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Jack Blakemore from Wirral travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2008 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: How anyone could find this hotel not to their liking is beyond me. Food choice is excellent although not that many hot meat dishes on show. Staff were brilliant and the restaurant manager was always there to see that no-one had a used plate left for more than 10 seconds on their table. Drinks prices very reasonable for such a quality establishment. I am not rich but I still found prices very acceptable.
Rooms cleaned every day - even twice on our final day when we paid for an extension of room hours up until 6pm as our flight home was not until midnight.
Animation team work tirelessly, I fully agree. I certainly could not stay so pleasant for 10 hours a day as they do.
Pool area spotless with plenty of shower points. Beach just across the road is not that sandy but the hotel's sunbeds are there at €6 a day with sunshade.
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malcolm brown from nottm travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
internet deal
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: Food good but not very much selection of hot dishes.
Only hotel we,ve stayed in where a breast off a small chicken is cut in half and served to you on the carvery. No toast,and tea is served in cups by waiter coming round with pots.no cold drinks available till pool bar opens at 10-30.evening meals start at 6-45 no hot water for shower till 6-30,same in morning, no hot water till after 8-00am although breakfast starts at 7-30.
Drinks are expensive as beer is served in 400ml glasses not half litres. No air-con used in hotel but air-con in rooms is excellent.hotel spotless but rooms could do with upgrading.
Staff brilliant,animation team work tirelessly.
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SHARROCK from CARLISLE travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
DIRECT HOLIDAYS
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just returned from an excellent holiday. The complex was very clean and well maintained. It had only been opened for a new season for a few weeks so it was only half full but the animation team worked really hard to keep you entertained.
Rooms were clean and well furnished. Food was of a very high standard with plenty of choice. For the cooked breakfast fans only English sausage was missing. Good choice of puddings with the evening meal. Staff were very helpful, excellent reception.
On the downside, the beach is small and sandy but the water is very rocky, definitely need some form of footwear. TV in rooms has no English language channels, and to be really picky the cloths hangers in the wardrobe were far too high for the wife to reach (bring a few hangers also).
If you come out of the complex and turn right don't bank on getting anything to eat or drink. After half an hour in the mid-day sun we staggered into an beach bar and ordered 4 drinks. When we tried to pay for them they told us it was part of the hotel across the road and poured the drinks down the sink.
If you turn left and walk for about 25 min you come to Kardamena, there is nothing really on the way so it's worth getting a taxi.
Reception will order one for you and it arrives in a few minutes, 6 euros. The town is brilliant. Front row facing the beach/prom is all restaurants and comfy seat bars. Behind them is bar street, about 50 clubs and lively bars. Behind that are Karaoke bars, music bars and family bars. Right at the end of this is a bar called The Two Jonnies who have an excellent Elvis impersonator. Inter spaced with all these bars are the usual shops.
Immediately across the road from the taxi rank is a large supermarket where you can get cigarettes, they are the same price everywhere, even the airport, 130 euros a thousand.
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Brian & Jean from Bedfordshire travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
Fleet way Travel
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just returned from our second visit to this property
not much to add to my review of last year, except it was nice to see so many of last years staff re-employed for this season, and the majority of staff are Greek,
can throughly recommend this hotel to those who like good food and a place to chill
not recommended to those with walking difficulties
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Kev & Michelle from Essex travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Kardamena is a lovely resort for people of all ages.
The hotel is in an ideal location if you don't mind the 15/20 minute walk or paying €5 for a taxi into the town centre.
The weather was great, although perhaps toward the end of September is starts to get cooler in the evenings.
The hotel is quite unique in the fact that it is situated on a hillside - we stayed in room 480 which was 140 steps from the main building, but there is a 24hr minibus service available if required.
The view from our room was spectacular. Thank you to the people's comment who said to bring ice cube bags as our mini fridge/freezer was useful for drinks in the evenings.
Food at the hotel was buffet style for both breakfast and evening meal. A good selection was available, but if you're staying for 2 weeks we would recommend you try the restaurants in the main resort for a change. Wine at the hotel was quite expensive and there was only a limited choice available. Bar prices in the hotel are quite expensive compared to the town, but you are paying for convenience i.e. it would take you 15 minutes to walk to the next bar or €5 for a taxi.
The rooms are nice and clean, but not much drawer space or coat hangers. Overall the hotel is well kept and the staff are very friendly (some restaurant waiters may not fit into this category!)
This was our first holiday together and we have many happy memories of both the hotel and the resort. We would recommend this holiday to those who don't mind a bit of excersise during their stay (or paying for taxis on a daily basis)
There are the usual types of excursions available i.e. boat cruises & island tours. The water park is quite small and there are not many 'rides' there. Bear this in mind you are planning to spend a whole day there - half a day might be better.
If you are due to arrive at the hotel in the early hours of the morning as we did, make sure you bring snacks & drinks with you as nothing is open and Kardamena tap water is not drinkable.
To those who prefer the beach life, we would recommend directly opposite the hotel rather than in the resort centre. The seawater is lovely and clear and we would recommend a snorkel & mask.
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j Howard from weymouth travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
first choice
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Truly stunning location, by far the best hotel on the island. We used the mini bus on about 3 occasions. The view from our rooms will stay in my memory forever.
Food was very good, although drink prices did vary depending on where the evening entertainment was being held!
Although entertainment staff were some of the best we had ever met, they really should invest in some professional entertainers for maybe one more night in the week, although the Greek night got us up dancing!
Definitely intend returning in the near future.
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A. Taylor from Hinckley travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Excellent hotel in stunning hillside setting. Views from majority of rooms in complex are breathtaking (and no just because it's one STEEP hill!), easily the best we've ever enjoyed.
Food in restaurant was first rate even though there was not a great deal of variety. Restaurant staff were also excellent.
Pool and grounds were well kept and staff always helpful. Animation team were real stars, though don't expect Vegas from the evening entertainment.
Location is OK too, away from hustle and bustle of Kardamena but still only 20 mins walk away.
Do note though that the hotel is on a hillside with the reception at the bottom. The hill can be very steep in parts so the free minibus that runs 24 hours is essential.
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Brian & Jean from Bedfordshire travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
first choice
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Please note this report is for a couples holiday not a singles as I incorrectly stated.
Beware the tour operators give a 4 to 5 star rating for this property no such grades apply in Greece for Apart hotels..
We arrived mid afternoon after booking in we walked to our room and our cases were delivered by van 15 Min's later.
The rooms were comfortable,and well maintained with a see view, towels changed daily and lining twice, the maid attended every day.
The public areas were well kept and clean the reception, bar and dining staff first class.
The complex had outdoor and indoor pools and an outside kiddies pool the animation team (although only the second week of the season) had got into gear with the chance for all to join in.
We found the food to be varied and of excellent quality (heard a couple of moans of no chips etc)we had a throughly relaxing holiday and must say it was better than some 4/5 star hotels we have been to. This one gets 2 thumbs up and a definite recommendation.
Only niggle was the price varied between bars.
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Strawson from East Sussex travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
Sunstar Leisure
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We went on this holiday as a silver wedding treat, it was our first holiday without any children and we couldn't of picked better.
We arrived at the hotel in the early hours of the morning. The receptionist wasn't too helpful, a man with the minibus took us to our room with our luggage.
The veiws in the morning when we woke up and threw back the curtains was amazing.
We stood on the balcony for 1/2 hour just taking it all in.
The food was absolutely lovely ,the freshly cooked rolls at breakfast were to die for and were made on the premises. Yum, it's making my mouth water.
There wasn't much entertainment as it was the last week of the season and everything was closing up which was a shame but the animation team that was there tried their best.
We wouldn't hesitate to go there again in a few years time, maybe for our 30th wedding anniversary.
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Mr Clark from Dudley travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
Thompson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just got back from 1 week in Aegean Village at the end of season.
Disagree with some comments about this hotel, as the rooms were extremly clean, maid in every day , new towels everyday. Rooms are in old greek style which is not like a modern hotel, more like a greek village.
Hotel Staff very friendly including the manager who even spent time on reception taking to customers.
The manager was in the bar watching the premier league matches with us aswell.
Bar staff were friendly and still gave excellent service even thought it was the last week of the season.
Entertainment was limited to the animation team during the day, and some entertainment at night but there was more than enough night life in Kardamena.
Location of hotel is in the middle of nowhere, but is a nice 20 min walk to Kardamena during the day. Taxi is recommended at night 5 Euros as the road is safe but very dark.
Lovely beach at end of hotel drive with fine sands and lovely sea.
Overall holiday Excellent for end of october as weather was 26 degrees all week.
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Mims from Kent travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
Thomson
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff |  | | Food | | |
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| said: Rooms extremely basic, insufficient storage space and air-conditioning that broke down almost daily. Nobody to repair it on site at night and manager became quite rude when we dared to complain, despite being unbearably hot without it.
Food of reasonable quality but repetitive and only one very unhappy person to serve small portions of carved meat, so expect long queues at peak periods. Wine waiters could also be rude, so in second week we chose to eat elsewhere some nights. Also, no food available anywhere in hotel to purchase on arrival after a long journey as dining room closed at 9pm - had to take a taxi in to town (5 euros each way along unlit, unpaved road, so beware if you decide to walk).
Town is great at night if you enjoy pubs, clubs and drunken teenage gatherings (our 17 year old had a good time!).
Hotel situated on steep hill so unsuitable for those with mobility problems or who object to waiting ages for minibus transport from a driver who could also be unpleasant. Dire lack of understanding of what makes good customer service from some staff.
Large pool although grout missing from tiles, so could be slippery. Some sunbeds broken/dirty. Expect to wait ages for service from pool bar - hotel appears understaffed for numbers of guests (August), leading to stressed staff and visitors.
Drinks very expensive in disco with amateur shows painful to watch (except Friday Greek night which for us was only night worth staying at hotel as only night with professional entertainment/barbeque).
Young animation team worked very hard and kept teenagers well entertained during the day with water polo, darts, etc (but most will not be returning to hotel next year - 2006).
On the bright side, a pleasant, quiet beach opposite with clear water and great views from hotel of sea and nearby islands.
No pool towels provided though, so bring your own or you'll have to pay for them on arrival. No room service or alternative to the buffet queues at dinner. Cats (some looking quite unhealthy) everywhere.
Gym tatty and poorly equipped and certainly not worth the additional payment to use it.
In all, our teenagers had a good time because of the proximity to Kardamena nightlife and the animation team. We were disappointed, however, at the attitude of some staff, the rooms (in real need of updating/refurbishment) etc.
All in all, certainly not a four or five star hotel as it is advertised/sold - more like a busy 2/3 star, with a nice beach across the road.
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kath from norfolk travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
first choice
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. 2 weeks of hell.
Our room was small and dirty. The maid was rude and awful at her job, a child could clean better than her.
The entertainment was poor, no idea how to entertain the public. You could laugh it was that bad.
Food was very poor, it is repeated weekly. The salad selection was the same choice for the whole 2weeks.
Breakfast was awful, insects flying around landing on uncovered food.
Drink prices were different in every bar in the hotel they could be of 3 euros different for the same drink.
The rep was awful he didnt have a clue, he only came for an hour a night and that was if he could be bothered to turn up, which for a supervisor (which he was) I found it disgusting.
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ian from sheffield travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
sunstar leisure
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel was well run, rooms were decent, clean and air conditioned.
Food was ok and well presented, staff friendly and helpful.
Hotel was a mile or so from Kardamena town with regular buses and cheap taxis.
No mosquito problems for us although our room was high up the hill.
Many steps but a free minibus was available to collect you if this was a problem.
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Louise from Wirral travelled to Aegean Village Hotel with
Going Places
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2004 |
rated the Aegean Village Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My friend and I stayed at the Aegean Village Hotel for a week in May and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
The room was very basic, but we expected that because the travel agent told us before we booked, that most places in Greece are basic. But it was clean, with daily maid service.
The food was lovely, especially the fresh bread made everyday. Someone mentioned about small portions from a bad-tempered man - when in actual fact he gave 2 slices, and then looked at you to see if you wanted more, and I think it was more boredom than bad-temper!
The staff were very friendly, the waiters pausing to chat to you while taking your order for drinks. The manager also stopped to chat with us - including once to shake his head at our sun-burnt legs! :) Of an evening there was always someone there to greet us at the dining room, to ask if we'd had a good day.
The hotel is about a 15-30 minute walk from the centre of Kardamena, depending on the speed you walk. The taxi's are cheap, and the receptionists will willingly call for one if you ask. We loved the nightlife of Kardamena, but enjoyed the peacefulness of the Aegean Village while we slept, and while we spent the days by the lovely pool.
The entertainment wasn't fantastic, but they certainly tried hard, and attempted to get you involved.
I would most definitely visit this hotel again, and would highly recommend it.
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