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m taylor from aberdare travelled to Albatross Apartments with
first choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2008 |
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| said: The apartments are basic beds are very uncomfortable. The aparments are clean and the pool area is well tended. The apartments are located in a quiet area of Kefalos but i cannot say that the apartment complex int the evenings remain. There is a weekly bbq compliments of the owners. The ex-pats from the village frequent this and it turns into a loud rowdy British pub atmosphere by 11 pm. This then leads to people jumping in the pool fully clothed the noise then last till 3 am so not much sleep and relaxation for guests who do not wish to stay up this late. There is a weekly darts match where the ex-pats out number the guests this then lasts till 3 am so not much sleep for some again. Then we have the quiz evening where again the ex-pats from the village out number guests. Leaves one feeling slightly intimidated and with the feeling that guests should not be there as they seem to be in the way. If you wish to experience the British pub rowdy atmosphere dont come here if you are looking for peace quiet and relaxation. I would not return to this complex again.
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John from London travelled to Albatross Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2008 |
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| said: *Admin edit. This review has been removed as it has been posted from Greece. To ensure our reviews remain unbiased we do not allow posts from the country where the accommodation is situtated.
If you are posting whilst on holiday please resubmit on your return*
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kim jarvis from bridport dorset travelled to Albatross Apartments with
first choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2008 |
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| said: If i said that while we were there we spoke to our daughter back in the uk to re book us for October this year , i guess that would say it all . Andy & Rose what fantastic hosts , always willing to help no matter what (even a broken fridge ),spotless appartment and pool. Thankyou we'll be back to see you in October with the rest of the Jarvis clan !
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Dawn &Neil from Manchester travelled to Albatross Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2007 |
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| said: Had a brilliant holiday here managers Andy&Rose great hosts,the rooms are clean and kept that way by mad little Sebastiana.The owners put on a free bbq each sunday night there's a quiz night once a week cant remember what night because it's so relaxed you forget what day it is.Andy looks great in his pinny and does a mean breakfast as well as other snacks for round the spotless pool area.Rose looks great behind the bar which is well stocked and not as pricey as some have said it always is cheaper in restuant than a poolbar.We are going back!
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Janet Waterhouse from Bradford travelled to Albatross Apartments with
None
on a friends holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2007 |
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| said: As a first time visitor to Kefalos and one that did not go bonded or stay at these apartments, but was allowed to use their facilities, I was overwhelmed by the welcome I received from the greek owners as well as Andy & Rose who manage the apartments. I was treated no differently to people who were staying there. The whole place was spotlessly clean and even when busy, nothing was too much trouble to ensure a guest was happy. The barbecue nights and fish day, all food supplied by the owners free of charge, were brilliant and a good time was had by all who were encouraged to participate in greek dancing and fun and games. The weekly quiz night was excellent, even though it took us 3 rounds to pull any points back! It was a shame the fun had to stop at 12.30am but there has to be a limit. The food was excellent and just what was needed when at the side of the pool. The location is near the harbour which is great to stroll along with an ice cream.
I will certainly be going back. And good luck to Andy & Rose who obviously work very hard but were the life and soul of the party to ensure guests had the best time ever.
Best Wishes to you all.
Love 1/3 of the girls!!!!
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Ali from Sussex travelled to Albatross Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2007 |
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| said: This is the first time we've stayed at the Albatross although we have stayed in Kefalos many times in the past. The accommodation is superior to many others we have stayed at and we would definitely book to stay here again. The English couple (Rose and Andy) who are running the Albatross are really lovely people. Very friendly and go out of their way to help with anything anyone might need. The entertainment is low key but they put on a really fun quiz evening once a week which was fab and also the Greek owners put on a lovely barbecue once a week, free to guests, and then Rose and Andy might get you all to do some traditional Greek dancing - great fun! The food around the pool is simple, but excellent - loved Andy's omelettes! If you're looking for a warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere - this is definitely the place.
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Martin Mills from Plymouth travelled to Albatross Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
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| said: We had a great time in 2007 at the Albatross. I notice that First Choice don't list the Albatross for 2008? We were thinking about booking for 2009... I think we will go independantly next year.
Andy and Rose are great hosts. Andy is a devout Tottenham supporter, but, once you get over this problem he is a good guy with a warm heart! We liked the fact that the Albatross was couples only... we made some good friends who we still keep in touch with, The quiz nights were good fun and the free Sunday BBQ's delicious! The location is very good... so close to a beautiful little harbour... you can watch the boats going in and out from your balcony if you get a room on the front. Local bars are cheap and the choice of restaurants very good. Some of the locals (Brits) said that the resort was in decline? Suits me if it is... nice and quiet. Try the restaurant on the beach just to the right of the Albatross... Great Greek menu... try the Saganiki (Prawns in a rich tomato sauce) Fantastic!
Th Albatross under Andy and Rose is definately a return trip for us!
Martin and Sheila Mills, Plymouth, UK
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Wynn from NE Wales travelled to Albatross Apartments with
Fisrt Choice
on a singles holiday.
There were 1 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Albatross Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: *Admin edit. This excellent review has been removed as it was posted from Greece. To ensure that our reviews remain unbiased we do not allow posts from the country where the accommodation is situated. If you are posting whilst on holiday then please re-post on your return*
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David from London travelled to Albatross Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Albatross Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Nice bright and clean apartments located in a good place with a wide choice of places to eat and drink nearby at very cheap prices.
Rooms and pool area are very well kept by the English couple that run them on behalf of the Greek owners.
On the minus side:
Located quite close to the main harbour in Kefalos Bay area so noise and traffic can be a problem at certain times of the day when the excursions are running.
Drinks and ice cream, food etc at the Albatross bar are by far the most expensive and inflated we found in the resort.
Snacks and drinks are basic and pricey here and Greek dishes are certainly not their speciality, usual full English is available if that is your thing.
Seems to be a weird fetish about cleanliness that can make you feel nervous as the place is kept immaculately clean every second of the day. I love cleanliness but you have to try hard to ignore the behaviour of the management busying themselves around you all the time when you are trying to relax.
Manageress (Rose) needs to chill out a little as she watches everyone like a hawk especially if you are purchasing refreshments from the local supermarkets at far cheaper prices.
Probaly the most rude and abrupt person I have ever met in charge of running a hotel.
On the whole average but not a traditional "laid back" friendly Greek experience if that is what you are expecting from this property.
Other guests had same views and commented how previous management last year were much more friendly
Resort however is fantastic and very good value for eating out elsewhere in Kefalos.
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Richard from Yorkshire travelled to Albatross Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Albatross Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Am a returning visitor to this particular destination and up until now could only say positive things about it. The owners of this resort are genuinely lovely but they're not around much and the English couple who are currently managing it are biased towards certain guests who appear to spend the most money there and ignore or can be quite rude to anyone else. Also, it used to be a nice, authentic and friendly run resort; It has changed this year unfortunately.
On a positive, the location is wonderful and the place itself is very well maintained/consistently clean etc. However, the atmosphere is no longer what it once was unfortunately.
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Mrs Mercer from Huyton, Liverpool travelled to Albatross Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Albatross Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Albtros is right is across from the beach and close to restarants and bars it is now run by Andy and Rose who can't do enough to make your stay perfect.
The apartments are spotless andy does breakfast and snacks you must try Andys speical omelette.
There is no entertainment but Andy and Rose do quizzes and other games that are quite fun you are never bored here. It's Andy and Roses first season in the Albatros and they are rearly tring to make a go of it they are both English and have lived on Kefolos a long time so they can tell you all the best places to go we would definitely go back and stay there
ann and keith
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Jones from Newport travelled to Albatross Apartments with
first choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
rated the Albatross Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Owner very biased towards guests who stay in and buy a lot from the bar. If you don't expect to be ignored or even to receive abuse! Unfriendly unless you buy from them in which case you will be made a fuss of! His bar/ food prices are much higher than those literally next door.
I would not recommend for this reason although apartments are clean and well located.
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