| said: The Espirides Beach was the best hotel we have stayed in, bearing in mind we had our two grandchildren with us aged 9yrs and 12yrs.
I had emailed them before hand to provide a birthday cake for my grandson and it was brought to our table with the evening meal.
The hotel was spotless with clean towels every single day and our cleaner very considerate, leaving a sweet on the pillow for the kids and a flower for me [little things mean a lot].
The bar waiter in the evening always kept a table at the front for us so that we had a good view of the show and boy we didn't want to miss that. The animation team gave 150%, and were very professional. My favourite being the fire show where they entered the swimming pool whilst carrying on the fire display.
The restaurant food was varied, something for everyone, it may have been a little monotonous but we all ate well.
Hotel well placed for water park and a small shopping arcade near by which had all you needed at reasonable prices.
Rhodes town was accessible by bus and boat both leaving right outside the hotel.
In my grand daughters own words ''What more could you want in a hotel'' The one thing I was really pleased about and that was that the children had proper beds [bunks] and sliding doors seperated their room from ours, great idea, also plenty of wardrobe space and really long drawers in room.
We hardly saw the kids what with the little fair, water slides, crazy golf etc.
One downside is the towels at dawn syndrome, even though my husband jogged at 7am every morning we only managed to get a sunshade and beds once round the pool in 14 days.
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James from Norwich travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 6 adults and 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2005 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: As we approached the Hotel the first impression was a normal family resort. The Esperides Beach Hotel was just this. But as we checked in we were slightly disappointed.
Being a big party as we were we had been informed that we would have at least one room with interconnecting doors. This was not the case. At first we were told that 2 of our rooms were in one block and the other in a completely different block. We explained the situation and the reception staff located us rooms close enough for our liking.
The room itself was nothing special. The balcony door did not shut properly and tiles were falling off the wall in the bathroom. But we were later informed that this block was soon to be updated and.
The hotel is a small walk away from a square of shops and bars but a slightly more challenging walk from the centre of Falaraki and the main bar street.
Now moving to the Hotel's star point. The Animation Team that entertained the hotel guest's were AMAZING. They played loads of different water and beach sports and got everyone joining in. They were a real good laugh and it was extremely sad that we had to leave them. A good bunch of people who really could boost your confidence as a person and get you to try new and challenging activities.
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Clarke from Reading travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Portland
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2004 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Esperides hotel is an excellent choice for a family holiday. Although the hotel is mainly German/Swiss orinatated.
Both rooms and the hotel overall were kept spotlessly clean by the excellent maid service.
The food was varied although again catered for the German pallet.
The waiter's at Breakfast and Dinner were very polite.
The animation team were fantastic and my Daughter and her friend both left in tears after saying goodbye to Yakob, Raffa, Robbi, Irenie and the rest of the gang.
I would definitely return although earlier in the month as places like the water park had already closed.
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Sue from Brighton travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Portland
on a family holiday.
There were 1 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2004 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This hotel is spotless. The rooms in the main building are newly refurbished and very nice.(TV- CNN & Sports channel only in English and fridge in room useful) They sleep 2/3. The rooms in the annex sleep 4 (twin beds and a bunk bed) These rooms are dismal and in need of refurbishment which has actually started at the moment so lets hope is done in time for next season.
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The food, i felt, catered for the German/Scandinavian's (which made up the majority) The food was never very hot but we always managed to find something to eat.
The location was not a problem as the bus service was reliable,inexpensive and modern and took us to Rhodes town, Faliraki and Lindos.
The beach is quite rocky in parts and the sea/beach holds a Blue flag award. (The pebbles are a nuisance when entering the sea) There is a great range of water sports and at the end of the season the prices are reduced. This also applies to the ferry to Symi and Lindos which goes from the beach outside the hotel. This was an advantage of staying during the last week of the season and also a lot of the shops were closing down. This meant limited stocks but also some reductions to clear stock left. The disadvantages were that the water park had closed, a great disappointment to the children, the childrens play area,which included waterslides,was closed in the evenings and sunbeds were being removed from the beach outside some of the hotels making one feel that it was time we should go!
If the family accomodation in the annexes was made as nice as the main hotel rooms and the restaurant supplied hotter food and perhaps a little more variety in some areas eg. only 2 cereals to choose from at breakfast, then i would definately return at a different time in the season.
The entertainment team worked hard and there was lots on offer.
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Hall from Warrington travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The cleanliness of the hotel is second to none. There is always a cleaner around somewhere. We even saw a cleaner cleaning the walkways outside!
The food has always been amazing. Although it does tend to get repetitive you will always find something you like. Up until a few years ago you were served by the staff and then you went to the salad bar for your side salad. You even have the facility to have your breakfast by the pool if you wish.
The location is perfect. It is near old Rhodes town and Faliraki.
The hotel staff will cater to your every need. The bar staff are especially friendly. We have had the same barman for 7 years. He always serves us well and he is yet to let us down. The staff in the dinning room are especially nice and friendly as well. They always seem to want you to eat.
Where do I begin? The animation team are just too good. Johnny and Ricky used to liven the place up. Most years we have been going we never left the hotel because the entertainment has been too good. Every year the animation team never fails to impress us.
We hope the entertainment is as half as good this year.
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Richardson from Glasgow travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
Direct Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location |  | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Espirides Beach is a wonderful hotel for children. It is very family orientated and the animation team work extremely hard to help everyone have a good time. The children have their own bar, flumes, climbing wall, bumper cars, bouncy castle, mini golf.
The food was good but got a bit repetitive as hotel food tends to do. The dining room was extremely busy so the staff had a time of it keeping up supplies, which they did reasonably well.
There was a little square of shops and cafes about 5 minutes walk from the hotel including 2 supermarkets which sold water etc cheaper than hotel supermarket so worth the walk. Faliraki was about a 40 minute walk away but buses were about every half hour to both there and Rhodes Town. Rhodes Town well worth the squash on the bus as very historical (old town). At pier on beach outside hotel a little sea ferry also did trips to Rhodes for 5 euros per person (children free). Unfortunately the last trip was about 5.50pm. A taxi cost about 11 euros so bus definitely the cheapest form of transport at 4 euros for 2 adults and 1 child. Hotel almost right across from Waterpark which was well worth a visit. Hotel did free transfer (uphill) but easily could walk back (downhill). Waterpark 19 euros and 15 euros for children. Excellent value. We went twice we enjoyed it so much.
All staff were very friendly and hotel always being cleaned. Even toilets round pools were well kept. The animation team put on games for adults and children during the day and at night put on shows like Michael Jackson Experience, Phantom, Cats. They were all very enthusiastic and the team leader was a particularly good dancer.
I would add that Rhodes Airport at the minute is a nightmare. We were kept standing outside in the baking sun for over an hour while all luggage is put through scanners. The system is excrutiatingly slow and we had no sooner got through than our flight was being called. No time for last minute shopping at all.
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ellie from oldham travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
thomson
on a family holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2004 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The room altough quite small was really nice, VERY clean! Reception were friendly, cleaners were brilliant, very friendly, always there, (but not intrusive, if you want a lie in they come back no matter how late).
Animation team do brilliant job, hope they getting paid plenty, they really deserve it, they and the bar staff, never seemed to stop working brilliant.
People also very friendly, my 2yr old lost her pair of D&G sandals, found them the next night near the bar! ( wouldn't get that in England).
Area beautiful, plenty for everyone.
Only complaint was the food. Extremely repetative, pork, turkey or chicken, pasta, salad, ice cream, guaranteed to be out for dinner and tea. would go again but eat out as we did.
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wallace family from newcastle travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
portland
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2003 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: holiday was the best we have ever had and we are going back this year. staff are great nothing to much trouble entertainment staff the best ever, can't wait to see them again this year,ifyou get a chance to go take it you will not regret it.
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Jefferson from Manchester travelled to Esperides Beach Hotel with
JMC
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2002 |
rated the Esperides Beach Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Fantastic-just booked again to go this year! All you could ever wish for in a family holiday. Fabulous location, great staff, great facilities and superb beach.
Forget you are located in faliraki with stories of drunken yobbery.....its a mile away and you won't ever know the place exists unless you want to see or experience it for yourself.
Everything you need is at this hotel or close by.
Tremendous!
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